FEATURED RACES

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. Rhody Run 12K. Ft Worden St Park, Pt. Townsend.

Saturday, May 22. Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #1. Newcastle

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

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

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

Sunday, June 13. Everett to Athens 5K and 10K. Everett Memorial Stadium, Everett

Sunday, June 13. Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Seward Park, Seattle

Saturday, June 19. March Point 5k and 10K. March Pt. Anacortes.

Saturday, June 19. Fall City Days 5 and 10K, 5K walk. Fall City.

Saturday, June 19. Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Marine Park, Bellingham.

Saturday, June 19. Beach to Chowder 10K and 5K. Long Beach, WA

Saturday, June 26. Pacific Crest Marathon and Half Marathon. Bend, OR

Saturday, July 10. Chuckanut Run, Marine Park, Bellingham.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - 10 Miles. Newcastle, WA

Sunday, July 11. Burnco Calgary Marathon. Calgary, AB.

Sunday, July 11. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Half Marathon & 5K at Seafair. Bellevue

Sunday, July 25. Swedish Summerun 10K and 5K Run/Walk. Seattle

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.vmedical.com.

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. Hoquiam Train Depot, Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $18. 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. $20. 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! $25 at Expo, 4/29 & 5/1. Joan Benoit will be there this year, too. Register online at www.bloomsdayrun.org.

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.

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. Profiled in this issue. (206) 465-7761. Email: Loopatthe lake@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 5K Trail Run/Walk. Bastyr University campus, Kenmore. 9:00 a.m. Held on trails and roads around St, Edwards St. Park. $20, $25 DOR, or $15/$20 for Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni. The first 300 participants are guaranteed t-shirts. www.bastyr.edu. (425) 602-3103.

Washington 5K Biathlon Summer Race Series #1. Sun Valley Shooting Park, Yakima. 10:00 am. Safety clinic at 8:30 am. www.wabiathlon.org. (509) 965-9769,

Wednesday May 5

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

Saturday, May 15.

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.

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. FEATURED RACE,

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.Kids runs too. Saturday outdoors Expo. 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

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.htm.

Edgewater Rock N Roll 5K. Seattle. Running returns to this hallowed Seattle institution after a three-year hiatus. Rare evening start, Lots of rock music, too. $20, $25 DOR. Benefits Make a Wish Foundation. 5:30 pm. (206) 634-1754.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series. Newcastle. 9 a.m. 5 Mile. $25 per individual race, $80 for 4 race series, DOR $30. Seattle Running Co. (206) 325-4800. www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE,

Sunday, May 23.

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.

Stewart Mountain 11 mile Trail Run. Lake Whatcom on Stewart Mtn. 8 a.m. Muddy trail run with some challenges. Distance is approx. 11 miles to the top. Craig (206) 676-4955.

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 Mara. See Marathons. FEATURED RACE

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.


JUNE

Friday, June 4.

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

Saturday, June 5.

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

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

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.

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.

San Juan Island Marathon and Half. (360) 378-1214. Both are scenic but hilly courses. Expo on Saturday. $40 by 5/1, $50 after. See also marathons. Email info@sanjuanislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.


Saturday, June 12.

Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K. Tacoma. Events begin at 7:30, 12K goes in waves, first at 9:15. $24, $29 DOR. Kids events too. Benefits MultiCare Health Foundation. Traditionally one of area's largest races, good hill at end. (253) 403-3065. www.soundtonarrows.org. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - 7.5 Miles. Newcastle, WA. 9 a.m. $25 per individual race, $80 for 4 race series, DOR $30. Seattle Running Co. (206) 325-4800. www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE,

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 full marathon. Point to point courses, lots of hoopla.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.

Evergreen Classic 5K. Olympia. (206) 634-1754. FEATURED RACE.

Wednesday, June 16

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

Friday, June 18

Fremont 5K. Fremont neighbourhood, Seattle. Traditional early- summer event. Flat course. $25. Certified course. (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. www.are-you-nuts- trail-race.com.

