FEATURED RACES

Saturday, May 6 - 26th Annual Sunflower Relay & Iron Event 21.5 Miles, Mazama to Twisp.

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

Sunday, May 7 - Bloomsday Run, Spokane

Sunday, May 14 - Over the Dam Run 5k, 10K & Half Marathon, Coulee Dam, Mason City Park.

Sunday, May 14 - Kirkland Half Marathon, Kirkland.

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

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

Satuday, May 27 - Mazama 10K Trail Run, Mazama.

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

Saturday, June 10 - Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K, Tacoma.

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

Sunday, June 11 - Furry 5K, Seattle.

Saturday, June 17 - Fall City Days 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk, Fall City.

Saturday, June 17 - Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile, Winthrop.

Sunday, June 25 - Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles, 5K & 1K Kids Run, Seattle.

Sunday, June 25. - Mountains to Sound Relay, Snoqualmie Summit to Seattle.

Sunday, June 25 - Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K, Vancouver, BC.

Sunday, July 2 - Mountain Duathlon, Winthrop.

Saturday, July 8 - Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Bellingham.

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

Saturday, July 15 - Tesoro March Point 10K & 5K. Anacortes.

Sunday, July 23 - Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk - Seattle.

Saturday, August 26 - Cutthroat Classic, Rainy Pass trailhead.

Sunday, August 27 - Lynnwood Hi! 5 10K & 5K Run & 2K Walk, Lynnwood. Sunday, September 10 - Ryka Iron Girl 10K & 5K Run/Walk, Seattle.

Saturday, September 16 - Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, Lake Chelan.

Sunday, October 1 - Portland Marathon, Portland.

Sunday, October 8 - Royal Victoria Marathon, Victoria, B.C

Sunday, November 26 - Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon, Seattle.

PLEASE NOTE: While we do our best to insure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.

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,18 and over $5 pre-reg. w/out T, T's $20 w/T, DOR $10 but w/out shirt. 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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. USATF certified course.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. USATF certified course. www.overthedamrun.com, (360) 325-0715. FEATURED RACE.

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.

27th Norm Bright Memorial 5000 Meter Fun Run & Walk. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $15 before 5/17, $20 after, includes T. www.wwu.edu/wwualum_assoc

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Prince of Wales International Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, May 28.

Chum Run 5K. South Whidbey Community Park,Langley. Trail run. Individual and team competition. $15, $20 DOR. (360) 221-5484, email sports@Whidbey.com. www.swparks.com.

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

Edmonds Waterfront Festival 5K. Edmonds City Park. New events, sponsored by Edmonds Rotary and Running in Motion. 9:00 a.m. $35 includes technical T, $40 DOR. (425) 774-0637. runninginmotion.com.

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. (360) 472- 0908. www.sanjuanmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE. Also full marathon, see Marathons

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. FEATURED RACE.

Cougar Mountain 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.

GlenEagle 5K & 10K. GlenEagle Golf Course, Arlington. 10 a.m. www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/WA/13838.html.

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.

Bethel Burst into Summer Run & Sun Burst Dash 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Richland. 8:30 a.m. Race proceeds benefit the Tri-Cities Pregnancy Center. www.3rrr.org, Leslie: wolffpack@clearwire.net.

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 RACE.

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.

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, www.hcrunners.org.

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, fast, scenic course, held w/community festival. Hang around for the Parade, you'll love it! (425) 222-6163. FEATURED RACE.

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. 1 mile 8:30 a.m., 5K 9 a.m. Flat course. Proceeds benefit local high school Track & Field. (360) 659-7664.

Friday, June 23

Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. Bend, OR. Part of a big three-day weekend. Marathon, half marathon, multi- sports, 10K & 5K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

Saturday, June 24.

White River 5K. Glacier Middle School, Buckley. 8 a.m. $15 by 6/10, $20 DOR. Flat, on roads. (253) 862-8890, Paul or Loren.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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

JULY

Saturday, July 1

Ballard Street Scramble. Seattle.10 a.m. $3 - $25. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. Foot or bike. (206) 367-0839. www.streetscramble.com.

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

Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Sunday, July 2

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

Mountain Duathlon. See multi-sports. FEATURED RACE.

Monday, July 3

Club Northwest Presents the Road Runner Sports Firecracker 5000 5K Run/Walk. Seattle Center. 11:55 p.m. $25. The only midnight run in Seattle. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

Tuesday, July 4

Yankee Doodle Dash 10K & 5K. Everett Family YMCA. 7:30 a.m. USATF certified course. Pre-reg. $20, DOR $30, non- members add $5. (425) 258-9211. www.ymca-snoco.org.

Grand Old Fourth 5K. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Pre- reg. $20 by 7/29, DOR $25. Also 1 mile and kids dash. (206) 842-9675.

Run For the Pies 5K. Carnation. 8:30 a.m. $20, $25 after 7/1 and DOR, w/T's. Certified course. (425) 788-7291.

Four on the Fourth 4 Mile & 1 Mile. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. $6 for FSRC members, $8 non. Fast, flat course. Pat Kenworthy (253) 537-8712.

I Ran From the Cops 8K & 1.5 Mile. Centralia. 8:30 a.m. $20 includes T. Police put on this event. (360) 736- 1016.

