Saturday, April 1 -- Yakima River Canyon Marathon, Yakima

Sunday, April 2 - Whidbey Island Marathon.

Saturday, April 8--Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5 Mile. Burlington.

Sunday, April 9--Birch Bay International Road Race 15K and 30K. Birch Bay.

Sunday, April 23-- Wenatchee Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K Kids Run. Wenatchee.

Sunday, April 23--Vancouver Sun Run 10K and Kids Run. Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, May 7--Vancouver International Marathon and Half-- Vancouver , B.C.

Sunday, May 7--Bloomsday Run, Spokane

Saturday, May 13-- Over the Dam Run 5k & 10K. Coulee Dam, Mason City Park.

Sunday, May 21--Capital City Marathon, Half, and 5 Miler, Olympia.

Sunday, May 21--28th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Pt. Townsend.

Sunday, June 4. San Juan Island Marathon & Half. San Juan Island.

Sunday, June 11. North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, July 9. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, Half at Seafair. Bellevue.

APRIL

Saturday, April 1.

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

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

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, April 2.

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

Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series: 20K & 5 Miler. Bremerton. 9 a.m., $5 DOR non-members. Un-timed event followed by a BBQ potluck. Showers available. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

Saturday, April 8.

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

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

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

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

No Fooling Sprint Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Sunday, April 9.

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

Easter Sprint Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, April 15.

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

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

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

Capitol Peak 50 mile. See ultras and relays.

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

Easter Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Mini-Tri. See multi-sports.

Saturday, April 22.

Penny Farcy Memorial 5K Run/Walk. McMurray Middle School, Vashon Island. 9 a.m. Coincides with Healthy Kids Day event. $8 individual, $25 for groups or families, T included.

Sunday, April 23.

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

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

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

Mt Si Relay and Ultra. See Relays and Ultras.

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

Saturday, April 29.

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

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

Hawk Walk/Run 5K. Redmond. 9 a.m. Benefits Redmond Elementary PTSA programs. USATF certified course, new and faster this year. (425) 702-9128.

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

Sunday, April 30.

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

MAY

Saturday, May 6.

Redmond Ridge 5K Trail Run. Redmond. 9 a.m. $20 pre- reg., $25 DOR w/T. Free kids dashes too. Proceeds benefit YMCA. Nate Byrd (425) 746-9900, www.active.com.

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

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

Sequim Run Off 2 Mile and 10K. Sequim. 10 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Carol Stevenson (360) 461-2966.

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

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

Sunday, May 7.

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

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

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

Avenue of the Giants Marathon. See Marathons.

Wednesday, May 10.

IRC Mother's Day 5K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. John

Kokes (206) 619-4231.

Saturday, May 13.

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

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

Sunday, May 14.

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

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

Mother's Day Triathlon, Duathlon, and Kids Mini-Tri. See multi-sports.

Tuesday, May 16.

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

Saturday, May 20.

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

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

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

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

Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Race. See Ultras.

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

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

Sunday, May 21.

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

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

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

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

Satuday, May 27.

Prince of Wales International Marathon. See Marathons.

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

Sunday, May 28.

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

Coeur d'Alene Marathon. See Marathons.

Monday, May 29

Memorial Day Triathlon, Duathlon, and Kids Mini-Tri. See multi-sports.

JUNE

Saturday, June 3

Dog Island 10K Run. Guemes Island. 10:45 a.m. pre-reg. includes ferry and transportation. $25 w/T, $15 w/o. DOR $28/$17. Tim Whitman (360) 293-5757. www.linetime.org/dogislandrun.com

Duvall Days 5K & 10K. McCormick Park, Duvall. 9 a.m. $15 advance, $20 DOR, includes T. Free kids dashes. www.cityofduvall.com/duvalldays. .

Walk for Rice 2.5 Mile. Seward Park, Seattle. Reg. at 8 a.m. Run or walk to raise funds for Asian Counseling and Referral Service Food Bank. (206) 695-7551.

Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk 7 Mile & 2 Mile. Shelton. 8 a.m. $25 w/T before 5/28, $30 after. (360) 490-9423.

Race Beneath the Sun 5 Mile & 1 Mile Kids Run. Bellingham. 5 mile 10 a.m. Kids run 9:45 a.m. $5 adults, $2 18 and under. Alison Allen (360) 671-6724. alisonallen@comcast.net.

