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|  March 2008
Northwest Runner's best times list are marked with an
asterisk. USATF-certified courses of other distances are
listed as USATF-certified in the description.
FEATURED RACES
Saturday, February 23. Smelt Run 10K* & 5K. La
Conner.
Sunday, March 9. Mercer Island Half Marathon,* 10K &
5K. Mercer Island.
Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*.
Ellensburg to Selah.
Saturday, April 5. Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5
Mile. Burlington.
Sunday, April 13. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half
Marathon*. Whidbey Island.
Sunday, April 20. Wenatchee Marathon*. Wenatchee.
Sunday, May 4. Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*.
Eugene, OR.
Sunday, May 4. Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K. Spokane.
Saturday, May 10. Parker Paint Tacoma City
Marathon*. Tacoma.
Sunday, May 11. Kirkland Half Marathon* & Mother's
Day 5K* Run/Walk. Kirkland.
Sunday, May 18. Capital City Marathon*. Olympia.
Sunday, May 18. 30th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Pt.
Townsend.
Sunday, May 25. Coeur d'Alene Marathon*. Coeur
d'Alene, ID.
Sunday, June 1. San Juan Island Half Marathon &
Marathon. San Juan Island.
Saturday, June 7. Governor's Cup Marathon*. Helena,
MT.
Sunday, June 8. North Olympic Discovery Marathon &
Half*. Sequim to Port Angeles.
Sunday, June 22. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon* &
5K. Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday, June 29. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon,
& Half at Seafair*. Bellevue.
Friday, July 25 - Saturday, July 26. Ragnar Relay
Northwest Passage. Blaine to Langley.
Sunday, October 5. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR.
Saturday, November 29. UW Medical Center Seattle
Marathon's 5K. Seattle.
Sunday, November 30. UW Medical Center Seattle Marathon*
and Half*. Seattle.
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 23
Ft. Steilacoom Run Club Resolution Run Series. #3 -
15K & 15 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. Third of
annual four race series. Hot showers and hot food after each
race. (253) 537-8712, www.runfsrc.com.
Skagit Symphony's 10th Annual Smelt Run 5K* & 10K*.
La Conner. Reg. 8:30 a.m, race 10 a.m. (360) 848-9336,
www.skagitsymphony.com.
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6 - 2 Mile Road.
Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. Time handicapped. Sixth race in series
of 6 presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards,
must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Salmon Creek Park 3 & 6 Mile Runs. Vancouver, Wash.
10 a.m. Out and back on the paved Salmon Creek Trail.
www.ccrunning.org, Bryan (360) 225-9980.
Sunday, February 24
North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 Miles.
Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
MARCH
Saturday, March 1
Honeywagon Runs 13.1 and 4 Miles. Everson. 10 a.m.
Walkers welcome! Flat roads through farm lands. Fast race!
Half mile fun run begins at 9:45 a.m. Vicki Griffiths (360) 671-
6645, www.gbrc.net.
Run 4 Luck 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Horizons Elementary,
Lacey. 9 a.m. Wear the most green and win a prize! On flat
Chehalis Western Trail. Margaret (360) 786-5595, www.thurston-
parks.org.
Snake River Canyon Half Marathon*. Wawawai Landing,
Pullman area. 10 a.m. Scenic, flat out-and-back course. Cody
Pews (208) 301-2065, www.palouseroadrunners.org.
Lacamas Park 5 Mile Run. Camas. 10 a.m. Mostly
unpaved trails winding around Round Lake. www.ccrunning.org,
(360) 254-5737.
NW Trail Runs 10K. SeaTac. Longer run available too;
see website for details. www.nwtrailruns.com, Eric (206) 291-
8250.
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park,
Seattle. 8 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress.
(206) 527-5099.
Sunday, March 2
Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series #3: 15K &
5 Miles. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Un-timed event followed by a
potluck. Third of four in series. (360) 377-3741.
KCBA 5K Fun Run & Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 9 a.m.
Fundraiser for the Young Lawyers Division. (206) 267-7008,
YLDInfo@KCBA.org.
Saturday, March 8
Sunset Valley Loop 10 Mile Fun Run & Relay.
Anacortes. 10 a.m. Four 2.5-mile loops through park. Solo
or up to 4-person teams. (360) 293-1918,
www.cityofanacortes.org, dustins@cityofanacortes.org. See also
Ultras & Relays.
Spring Forward 5K* Run. Stadium H.S, Tacoma. 9 a.m.
Benefits Autism Speaks and Children's Hospital. Boris (253)
582-8142, bgladun@mvppt.com, www.mvppt.com.
Salmon Creek Run 7.6 Miles. Vancouver, Wash. 9 a.m.
Run the Salmon Creek Trail and through local neighborhoods.
www.ccrunning.org, (360) 573-7332.
Sunday, March 9
36th Annual Mercer Island Half Marathon,* 10K* &
5K*. Mercer Island. 9 a.m. New location - start and finish
at Community Center at Mercer View. Run for colon cancer
awareness. (206) 236-5323 x1920, www.mercerislandhalf.com.
Lincoln Park Run 5K and 10K. Port Angeles.10 a.m.
First race of 3 in Athletes Choice Race Series. (360) 452-
8661, www.athleteschoice.info.
Saturday, March 15
Foothills Dash 5K, 10K &15K. Orting. 9 a.m. Benefits
recreational programs for youth and adults w/special needs.
(253) 798-4177, wgarri1@pierce.wa.us.
Runnin O' the Green 5 Mile and 2 Mile Run.
Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. Lance Romo (360) 647-7665,
www.trithecookie.com.
La Salle H.S. 5th Annual Shamrock Cup 6K. Union Gap.
9 a.m. (509) 225-2900, www.hcrunners.org.
St. Patrick's Day 5K &10K Foot Race & 1 Mile Leprechaun
Dash. Richland. First event 9:30 a.m. Eric (509) 942-7137,
www.3rrr.org.
St. Paddy's Day Dash 5K. Jackson Park. 11:30 a.m.
Steve (360) 476-7026.
Chuckanut Mountain 50K. See Ultras and Relays.
