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Saturday, April 3 - Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah, WA

Sunday, April 4 - Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon.

Sunday, April 4 - Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie.

Saturday, April 10 - Skagit Valley Tulip Runs 5 and 2 mile. Burlington.

Sunday, April 18 - Vancouver Sun Run 10K Downtown Vancouver, BC.

Saturday, April 24 - Salt Lake City Marathon. Salt Lake City, UT.

Sunday, May 2. Bloomsday 12K. Downtown Spokane.

Sunday, May 2. adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC.

Sunday, May 16. Capital City Marathon. Olympia.

Sunday, May 16. 26th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Ft Worden St Park, Pt. Townsend

Saturday, June 6. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbour.

Saturday, June 13. North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, July 11. Burnco Calgary Marathon

APRIL

Saturday, April 3.

Run for the Honeywagon 13.1 mi, 4 mi, and Kids Run. Nooksack Valley Middle School, Everson. 10:00 a.m. DOR only $5, kid's run free. Walker's welcome. terrythalhofer@cs.com or (360) 318-8949. www.gbrc.net.

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.


Sunday, April 4.

Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Olympic View Elementary School, Oak Harbor, to Coupeville. Last half of Whidbey Island Marathon course. 8 a.m. $40 by 4,1, by 4/3. Saturday Expo. (206) 729-9972. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. See Marathons.

Spring Ahead 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K. British Columbia. 8 a.m. A rural race in Mission, BC. (604) 826-4721.

No Fooling Footrace 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Noon. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684.


Saturday, April 10.

Skagit Valley Tulip Runs 5 and 2 mile. Burlington. 9:30 a.m. Skagit Runners event on loop course, dirt trails and pavement. $10 no shirt, 14 & under free; $15 DOR. Race shirts for $8.50. Family discounts. (360) 856- 6990. www.active.com. FEATURED RACE.

Submarine Anniversary Run 5K & 10K. Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Bldg. 2700 (the gym). 9 a.m. start, 10K is hilly. $8, $20 families by 4/1, $10 after, no shirt. Benfits U.S. Submarine veterans.

Easter Marathon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. See Marathons.


Saturday, April 17th.

Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 10K. Bainbridge Island. Walk 8:15 a.m., 10K 9:15 a.m., 1/2 9:45 a.m. Hilly course. Runners arriving at the 7:55 a.m. (leaving Seattle) ferry will be met and transported to the start line. $18 pre, $23 w/T-shirt. Julie (206) 842-2306. FEATURED RACE.

Y Run for Kids 5K and Daffodil Dash. Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. $15, $20 DOR includes T. Benefits YMCA late night kids programs. Christina (253) 597-6444.

Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. Trail run. $25, DOR add $5. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com


Sunday, April 18

Vancouver Sun Run 10K Downtown Vancouver, BC. 9 a.m. Over 50,000 participants are expected for this mega-event. Some world-class runners are brought in too. Special overnight pkgs, offered. $32 by 3/31, $37 by 4/17 (Can.).(604) 689-9441. www.sunrun.com. FEATURED RACE.

Spokane River Runs 25K, 10K, 5K. Seven Mile Bridge, Spokane. Dirt trail course. 25K - 9 am, 10 &5 at 10 a.m. 25K - $30 w/T, 10 & 5 $20 w/T, $15 no T. DOR add $10. (509) 324-8804. www.spokaneriverrun.com.


Saturday, April 24.

Hawk Run and Walk 5K. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Second certified 5k of the season.

Connell Lions 8K and Inland Empire 8K Championship. Pioneer Park, Connell. 9:00 a.m. @12 w/T, $6 no T. DOR, add $2. (509) 234-8606. E-mail sellersj@bossig.com.

Salt Lake City Marathon. See Marathons.


Sunday, April 25.

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

Spring Classic Half-Marathon, 10 miles, 10k, 5k & 1 mile. 11:00 a.m. Millerslyvania State park. Olympia, wa Online sign up at www.signmeupsports.com or mail in at www.ontherun.com email: wanttoduit@hotmail.com Lots of postrace food and awards.