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

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. Both courses are certified. (425) 222-6163. www.racecenter.com/fallcity. FEATURED RACE

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.

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

Summer Biathlon 5K Race #2. Tukwila. Completion of an official rifle safety clinic is required to compete.www. wabiathlon.org. (425) 434- 0899.

Saturday, June 26.

Pacific Crest Marathon and Half Marathon. Bend, OR. Part of big three-day weekend distance sports festival. Also full marathon. See also marathons. www.racecenter.com FEATURED RACE.

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

Hot Foot 5K and 1 Mile Trail Runs. Port Orchard. 9 a.m. $10, $12 DOR, shirt separate. Scott Lucks (360) 613-8303. http://www.kcfd7va.org/HotFoot.html

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. Part of ScotiaBank's Canada Running Series. Profiled in 8/03 issue of NWR.wwwcanadarunningseries.com/svhm. (604) 732-4235. FEATURED RACE


JULY

Saturday, July 3.

Firecracker 5000 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. 11:55 a.m. $25. Around Seattle Center course. Certified course. (206) 729- 9972.www.promotionevents.com.

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

Sunday, July 4.

Four on the Fouth 4 Mile or 1 Mile. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. 4 Mile $6 for members, non $8. Flat and fast course. (253) 531-5688.

The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K. Cle Elum. 9 a.m. Twenty-fifth anniversary event. (509) 674-5331.

Grand Old 4th 5K and 1 Mile. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Also kid's dashes. (206) 842-9675.

Yankee Doodle Dash 10K and 5K and 1 Mile. Everett Family YMCA. 8:30 a.m. USATF certified course. $20, DOR $30 non-members add $5. (425) 258- 9211. www.ymca-snoco.org.

The Great Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo Footrace 5.17 mi and 2 mi. Sedro-Woolley High School Gym. 9:30 a.m. $20 w/T, $10 no T, DOR $15 no T. (800) 214-0800. www.loggerodeo.com.

Saturday, July 10.

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 Miles. Queen Anne, Seattle. Through neighborhood run. 8 a.m. $15, $18 DOR. T's available. (206) 282-1540. www.queenannehelpline.org

Kla Ha Ya Days River Run 5 Mile, 1 Mile, Kid's Dash. Snohomish. 9 a.m.Course is in city and country. Part of community festival. 5 mi-$12, 1 mi-$7, kid's dash-$2. (360) 568-0588.

Saturday, July 10. Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Marine Park, Bellingham.

Run of the Mill. 5K Run/Walk. Mill Creek. (425) 774-0507.

MMRF Race for Research 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. 9 a.m. Support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. (206) 972-1250.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - 10 Miles. Newcastle, WA. 9 a.m. 10 Mile. $25 per individual race, $80 for 4 race series, DOR $30. Seattle Running Co. (206) 325-4800. www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE

Bill Burby 5K & 10K Fun Runs. Vashon Island. 9 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Sponsored by K2. Stephanie Spenser (206) 463-4204.

Senior Games 5K Run/Walk. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Off road race, must be 50+ to compete. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

McLeary Bear Festival 10K and 5K. McLeary, WA. 9 a.m. (360) 495-3200. www.cityofmcleary.com.

Old Settlers 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Ferndale, WA. 10 a.m. (360) 714-0456.

Sunday, July 11.

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Half Marathon & 5K at Seafair. Bellevue. 7 a.m. Fee's vary, no DOR reg. Help support cancer research. All finishers receive T's. Both courses are certified. (206) 728-0123 ext. 108. mike@seafair.com. FEATURED RACE

Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, Half-Marathon 10 mi, 10 K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Elma. 9:30 a.m.(360) 273-9684. See also marathons.

Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Clothing optional. Course is on dirt with some hills. Take Park and Ride shuttle bus to Park, no driving. $20 pre, $25 DOR w/T. Bill Coupe (425) 391-5617.

Wednesday, July 14.

