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April 2005

FEATURED RUNS

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

Sunday, April 10. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half . Whidbey Island.

Saturday, April 16. Wenatchee Marathon . Wenatchee.

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

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

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

Saturday, May 7. 4 th Annual Redmond Ridge 5K Trail Run . Redmond.

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, June 11. Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K. Tacoma.

Saturday, June 11. Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #2 7.5 Miles . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle.

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

Sunday, June 12. Furry 5K. Seward Park, Seattle.

Sunday, June 26. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K . Vancouver, BC.

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

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

APRIL

Saturday, April 2.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

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

Sunday, April 3.

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

Saturday, April 9.

Skagit Valley Tulip 2 & 5 Mile Run. Burlington. 9:30 a.m. $10 run, $5 walk, T's $10. After 4/1 $15 and $10 no T. Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990.

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

Sunday, April 10.

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

Saturday, April 16.

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

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

Wenatchee Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K kids run. Wenatchee, 8 a.m. Half Marathon $50, $30, $25, $15. DOR Half Marathon $60. Also a marathon, see marathons. (509) 662-2066.

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

Sunday, April 17.

Vancouver Sun Run 10K. Vancouver, B.C. 9 a.m. Over 50,00 participants expected for this mega-event. Special overnight packages available. $40, no DOR. (604) 689-9441. FEATURED RACE

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

Sunday, April 24.

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

Saturday, April 30.

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

MAY

Sunday, May 1.

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

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 10K. Bridle Trails, Kirkland. 9 a.m. Sign up at Sound Sports. Fawn (253) 221-5749.

Adidas Vancouver International Marathon and Half . See Marathons.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon . See Marathons.

Wednesday, May 4.

IRC Mother's Day 5K . Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. Flat paved trail run. John Kokes (206) 932-9355.

Saturday, May 7.

4 th Annual Redmond Ridge 5K Trail Run. Redmond. 9 a.m. $20 w/T, $15 no T. DOR add $5. Nate Byrd (425) 746-9900. www.active.com FEATURED RACE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, May 8.

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

Hood River Valley Relay. See relays.

Saturday, May 14.

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

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

Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon . See Multisports.

Sunday, May 15.

Onion Man Triathlon. See Multisports.

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

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

Saturday, May 21.

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

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

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

Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Trail Race . See Ultras.

Sunday, May 22.

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

Saturday, May 28.

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

Prince of Wales International Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, May 29.

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

Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon . See Marathons

JUNE

Friday, June 3.

Otter Fun Run 3K. Gig Harbor. 6 p.m. (253) 265-8053.

Saturday, June 4.

Komen Seattle Race for the Cure 5K. Seattle, Qwest Field. Fees vary, see website. 7:30 a.m. Benefits Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (206) 667-6700. www.seattleraceforthecure.org

Dog Island 10K Run . Guemes Island. 10:45 a.m. Pre-reg. includes ferry and transportation. (360) 293-5757.

Race Beneath the Sun 5 Mile & 1 Mile. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Alison Allen (360) 671-6724. alisonallen@comcast.net.

Kitsap Family YMCA Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. $10, $15 w/T. Glen (360) 377-3741.

Summer Stampede 8K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Challenging course. (509) 448-7589.

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

Port Townsend Cross Country Trail Run . Port Townsend. 10 a.m. Run/walk on scenic trails. (360) 379-6542.

Maritime Gig Festival Fun Run 5K. Gig Harbor. 8 a.m. $15. (253) 851-6865.

Issaquah Triathlon . See Multisports

Whistler 100 . See Relays

Rainier to Ruston . See Relays and Ultras.

Gap-to-Gap . See Relays.

Sunday, June 5.

San Juan Island Marathon and Half Marathon. San Juan County Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. $45 by 5/30, $55 after. Third year for highly scenic course. Later starting time this year will allow for early morning arrivals. Also full marathon, see Marathons. www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com FEATURED RACE.

Friday, June 10.

Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay. Fremont. 6 p.m. Kickoff the summer with this fun flat race. $25, $30 DOR. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

Saturday, June 11.

Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K. Tacoma. First race at 6:45 a.m. Fees vary, see website. Kids events too. Benefits MultiCare Health Foundation. Traditionally one of area's largest races. (253) 403-3065. www.soundtonarrows.com FEATURED RACE.

Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #2 7.5 Miles. Red Town trailhead, Newcastle. 9 a.m. First race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329- 1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com FEATURED RACE.

Bethel Burst into Summer Fun Run 5K & 10K . Bethel. Leslie Wolf. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, June 12 .

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. (206) 987-2777. www.runforchildrens.org .

Furry 5K. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Run with your dog and support the city's animal shelters. Don't bring your cat! www.furry5k.com (206) 386-pets. FEATURED RACE.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk, 2.5 Mile walk . Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia waterfront. $25 till 6/6, $30 after, includes T. (503) 643-9440.

Evergreen Classic 5K . Evergreen State College, Olympia. 9 a.m. Benefits Evergreen State College Library. (360) 867-6487.