St. Patrick's Day 5K & 10K Run. Granite Lake Park,
Clarkston. 10 a.m. Runs utilize the Greenbelt Trail System
along the Snake River. www.seaportstriders.com.
Rapid Rabbit Run 5 & 3 Miles. East Valley H.S.,
Spokane Valley. 10 a.m. Melinda Hoekema (509) 838-1579,
www.brrc.net.
St. Patrick's Day 5K & 10K. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. No
DOR, civilians need base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253)
967-2604.
Sunday, March 16
The 21st Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Columbia
Center, Seattle. 8:30 a.m. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to
raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals, lots
of fun! (206) 628-0777 x104, www.bigclimb.org.
Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick's Day Dash 3.5 Miles.
Seattle. 9 a.m. Through-city course. One of the biggest single
events in the city or state. Beer Garden after. 1-800-343-
4411. www.stpatsdash.com.
Saturday, March 22
Ft. Steilacoom Resolution Series #4 - 20 Mile, 20K &
5K*. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. Fourth of four race
series. Hot showers plus hot food after. (253) 537- 8712,
www.runfsrc.com.
Ephrata Canal Caper 10K*. Grandview Heights Park,
Ephrata. 10:30 a.m. Second seed qualifying race for Bloomsday.
Also USATF Inland NW 10K championship race. Karin Buchmann
(509) 787-3929, racedirectorecc@hotmail.com,
www.geocities.com/ephratacanalcaper.
Franklin Family Run 5K. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Mostly
flat neighborhood streets. 1 mile kids' run at 8:15 a.m.
www.eventmgnt.com, (503) 643-9440.
Easter Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1
Mile. 10:30 a.m. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Bob
Green (206) 273-9684, wanttoduit@hotmail.com.
Sunday, March 23
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Park,
Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
Saturday, March 29
Running of the Fools 10K. Longview. 8 a.m. Course is
flat and fast around Willow Grove Park loop. Don your craziest
costume! Bill (360) 200-3441, www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.org.
Walk n Roll 5K & 10K Run. Haller Park, Arlington. 11
a.m. Fairly flat, mostly paved course. Proceeds benefit Eagle
Wings DisAbility Ministries. Also 5K walk. (360) 659-4861,
www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.
Lincoln School Run 4.3 Miles. Vancouver, Wash. No
restrooms available on site! www.ccrunning.org, (360) 513-
5022.
Chapel Hill 5K Run for Relief - Burma. Gig Harbor. 9
a.m. Kids' dash too. www.chapelhillpc.org, Jennifer (253) 853-
0238.
Birch Bay Intl. Road Race 5K, 15K & 30K. Birch Bay.
8:30 a.m. Waterfront courses. (360) 325-0715,
www.birchbayroadrace.com. See Ultras and Relays.
Sunday, March 30
NW Trail Runs 5 & 10 Miles. Sammamish.
www.nwtrailruns.com, Eric (206) 291-8250.
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Park,
Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
APRIL
Saturday, April 5
Yakima River Canyon Marathon*. See Marathons.
Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5 Mile. Burlington. 9:30
a.m. Great annual run through on woodsy trails.
www.tuliprun.com or www.skagitrunners.org.
Sunday, April 6
Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series #4 - 20K &
5 Miles. Bremerton, 9 a.m. Un-timed event followed by a
potluck. Last race in series. (360) 377-3741.
Babcock Farms Trail Race 4 Miles. Port Gamble. First
race in Roots Rock Run Trail Run Series. Try your luck at
trail running! Complete 3 out of 4 races to be eligible for
series awards. (360) 779-8757, www.poulsborunning.com,
www.rootsrockrun.com.
Saturday, April 12
Robin Hill 3 Mile & 10K Run. Sequim. 10 a.m. Second
race of three in Athlete's Choice Race Series. (360) 452-8661,
www.athleteschoice.info.
Y Run for Kids 5K*. Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. Kids' race 8:30
a.m. Leads traditional Tacoma parade. Benefits YMCA programs.
(253) 307-5738, www.yrunforkids.org.
Trout Lake 5K, 10K & Half Marathon. Trout Lake, WA. 9
a.m. Inaugural race benefiting Trout Lake School. Each
distance offers flat scenic loops featuring views of Mt.
Adams. www.troutlake.org/run, (509) 395-2509 or (509) 395-
2065.
Submarine Anniversary Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Naval
Submarine Base, Bangor. 9:30 a.m. Base access necessary. John
Gardner (360) 692-8994.
Washougal Dike 6 Mile Run. Washougal. 10 a.m. Great
out and back on a flat dike trail. www.ccrunning.org, (360)
253-9729.
Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. See Ultras and
Relays.
Sunday, April 13
Whidbey Island Marathon* & Half*. Whidbey Island. 8
a.m. New course for 2008. Scenic point to point course
showcasing east and west sides of island; views of Puget
Sound, mountains and wildlife. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com.
See also Marathons.
Mt. Si Relay & Ultra. See Ultras and Relays.
Spring Classic Half Marathon, 10 Miles, 10K, & 5K.
Vance Creek Park, Elma. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.
Saturday, April 19 28th Annual Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 5K. Bainbridge
Island. 9 a.m. Catch the 7:55 a.m. ferry to be shuttled for
free to and from race. Also free kid's dash. Proceeds benefit
Boys & Girls Club. Pro-Motion Events (206) 729-9972,
www.promotionevents.com/toejam Liz Duncan Memorial Run 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Richland.
9 a.m. Benefits Athletes in Action scholarship fund. Gather to
remember and honor Liz and support an organization dear to
her. www.3rrr.org, Leslie (509) 542-8626.
Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. Scenic, hilly
trail run traversing Pipestone Canyon, 1800' elev. gain.
www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.
Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relay. See
Ultras & Relays.
Sunday, April 20
Vancouver Sun Run 10K* & 2.5K Kids' Run. Vancouver,
B.C. 9 a.m. Canada's largest 10K; great mass start and elite
field, too! Mini 2.5K Sun Run for kids at 8 a.m. (604) 689-
9441, www.canada.com/vancouversunrun/sunrun/index.html.