Spring Sprint Duathlon, 2:30 p.m. 2 mile run, 11.5 mile bike, 1 mile run. Millerslyvania State park. Olympia, wa Online sign up at www.signmeupsports.com or mail in at www.ontherun.com email: wanttoduit@hotmail.com Lots of postrace food and awards.


MAY

Saturday, May 1.

YMCA Spring Run & Public Agency Challenge 10K & 2 Mile. State Capitol, Olympia. Fairly flat course. 9:00 a.m. $10 timed, add $8 for T, add $5 DOR. www.ontherun.com. (360) 357-6609 x19. www.olympiadowntownymca.com

Apple Blossom 10K and 5K, 1 mile kids. Apple Bowl, Wenatchee. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. Kids run in front of parade, over 1,000(!) participated last year. $12 pre, $15 DOR, kids free, includes T-shirt. Flat course along river. (509) 663-8711, x5484. www.wvmedical.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunflower Relay and Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp. Mostly trails, 21.5 miles. Six-leg relay or individual. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com. See also Relays.

Shore Bird Festival 10K & 2 mile Runs. Hoquiam Train Depot, Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $15 by 4/23 w/T-shirt, $18 DOR. Kids run also. (360) 532- 5700.

Holland Days 5K & 10K. Lynden. Through-town flat loops. Part of community festival. 9 a.m. DOR ok. (360) 354-5995. www.lynden.org.

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

Puget Pacer 5K. Baker Stadium, UPS, Tacoma. Benefits Kids Can Do program. Run through local neighbourhoods. (253) 879-3767.

Dolphin Dash 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Dashes. Bangor Submarine Base, Bremerton. 9 am.
Base access needed, must register by 4/13. $18, $20 DOR. Moderately hilly courses. (360) 649-2855 sfshugart@yahoo.com.

Sunday, May 2.

Bloomsday 12K. Downtown Spokane. Largest mass run in NW, one of the biggest anywhere, plus one of the best elite fields anywhere. Tough course, everyone should do this one at least once! Great Expo with many non- running items $10 by 4/9, $25 at Expo, 4/29 & 5/1. Joan Benoit will be there this year, too. Register online at www.bloomsdayrun.org. FEATURED RACE.

Old Timer's Historical Fair 5K. Mary Knight School, Matlock. Course is on old logging roads. 9:00 a.m. Free! Free fair afterwards! Fred Yancy (360) 426-6767.

Adidas Vancouver International Half Marathon (AVIM). Plaza of Nations, Vancouver, B.C. Shares course with full marathon. Very popular event, big field, new course this year. Fees vary, latest time to register is 5/1 at $73 (U.S.) See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.


Saturday, May 8.

Haggen to Haggen 5K. Sehome Village, Bellingham. 8 a.m. Jean La Valley (360) 676-9971. jeanlavalley@comcast.net.

Loop at the Lake 5K. Seward Park, Seattle. Flat. Fast course. Enter at the race, 9 a.m. start. A Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser. (206) 465-7761. Email: Loopatthelake@hotmail.com.

Spring into Summer 5K and 1 Miler. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 1 mile - 8:30 am, 5K - 9:00 a.m. $6, $16 w/T-shirt. (509) 783-5465, www.3rrr.org

Zillah 5K & 10K. Downtown Zillah. 8 a.m. Fairly flat course. $12-$15 with T-shirt. Benefits h.s. football team.(509) 829-5565.

Tiger Mountain 10K. Tiger Mtn. State Park. 9 a.m. $22 till April 15, $27 after, $32 DOR. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com.

Bastyr Trail Run & Walk 5K. Kenmore. (206) 634-1754.


Wednesday May 5

IRC Mothers Day 5K. Russel Road Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. (206) 932-9355. www,interburbanrunners.net


Saturday, May 15.

22nd Annual Bayview Women's 10K and 2 Mile Walk/Run. Burlington. 10 a.m. Benefits Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Fees varies, shirts available. Gentle course with some rolling hills with some waterfront views. Kathi Williams (360) 757-0835. kathiwil@gte.net.