Kitsap Family YMCA TRI Y 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & 1/4 Mile Swim. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Swim option has special start time for runners. Pre reg. $15 w/T, $10 w/o. DOR $17/$12.Free child watch services on site. Includes breakfast. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

Pt. Townsend Cross Country Trail Run 4 Mile. Pt. Townsend. 10 a.m. Benefits local trails. www.ptrunning.org, Michael (360) 385-2347.

Maritime Gig Festival Fun Run 5K and Kids Dash. Gig Harbor. 7 a.m. check-in. 5K at 8 a.m. Kids Dash at 8:35 a.m. Before May 22 $15 w/T, $10 w/o. After $15. (253) 851-6865. www.gigharborchamber.com.

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

Issaquah Triathlon & 5K. Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Cross country style. Fees vary, see website. For tri, see multi-sport events. http://issaquahtri.com.

Rainier to Ruston. See ultras and relays.

Gap-to-Gap. See ultras and relays.

Whistler 100. See ultras and relays.

Sunday, June 4.

San Juan Island Half Marathon & Marathon. San Juan Island. San Juan County Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. $55 by 5/20, $65 after. Fourth year for a highly scenic course. Later start time to allow for early morning arrivals. Also full marathon, see marathons (360) 472-0908. www.sanjuanmarathon.com. .

Friday, June 9.

Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay. Fremont. 6 p.m relay, 7p.m. race. Kick off the summer with this fun, flat race. $25, $30 DOR. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

Saturday, June 10

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

Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #2 - 7.5 miles. Sky Country Trailhead. Newcastle. 9 a.m. Second race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series, $30 DOR. Helps benefit King County Parks. www.seattlerunningcompany.com, (206) 329- 1466. .

The Human Race 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $15, $20 after 6/7, includes T. (360) 734-3055.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk & 3 Mile Walk. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia River waterfront. USATF certified. $25 till 6/6, $30 after, includes T. (503) 643-9440.

Sandman Triathlon Festival. See multi-sports.

Sunday, June 11.

North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon & Marathon. Point-to-point from Sequim to Port Angeles along rail-t- trail course. Fast, flat, great support, run along water much of the way. Fees vary, lower prices for earlier entry. USATF certified. www.nodm.com. (360) 417-1301. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RUN.

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.

Clear Lake Memorial Races, 5 Mile & Half-Marathon. Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Both races run around Clear Lake. Half-marathon climbs up Round Mountain, with a 1,000 foot elevation gain between miles 2-6. Eric: anderson.e@charter.net, (509) 966-4017.

Capitol Peak 50 Mile & 25K. See ultras and relays.

Sandman Triathlon Festival. See multi-sports.

Wednesday, June 14.

IRC Father's Day 5K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. John Kokes (206) 619-4231.

Friday, June 16.

Twilight Mile. 7 p.m. Richland. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, June 17.

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

Fall City Days 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat, scenic course, held w/community festival. (425) 222-6163.

Swede Day 5K. Rochester. 8 a.m. $20 w/T, $15 w/o, after 6/9 $25. Flat, paved course. Proceeds benefit youth program. (360) 786-5595.

Mountain Fun Run 3.2 Mile. Wild Cat Lake, Bremerton. Reg. 8 a.m., race 9 a.m. Virgil Valdez (360) 779-8328.

Father's Day Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile. Colville. 8 a.m. Also kids dash. (509) 684-6037.

Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile. Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 9 a.m. 5 mile $15, 10 mile $20, after 6/11 add $7.50. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

10th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Sunday, June 18.

Evergreen 5K. Evergreen State College, Olympia. 9 a.m. Run through campus. $20, pre-reg., $25 DOR. USATF certified. Jenny (360) 867-6487, www.evergreen.edu/library/5K. .

Strawberry Festival 5K & 1 Mile. Marysville. (360) 659-7664.

Saturday, June 24.

Hot Foot 5K. South Kitsap Community Park, Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Flat course, trails and road. Benefits fire District 7 scholarship fund. (360) 337-3090.

Berry Dairy Days 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run. Downtown Burlington. 9 a.m. $8 before June 21, after $10. (360) 755-9649.

Run for Literacy 5K. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $10, $20 per family, DOR add $5. Benefits Whatcom Literacy. (360) 676- 4955.

Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #1. See multi-sports.

Lake Padden Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Sunday, June 25.

Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles, 5K & 1K Kids Run. Lake Washington Boulevard course. 6.7 miles at 9 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., Kids run at 10:15 a.m. Fees range from $5-$30. Traditional race to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Laura Welle (206) 667-6559.