Wenatchee Marathon*, Half Marathon, & 10K*.
Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Also 2K for kids. Traffic-free course
featuring apple blossoms, snow-capped mountains and the
Columbia River. (509) 662-2066, www.wenatcheemarathon.com. See
also Marathons.
Spokane River Run 5K, 10K & Ultra. Spokane. First
event 8:15 a.m. Dirt trail course, all loops, no laps. (509)
710-7760, www.spokaneriverrun.com. See also Ultras & Relays.
Komen Spokane Race for the Cure 5K*. Spokane. 9 a.m.
Benefits Eastern WA breast cancer programs and natl. research.
Eligible for Bloomsday Second Seeding, see website for
details. www.komenspokane.org.
Debois Park 5K Run. Vancouver, Wash. 9 a.m. Mostly
trails and CX run on this new course. www.ccrunning.org, (360)
737-2492.
WSU 100K Relay & Solo. See Ultras & Relays.
Saturday, April 26
Miles for Memories 5K. Village Green in Fairhaven,
Bellingham. Reg. 7:30 a.m., race 9 a.m. Benefits Alzheimer
Society of WA. www.alzsociety.org, (360) 738- 6706.
Fifth Tom Wales Community Run 5K*. Volunteer Park,
Seattle. 9 a.m. Course is mixed trail and roads in the park.
Half mile kids' run too. www.tomwalesrun.com, (206) 624-1981.
Redmond Elementary Hawk 5K* & 1 Mile Run. Redmond
Town Center. Kids' run 9 a.m., 5K 9:30 a.m. Fast and flat
course along Sammamish River. Electronic timing this year,
open/masters awards plus great random awards.
hawkwalk@redmondelptsa.org, Alina (425) 869-5426.
Spring into Summer Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile. Columbia
Park, Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. Eric (509) 942-7137,
www.3rrr.org.
4.3 Mile Airfield Run. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. No
DOR, civilians need base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253)
967-2604.
Lewisville Park 5K Run. Battleground. 9 a.m. Mixed
trails and road course. www.ccrunning.org, (360) 263-6873.
Eagle Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Eagle Dash. Oak Harbor.
Kicks off Holland Happening Festival. www.eaglerun.org.
NW Trail Runs 10K & Half Marathon. Squak Mountain
State Park, Issaquah. www.nwtrailruns.com, Eric (206) 291-
8250.
Capitol Peak 50 Mile & 55K. See Ultras and Relays.
Sunday, April 27
The Boardwalk 5K. Husky Stadium, Seattle.10 a.m.
Benefits health and fitness programs in Seattle public
schools. (206) 252-0476, rjlee@seattleschools.org,
www.schoolkidscomefirst.com.
See Spot Run 5K. Yakima. 10 a.m. Run or run/walk with
your dog. Dogs available from humane society for
participation. http://yakimahumane.org, (509) 457-6854.
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Park,
Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
MAY
Saturday, May 3
Sequim Run Off 10K & 2 Mile Run. Old Dungeness School
House, Sequim. 10 a.m. Last race in Athlete's Choice Race
Series. Coincides with Sequim Irrigation Festival.
www.athleteschoice.info, (360) 452-8661.
Shorebird Festival Run 10K, 5K, & 2 Miler. Hoquiam. 9
a.m. Watch northbound shorebird migration and stay for the
festival. www.shorebirdfestival.com, www.cityofhoqiuam.com,
(360) 532-5700 x240.
Apple Blossom 5K & 10K Run. Wenatchee. Reg. 8 a.m.,
race 9:50 a.m. In conjunction w/Apple Blossom Festival. Flat,
fast course along river. Free kids' race too.
www.wvmedical.com, (509) 663-8711 x5484.
Lynden Holland Days 5K & 10K. Lynden. 9 a.m. (360)
354-5995, www.lynden.org.
Olympia Downtown YMCA Spring 8K & 2 Mile Run/Walk.
Olympia. Reg. 7:30 a.m., first event 8:30 a.m. Public Agency
Challenge for teams. (360) 357-6609,
www.olympiadowntownymca.org.
Sunflower Relay. See Ultras and Relays.
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park,
Seattle. 8 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress.
(206) 527-5099.
Sunday, May 4
Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Largest run
in the NW with nearly 50,000 participants! USATF-certified
course. (509) 838-1579, www.bloomsdayrun.org.
Vancouver International Marathon* and Half Marathon*.
Vancouver, B.C. Great event and expo. Scenic through-city
course is one of the best. www.bmovanmarathon.ca, (604) 872-
2928. See also Marathons.
Eugene Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 5K* . Eugene, OR.
Run in the footsteps of legends on this flat and fast course.
www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345-2230. See also Marathons.
The Avenue of the Giants Marathon*, Half Marathon* &
10K*. Humboldt, CA. 9 a.m. A beautiful through-the-woods
run. www.theave.org, (707) 443-1226. See also Marathons.
Spring Fling 10K Trail Race. Port Gamble. 8:30 a.m.
Entries limited due to space on trails. Second race in Roots
Rock Trail Run Series. Complete 3 out of 4 races to be
eligible for series awards. (360) 779-8757,
www.poulsborunning.com, www.rootsrockrun.com.
Wednesday, May 7
IRC Mother's Day 5K*. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Interurban Runner's Club. Out and back on trail;
giveaways for all participants. John (206) 619-4231,
www.interurbanrunners.net.
Saturday, May 10
Parker Paint Tacoma City Marathon*, Half Marathon* &
10K*. Tacoma. Challenging course with rolling hills. (253)
862-8890. www.tacomacitymarathon.com.
Holy Family Take Your Mom Around the World 5K*
Run/Walk. Auburn. Kids' dash 8:45 a.m., 5K 9:15 a.m. Flat,
loop course. Post-race brunch for all participants and a flower
for every mom. (253) 833-5130, HFevents@hotmail.com.
Haggen to Haggen 5K. Bellingham. Non-competitive walk
8 a.m, run 8:30 a.m. First two miles level and descending, but
save some for the slight uphill grade in the last mile!
www.gbrc.net.
Marine Park 5 Mile Run. Vancouver, Wash. 10 a.m.
