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MARCH 2005

FEATURED RACES

Sunday, March 13.Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick's Days Dash 4-Miler. Seattle.

Saturday, March 19. FSRC Resolution Run Series #4 20 Mile and 10K. Plus 5K. Tacoma.

Sunday, March 20. Mercer Island Half Marathon & 8K. Mercer Island.

Saturday, April 2. Yakima River Marathon. Ellensburg.

Saturday, April 9. Skagit Valley Tulip 2 & 5 Mile Run. Burlington.

Sunday, April 10. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half.

Saturday, April 16. Wenatchee Marathon. Wenatchee.

Sunday, April 17. Vancouver Sun Run 10K . Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, May 1. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, BC.

Sunday, May 1. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt , CA .

Sunday, May 8. Over the Dam Run Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Coulee Dam.

Sunday, May 15. Capitol City Marathon & Half. Olympia.

Sunday, May 22. 27 th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Ft. Worden St. Park, Pt. Townsend.

Saturday, May 28. Prince of Wales International Marathon. Prince of Wales Island , Alaska .

Sunday, June 5. San Juan Marathon & Half. San Juan Island.

Sunday, June 12. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half. Pt. Angeles.

Sunday, June 26 & Scotia Bank Half Marathon, Vancouver, B.C. www.canadarunningseries.com

Sunday, July 10. Seafair Marathon and Half. Bellevue.

Fri. & Sat. July 22-23. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay . Ashford to Ocean Shores.

MARCH

Saturday, March 5.

Run 4 Luck 5K, 10K, 1 Mile. Lacey. 9 a.m. $25 no T. Supports Thurston County Parks & Rec. youth programs. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595. www.thurston-parks.org

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon . Wawawai, ID. 10 a.m. Scenic flat out-and-back course. $28 w/T and $15 w/o. (208) 882-4202. www.palouseroadrunners.org

Run for the Honeywagon Half Marathon & 4-Miler . Everson. 10 a.m. GBRC members free, non-members $5. Flat roads through farmlands. (360) 671-6645.

Lincoln Park Run 5K and 10K . Port Angeles. 10 a.m. carol@athelteschoice.info athleteschoice.info. (360) 461-2966.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile . Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Saturday, March 12.

8th Annual Runnin' O' the Green 5 Mile & 2 Mile . Bellingham. 10 a.m. $12, $16 DOR. Cori Kauk (360) 647-7665. ckauk@cob.org .

Sunday, March 13.

Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick Day Dash 4 Miler Presented by Quadrant Homes. Seattle. 9 a.m. Great event, one of the biggest single events in the city. Slightly new course this year. 1-800-343-4411. FEATURED RACE.

St. Patty's Day Five . Spokane Community College. 10 a.m. 5 mile event. $10 by 3/4 w/T, $5 w/o T, $15 and $8 after. (509) 624-4297.

Shamrock Runs 15K, 8K, 5K, 4 Mile . Portland. 7:30 a.m. 10,000 participants. Benefits Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation. (503) 203-9166.

Run for Sight 5K. Airway Heights, just east of Spokane. 9 a.m. Fee's vary, T's available. Flat course. Marc Tareski. (509) 244-5888.

Saturday, March 19.

FSRC Resolution Runs Series #4 20 Miles and 20 Km and 5K . Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. Fourth and final race in series. $8, series fee $22 for members $10 and $40 non-members. 5K is not a series event. 9 a.m. starting time.,Hot showers and food after. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com . (253) 565-1437. FEATURED RACE.

Leprachaun Classic 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. www.ontherun.com or www.active.com (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, March 20

Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon and 8K . Mercer Island. 8:30 a.m. Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness with pledges and donations. Traditional event adds new features this year, stay tuned. (206) 236-5323 x1920. www.ontherun.com. FEATURED RACE.

The 18th Annual Big Climb for Leukaemia . Presented by Virginia Mason Medical Center. Bank of American Tower, Downtown Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukaemia research. Teams and individuals, lots of fun! $35 individual fee till 3/16, $50 after. (206) 628-0777.

Saturday, March 26.

Easter Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Also a marathon, see marathons. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday. March 27.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles . Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

APRIL

Saturday, April 2.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon . See Marathons.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile . Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Sunday, April 3.