IRC Run 5k and 8k. Tukwila. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. (206) 932- 9355. www.interurbanrunners.net.

Saturday, July 17.

Capital Lakefair Run 8K and 2 Mile. Capital Lake, Olympia. 8 a.m. Very family friendly event. Certififed course. South Sound Running Tacoma (253) 593-8786 or Olympia (360) 705-2580.

West Valley Community Days 5K Run/Walk. Yakima. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit West Valley Community Park. By 7/10 $15 w/T, $10 w/o, DOR add $2.50. (509) 966-3927.

McCormick Woods Trail Run 5K and 1 Mile. Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Also kids dash. Jay Rosapepe (360) 895-9341.

Seattle Night and Day Challenge. West Seattle. 4 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge through Seattle and Vashon Island with 3, 7, or 16 hour events. 57 point-valued checkpoints are placed throughout the cities. Street scramble warm-ups are held on 4/24 in the U-District, 5/29 North Aurora, and 6/27 Central District. See website for more details at www.seattlenightandday.com or call Eric Bone @ (206) 634-2279.

Race for Lavender 5K. Olympic Game Farm, Sequim. 9 a.m. $15 early reg. $20 DOR, includes T. Prizes and refreshments. (800) 955-0605 x7600. E- mail torrans@nsk-corp.com.

Sunday, July 18.

Harvest Days Milk 10 Mile Run/Walk, 5 Mile Run. Battle Ground, WA. 7 a.m. $10 by 7/8, $15 after. (503) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com.

Newman Lake 25K. Spokane. 6 a.m. $10, $20 w/ breakfast and shirt. 150 runners max

Saturday, July 24.

Waterland 5K Run and Fun Walk. Des Moines. 9 a.m. $20 by 7/17, $25 after. (206) 870-6586

Run for Kids 4 Mile. Renton. 8:45 a.m. Fees vary, T's available.Run the streets of Renton.(425) 430-6615.

Whale of a Run 4 Mile and 1 Mile. Silverdale. 9 a.m. 24th annual. 4 mile $10 DOR $12, 1 mile $5 and $6. T's $6. Scenic fast course. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

Sunday, July 25.

Swedish Summerun 10K and 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. 9 a.m. One of Seattle's biggest events. $20 w/T, $25 DOR. Benefits Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. (206) 386-2738. FEATURED RACE

Run with Pride 10K and 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. (206) 228-0585.

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

Saturday, July 31.

Old Settlers 5K and 2 Mile Walk/Run. Pioneer Park, Ferndale. 10 am. Flat paved course. www.sportsetc,com. (360) 714-0456.

Are You Nuts? Capitol Forest 15K Trail Run. Tacoma. 9 a.m. Before 7/3 $22, after $27, DOR $32, T's $18. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com.

Shoreline Run 10k and 2 Mile. Richland. Jill & Dave Harbinson. (509) 943-3284.

Seafair Torchlight Run 5K Run/Walk. Seahawks Stadium, Seattle. 6:30 p.m. Big field, run through downtown Seattle before Seafair parade crowd of 500,000+. Certified course. www.seafair.com.

Tour de Terrace 5K. Mountlake Terrace. 9 a.m. Follows parade route. $20, $25 DOR, includes T. (425) 776-1161. www.tourdeterrace.org.

MARATHONS

Sunday, May 2. Adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC. Also featured half marathon. 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. $65, no DOR firm. USATF certified. Also Half-Marathon and Five-Miler. Saturday Expo is great outdoors, on-the-grass event. (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. Marathon is certified. (208) 755-4003. www.cdamarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 6. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbour. 7 a.m. View course of Straight of Juan DeFuca. Second year. $60, after 5/1 $70. Hilly, very scenic course. Also half marathon. (360) 378-1214. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 13. North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles. Second year. Also half marathon. Point to point courses, lots of festivities. USATF Certified course. Larry Little (360) 417-1301. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 26. Pacific Crest Marathon and Half Marathon. Bend, OR. Part of big three-day weekend distance sports festival. Also full marathon. See also marathons. www.racecenter.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 11. Burnco Calgary Marathon. Part of monster city-wide "Calgary Stampede" festival. Other running events also. This event was featured in the September 2003 issue of Northwest Runner. www.calgarymarathon.com. (403) 264-2996. FEATURED RACE,

Sunday, July 11. Gateway to the Pacific Marathon. Also shorter events. Elma. 9:30 a.m.(360) 273-9684.