Mostly on Renaissance Trail, with great views of the Columbia
River. www.ccrunning.org, (360) 260-8722.
Mother's Day 5K. Colville. 8 a.m. Kids' dash at 9:15
a.m. (509) 684-6037.
Zillah Fun Run 5K & 10K. Zillah.
winters_ro@zsd.wednet.edu, Rock Winters (509) 829-5565.
Sunday, May 11
Over the Dam 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Mason City
Park, Coulee Dam. 8:30 a.m. Race up and over the Coulee Dam!
www.overthedamrun.com, (360) 325-0715.
Kirkland Half Marathon* & Mother's Day 5K* Run/Walk.
Kirkland. First run event 7:30 a.m. Scenic tour of the five
boroughs of Kirkland with 3+ miles along Lake Wash. (206) 729-
9972, www.kirklandhalfmarathon.com.
Saturday, May 17
Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #1 - 5 Miles. Sky
Country Trailhead, Bellevue. 9 a.m. First race of four.
Benefits King County Parks. (206) 329-1466,
www.seattlerunningcompany.com.
26th Annual Bayview Women's 10K Run & 2 Mile Run/Walk.
Burlington. 10 a.m. Benefits Skagit Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault Services. (360) 757-0835, 5petes@comcast.net.
Viking Fest Road Run 1 & 5 Miles. Poulsbo. 9 a.m.
Kids' dashes too. Joe (360) 779-9898.
Down & Dirty 5K Mud Run. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. Fun run
with lots of muddy obstacles. No DOR, civilians need base
access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967-2604.
Run for the Hill of It 8 Miles. Lewiston, ID. 9 a.m.
Solo and 2 or 3 person relay up the Old Spiral Highway. 2000'
elevation gain in 8 miles. www.seaportstriders.com. See also
Ultras and Relays.
Watershed Preserve 12-Hour Race. See Ultras and
Relays.
Sunday, May 18
Capital City Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 5 Miles.
Olympia. Course features rolling hills, tree-lined rural
roads, and views of Rainier and the Olympics. Kids' race too.
(360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org.
30th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Pt. Townsend. 11 a.m. One
of the NW's best-loved races; great community event. Hilly,
scenic course; prize money for top finishers.
www.olympus.net/community/rhodyrun, (360) 379-3595, (877) 463-
9786.
Nordstrom Beat the Bridge 8K. Seattle. 8 a.m.
Benefits juvenile diabetes research. USATF-certified course.
www.beatthebridge.org, (206) 838-5153.
Saturday, May 24
Mazama 5K & 10K. Mazama. On Community Trail;
registration includes pancake breakfast. www.mvsta.com, (509)
996-3287.
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Park,
Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
Sunday, May 25
Coeur d'Alene Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 5K*. Coeur
d'Alene, ID. First run event 7 a.m. Course utilizes paved
Centennial Trail along the lake. www.cdamarathon.com. See also
Marathons.
Wednesday, May 28
David Douglas 5K Run. Vancouver, Wash. 7 p.m. First
run in Clark County Runners' summer series. www.ccrunning.org,
(360) 892-1041.
Thursday, May 29
NW Trail Runs 5 & 10 Miles. Soaring Eagle Park,
Sammamish. www.nwtrailruns.com, Eric (206) 291-8250.
Saturday, May 31
GlenEagle 5K & 10K. Pioneer Elementary, Arlington. 10
a.m. Proceeds benefit Dollars for Scholars.
www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.
Newport Marathon*. Newport, OR. See Marathons.
Gap2Gap Relay. Yakima. See Ultras and
Relays.
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Park,
Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
MARATHONS
Saturday, March 22. Easter Marathon. Millersylvania
State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Also half marathon, 10 mile,
10K & 5K run. (360) 273-9684, wanttoduit@hotmail.com.
Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*.
Ellensburg to Selah. 8 a.m. Pt. to pt. course is exceptionally
scenic, offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon.
(425) 226-1518 or (509) 966-0188.
www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com.
Sunday, April 13. Whidbey Island Marathon*. Whidbey
Island. 8 a.m. New course. Scenic point to point course
showcasing east and west sides of island; views of Puget Sound,
mountains and wildlife. Also half marathon*.
www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com.
Sunday, April 20. Wenatchee Marathon*. Wenatchee. 8
a.m. Also half marathon, 10K*, and 2K for kids. Traffic-free
course featuring apple blossoms, snow-capped mountains and the
Columbia River. (509) 662-2066, www.wenatcheemarathon.com.
Sunday, May 4. Vancouver International Marathon*.
Vancouver, B.C. Scenic through-city course is one of the
best. Also a half marathon*. www.bmovanmarathon.ca, (604) 872-
2928.
Sunday, May 4. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR. Run in
the footsteps of legends on this flat and fast course. Also
half marathon* and 5K*. www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345-
2230.
Sunday, May 4. The Avenue of the Giants Marathon*.
Humboldt, CA. 9 a.m. A beautiful through-the-woods run. Also a
half marathon* and 10K*. www.theave.org, (707) 443-1226.
Saturday, May 10. Parker Paint Tacoma City
Marathon*. Tacoma. Also half marathon* and 10K*.
Challenging course with rolling hills. (253) 862-8890.
www.tacomacitymarathon.com.
Sunday, May 18. Capital City Marathon*. Olympia.
Course features rolling hills, tree-lined rural roads, and
views of Rainier and the Olympics. Also a half marathon*, 5
miler and kids' race. (360) 786-1786.
www.capitalcitymarathon.org.
Sunday, May 25. Coeur d'Alene Marathon*. Coeur
d'Alene, ID. First run event 7 a.m. Course utilizes paved
Centennial Trail along the lake. Also half marathon* and 5K*.
www.cdamarathon.com.
Saturday, May 31. Newport Marathon*. Newport, OR. 7
a.m. Flat, fast and beautiful. Run along Yaquina Bay and bay
front. Oyster shooters for runners at miles 11 and 19! Limited
to 750 participants. www.newportmarathon.org, (541) 270-
4150.
ULTRAS and RELAYS
Saturday, March 8. Sunset Valley Loop 10 Mile Relay.