No Fooling 10K, 5K & 1 Mile . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. www.active.com or wanttoduit@hotmail.com . www.active.com (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 9.

Skagit Valley Tulip 2 & 5 Mile Run . Burlington. 9:30 a.m. $10 run, $5 walk, T's $10. After 4/1 $15 and $10 no T. www.skagitrunners.com Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990. ***Kids 14 and under and over 70 RUN FREE***

Robin Hill Run 5K and 15K . Port Angeles. 10 a.m. carol@athelteschoice.info athleteschoice.info. (360) 461-2966.

Sunday, April 10.

Whidbey Island Marathon & Half Marathon . Full starts at 8 a.m, Cornet Bay Marina. Half at 8:30 a.m, Oak Harbor. Great vistas of the Sound. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, April 16.

Connell Lions 8K and Inland Northwest 8K Championship . Pioneer Park, Connell. 9 a.m. $12 w/T, $6 no T, DOR ad $2. Certified course. (509) 234-8606. sellersj@bossig.com .

Rattler Half Marathon . Winthrop. (509) 996-3287.

Wenatchee Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K kids run . Wenatchee, 8 a.m. Half Marathon $40, 10K $25, 5K $20, 2K $15. After 3/1 $50, $30, $25, $15. DOR Half Marathon $60. Also a marathon, see marathons. (509) 662-2066. www.wenatcheemarathon.com

Y run for Kids 5K and Daffodil Dash . Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. $15, $20 DOR includes T. Benefits YMCA

Sunday, April 17.

Vancouver Sun Run 10K . Vancouver, B.C. 9 a.m. Over 50,00 participants expected for this mega-event. Special overnight packages available. $35 ( Can.) by 3/31, $40 after, no DOR. (604) 689-9441. www.sunrun.com FEATURED RACE

Spokane River Runs 25K, 10K, 5K . Spokane. 9 a.m. Dirt trail course. Fees vary. www.spokaneriverrun.com (509) 710-7760.

Sunday, April 24.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles . Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

Saturday, April 30.

4th Annual Hawk Walk/Run 5K . Redmond. 9 a.m. Benefits Redmond Elementary PTSA programs. USATF certified course. Kerry or John (425) 86705264. kvwilkinson@comcast.net .

MAY

Sunday, May 1.

Bloomsday 12K. Spokane . 9 a.m. Largest mass run in the NW, plus an elite field. Great expo with many non-running items. &10 by 4/12 $25 after. Register online @ www.bloomsdayrun.org . (509) 838-1579. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 12K & 10K. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. 9 a.m. (253) 221-5749.

Adidas Vancouver International Marathon and Half . See Marathons.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon. See Marathons.

Saturday, May 7.

Holy Family Take Your Mother Around the World 5K. Auburn . 9:30 am. $15 w/shirt, benefits Holy Family Parish. Breakfast follows. (253) 833-5130. www.HFevents@hotmail.com .

Haggen to Haggen 5K. Bellingham . 8 a.m. Free with Haggens card or GBRC members, $5 otherwise. Jean La Valley (360) 676-9971.

Apple Blossom 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. Apple Bowl, Wenatchee. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. Over 1000 participants. $12, $15 DOW includes T's. Flat course along river. (509) 663-8711, ext. 5484. www.mvmedical.com .

Shore Bird Festival 10K & 2 Mile. Hoquiam Train Depot, Hoquiam. 9 a.m.

Holland Days 10K & 5K. Lynden. 9 a.m. Part of community festival. Flat course through town. Emily (360) 354-5995.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile . Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Zillah 5K & 10K. Zillah , WA . 8 a.m. Fairly flat course. $12, $15 w/T. Terry Duncan (509) 829-5565.

Spring into Summer Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. (509) 783-5465. www.3rrr.org .

Sequim Run Off 2 Mile. Port Angeles . 10 a.m. www.athleteschoice.com . (360) 461-2966.

25 th Annual Sunflower Relay & Iron Event. See relays and ultras.

Sunday, May 8.

Over the Dam Run Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. First time to run over the famous Dam in years.Coulee Dam. 10 a.m. (360) 325-0715. FEATURED RACE.

Hood River Valley Relay . See relays.