Clear Lake Memorial Races, Half Marathon and Round Mountain & 5 mile around Clear Lake. Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Round Mountain has 1,000-foot elevation gain from mile 2-1/2 to 7 and back down. (509) 966- 4017, or anderson.e@charter.net

North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon Marathon. Point-to-point from Sequim to Port Angeles along rail-to-trail course. Fast, flat, great support, run along water much of the way. Fees vary, lower prices for earlier entry. www.nodm.com Also see Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 12K. Squak Mtn. Between Issaquah and Hobart. 9 a.m. Sign up at Sound Sports. Fawn (253) 221-5749.

Wednesday, June 15

IRC Father's Day 5K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. Flat paved trail run. John Kokes (206) 932-9355.

Saturday, June 18.

Fall City Days 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run. Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat scenic course, held w/ community festival. Fees vary, see website. (425) 222-6163. www.racecenter.com/fallcity .

Swede Day 5K . Rochester. 8 a.m. $15 no T, $20 w/T. After 6/10 $25. Flat, paved course. Proceeds benefit youth program. (360) 786-5595.

Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile. Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 9 a.m. 5 mile $15 and 10 mile $20, after 6/12 add $7.50. (509) 996-3287.

RiverFest Run 5K & 10K . Columbia Park. Phil Townsend. www.3rrr.org .

Strawberry Festival 5K and One Mile . Marysville, (360) 659-7664. www.information@maryfest.com

Ameri-Cana Relay . See Relays.

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

Saturday, June 25

Hot Foot 5K . Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Flat course, trails and road. $10, after 6/18 $12. Benefits Fire District 7 scholarship fund. (360) 613-8303. www.kcfd7va.org .

Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival-Marathon, etc. Bend, OR. Part of big three-day weekend distance festival. Full marathon, half marathon, multi-sports, 5 and 10K. www.racecenter.com

White River 5K . Glacier Middle School, Buckley. 8 a.m. $20. (360) 829-5537. www.jimboyce.com

Third Annual Bridle Trails State Park 5K and 10K . Everett. 9 a.m. A scenic trail run, all proceeds support the park. (425) 397-7214.

Sunday, June 26.

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K . Vancouver, BC. 7:30 a.m. Scenic course. Fees vary, see website. Part of Scotia's Canada Running Series. www.canadarunningseries.com/vhm . (604) 732-4235. FEATURED RACE.

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

Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles and 5K. Kid's Dash. Lake Washington Boulevard course. Traditional race to benefit Fred Huchinson Cancer Research Center. Fees vary. 6.7 & 9 a.m., 5K & 8:30 a.m.. Kid's & 10:15 a.m. (206) 667- 6559.

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

MARATHONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, July 10. 41st Annual Burnco Calgary Marathon . Calgary, Canada. 7 a.m. Fees vary, register by 6/5. www.calgarymarthon.com (403) 264-2996.

RELAYS

Sunday, April 3. WSU 100K Relay. Hollingbury Fieldhouse, WSU Campus Pullman. Up to 10 person teams. Scenic loop of the Palouse and Snake River Canyons on mostly paved roads (some gravel). Start times 6-8:30am,, $16 per member before March 23. Late fees are in effect after this date. See also Ultras. Info including entry forms at www.palouseroadrunners.org .

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

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

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

Saturday, May 7. 25th Annual Sunflower Relay & Iron Event . Mazama to Twisp. 8:30 a.m. 21.5 miles. 6 leg race for teams or individuals. $20 per team member, $15 team members under 14, $30 individual runners. Teams must be 4-6, with one under 14, one over 40, and be co-ed. www.mvsta.com (509) 662-8799.

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

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

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

Saturday, June 4. Gap 2 Gap Relay . Yakima. 7:45 a.m. 49 or 40 mile relay. (509) 453-8280.

Fri. & Sat. June 17-18. Ameri-Cana Relay . British Columbia to Sandpoint. 4 different lengths featuring 8, 10, and 12 person teams. Fees vary. Longest relay in North America. www.acrelay.com 1888-88- RELAY.

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

ULTRAS.

Sunday, April 3. WSU 100K Solo. Hollingbury Fieldhouse, WSU Campus Pullman. Scenic loop of the Palouse and Snake River Canyons on mostly paved roads (some gravel). Start times 6-8:30am,, $45 solo before March 23. Late fees are in effect after this date. See also Relays. Info including entry forms at www.palouseroadrunners.org

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

Saturday, May 7. 25th Annual Sunflower Relay & Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp. 8:30 a.m. 21.5 miles. 6 leg race for teams or individuals. $20 per team member, $15 team members under 14, $30 individual runners. Teams must be 4-6, with one under 14, one over 40, and be co-ed. www.mvsta.com (509) 662-8799.

Saturday, May 21. Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Trail Race . Redmond. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Limited to 50 perticipants. $50. Run through Redmond Watershed Preserve Park. www.cascaderunningclub.com Chris Ralph (206) 795-0338.