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K. Vancouver, BC. 7 a.m. Scenic course. Fees vary, see website. Part of Scotia's Canada Running Series. www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm (604) 732-4253. .

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

MARATHONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, June 4. San Juan Island Marathon & Half. San Juan Island. San Juan County Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. Forth year for a highly scenic course. Later start time to allow for early morning arrivals. (360) 472-0908. www.sanjuanmarathon.com. .

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

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

ULTRAS and RELAYS

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

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

Saturday, April 15. Capitol Peak 50 mile and 25K. Olympia. Ultra and relay event. Ultras at 6 a.m. relays at 7 a.m. (360) 455-1400. www.capitolpeakultras.com.

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

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

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

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

Saturday, June 3. Rainier to Ruston. Mt. Rainier. First start at 7:30 a.m. 50 mile relay on rail-trail to benefit Foothills Trail. Reg. ends 5/31. Fees vary, see website. www.rainiertoruston.com

Saturday, June 3. Gap-to-Gap. Yakima. 7:45 a.m. 40 or 49 mile multi-sport relay. g2g@yakimagreenway.org, (509) 453- 8280.

Saturday, June 3. Whistler 100 - The Gold Rush Relay. 8 a.m. Fees vary, see website. www.whistler100.com, 800-343- 4466.

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

Sunday, June 25. Mountains to Sound Relay. Snoqualmie Summit to Golden Gardens in Seattle. New event, offering paddling, running and biking legs. 100 miles total. www.mountainstosound.com. .

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

MULTI-SPORTS.

Sunday, April 2. No Fooling Duathlon. Olympia. 2 p.m. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, April 9. Easter Sprint Duathlon. Olympia. 2 p.m. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, April 15. Easter Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Mini-Tri. Elma. 12 p.m. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, May 14. Mother's Day Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Mini-Tri. Elma. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

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

Sunday, May 28. Onion Man Triathlon. Walla Walla. 9 a.m. 1500 meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Dan and Paula Elsom (509) 529-9187.

Monday, May 29. Memorial Day Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Mini-Tri. Elma. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, June 3. Issaquah Triathlon & 5K. Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish. Tri starts at 7:00 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 14.5 mile bike, 3.5 mile run. Fees vary, see website. http://issaquahtri.com.

Saturday, June 10. Sandman Triathlon Festival - Day 1. Moses Lake. First race 9;55 a.m. My First and My Next Triathlon. www.tri101.com.

Sunday June 11. Sandman Tritahlon Festival - Day 2. Moses Lake. 8 a.m. Olympic distance. www.tri101.com.

Saturday, June 17. 10th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon. Friday harbor, 9 a.m. 4/10 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 5.5 mile run. (360) 378-4953.

Sunday, June 18. Cascades Edge Triathlon. Nolte State Park, Enumclaw. 9 a.m. Sprint and Olympic distances. Fees vary, see website. www.racecenter.com/cascadesedge, (503) 644- 6822.

Sunday, June 18. Father's Day Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Mini-Tri. Elma. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, June 24. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #1. Fort Lewis. 1/2- mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run. Open to everyone. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-6808.

Saturday, June 24. Lake Padden Triathlon. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. competitive, 1 p.m. recreational. Competitive: 1/2 mile swim, 21 mile bike, 5.2 mile run. Recreational: 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 2.6 mile run. Lromo@cob.org (360) 647- 7665.

TRACK AND FIELD

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

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

April 29. UW-WSU Dual. Pullman. TBA

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

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

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

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

June 3 Seattle Parks Meet, (over 30), Seattle (West Seattle Stadium)

June 10th, Portland Masters Classic, Gresham OR.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

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

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

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

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6-month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start at any time. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711.Web-site www.runchuckit.com. Email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

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

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

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

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power Walk/Jog/Run and designated courses. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardiovascular fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5:30 p.m. Track Run at Kentwood High School Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

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

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone. 1-5 miles, 9 min/mile and slower pace. (425) 556-0383.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

5:30 PM. Club Oly 5 mile run. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power Walk/Jog/Run and designated courses. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardiovascular fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

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

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club. Meet at the Fort Worden commons building, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

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

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

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

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

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938- 2416.www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RACEWALKING

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

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

ORIENTEERING

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

Saturday May 6. Score-O. Fort Steilacoom State Park, Tacoma.

Saturday, May 27. Crossroads Street Scramble. Bellevue.

Saturday, June 10. Long-O. Cle Elum area.

Saturday, June 17. Everett Street Scramble. Everett.