Saturday, May 14.

23 rd Annual Bayview Women's 10K and 2 Mile Walk/Run. Burlington . 10 a.m. Benefits Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Fees vary, T's available. Gentle course with some rolling hills and waterfront views. Kathi Williams (360) 757-9898. kathiwil@verizon,net.

Loop at the Lake 5K. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Flat, fast course. DOR reg. only. Benefits Mercy Corps Tsunami Relief. info@climatesleeves.com.

Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon . See Multisports.

Sunday, May 15.

Onion Man Triathlon. See Multisports.

Capital City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 miler . Olympia. Traditional races, fast courses, outside Expo on Saturday. Full at 7:30 am, Half at 8, 5-Miler at 8:15. Kid's run at 8:20. Prices vary by distance and date. (360) 785- 1786. www.capitalcitymarathon,org . Saa also Marathons. SEE ADF THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, May 21.

Viking Fest 5 and 1 Milers. Lions Park , Poulsbo. 9 a.m. Flat course. 5 mile $13, 1 mile $6. T's $6. (360) 779- 9898.

Armed Forces Day 12K. Cowan Stadium, Ft. Lewis. 9 a.m. Free race. Flat paved course. Civilians must per-register call (253) 967-2604. www.fortlewismwr.com .

4 th Annual Flight for Sight 10K & 5K. Everett . 9:30 a.m. Raise money for Guide Dogs of America. $18 w/T, $12 w/o. DOR $25 and $20. 1-800-763-1301 Ext 335.

Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Trail Race . See Ultras.

Sunday, May 22.

27 th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Ft. Worden St. Park, Pt. Townsend. Tough, hilly, scenic course. Prize money for top finishers. Outdoors post-race party. T-shirts to all. $18 by 5/11, $25 after & DOR. (877) 493-9786. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 28.

Mazama 10K. Mazama Running Center . Methow Valley single track along valley floor. (509) 996-3287

Prince of Wales International Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, May 29.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles . Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon . See Marathons

MARATHONS

Saturday, March 26. Easter Marathon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. See also regular runs. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 2. Yakima River Canyon Marathon . Ellensburg to Selah. 8 a.m. Bob and Lenore Dolphin's big bash. An absolute must-do for all marathoners. dolphinmteam@earthlink.net or (425) 226-1518. www.ontherun.com FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 10. Whidbey Island Marathon & Half Marathon . Full starts at 8 a.m, Cornet Bay Marina. Half at 8:30 a.m, Oak Harbor. Great vistas of the Sound. (206) 729- 9972. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, April 16. Wenatchee Marathon. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Before 3/1 $50, 3/1-4/14 $60, DOR $70. Also a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K see regular runs. (509) 662-2066. www.wenatcheemarathon.com .

Saturday, May 1. adidas Vancouver International Marathon . Vancouver, BC. 7 a.m. Fees vary, the sooner the cheaper. Visit website for details, www.adidasvanmarathon.ca . FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 1. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt, CA. Through those BIG trees--need we say more! www.theave.com .

Sunday, May 15. Capital City Marathon and Half Marathon . Olympia. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website. Also a 5 miler. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org/ . FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 29. Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon . Coeur d' Alene. 7 a.m. www.cdamarathon.org .

Sunday, June 5. San Juan Island Marathon . Third year for highly scenic course. Also Half. Later starting time this year will allow for early morning arrivals. www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com . FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 12. North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half . Port Angeles. 9 a.m. Larry Little (360) 417-1301. www.nodm.com FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 10. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at Seafair . Seattle. 7 a.m. Fees vary, see website www.seafair.com or call (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RACE.