Sunday, August 1. San Francisco Chronicle Marathon. San Francisco. 7 a.m. For more info (415) 284-9653 or www.chroniclemarathon.com. FEATURED RACE

MULTISPORTS

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.

Monday, May 31. Memorial Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini- Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run. (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 faster 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.

Saturday, July 3. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. 1/2 mile swim, 12 mi mtn. bike, 3 mi run. Eric Greager. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, July 4. Firecracker Triathlon and Duathlon with Kid's Tri. Elma, WA. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Thursday, July 8. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series. Fort Lewis, WA. 6 p.m. 2 mi run, 9 mi mtn. bike, 2 mile run. (253) 966- 0160.

Sunday, July 11. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Yakima. 6 a.m. 1K swim, 35K bike, 11K run. (509) 697-6106.

Wednesday, July 14. My First Triathlon. Lake Chelan, 9 a.m. A great first time event. 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. 1-800-343- 4466. www.Tri101.com.

Saturday, July 17. Ft. Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series. Fort Lewis, WA. 9 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 15 mi bike, 3 mi run. Flat and fast course. (253) 966-0160.

Sunday, July 18. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seward Park, Seattle. 7 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. Individual $55, 2-person team $60, 3-person $90. Kid's Tri $10. Garett Slettebak (206) 728-0123 x108. www.seafair.com.

Saturday, July 31. Medical Lake Kiwanis Mini Triathlon. Medical Lake, WA. 10 a.m. Great first time event. 1200ft swim, 10 mi bike, 3.4 mi run. $30 individual, $70 teams before 7/19, DOR add $10, includes T's. (509) 299- 5478.

Saturday, July 31. Padden Duathlon Bellingham. 10 a.m. 2.6 mi run, 3.1 mi mtn. bike. 2.3 mi run. (360) 647-7665.

ULTRAS

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.

Saturday, July 10. Daybreak Climb a Mountain 34.3 Mile. Riverfront to Mt. Spokane Summit. Pledge event with many categories. Solo start at 6 a.m. teams at 6:30 a.m. (509) 927-1688. See also Relays.

Saturday, July 31. White River 50-Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain. USATF National Open Masters Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change. Field limited to first 400. www.whiteriver50.com.

RELAYS

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. 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.

Saturday, July 10. Daybreak Climb a Mountain 34.3 Mile. Riverfront to Mt. Spokane Summit. Pledge event with many categories. Solo start at 6 a.m. teams at 6:30 a.m. (509) 927-1688. See also Ultras.

Friday, July 23. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific 152 Mile Relay. Ashford to Ocean Shores. 2 p.m. A beautiful relay through the Evergreen State. (503) 643-9440.

TRACK AND FIELD

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

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

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Thursday, April 29. Active Isolated Stretching: A Unique Approach to Overall Fitness & Improved Athletic Performance. Fairhaven Runners. 7 p.m. Learn Active Isolated Stretching from Susan Guttzeit, LMP.

South Puget Sound 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.

Thursday, May 6. Fairhaven Scott Jurek presentation, 7 p.m. Join Fairhaven Runners for an evening with 2003 Ultra Runner of the Year as he presents an inspiring slide show presentation on his approach to training and racing the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. (360) 676-4955.

Thursday, June 17. Tales & Travails from the Trails. 7 p.m. Fairhaven Runners presents a local expert on where to go on not to go. (360) 676-4955.

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

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. 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.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic. 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. 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.

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 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. 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.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. 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 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.

9:00 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.

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.

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