Viking Fest 5 and 1 milers. Waterfront area, Poulsbo 9 am Flat course 5 mile -$13, 1 mile - $6, add $6 for shirt Held with community's With Viking Festival (360) 779-9898

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


Sunday, May 16.

26th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Ft Worden St Park, Pt. Townsend. Tough, hilly, scenic, very popular. Prize money for top finishers. Outdoors post- race party, T-shirts to all. $18 by 5/5, $25 and DOR. (877) 493-9786. www.rhodyrun.com. FEATURED RACE.

Capital City Half Marathon and Five Miler. Olympia. Shares course with full marathon. Half - 8 a.m. $40 by 4/30, $55 by May 15. 5 Miler - 8:15 a.m. $25 by 4/30, $30 by May 15. NO DOR! (360) 786-1786. See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.


Saturday, May 22.

Butte or Bust 5K & 10K. City Hall, Creston 10K is very hilly to top of Creston Butte $10w/T-shirt, $4 no by 5/17 $13 w/, $6 w o DOR 9:00 a m (509) 636-2053

3rd Annual Flight for Sight 10K and 5K. Everett Boeing Activity Center. 9:30 a.m. Raise money for Guide Dogs of America. Before 5/16 $18 w/T, $12 w/o, after $25 and $20. 800-763-1301 ext 335 or www.iam751.org/funrun.html.

Edgewater Rock N Roll 5K. Seattle. Running returns to this hallowed Seattle institution after a three-year hiatus. (206) 634-1754. FEATURED RACE.


Sunday, May 23.

Great Kilted Run 5K. Conor Byrne's, Ballard. 10 a.m. Run through city streets clad only in your manly kilt, if you wish, not required. Kilts available for rent DOR. $25. Part of big Irish street festival. Benefits Ballard Boys and Girls Clubs. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

22nd Annual Nordstroms Beat the Bridge Run 8K, 4 mi walk, 1 mi. Husky Stadium, Seattle. 8 a.m. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Over 8000 participants. (206) 628-1000.
www.beatthebridge.org.


Saturday, May 29.

Mazama 10K. Mazama Running Center, Methow Valley Single track along valley floor (509) 996-3287 www mvsta com


Sunday, May 30.

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. SEE AD THIS ISSUE


Monday, May 31.

Touchet River 4 mile. Dayton H S , Dayton $20, w/shirt and BBQ Short course starts at 9:30am, standard course at 10 am Flat course with pavement and gravel (509) 382-4775 x307, or dann@daytonwebnet.edu.

Memorial Day Classic 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Elma. 9: a.m. Post race food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

5KforK9s. Bothell. 9 a.m. Fund raiser to outfit all of police canines with bullet-proof vests. $20. (425) 489-6162.


Friday, June 4.

Otter Fun Run 3K. Gig Harbor. (206) 634-1754.


Saturday, June 5.

Race Beneath the Sun. Bellingham. 10 a.m. 5 mile and 1 mile. Alison Allen (360) 671-6724 ChambersAllen@aol.com or Carolyn Nordvedt carolynrdh@hotmail.com (360) 733-4386.

Starlight Run 5K. Portland, OR. 8 p.m. Benefits Portland Rose Festival Association. (503) 655-4392. www.ontherun.com.

4th Annual Kitsap Family YMCA Fun Run 5K. Bremerton. 9 a.m. (360) 377-3741.

YMCA Run & Community Day 5K. Kitsap Family YMCA, Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kid's dash and 1 mile walk. $10, $15 w/T. (360) 377-3741.

7th Annual Dog Island Run 10K run or 2 Mile Walk. Guemes Island, WA. 10:45 a.m. pre-reg. Includes free ferry trip and transportation. (360) 293-5757.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free. Monthly Series, chart your progress.


Sunday, June 6.

Komen Seattle Race for the Cure 5K. Seattle, Seahawks Stadium. 7:30 a.m. 5K women's, 5K co-ed, 1 mile co-ed walk. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (206) 667-6700 www.seattleraceforthecure.org.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk, 2.5 Mile Walk. Vancouver, WA. 8:40 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia waterfront. $20 by 5/20, $25 by 5/29, $30 after. (503) 643-9440. eventmgnt.com.
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San Juan Island Marathon and Half. (360) 378-1214. See also marathons. Email info@sanjuanislandmarathon.com.


