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March 2006

MARCH

Saturday, March 4.

Honeywagon Runs 13.1 and 4 Mile Runs. Everson. 10 a.m. GBRC member free, non-members $5. Flat roads through farm lands. Vicki Griffiths (360) 671-6645. www.gbrc.net.

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

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

Run 4 Luck 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Chehalis. 9 a.m. 10 & under $10, $15 w/o T, $20 w/T till2 2/24. DOR $25. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595.

Saturday, March 11.

9th Annual Runnin O' the Green 5 Mile and 2 Mile. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $15, $20 DOR. Lance Romo (360) 647-7665.

Lincoln Park Run 5K and 10K. Port Angeles.10 a.m. First race of 3 race Athletes Choice Race Series. $20, $25 DOR, $50 for series. (360) 461-2966. www.athleteschoice.info.

La Salle High Schools Third Annual Shamrock Cup 6K Run/Walk. Union Gab. (509) 225-2900. www.hcrunners.org.

Sunday, March 12.

Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick's Day Dash 3.5 Miles (approx.). Seattle. 9 a.m. Through-city course. One of the biggest single events in the city or state. More for fun than accurate time. Followed by killer Beer Garden. 1-800-343-4411. www.stpatsdash.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, March 19.

The 20th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Columbia Center, Downtown Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals, lots of fun! $35 individual fee till 3/13, $50 after. (206) 957- 4564.

Saturday, March 25.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #4-20 Mile and 20 K or New 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 4th of annual four race series. $10, series fee $40, FSRC member discounts available. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 848- 2844, (253) 537-8712. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

The Boardwalk 5K. Husky Stadium, Seattle.10 a.m. New event benefiting health and fitness programs in Seattle public schools. $25, $30 DOR, $10 12 & Under, includes T-Shirt. (206) 252-0476. www.schoolkidscomefirst.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, March 26.

Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon, 8K, Kids Dash. Mercer Island. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary. Run/Walk for colon cancer awareness with pledges and donations. (206) 236- 5323 Ext 1920. www.ontherunevents.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

APRIL

Saturday, April 1.

Windmill Fun Run 5K & 10K. Kennewick. 10:30 a.m. (509) 582-2391. www.3rrr.org.

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

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, April 2.

Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. See Marathons.

Saturday, April 8.

Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5 Mile. Burlington. 9:30 a.m. $10 run, $5 walk. T's $10. See Tulips and air stunts if you're lucky! Dean Taylor. (360) 856-6990. www.tuliprun.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Submarine Anniversary Run 10K and 5K. Naval Submarine Base Bangor. 9 a.m. $8, $20 families by 4/1, after $10 each. T's $10. John Gardner (360) 692-8994.

Robin Hill 5K and 10K Run. Sequim. 10 a.m. 2 nd race in 3 Athlete's Choice Race Series. $20, $25 DOR, $50 for series. (360) 461-2966. www.athleteschoice.info.

Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. See ultras and relays.

Sunday, April 9.

Birch Bay International Road Race 15K and 30K. Birch Bay. 8 a.m. New event expected to draw from U.S. and Canada, great water views promised. (360) 325-0715. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, April 15.

Toe Jam Half Marathon, 10K, 1 Mile Kids Dash. Bainbridge Island H.S. 9:15 a.m. $20, $25 w/T. (206) 662-2066. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Rattler Half-Marathon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. $25 by 4/9, $32.50 after. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Y Run for Kids 5K and Daffodil Dash. Tacoma. Leads traditional parade. 8:30 a.m. $15, $20 DOR includes T-shirt. Benefits YMCA. (253) 597-6444.

Capitol Peak 50 mile and 25K. See ultras and relays.

Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relays. See ultras and relays.

Sunday, April 23.

Vancouver Sun Run 10K and Kids Run. Vancouver. 9 a.m. Fees vary. One of world's largest races, great mass start and usually elite field, too! See www.canada.com/vancouversun/sunrun/index.html. (604) 689-9441. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Spokane River Run 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Dirt trail course. Fees vary. (509) 710-7760. www.spokaneriverrun.com.

Wenatchee Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K Kids Run. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Fees vary. Also a marathon, see marathons. (509) 662-2066. www.wenatcheemarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Mt Si Relay and Ultra. See Relays and Ultras.