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

MULTI-SPORTS

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

Saturday, April 16. The Wild n' Woolley Ride n' Run Race 10K . Sedro-Woolley 9 a.m. 2 person teams, one rides bik one runs exchanging as often as they wish but mandatory 3 exchanges for 8 mi and 2 for 4 mi. $15 per team, T's $10. Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990.

Saturday, May 14. Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon . Pasco. 8:30 a.m. 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run. (509) 783-5465. www.3rrr.org .

Sunday, May 15. Onion Man Triathlon . Walla Walla. 9 a.m. 1.5 mile swim, 40K bike, 10k run. (509) 529-9187.

Saturday, June 4. Issaquah Triathlon and 5K . 8 a.m. Triathlon, kid's triathlon, and 5k walk/run. (425) 392-0579.

Saturday, June 18. 9th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon. Friday Harbor. 9 a.m. 4/10 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 5.5 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

July 9 & 10, 13 & 14, 16 & 17. My First Triathlon and My Next Triathlons. Lake Chelan. 1/4 mi Swim, 12 mi bike, 3 mi run. Warm, comfortable, and safe, this tri is good for everyone. www.tri101.com 1- 800-343-4466. FEATURED RACE.

TRACK AND FIELD

For info on these meets, visit the PNTF website, www.pntf.org , or individual schools' websites where appropriate.

Saturday, April 2. WSU Open. Pullman.

Saturday, April 2. Ralph Vernaccia Open. Civic Stadium, Bellingham.

Saturday, April 9. Shotwell Invitational, University of Puget Sound.

Saturday, April 9. Renton Invitational. Renton HS.

Saturday, April 16. Masters Regional Racewalk. West Seattle Stadium.

Saturday, April 16. Seattle Masters Spring Fling. West Seattle Stadium.

Saturday, April 23. Issaquah Invite. Issaquah HS

Saturday, April 23. Cougar Invitational. Pullman. www.wsucougars.com

Saturday, April 30. UW-WSU Dual. University of Washington.

Saturday, April 30. Eason Invite. Snohomish HS

Saturday, May 7. Ken Shannon Invitational. University of Washington.

Saturday, May 14. Ken Foreman Invitational. University of Washington.

May 18-21. High School League Meets

Wed. June 1, and every Wed. for 12 weeks, CNW weekly all- comers meet. Shoreline District Stadium. Kids 6 p.m., adults 7 p.m. Season $25, $20 students. DOR $4/$3 HS/$2 CNW members. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

May 26-29, High School District Meets

June 3-4, High School State Meets

Saturday, June 4, Seattle Parks 30+. West Seattle Stadium.

June 4-5, Washington Special Olympics. Fort Lewis

June 10-11, Pacific Rim Sports Summit. Sealth HS

Sunday, June 19, JO Multi Events Bantam, Midget and Youth. West Seattle

June 25-26, JO Association Championships. Sealth HS

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

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

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 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 searunningco@aol.com

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

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

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.

HASH. 2:00 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.

SUNDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RACEWALKING

Saturday, April 16. PNTF Regional and Masters 10K. West Seattle Stadium. Judged race walking event, come only if you know how to walk by the rules! (206) 524-4721.

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 Racewalking. Call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

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

Saturday, April 2, 2005. Night Orienteering at Lincoln Park. No orienteering experience necessary; free instruction on request.Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle; follow orange/white orienteering signs to registration. $3-$10. Start anytime 7:30-9:00 p.m.; bring headlamp or flashlight. Course lengths approx. 1-4K. Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, www.cascadeoc.org Info: Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com, 253-845-6588

Saturday, April 23, 2005.
Safeco U-District Street Scramble. Thirty checkpoints are marked on a map; on foot or bicycle, visit as many as you can in 90 minutes.Team or solo. Prizes, refreshments included. 3 hour option. University Heights Center , 5031 University Way NE, Seattle $3-$15, $25/family.

Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club. www.StreetScramble.com Info: Eric Bone, eric.bone@comcast.net, 206-634-2279

Saturday, April 30, 2005. Orienteering at Lord Hill . (No off-trail checkpoints at this event.)No orienteering experience necessary; free instruction on request. Lord Hill Regional Park. 12921 150th Street SE, Snohomish, WA 98290; follow orange/white orienteering signs to registration. $3-$10. Run approx. 2-10K. Start anytime 10-noon

Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, www.cascadeoc.org Info: Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com, 253-845-6588

Saturday, May 28, 2005. Bellevue Street Scramble. Thirty checkpoints are marked on a map; on foot or bicycle, visit as many as you can in 90 minutes. Team or solo. Prizes, refreshments included. 3 hour option. Crossroads Bellevue, NE 8th St. & 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue. $3-$15, $25/family. Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club www.StreetScramble.com Info: Eric Bone, eric.bone@comcast.net, 206-634-2279

Saturday, June 5, 2005
. Orienteering at Lick Creek. Race cross-country on Cle Elum Ridge by following a course marked on a map. No orienteering experience necessary; free instruction on request. Call or check website for directions. $3-$10 Start anytime 10- noon. Course lengths approx. 1-7K. Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, www.cascadeoc.org Info: Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com, 253-845-6588


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