Anacortes. 10 a.m. Four 2.5-mile loops through park. Teams of
2-4; solo option too. (360) 293-1918, www.cityofanacortes.org,
dustins@cityofanacortes.org.
Saturday, March 15. Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Fairhaven
Park, Bellingham. 8 a.m. Classic northwest very hilly, muddy
ultra. 8-hr. time limit. www.gbrc.net, (206) 715-0919.
Saturday, March 29. Birch Bay Intl. 15K & 30K Road
Race. Birch Bay. 8:30 a.m. Waterfront course, 30K has some
moderate rolling hills and long downhill close to finish. (360)
325-0715, www.birchbayroadrace.com.
Saturday, April 12. Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay.
Wenatchee. 10:30 a.m. Nordic, alpine, run, bike, and paddle
legs that span the 35-mile Wenatchee or 20-mile Columbia
courses. www.r2r.org, Jennifer@r2r.org, (509) 662- 8799.
Sunday, April 13. Mt. Si Relay & Ultra. Snoqualmie
Elementary School, Snoqualmie. 6 a.m. 57-mile Team Relay,
consisting of ten legs, for 5-person teams. Plus two ultra runs
of 50 Miles and 50K. Limited to 120 teams/120 ultras; register
early! www.eastsiderunners.com.
Saturday, April 19. Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to
River Relay. Wenatchee. Teams of 5 kids tackle running,
paddling, biking and an obstacle course. www.r2r.org, (509) 662-
8799.
Sunday, April 20. WSU 100K Relay & Solo. WSU campus,
Pullman. Solos 6 a.m., first wave of teams 7:30 a.m. Relay
max. 10 people. www.palouseroadrunners.org.
Sunday, April 20. Spokane River Run 25K & 50K.
Spokane. First event starts at 8:15 a.m. Dirt trail course,
all loops, no laps. Also 5K and 10K races. (509) 710-7760,
www.spokaneriverrun.com.
Saturday, April 26. Capitol Peak 50 Miler & 55K.
Capitol State Forest, Olympia. 50 Mile solo early start 5
a.m., others 6 a.m. Ultra and 2-person relay event.
www.capitolpeakultras.com, (360) 250-2006.
Saturday, May 3. Sunflower Relay. Mazama to Twisp.
21.5 mile relay; mixed trail and road with stunning mountain
views. Iron competitors and teams; see website for team
requirements. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.
Saturday, May 17. Run for the Hill of It 8 Miles.
Lewiston, ID. 9 a.m. 2 or 3 person relay up the Old Spiral
Highway. 2000' elevation gain in 8 miles. Solo option too!
www.seaportstriders.com. See also Ultras and Relays.
Saturday, May 17. Watershed Preserve 12-Hour Race.
Redmond. 6:30 a.m. briefing, 7 a.m. run. Limited to 75
participants and pacers, no DOR. www.cascaderunningclub.com,
Chris Ralph (206) 795-0338, cdralph@comcast.net.
Saturday, May 31. Gap2Gap Relay. Yakima. Multi-sport
relay for teams of 2-5. Also Junior event for ages 8-14.
Benefits Yakima Greenway Foundation. www.yakimagreenway.org,
(509) 453-8280.
MULTISPORT
Saturday, February 23. Wheels & Heels Partners
Duathlon. Pasco. 9 a.m. 3 mile r, 3 mile b. Pies to top
two in each division. Dale (509) 547-7333, www.3rrr.org.
Saturday, March 1. Methow Winter Triathlon. Winthrop.
9 a.m. 12K mtn. bike, 20K ski, 8K run. Be prepared for all
kinds of weather. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.
Saturday, March 22. Easter Sprint Duathlon. Olympia.
2:30 p.m. 1 mile r, 11.5 mile b, 1 mile r. (206) 273-9684,
wanttoduit@hotmail.com.
Sunday, April 6. PNW Winter Trail Duathlon. Lakewood.
9 a.m. 5K r, 15K or 20K b, 5K r. (253) 376-5737.
Saturday, April 12. Rage in the Sage Mountain Bike
Duathlon. Benton City. 9 a.m. 2.5 mile r, 10 mile mtn. b,
2.5 mile r. First event of 3RRR multisport series.
www.3rrr.org, Eric (509) 942-7137.
Sunday, April 13. Nine Mile Falls Duathlon. Nine Mile
Falls. 9 a.m. 2.2 mile r, 9.6 mile b, 2.2 mile r.
www.emdesports.com
Sunday, April 13. Spring Classic Triathlon &
Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 12 p.m. (360) 273-9684.
Sunday, April 27. Mt. Rainier Duathlon. Enumclaw. 8
a.m. Long course: 5.1 mile r, 28.8 mile b, 3.8 mile r. Short:
1.6 mile r, 14.4 mile b, 3.8 mile r. www.buduracing.com, (253)
334-4433.
Saturday, May 10. The Fiasco in Pasco. Pasco. 8:30
a.m. 5K r, 30K b, 5K r. 2nd event of 3RRR multisport series.
www.3rrr.org.
Sunday, May 18. Nine Mile Falls Duathlon. Nine Mile
Falls. 9 a.m. 3.3 mile r, 22 mile b, 3.3 mile r.
www.emdesports.com.
Saturday, May 24. Spring Festival Moses Lake
Duathlon. Moses Lake. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433. Sunday, May 25. Onion Man Triathlon. Walla Walla. 9
a.m. 1.5K s, 40K b, 10K r. www.wwmultisports.com.
EARLY BIRD
Saturday, June 7. Governor's Cup Marathon*. Helena,
MT. First event 7 a.m. Marathon and marathon relay start in
scenic, old ghost town. Also half marathon, 10K* and 5K.*
www.govcup.bcbsmt.com. Trinda Smith (800) 447-7828 x8210.
Saturday, June 7. Rainier to Ruston Relay & Ultra.
Mt. Rainier. First start 7:30 a.m. 50-mile relay or ultra on
rail-trail to benefit Foothills Trail; coincides with National
Trails Day. Ultra is qualifying event for Western States 100.
www.rainiertoruston.com, Markus (253) 381-1358.