Saturday, June 12.

Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K. Tacoma. 8 a.m. Benefits Multiple Health Foundation. (253) 403-3065. www.soundtonarrows.org.

Run for Children's Hospital 5K, 1 Mile, Kid's Dash. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Benefits Children's Hospital. $20, $25 DOR. Certified course, chip timing. $20 DOR $25. (206) 528-2777. www.runforchildrens.org.


Sunday, June 13.

Everett to Athens 5K and 10K. Everett Memorial Stadium, Everett. The Everett Rotary club does this every year-offers great international trip tickets for winners and by random drawings. The 10K is on a certified, somewhat hilly course. 9:30 a.m. starts for both races. Lots of other activities too. (425) 258-0461. www.RunTheWorld.info.

Clear Lake Memorial Races. 14 mile Round Mountain & 5 mile around Clear Lake. Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Round Mountain has 1000 foot elevation gain from mile 2-1/2 to 7 and back down.

North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles. Second year. Also half marathon. Larry Little (360) 417-1301. Also see marathons. FEATURED RACE

Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Run with your dog and those of many others. Support city's homeless animal programs. (206) www.furry5k.com. (206) 368-pets. FEATURED RACE.


Wednesday, June 16

IRC Fathers Day 5K. Russel Road Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. (206) 932-9355. www,interburbanrunners.net


Friday, June 18

Fremont 5K. Fremont neighborhood, Seattle. Traditional early- summer event. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.


Saturday, June 19.

Swede Day 5K. Rochester, WA. 8 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Flat paved course. Proceeds support youth programs. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595.

Are You Nuts? Trail Series 10K. Tacoma. 8 a.m. $22 by 5/29, $27 after, $32 DOR, T's $18. Trail run in Pt. Defiance Park.

March Point 5k and 10K. Anacortes. Include kids free 1/2 mile. Scenic course with some hills. Kid at 10 a.m., race at 10:15. $5, $13 w/T. (360) 293-9132.

Run the Sun 5 and 10 milers. Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 9 a.m. 5 mi $15, 10 mi $20, after 6/13 add $5. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Fall City Days 5 and 10K, 5K walk. Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat scenic course, held w/ community festival. $15, w/T $20, DOR add $5. (425) 222- 6163. www.racecenter.com/fallcity/.

Beach to Chowder 10K and 5K. Long Beach, WA. 10:00 a.m. Start on beach; run on hard packed sand. Medallions and chowder to all finishers, Special night-before pasta feed at Chataqua Inn new this year. (800) 451-2542 or www.funbeach.com. FEATURED RACE.


Strawberry Festival Berry Run 4 Mile and 1 Mile. Marysville Jr. high, Marysville.

4th Mountain Fun Run 3.2 Mile. Wild Cat Lake, Bremerton. 9 a.m. Virgil Valdez (360) 779-8328.


Saturday, June 26.

White River 5K. Buckley, WA. 8 a.m. Flat course in foothills of Mt. Rainier. $15-$20. (360) 893-2920.

3rd Annual Hot Foot 5K. Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Scott Lucks (360) 613-8303.

5K Walk/Run for Literacy. Padden Creek Trail, Fairhaven. 9 a.m. Benefits Whatcom Literacy Council. $10, $20 family, T's $10, DOR add $5. (360) 671-2626.

Hot Foot 5K. Port Orchard. Flat course, trails and road. 9 a.m. $10, T's $12, DOR add $2. Benefits Fire District 7 Scholarship Fund. (360) 613-8303. www.kcfd7va.org.

Walk for Rice 2.5 mile. Seward Park, Seattle. 9:15 a.m. Run or walk to raise funds for Asian Counseling and Referral Service Food Bank. (206) 695-7551. www.walkforrice.com.


Sunday, June 27.

Terry Fox Shore Run 6.7 mile, 5K, and 1K. Seattle, Madison Park. 8:30 a.m. Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (206) 667-6559. www.ontherun.com.