WSU 100K Relay & Solo. See Relays and Ultras.

Saturday, April 29.

Shorebird Festival Run 10K, 5K, and 2 Mile Run. Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $15 till 4/21, $18 after, includes T. No T $10. (360) 532- 5700 ext. 240. www.shorebirdfestival.com.

Bulldog 5K. Olympia. 9 a.m. Runners 18 and under $10, adults $15 includes T. After 4.10 add $5. Proceeds to support summer school programs. (360) 596-3000.

Hawk Walk/Run 5K. Redmond. 9 a.m. Benefits Redmond Elementary PTSA programs. USATF certified course. Kerry or John (425) 867-5264.

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UWB 15th Anniversary 5K. University of Washington Bothell Campus. 9 a.m. $5, harpam@u.Washington.edu.

Sunday, April 30.

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

Saturday, May 6.

Apple Blossom 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. Wenatchee. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. $12, $15 DOR includes T. (509) 663- 8711. www.mvmedical.com.

Holland Days 10K & 5K. Lynden. 9 a.m. Part of community festival. Flat course through town. 17 and under are free, T's $16, 18 and over $5, T's $20, DOR $10. Ray Leone (360) 354-5995.

Sequim Run Off 2 Mile and 10K. Sequim. 10 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Carol Stevenson (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.

Sunday, May 7.

Bloomsday 12K Run. Spokane. 9 a.m. $14 till 4/18, $30 after. Largest run in the NW. Nearly 50,000 participants. (509) 838-1579. www.bloomsdayrun.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

Vancouver International Marathon and Half. Vancouver. One of the biggest half marathons anywhere, great scenic course. Also see marathons. www.vanmarathon.ca. (604)- 872- 2928. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon. See Marathons.

Saturday, May 13.

Haggen to Haggen. Bellingham. 8 a.m. Free with Haggen card or GBRC members, $5 otherwise. (360) 676-9971. www.gbrc.net.

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

Sunday, May 14.

Over the Dam Run 5k & 10K. Coulee Dam, Mason City Park. 10 a.m. (360) 325-0715.www.overthedamrun.com

Kirkland Half Marathon Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk. Kirkland. 7:30 a.m. 1/2 $40 includes long sleeve T, 5K $25 w/T, DOR $50 and $30. (206)729-9972. www.kirklandhalfmarthon.com.

Tuesday, May 16.

Mother's Day 5K. Colville. 9 a.m. (509) 684-6037.

Saturday, May 20.

Bayview Women's 10K & 2 Mile. Burlington. 10 a.m. Benefits Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Fees vary, T's available. Kathi Williams (360) 757-0835. www.active.com.

Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #1 5 Miles. Sky Country Trailhead 9 a.m. First race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329-1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

5th Annual Flight for Sight 10K & 5K. Everett. 9:30 a.m. $20 w/T, $15 w/o. by 5/15, after $25/20. Raise money for Guide Dogs of America. www.iam751.org/funrun.html, 1-800-763- 1301, ext. 335, (206) 764-0035.

Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Race. See Ultras.

Viking Festival 5 and 1 Mile Run/Walk. Poulsbo. 9 a.m. (360) 779-9898.

Armed Forces Day 5K & 10K Run. Cowan Stadium, Fort Lewis. (253) 967-6808.

Sunday, May 21.

Capital City Half Marathon, and 5 Miler. Olympia. 7 a.m. Fees vary. New course this year. Saturday Expo. Also a marathon, see marathons. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

28th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Pt. Townsend. 11 a.m. Tough, hilly, scenic course. Prize money for top finishers. T- shirts to all. $18 by 5/10 kids 15 and under $10, $25 after. 1- 877-463-9786. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Mazama 10K Trail Run. Mazama. $20 includes prizes and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. $25 after 5/21. Also a kids (7-12) 5K race $12, $17, and 1K race 6 & under free. (509) 996- 3287. www.mvsta.com.

Beat the Bridge 8K. Seattle. 8 a.m. $15, $25 w/T. $17/$27 DOR. Benefits juvenile diabetes research. www.beatthebridge.org. (206) 838-5153.

Down the Great Columbia River Run 5K Run 2K Run/Walk. Pasco. 9 a.m. $15 w/T, $10 no T, DOR add $5. (509) 585-5080. www.3rrr.org.