Sunday, June 8. North Olympic Discovery Marathon* & Half
Marathon*. Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery
Trail w/stunning views. www.nodm.com, larry@nodm.com, (360)
417-1301.
Sunday, June 8. San Juan Island Half Marathon &
Marathon. San Juan Island. Highly scenic loop course.
Includes dinner. (360) 472-0908, www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. Sunday, June 22. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon* &
5K. Vancouver, B.C. Half marathon 7 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m.
Join the 10th anniversary of this great event! Downhill course
runs along beaches with live entertainment.
www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm.
Sunday, June 29. VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon* &
Half Marathon*. Bellevue. Also marathon relay and kids'
mini marathon. New course for 2008 - over the 520 bridge!
(206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com.
Friday, July 18 - 19. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific
Relay. Mt. Rainier to Ocean Shores. 12-person running
teams cover 168 miles, 7-person walk teams cover 100 miles.
www.eventmgnt.com/rtp.
Friday, July 25 - Saturday, July 26. Ragnar Relay
Northwest Passage. Blaine to Langley, 185 miles with 12-
person teams. Scenic course over Deception Pass along the
coast of Whidbey Island. www.ragnarrelay.com, (877) 837-3529.
Sunday, October 5. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR.
Also 5 mile run, 10K walk, and kids' run. (503) 226-1111,
www.portlandmarathon.org.
Sunday, October 12. Royal Victoria Marathon*.
Victoria, B.C. Also half marathon* and 8K run. Kids' races too.
(250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com.
Saturday, November 29. UW Medical Center Seattle
Marathon's 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. New event for 2008! (206)
729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org.
Sunday, November 30. UW Medical Center Seattle Marathon
& Half Marathon*. Seattle. Scenic, rolling course with
views of downtown and Lake Washington. (206) 729-3660,
www.seattlemarathon.org.
TRACK AND FIELD
UW, WWU, CWU & WSU Track and Field Schedule. For more
information, visit their websites: http://gohuskies.cstv.com,
http://wwuvikings.cstv.com, www.wildcatsports.com,
http://wsucougars.cstv.com.
February 22-23. WSU Indoor Open II. Pullman.
February 29-March 1. MPSF Indoor Track and Field
Championships. Dempsey Indoor, Seattle.
March 8. NCAA Last Chance Qualifier. Dempsey Indoor,
Seattle.
March 8. Joe Peyton Open (Univ. of Puget Sound).
Baker Stadium, Tacoma.
March 14-15. NCAA Indoor Championships. Fayetteville,
Ark.
March 15. Dusty Lane Invitational (Spokane CC).
Spokane.
March 22. Spring Break Open (Club Northwest). Kings
H.S. Stadium, Seattle. www.clubnorthwest.org.
March 28. Husky Outdoor Preview. Husky Stadium,
Seattle.
March 29. Buc Scoring Invite. Boppell Track,
Spokane.
April 4-5. WWU Spring Forward. Civic Stadium,
Bellingham.
April 4. Pelluer Invitational. Cheney.
April 4. Willamette Invitational. Salem, OR.
April 5. Shotwell Invitational (Univ. of Puget
Sound). Baker Stadium, Tacoma.
April 5. Pepsi Invitational. Eugene, OR.
April 11-12. WWU Ralph Vernacchia Team Classic. Civic
Stadium, Bellingham.
April 17-20. Mt. Sac Relays. Walnut, CA.
April 19. Spike Arlt Invitational (Central WA).
Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg.
April 21-22. GNAC Multi Events Championships (Central
WA). Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg.
April 25. WWU Twilight Meet. Civic Stadium,
Bellingham.
April 25-26. Oregon Invitational. Eugene, OR.
April 26. WSU Cougar Invitational. Pullman.
May 2-3. GNAC Championships (Central WA). Tomlinson
Stadium, Ellensburg.
May 3. Cougar-Husky Duel Meet. Pullman.
May 9-10. Pac-10 Multi-Event Championships. Tempe,
AZ.
May 10. Ken Shannon Invitational. Husky Stadium,
Seattle.
May 10. Ken Foreman Invitational (Seattle Pacific).
Seattle.
May 16-17. Pac-10 Championships. Tempe, AZ.
May 22-24. NCAA II National Championships. Walnut,
CA.
May 23-24. Washington State High School
Championships: www.wiaa.com/athletics/track
4A & 3A: Edgar Brown Stadium, Pasco.
2A & 1A: Mt. Tahoma H.S., Tacoma.
1B & 2B: Eastern WA University, Cheney.
May 28. CNW All Comers Track & Field Series.
Shoreline Stadium, Shoreline. 6 p.m. Every Wednesday from May
28 - August 13. www.clubnorthwest.org.
May 30-31. NCAA West Regional Championships.
Northridge, CA.
CAMPS AND CLINICS
Chi Running and Chi Walking Course. Technique
training to become a more efficient runner/walker. The
Balanced Athlete in Kent. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Limited to 10
people/class $200. Next courses: March 29, April 19, May 24.
Private and refresher courses also available; call to
schedule. (253) 239-6301, www.thebalancedathlete.com.
One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven
Runners. Bellingham. Clinics are second, third, and fourth
Tuesdays every month. 30-minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. One-on-
one attention from physical therapists, who assess range of
motion, do gait analysis to examine biomechanics, evaluate
pain or injury. $15, appointment only, call store at (360) 676-
4955.
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. Talk with Ty at Super Jock 'n
Jill Event Promotions: (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com. COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Northwest Team Challenge Half Marathon Training Program.
Participants are coached over a 16 week period to run or
walk a half marathon while raising funds for the Crohn's &
Colitis Foundation. Program includes training from qualified
coaches, health clinics ranging from nutrition to running
technique, and fundraising tips. Training culminates with Napa
to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on July 20. Fundraising
supports research to treat and cure Crohn's and Ulcerative
Colitis and support programs for patients and their families.