RELAYS

Sunday, April 3. WSU 100K Relay . Hollingbury Fieldhouse, WSU Campus

Pullman. Up to 10 person teams. Scenic loop of the Palouse and Snake River Canyons on mostly paved roads (some gravel). Start times 6-8:30am,, $16 per member before March 23. Late fees are in effect after this date. See also Ultras. Info including entry forms at www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Saturday, April 9. Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge To River Relay . Wenatchee. 9 a.m. Teams of school-aged children tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. jennifer@r2r.org (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org

Sunday, April 10. 25th Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay . Wenatchee. 9 a.m. The event is comprised of Nordic, alpine, run, bike, and paddle legs that span the 35-mile Wenatchee or 20-mile Columbia courses. Enter either individually, as an Iron competitor, or as team. jennifer@r2r.org (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org

Sunday, April 17. FootZone Mt. Si Relay and Ultra . Snoqualmie. 6 a.m. 57.1-mile relay, 50 mile and 50k ultra. 5 person relay teams and two ultras. ontherun.com. (425) 391- 3132. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 8. Hood River Valley Relay . Five person teams run is 55.8 miles, walk 38 miles, both $350. www.eventmgnt.com . www.eventmgnt.com .

Saturday, June 4. Whistler 100 . Lillooet, Whistler, BC. 12-person relay teams, several divisions, lots of elevation gain and loss, spectacular scenery. Fees vary. 1-800-343-4466.

Saturday, June 4. Rainer-to-Ruston Trail Relay. Carbon River entrance to Mt. Rainier to Ruston in Tacoma. 24 miles for walker teams, 50 for runners. $25 per person. Benefit for Foothills Trail. Also an ultra. www.piercecountytrials.org .

Fri. & Sat. July 22-23. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay . Ashford to Ocean Shores. 11 person teams to cover 152.5 miles $880. Walk with a 7-person team $560. www.eventmgnt.com .

ULTRAS.

Saturday, March 19. Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Bellingham . 8 a.m. NW classic run. Muddy hilly trail run looping over Chuckanut Mtn. (206) 715-0919. www.gbrc.net.

Sunday, April 3. WSU 100K Solo . Hollingbury Fieldhouse, WSU Campus

Pullman. Scenic loop of the Palouse and Snake River Canyons on mostly paved roads (some gravel). Start times 6-8:30am,, $45 solo before March 23. Late fees are in effect after this date. See also Relays. Info including entry forms at www.palouseroadrunners.org

Sunday, April 17. FootZone Mt. Si Relay and Ultra. Snoqualmie. 6 a.m. 57.1-mile relay, 50-mile and 50K ultra. 5 person relay teams and two ultras. (425) 556-0383.

Saturday, June 4. Rainer-to-Ruston Trail 50 mile Ultra. Carbon River entrans to Mt. Rainier to Ruston in Tacoma. $25 per person. Benefit for Foothills Trail. Also a relay. www.piercecountytrials.org .

MULTI-SPORTS

Sunday, March 6. Methow Winter Triathlon . Winthrop. 9 a.m. 12K bike, 20K ski, 8K run. Iron competitors $40, Teams $55. www.mvsta.com . (509) 996-3287.

Saturday, March 19. Leprechaun Sprint Duathlon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 1:30 p.m. 1 mile run, 11 mile bike, 1 mile run or www.active.com (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, March 26. Easter Sprint Duathlon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 2:30 p.m. 1 mile run, 11 mile bike, 1 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, April 3. No Fooling Duathlon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 1:30 p.m. 2 mile run, 11 mile bike, 1 mile run. 360) 273-9684.

TRACK AND FIELD University of Washington Indoor Track and Field schedule. All events are held indoors and take place all day long. Some world-class athletes may show up. For more details check the UW's official athletic web site.

February 12-The Husky Classic

February 13-UW Open #3

February 25-26-MPSF Indoor Championships, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation members only, entry deadline 2/23.

March 5, 2005- NCAA Last Chance Qualifier, entry deadline 2/23.

Different events and distances are scheduled for each weekend. All of these events are subject to changes. Please see www.gohuskies.com .

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Super Jock &n Jill Sports Medicine Clinics . Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Variety of great sports medicine people. See www.superjocknjill.com for schedule. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N., (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock &n Jill Clinics . For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Tom or Ty at Super Jock &n Jill Event Promotions, 522-7711.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PEMCO All-Sports Clinic. February 4-6. Sea-Tac Double Tree. Bryan Hoddle bhoddle@usa.net .

Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6-month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock &n Jill. Can start at any time. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711.Web- site www.runchuckit.com , email to: chuck@runchuckit.com .

FootZone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck aiming at certain popular local events. Regular group runs, store discounts, sports medicine and product clinics, club uniforms, and other programs. $50 annual fee. Contact redmondrunning@msn.com . (425) 556-0383.