Satuday, May 27.

Prince of Wales International Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, May 28.

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

Coeur d'Alene Marathon. See Marathons.

MARATHONS

Saturday, April 1. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. 8 a.m. $75. Point to point marathon course is exceptionally scenic as it offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon. (425) 226-1518 or (509) 966-0188. www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, April 2. Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. 8 a.m. Moderately hilly but very scenic course. Fees vary, see website. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. (206) 729- 9972. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, April 23. Wenatchee Marathon. Wenatchee. Second running of this new event. Also offered are a half- marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K (for kids). Traffic-free course. USATF certified Marathon and 10K courses.www.wenatcheemarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, May 7. Avenue of the Giants Marathon, Half, and 10K. Humboldt , CA. A beautiful through-the-woods run. www.theave.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, May 7. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver , B.C. 7:30 a.m. Great event and expo. Scenic through- city course is one of the best. www.vanmarathon.ca. (604)-872- 2928. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, May 21. Capital City Marathon, Half, and 5 Miler. Olympia. 7 a.m. Fees vary. New course this year. Saturday Expo. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, May 27. Prince of Wales International Marathon. Prince of Wales, Alaska. Point to point marathon, very exotic destination race. Fees vary, see website. www.powmarathon.org.

Sunday, May 28. Coeur d'Alene Marathon. 7 a.m. Coeur d'Alene, ID. Also a half and 5K. www.cdajmarathon.com.

Sunday, June 4. San Juan Island Marathon & Half. San Juan Island. 8:30 a.m. (360) 472-0908. www.sanjuanmarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, June 11. North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half. Sequim to Port Angeles. 9 a.m. Fees vary. www.nodm.com. (360) 417-1301.SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, July 9. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, Half at Seafair. Bellevue. 7 a.m. Fees vary. www.seafairmarathon.com. (206) 728-0123. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Saturday, March 18. 14th Annual Chuckanut Mountain 50K Trail Run. Bellingham. 8 a.m. A NW classic run. Muddy hilly trail run looping over Chuckanut Mtn. (206) 715-0919. www.gbrc.net.

Sunday, April 2. WSU 100K Relay & Solo. WSU Campus. Solos 6 a.m. Teams 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Relay (max 10 person) $16 per person, ultra $45. www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Saturday, April 8. Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. Wenatchee. 9:30 a.m. A Nordic, alpine, run, bike and paddle legs that span the 35 mile Wenatchee or 20 mile Columbia courses. (509) 662- 8799. www.2r2.org.

Sat, April 15, 2006--Capitol Peak 50 Mile Ultramarathon and Relay

50 mile start 6:00 a.m. (5:00 a.m. early start) Relay start 7:00 a.m.

50 mile fee $60; Relayfee $30/person;Relay Team Divisions(2 and 4 person teams only). Benefit for the Evergreen Cross Country Team and other high school cross country teams. Contact: John Pearch, Phone: 360-455-1400 (h). Email: j.pearch@comcast.net; Web: www.capitolpeakultras.co m

Saturday, April 15. Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relays. Wenatchee. 10 a.m. Teams of school age children tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. (509) 662- 8799. www.r2r.org.

Sunday, April 23. Mt Si Relay and Ultra. Snoqualmie Elementary School, Snoqualmie. 57 mile Team Relay, consisting of ten legs, for five person teams. Plus two ultra runs of 50 Miles and 50 Km. www.eastsiderunners.com . SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, May 6. 26th Annual Sunflower Relay $ Iron Event 21.5 Miles. Mazama to Twisp. 8:30 a.m. Iron Competitors: $35, Team Members $25 each, $15 for 14 & under members, after4/30 $7.50 more. (509) 662-8799. www.mvsta.com.

Saturday, May 20. Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Race. Redmond. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Limited to 50 participants. $50. Run through Redmond Watershed Preserve Park. www.cascaderunningclub.com. Chris Ralph (206) 795-0338.

Sunday, June 4th. Hood River Valley Relay 55.8 Miles Run 38 Mile Walk. Hood River OR. Fiver person teams. www.eventmgnt.com.

Sunday, June 25. Mountain to Sound Relay. Snoqualmie Summit to Golden Gardens in Seattle. New event, offering paddling, running and biking legs. 100 miles total. www.mountaintosound.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Friday, July 21. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. Ashford to Ocean Shores. Many new features added this year to an already-great event. www.eventmgnt.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

MULTI-SPORTS.