Informational meetings are at the following locations and
times:
Capitol City Marathon and Half Marathon Training
Group. Preparation for Capitol City half and full
marathons is based out of South Sound Running. $75 training fee
includes group long runs Saturday mornings with water stations
and post-run food and drink. Fee also covers coaching advice
from South Sound staff, training tips from sports medicine
professionals, and Asics silk-screened duffel bag. South Sound
Running: (360) 705-2580, www.southsoundrunning.com, 3409
Capitol Blvd., Olympia.
Fleet Feet Sports Spring Marathon Training Clinic.
Preparation for spring half and full marathon, including
weekly group training runs with supported aid stations, monthly
training meetings with sports medicine professionals, and
complimentary long sleeve t-shirt. $100 registration fee.
www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com, 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney
Lake; (253) 862-8890.
The Balanced Athlete. Half and full marathon training
group. Join us for a new way to train.
www.thebalancedathlete.com, 213 First Ave S, Kent. (253) 239-
6301.
Everyday Athlete Swimming Workouts. St. Edward Pool,
Kenmore. Sundays 9 a.m., Monday and Wednesdays 6 a.m. Hour-
long coached workout, includes drills, conditioning, and
stroke evaluation. $5 fee. (425) 821-4301 or
www.everydayathlete.us.
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 any time. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711,
www.runchuckit.com.
Fleet Feet Sports Running Club. Headquartered out of
Fleet Feet Sports in Bonney Lake. Regular group runs, store
discounts, training clinics, club uniforms, and monthly team
potluck meetings. $20 one-time membership fee. Contact Fleet
Feet Sports - 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake,
staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.
Foot Zone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond Foot
Zone 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.
Snohomish Youth Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 8-
18, are welcome to join and participate. Athletes are
encouraged to participate in summer all-comers meets and USATF
Jr. Olympic competition. Workouts are 3-4 days a week at
Snohomish High School. This is an athlete and family friendly
club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. Frank
dauncey@verizon.net or (425) 422-0718.
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.
REGULAR RUNS
The following runs are free and open to everyone, unless
otherwise noted. Regular coached runs with fees are
under "Coaching and Special Programs."
MONDAY
6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced
Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First
Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
5:30 p.m. Bloomsday Road Runners Club. Spokane. Meet
at Manito Park Duck Pond. www.brrc.net.
6 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt
Vernon. Easy - usually 4 miles 8-10 min/mile. (360) 336-2475. 6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7
miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Leslie (425) 830-2562,
www.eastsiderunners.com.
6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the center of the
Quad on UW campus. All abilities welcome.
uwrunner@u.washington.edu,
http://students.washington.edu/uwrunner.
6:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. Bonney Lake.
4-6 miles; all paces welcome. See website for locations:
www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.
TUESDAY
5:45 a.m. Always Running. 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake.
Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities. (206)
985-7405, www.alwaysrunning.com.
9:30 a.m. Maple Valley. Moms running with kids in
jogging strollers. Meet at Cedar to Green Rivers Trail Head
behind Four Corners. Bonnie (800) 569-1624,
www.moms.meetup.com/2012.
11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run
Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed to
gradually build stamina and improve cardio fitness. Douglas
(360) 377-3741.
5 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-10 miles, 7-9 min/mile.
(425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.
5:15 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners),
Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. All levels, non-
competitive, newcomers welcome. (360) 377-3741.
5:15 p.m. Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and
5th Tuesday meet at Highline YMCA: 17874 Des Moines Memorial
Dr. Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Highline H.S.: 225 S
152nd, Burien for track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara
Mackey, (206) 242-8185, youotterbe@msn.com.
5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club. 5003 12th NE.
Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.
5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC Weekly Fun Run. Fircrest
Community Center or Point Defiance Park. (253) 537-8712.
5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood H.S.
Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041,
www.interurbanrunners.net.
5:30 p.m. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet
at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-
8757.
6 p.m. Three Rivers Road Runners Club. Tri Cities.
Fartlek runs of 3-5 miles on XC course. Jim (509) 627-6434,
www.3rrr.org.
6 p.m. Bellevue Foot Zone. Distance varies; all
welcome. (425) 462-7463.
6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 4-6 miles at 8-10
min/mile; meet at store. (206) 329-1466,
www.seattlerunningcompany.com.
6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. A friendly run
of 8-11 min/mile. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-
5 mile jogs. (360) 676-4955.
6 p.m. NIKEtown Seattle Running Club. NIKEtown
Downtown Seattle. All runners and walkers, all paces welcome.
3, 5, or 7 mile run/walk. Traci Johnston (206) 447-6453.
6 p.m. Road Runner Sports. 3-8 miles. All paces
welcome, meet at Greenlake store. 7020 Woodlawn. (206) 517-
5100.
6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs;
join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on
Alki Beach. All ability levels welcome. Dave (206) 938-2416,
www.westseattlerunners.org.
WEDNESDAY
6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced
Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First
Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders Track Workouts. Rain, Sleet,
or Snow. North Thurston H.S. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.
5:30 p.m. Urban Run. Seattle. 3-6 miles through
downtown. Adidas Sport Performance Store, 1501 Fifth Ave.
(206) 447-1548.
5:30 p.m. One Step at a Time (OSAT). 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. Spokane. 5
miles, 8-11 min /mile. Jim (509) 328-7417 or Don (509) 327-
9285, www.brrc.net.
6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. Strenuous runs,
1 1/2 to 2 hours on hilly terrain. Meet at store. (360) 676-
4955, www.fairhavenrunners.com.
6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7
miles. Meet at Redmond Foot Zone. Leslie (425) 830-2562,
www.eastsiderunners.com.
6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Track workout. Lake
Washington H.S., Kirkland. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203,
www.eastsiderunners.com.
6 p.m. Always Running/Super Jock 'n Jill Community
Runs. 5-6 miles, all welcome. Meet at Always Running.
(206) 985- 7405.
6 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Faster group:
tempo run 6-8 miles, 6-8 min/mile, and second group at casual
pace. (360) 336-2475.
6 p.m. Road Runner Sports. Kent. Meet at store - 444
Ramsay Way, Suite 114. All welcome. (253) 850-6200.