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

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K. Vancouver, BC. Scenic course. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website or call. Profiled in 8/03 issue of NWR. www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm. (604) 732-4235. FEATURED RACE.


MARATHONS

Saturday, April 3. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. Starkly scenic route point-top-point through historical wild area. Great small-town ambience, event directed by Bob and Lenore Dolphin. 8 a.m. Friday p.m. Expo. (425) 226-1518. www.ontherun.com/yrcm.

Sunday, April 4. Whidbey Island Marathon. Point-to-point courses through a beautiful island setting, both end in historical Coupeville. Also Half, see Regular Runs. Full at 8, Half at 8:30. Saturday Expo. (206) 729-9972. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com.

Saturday, April 10. Easter Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. 5th annual event. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 24. Salt Lake City Marathon. Salt Lake City, UT. 7 a.m. www.saltlakecitymarathon.com. (801) 412-6060.

Sunday, May 2. Adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC. Also featured half marathon, see Regular Runs. Great weekend of events in great city includes two-day Expo. Rates vary; 5/1 is last day: $98 (U.S.) (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 2. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt Redwoods St. Pk. Amazing through-the-redwoods run in Northern California. Also half marathon. www.theave.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 16. Capital City Marathon. Olympia. 7:30 a.m. $50, also half $40, 5 mile $25, kid's run $8. USATF certified. Saturday Expo. Tom Jensen (360) 786-1786. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 30. Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon. North Idaho College, Coeur d' Alene, ID. 7 a.m., 1/2 at 8 a.m. $42 full, $35 1/2. 27th year for the event. Flat course with two hills. (208) 755-4003. www.cdamarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 6. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbour. 7 a.m. View course of Straight of Juan DeFuca. Second year. Also half marathon. (360) 472-0614. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 13. North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles. Second year. Also half marathon. Larry Little (360) 417-1301. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 11. Burnco Calgary Marathon. Part of monster city-wide "Calgary Stampede" festival. Other running events, also. www.calgarymarathon.com.


TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS

Sunday, April 4. No Fooling Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 2 p.m. 2 mile run, 11.5 mile bike, 2 mile run. (360) 273- 9684.

Saturday, April 10. Easter Sprint Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park. Olympia. 1 mile run, 10 mile bike, 1 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 1. May Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini-Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3mile run. 11 a.m. Lots of food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 8. Mothers Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini- Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3mile run. 11 a.m. Lots of food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 15. The Fiasco in Pasco. Pasco. 8:30 a.m. 5K run 30K bike, 5k run. Teams and individual rates, shirts extra. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, May 31. Memorial Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini- Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3mile run. 11 a.m. Lots of food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, June 5. Issaquah Triathlon & 5K. Sammamish, WA. 8 a.m. (425) 392-0579.

Thursday, June 10. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series. Cowan Stadium, Fort Lewis. 6 p.m. 2 mile run, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run. New flat and fast course. (253) 966-0160.

Saturday, June 19. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series. Shoreline Park, Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run. (253) 966-0160.

Saturday, June 26. Lake Padden Triathlon. Bellingham. Competitive @ 8:30 a.m., recreational 1 p.m. 1/4 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2.6 mile run. (360) 647-7665.


ULTRAS


Sunday, April 4. Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie. 6:30 a.m. 50 mile and 50 km solo, 57 mile relay w/ 5 person teams. $50 and $175. ontherun.com. (206) 300-4585. See also relays.

Sunday, April 4. WSU 100k Relay & Solo. Pullman. More info to come. Wendy Shuttleworth (509) 335-7728. See also ultra.

Saturday, June 5. TRIOBA 24-Hour Adventure Racing Series. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. 50-100 miles. Race includes trekking, mtn. Biking, and kayak. (253) 709-8232.


RELAYS

Sunday, April 4. Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie. 6:30 a.m. 50 mile and 50 km solo, 57 mile relay w/ 5 person teams. $50 and $175. Limited to 120 teams. ontherun.com. (206) 300-4585. See also Ultras.

Sunday, April 4. WSU 100k Relay & Solo. Pullman. More info to come. Wendy Shuttleworth (509) 335-7728. See also ultra.