Saturday, May 27. The Fiasco in Pasco. Pasco. 8:30 a.m. 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, May 28. Onion Man Triathlon. Walla Walla. 9 a.m. 1.5mile swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Dan & Paula Elsom (509) 529-9187.

TRACK AND FIELD

2006 UW Track and Field Schedule. See website at www.gohuskies.com.

March 18. UW Outdoor Preview. Husky Stadium. 9 a.m.

April 20-22. Oregon Invitational. Eugene, OR. TBA.

April 29. UW-WSU Dual. Pullman. TBA

May 6. Ken Shannon Invite. Husky Stadium. 9 a.m.

May 6-7,13-14. Pac-10 Championships. Eugene, OR. All Day.

May 26-27. NCAA West Regional. Provo, UT. All Day.

May 7-10. NCAA Outdoor Championships. Sacramento, CA. All Day.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Tuesday, March 7. Jump Start Triathlon Training. 6:30 p.m. Always Running. Free. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

Thursday, March 23, 7-8 p.m Free Fitness Forum: Masters Runners Al & Chuck - Stories & Strategies. To keep community athletes inspired, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers offers free fitness forums each month at the store. Masters running is the term for those over 40 who compete in road races and track & field. Hear from staff member Al Reimer and Chuck Dooley, two guys on the run. They'll talk about the benefits of racing, unique demands on masters runners, and stories from the finish line.

For complete details on all events, call the store at 676.4955 or visit www.fairhavenrunners.com.

Wednesday, March 29-Sunday April 2. Beyond Running's ";Spring Training"; Trail Running Camp with Scott Jurek. www.beyond-running.com. (206) 325-0064.

Friday, April 28-Monday, May 1. Beyond Running's ";Beginners Only"; Trail Running Camp with Scott Jurek. www.beyond- running.com. (206) 325-0064.

Tuesday, May 16-Sunday, May 21. Beyond Runnings third annual "Western States Trail" Camp with Scott Jurek. www.beyond-running.com. (206)

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

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 aimed 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.

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.

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

TUESDAY

6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. Always Running 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake. Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities, before and after run. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

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

5:15 pm Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at the Highline YMCA 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr., Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Sylvester Middle School 16227 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien for a track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey youotterbe@msn.com or 206-242- 8185

5:30 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697- 3353.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club , 5003 12th 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. Track Run at Kentwood High School Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood High School. Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041.

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

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 p.m. NIKEtown Seattle Running Club. NIKEtown Downtown Seattle. All runners and walkers, all paces welcome. 3, 5, or 7 mile run/walk. Greg Denny (206) 447-6453 ext. 237.

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6:15 p.m. Spokane Community College. Dori Robertson (509) 999-5856.

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 PM. Club Oly 5 mile run. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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 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 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.

6 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. 4-6 miles at 8- 10 min/mile pace. Bonney Lake, Wa. (253) 862-8890. staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running, Tacoma - 6 Pacific Ave. Run 4 to 8 miles. Contact J. Ellis at 253-606-2511

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

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

THURSDAY

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

5:30 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs.All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697- 3353.

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

6:00 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7mi easy. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

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. 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 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Scorecard Pub in Federal Way. Larry Coyne (253) 653-4456.

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

6:30 p.m. IRC Runners. Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way. Alex Juchems (253) 653-4456.

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.

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 12th 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.

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. www.interurbanrunners.net.

9:30 a.m. Club NW Group Runs 3 Miles & Up. Focus on social rather than competitive. Open to all. Second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Magnuson Park/CNW office. (206) 729- 9972. www.clubnorthwest.org.

2:00 p.m. HASH (1st and 3rd 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.

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Women Run/Walk/Team Survivor NW. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. Club Oly runs of 1 hour +. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

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

Racewalk Clinics -Second Saturday of every month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Community Center, south side. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructor Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393 www.albionarts.com/racewalking

Second Saturday Race Around Green Lake. Informal unjudged racewalk races are held every month. Meet at south side of the Green Lake Community Center at 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

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: cascadeoc.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

Saturday May 6. Fort Steilacoom State Park. Tacoma.


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