Shifting Gears with Fairhaven Runners. Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $50/10 wks. Saturdays, 8:30 & 10 a.m. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven. Every other Tuesday, 30 minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. $15 by appointment only. (206) 676-4955 or steve@fairhavenrunners.com .

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukaemia Society. Program includes coaching, weekly team workouts, training log, monthly clinics, and more. Leukaemia Society of America, (206) 628-0777.

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group . All abilities welcome including walkers. Group workouts in Seattle and on the Eastside, individual assessments, training schedules, clinics on injury prevention, nutrition & hydration, shoes & clothing, discounts at area running stores. $250 for 6 months. (425) 985-8724.

Joints in Motion . Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in selected marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at - area running stores. All levels welcome. (206) 547-2707.

Train To End Stroke . American Stroke Association's training program. Receive training to run or walk a marathon while making a difference in the fight against stroke! Rebecca Weaver at (888) 440-2328 or rebecca.weaver@heart.org .

REGULAR RUNS

The following runs are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise noted. Regular coaching runs with fees are under &Coaching and Special Programs.&

MONDAY

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon 360-336-2475 Easy-Beginners run usually 4 miles 8 to 10 minute pace. http://www.skagitrunners.org/

6 p.m. Super Jock &n Jill Fun Runs . 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone, all levels welcome. Distance 5 & 7 miles. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners . All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472.

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Tacoma . 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (253) 593-8786.

TUESDAY

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders track workouts . Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston HS. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts . Kentwood H. S., Kent. Tim Cowden. 253-261-0770.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club , 5003 12 th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane . 3-5 mi. 8-11 min/mile pace. Jim Price Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run . Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. (253) 537- 8712.

5:30 p.m. Bellevue FootZone 5-8 mile intervals . (425) 462-7463.

6 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts . Seghalie Jr. H.S., Federal Way. (253) 606-2511.

6 p.m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles . All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs. 8-11 min mile . Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts . Richland High Track ( Richland). Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Co. Group Runs , 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile pace. (206) 329-1466 searunningco@aol.com .

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners . A friendly run of 8-11 minutes per mile pace. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs.

6 p.m. Race walking with Janelle Kaufman at WWU . This walk will meet at the track. Call Janelle at 671-6866. for details.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416. www.westseattlrrunners.org .

6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Run. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Kyli, (206) 932-6343. www.seattlefrontrunners.org .

WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m. One Step at a Time (OSAT), an outdoor club for members and friends of 12-step recovery programs. Greenlake. Bob Green, 825-3516; Dick, 339-3751.

5:30 p.m. West Central Community Center. 5 miles, 8- 11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

6 p.m. Bellingham 1-2 hour trail runs . Advanced pace, exploring strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Track workouts at Snohomish HS . Steve (425) 258-1916.

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone all levels welcome. Distance 5 & 7 miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners . All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners track intervals, Lake Washington HS, Kirkland, Colin Hawkes. (425) 452-5512.

6 p.m. Always Running/Super Jock &n Jill Community Runs . 5-6 miles, all abilities welcome. Meet at Always Running. (206) 985-7405.

6:00 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx , 360-336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Tempo Run 6 to 8 miles, 6-8 minute pace, geared for the advanced runner. http://www.skagitrunners.org/

6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Fun Run . &Donut,& Volunteer Park. Nick, (206) 325-1127. www.seattlefrontrunners.org

6:30 p.m. Seattle Triathlon Club Run . Queen Anne Pool. Usually &Queen Ann Loop. & Steve (206) 284- 3066

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia . 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (360) 735-2580.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club 4-8 mile run , Katie Downs on the Tacoma Waterfront. (253) 606-2511.

6:30 p.m. The Run Against Bush running group . Triple J Caf&, 101 Central Way, Kirkland. dschachmatt@earthlink.net .

THURSDAY

5:30 p.m. Fitness walk around Fairhaven store, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company , Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #1: 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com .

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners, up to 8 mile runs , Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland, contact (425-822-7047) or email: lynnscot@gte.net .