Saturday, April 17. Junior Ridge to River Relay. Mission Ridge, Wenatchee. Junior version of the next day's Ridge to River Relay. School age kids only. (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org.

Sunday, April 18. Ridge to River Relay. Mission Ridge, Wenatchee. 20 or 35 mile legs. Multi-sport relay consisting of running, kayaking, and skiing. Teams of 2-6 or solo. Two days of festivities. 7:30 a.m. first of several waves. (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org.

Saturday, May 1. 24th Annual Sunflower Relay & Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp, 21.5 miles. 9:30 a.m. 6 leg race for teams or individual runners. $20 per team member, $15 team members under 14, $30 individuals. Teams must be 4-6, with one under 14, one over 40, and be co-ed. events@mvsta.com or (509) 996-3287.

Saturday, June 5. Whistler 100. Lillooet - Whistler, B.C. 12- person relay teams, several divisions, lots of elevation gain and loss, spectacular scenery. Fees vary by closings. www.whistler100.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 5. Gap-to-Gap Relay. Yakima. Field run, mtn. Bike, kayak/canoe, road bike, & 10K run. Individuals or teams. Shorter events as well includes rollerblade. (509) 453-8280

Fri-Sat, June 18-19. Ameri-Cana Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. 220- and 170-mile courses. 12- and 10-person teams. Longest relay in North America. NWR is sponsoring a team for this one, see ad in this issue for details. www.acrelay.com. 1-866-88-RELAY. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 27. Team Marathon Relay. Portland, OR. 8 a.m. 4 person teams, each running 3 loops of 2.185 miles in sequence on Waterfront Park Esplanade. $120 by 6/15, $160 by 6/22, $200 after. (503) 643-9440. eventmgnt.com.


TRACK AND FIELD

Outdoor Meets
April 17. Interstate Challenge, Pullman.
May 1. UW-WSU Dual, Pullman, WA
May 8. Ken Shannon Invitational, Dempsey Center.

Club Northwest All Comers. Edmonds Stadium. Promotionevents.com.
Dates- May 26 , June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th.
August 4th, 11th,

Continue to visit Pacific Northwest Track and Field web site at pntf.org for updates on upcoming T&F events.


CAMPS AND CLINICS

South Puget Sund Sports & Activities Expo. April 24 & 25. Kent Commons. Several sports including clinics on running; training as well as injury prevention for all ages. $12 or $20 both days. (253) 951-2423.

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. (253) 653-6308, (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.

Fairhaven Runners Learning to Run/Run Faster Clinics. Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $40/8 wks. Thursdays, 5:30 meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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. Includes 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 with Expert Coaches at Seattle Running Company. Distances from 5K to marathons; ultras, fitness walking, track, cross-country, etc. For one month $200 includes Stride Perfection Service, 1 consultation, 2 personal coaching sessions, and weekly cyber coaching and other benefits. Open to all levels, men and women. Coaches/Advisors include several of area's top male and female runners at all distances. Contact 206-329-1466 or searunco@aol.com. Group rates available.

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.

Sound Sports, Sounds Fun. No Fee, All Fun. Beginners to Advanced. Sunday morning long runs, Wednesday night group runs, from store in downtown Seattle. Contact store for details: 206-624-6717.


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

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.

6:30 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 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. 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. searunco@aol.com.

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners Prediction Runs, Luke McRedmond Park, Redmond. Contact Leo Smale: leosmale@hotmail.com.

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

5:30 p.m. Sound Sports Group Run, 80 Madison St. Downtown Seattle between 1st and Western. All abilities. Call store for details, 206-624- 6717.

6 p.m. 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. Women's Only Run, Always Running, Greenlake. (206) 985- 7405 www.alwaysrunning.com.

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 track intervals, Lake Washington HS, Kirkland, Colin Hawkes. (425) 452-5512.

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.

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. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles loop from store at 8-10.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.
6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (206) 941-9604.

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

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.

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.

8:30 a.m. Footzone Running Club, long runs 8-20 miles, various Eastside locations. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

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 for info. Lisa Schmidt (425) 562-7978.

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

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

2 p.m. (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.

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

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.

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.

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. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 non-members, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783- 3866