6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Fun Run. Volunteer Park; meet
in front of Asian Art Museum -
6:30 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill. 3-7 miles; all paces
welcome. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.
6:30 p.m. Tacoma Waterfront. 4-8 miles with the
Interurban Runners. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511,
www.interurbanrunners.net.
THURSDAY
11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run
Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class to gradually
build stamina and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-
3741. www.kitsapfamilyymca.org.
5 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-10 miles, 7-9 min/mile.
(425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.
5:15 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. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet
at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-
8757.
5:45 p.m. O'Doherty's Flying Irish Running Club.
Spokane. Meet in O'Doherty's parking lot for approximate 5K
run. www.brrc.net.
6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 8-10 mile tempo run;
meet at store. (206) 329-1466, seattlerunningcompany.com.
6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Distance varies. Meet at
Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland. Scot (425) 822-7047,
www.eastsiderunners.com.
6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. Evening hill
run at 8-11 min/mile. (360) 676-4955,
www.fairhavenrunners.com.
6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs;
join us today! 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
6 p.m. Road Runner Sports. 3-8 miles. All paces
welcome, meet at Greenlake store. 7020 Woodlawn. (206) 517-
5100.
6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the center of the
Quad on UW campus. All abilities welcome.
uwrunner@u.washington.edu,
http://students.washington.edu/uwrunner.
6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way,
Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (253) 941-9604.
6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Scorecard Pub in
Federal Way. Larry Coyne (253) 653-4456,
www.interurbanrunners.net.
6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on
Alki Beach. All abilities welcome. Pizza after. Dave (206) 938-
2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.
FRIDAY
6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced
Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First
Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
12 p.m. Runner's Soul. Spokane. Join others to run
the Bloomsday course. www.brrc.net.
7 a.m. Port Orchard Slug Club. New runners of all
ages and abilities welcome. Annapolis Dock. Run at own pace
and distance along Beach Drive; reconvene for group breakfast.
Garry (360) 871-1782.
7 a.m. Running Lattes. All welcome; non-competitive.
Seattle-Eastside locations. Nancy (206) 229-0204, Jennifer
(425) 870-3587 or Michelle (206) 715-9857,
runninglattes@comcast.net.
7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club. Run at own pace
and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. David
Knox (206) 835-2887, www.normandyparkrunningclub.com.
8 a.m. Kitsap Runners. Four mile jaunt around Kitsap
Lake. All welcome; non-competitive. Meet at Red Apple on
Kitsap Way. (360) 830-0738.
8 a.m. Fairhaven Walking Club. Bellingham. Drop in
walking group for all abilities, led by former national-class
race walker Cindy Paffumi. Call (360) 319-3350 for start
locations.
8 a.m. Seattle Frontrunners. Greenlake Community
Center. Long run. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.
8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club. 5003 12th NE.
Stan (206) 527-9393.
8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All welcome; non-
competitive. Locations and distances vary; see website for
current schedule. www.eastsiderunners.com.
9 a.m. Arlington Runners Club. Meet at Stillaguamish
Athletic Club - 4417 172nd St NE, Arlington - for 3.1, 5.5 or
6.2 mile run on airport trail. Warm up mile then break into
same-paced groups. All welcome. www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org. 9 a.m. Tri-City Court Club. Kennewick. Long run at 8
to 8:30 min/mile. Eric (509) 942-7137, www.3rrr.org.
9 a.m. Seattle Frontrunners. Greenlake Community
Center. Runners and walkers welcome.
www.seattlefrontrunners.org.
9:30 a.m. Maple Valley. Moms running with kids in
jogging strollers. Meet at Cedar to Green Rivers Trail Head
behind Four Corners. Bonnie (800) 569-1624,
www.moms.meetup.com/2012.
2 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 of 2.5-6 hrs. Distances and locations
vary; see website for details. (206) 329-1466,
www.seattlerunningcompany.com.
8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store,
7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711,
www.superjocknjill.com.
8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs.
Join us for breakfast afterwards. 213 First Ave South. (253)
239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
8 a.m. North Sound Runners. Jennings Park,
Marysville. 1st Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray
Townsend, (425) 397-7214.
8 a.m. Poulsbo Running Trail Runs. Call store for
locations. One hour or longer. All abilities welcome. (360)
779-8757.
8 a.m. Snohomish Track Club. Monroe, Snohomish, Lake
Stevens, and Everett areas. Steve (425) 258-1916.
8 a.m. Spokane. SFCC parking lot near stadium. 5-20
miles depending on your chosen group and pace. Gunhild or Jack
(509) 928-5272.
8 a.m. Spokane. Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5
miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.
8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9
min/mile. (425) 771-2626, www.Run26.net.
8 a.m. Bellingham. Run this safe and easy 2-hr. trail
out and back or turn around when you want. (360) 676-4955,
www.fairhavenrunners.com.
8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels
welcome, 4-6 miles. (425) 774-0637.
8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on
Alki Beach. All ability levels welcome. Stay for coffee after.
Dave (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.
10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle
Stadium. Seasonal; see website for details.
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
Saturday, February 23. O' Series & WIOL
Championships. Green River CC, Auburn. www.cascadeoc.org. Saturday, March 15. Capitol Hill Street Scramble.
Seattle. 30 locations circled on a map; test how many you can
visit in 90 minutes or 3 hours. www.streetscramble.com.
Saturday, March 22. Ultimate Orienteer #1 - Classic
O'. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. www.cascadeoc.org.
Thursday, March 27. Beast #1. Location TBD. Barebones
evening adventure race. First in series. www.beastrace.com.
Sunday, April 27. U District Street Scramble.
Seattle. 30 locations circled on a map; test how many you can
visit in 90 minutes or 3 hours. www.streetscramble.com.
Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4. Beast 15-Hour. Location
TBD. Barebones adventure race. www.beastrace.com.
Wednesday, May 14. Beast Super Sprint #2. Location
TBD. Barebones evening adventure race. Second in series.
www.beastrace.com.
Saturday, May 24. Gig Harbor Street Scramble. Gig
Harbor. 30 locations circled on a map; test how many you can
visit in 90 minutes or 3 hours. www.streetscramble.com.
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