6:00 p.m. 1 hour hilly trail run @ medium pace. Fairhaven Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone 4-6 miles . (425) 391- 3132.

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

6:00 p.m. Road Runner Sports 3-6 miles. All paces welcome, meet at Greenlake store. (206) 517-5100. 7020 Woodlawn.

6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (206) 941-9604.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-4 mile run , paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. (253) 639-0361.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners . Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416. www.westseattlerunners.org .

FRIDAY

7:00 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx , 360-336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Early Morning Run usually 6 miles @ 8-10 minute pace. An excellent way to start your day. http://www.skagitrunners.org/

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Running Lattes . All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Seattle-Eastside locations. Nancy 206-229- 0204, Jennifer 425-870-3587 or Michelle 206-790-8272

7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club . All levels, no pressure. Run at own pace and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. Call David Knox (206) 835-2887. nprunners@earthlink.net .

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake . All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Meet at Red Apple on Kitsap Way. (360) 830-0738.

8 a.m. Spokane, meeting location varies. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

8 a.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Run. All levels, start at store. (253) 862-8890.

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club , 5003 12 th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners . All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call Mona Petrou (425)743-9663. www.eastsiderunners.com

8:30 a.m. Tri-City Court Club , Kennewick. Eric Greagor (509) 627-1329.

9:00 a.m. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club . Greenlake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners.org .

9:00 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

HASH. 2:00 p.m. (1 st and 3 rd Saturdays, call to be sure PLEASE). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

SUNDAY

7 a.m. Seattle Running Co. Trail Runs. Meet at store to carpool. Long runs for all abilities, distances and locations vary. (206) 329-1466 or searunco@aol.com .

7:30 a.m. Sunrise Marathon Training . 8-15 miles, all paces welcome. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676- 4955.

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club . Fort Worden, meet near the tennis courts, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org .

8 a.m. North Sound Runners, Jennings Park, Marysville. (425) 397-7214.

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners . Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416. www.westseattlerunners.org .

8 a.m. Snohomish Track Club . Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Everett areas. Steve, (425) 258-1916.

8 a.m. Super Jock &n Jill 1-2 hour runs at 7 pace or faster. Chuck, 522-7711.

8 a.m. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles 7:30-11min. /mile pace on roads or trails. Gunhild and Jack Swanson (509) 928-5272.

8 a.m. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond . Approx. 5 miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.

8 a.m. Footzone Running Club. Long runs 8-20 miles , Redmond Footzone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

8 p.m. Road Runner Sports 3-6 miles. All paces welcome, meet at Greenlake store. (206) 517-5100. 7020 Woodlawn.

9 a.m. Jennings Park, Marysville . First Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout . West Seattle Stadium. Team. Seattle, 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org .

Hash House Harriers . Various days, times. Bill &Where's& Picatti, 641-2534. Kitsap County: Richard &Musashi& Christopher, (360) 779-3949.

RACEWALKING

Second Saturday of each month . Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Greenlake Rec. Center Bldg. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524- 4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

Around Green Lake un-judged walks are held in Seattle most months at Greenlake Community Centre, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.

Bellingham Race walking . Call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

Cascade Orienteering Club events . Interscholastic Orienteering League series events are for elementary to high school age students. Each of the following events are from 2K to 5K in length, and are open to the public and no experience is necessary--newcomers are given instruction on site. Starts anytime from 10 a.m.-12 noon. $5-$10 novice, $3 18 & under. Website: www.cascadeoc.org . Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

Saturday, February 5. Orienteering at Forest Park, Everett. Forest Park , 802 Mukilteo blvd. follow signs. Dave Enger, enger@tranplaneng.com . (425) 822-6245.

Saturday, February 26. Orienteering at Fort Steilacoom Park. Go to Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW. Lakewood and follow orienteering signs. Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com , (253) 845-6588.

Saturday, March 12. Orienteering at Hamlin Park. NE 160 th St. and 15 th Ave NE, Shoreline. Follow orienteering signs. Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com , (253) 845-6588.

Saturday, March 26. Northshore Street Scramble. Kenmore/Bothell. On foot or bicycle. 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt for kids. 6910 NE 170 th St. $3-$15, $25 family. www.streetscramble.com . Eric Bone. (206) 634-2279


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