Fort Lewis Freedom Fest 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Cowan Stadium, Ft. Lewis. 10 a.m. www.lewis.army.mil/dpca/Sports/freedomfestrun.htm, Dale Eichhorst (253) 967-2604.

From Sea to Shining Sea 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Coupeville. Reg. at 7:30 a.m., races begin at 8:30 a.m. Pre-reg. $15 by 7/27, DOR $20, kids 12 & under free. 6th annual. Cheryl (360) 678-6222, ctorres@coup.wednet.edu.

Firecracker Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, July 8

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #3 - 10 miles. Sky Country Trailhead. Newcastle. 9 a.m. Third race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series, $30 DOR. Helps benefit King County Parks. www.seattlerunningcompany.com, (206) 329- 1466.

Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $20, 18 & under $15, free for GBRC members, T's $10. (360) 676- 4955. www.gbrc.net. FEATURED RACE.

Senior Games 5K Run/Walk. Bremerton. 9a.m. Cross- country race, must be 50+years young to compete. $25 includes all events, T-shirt, plus banquet. Grag Chapman (360) 692- 9414.

McCleary Bear Festival 10K & 2 Miler. McCleary. Reg. 8 a.m. at VFW Hall, run 9 a.m. Flat course, parade follows event. Fun for the whole family! Kathy (360) 482-3497, jhuber44@comcast.net, www.cityofmccleary.com.

Ocean Shores Big Weekend Triathlons, 10K & 5K. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website for details. www.trifreak.com/ocean_shores.htm. See multi-sports.

Let's Climb a Mountain. See ultras and relays.

Sunday, July 9

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Seafair Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. Bellevue. 6:55 a.m. USATF certified courses. Fees vary, see website for details. www.seafair.com, (206) 728-0123. Also see marathons.

Valley of the Sun Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Wednesday, July 12

IRC Mid-Summer Run 5K & 8K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. John Kokes (206) 619-4231.

Saturday, July 15

Tesoro March Point 10K & 5K. Anacortes. 10:15 a.m. Scenic waterside course with some hills. Kids dash 10 a.m. $5 pre.reg., $13 w/T. (360) 293-9132. FEATURED RACE..

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 Mile Fun Run. Seattle. 8 a.m. $20 pre-reg., $23 DOR, $10 T's. Followed by parade & picnic at community center. www.queenannehelpline.org, (206) 282- 1540.

Raspberry Run for Cancer 5K. Lynden. 10 a.m. Benefits American Cancer Society. Part of raspberry festival. Runs through berry fields and local park. (360) 354-5995, Heather@lynden.org.

Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #2. See multi-sports.

Sunday, July 16

Race for Research 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25 pre-reg, $30 DOR. Flat course. Support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.

Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. See multi-sports.

15th Annual Bare Buns 5K Fun Run. Fraternity Snoqualmie Nudist Park, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Clothing optional. Dirt course with hills. $20 pre-reg., $25 DOR w/T. (425) 392- NUDE. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com.

Harvest Days Milk Run 10 & 5 Mile. Battleground. 8 a.m. (360) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com.

Wineman 1/2 Ironman Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Valley Girl Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Thursday, July 20

Watermelon Run 5K. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Steilacoom. 6:30 p.m. DOR only. Pat (253) 537-8712.

Friday, July 21

Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. See ultras and relays.

Saturday, July 22

Waterland 5K. Des Moines Marina. 9 a.m. $20 by 7/16. Very varied course, hill-loving runners are especially welcomed! $25 and DOR. (206) 870-6587. www.desmoineswa.govwaterland5K.

River Days Fun Run & Walk 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk. Renton. 8:45 a.m. Flat, scenic course with last mile along parade route. Parade follows event. (425) 430-6615, www.rentonriverdays.org.

West Valley Community days 5K Run/Walk. Yakima. Reg. begins at 6:30 a.m., race at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit West valley Community Park. $10, T's $5, DOR add $2.50. (509) 966-3927.

Tiger Tri. See multi-sports.

Seattle Night and Day Challenge. Capitol Hill. 2:30 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge through Seattle with 3, 7, or 16 hr. events. See website for more details at www.nightanddaychallenge.com, or call Eric Bone (206) 367- 0839.

Shoreline Run 10K & 2 Miler. Richland. 7:30 a.m. (509) 627-7181, www.3rrr.org.

Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. See multi-sports.

Sunday, July 23

Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. 8 a.m. One of Seattle's biggest events. $25 w/T, $30 DOR, All funds raised go toward the fight against ovarian cancer. (206) 215-6700, www.swedish.org/summerun. FEATURED AD.

Whisky Dick Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 mile, 10K, 5K &1 Mile. Elma. 8 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.active.com.

Lake Stevens 70.3 Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. See multi-sports.

Saturday, July 29

PacifiCare Torchlight Run at Seafair 8K & 5K. Qwest Field, Seattle. 6:30 p.m. USATF certified courses. 8K $20, 5K $15, pre-reg. (206) 728-0123, www.seafair.com.

26th Annual Whale of a Run 4 Mile. Silverdale. 9 a.m. Also 1 mile and kids dash. 4 mile $12 pre-reg., $15 DOR, 1 mile $6/$8, T's $6. Scenic, fast course. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

Old Settlers Run 5K & 2 Mile. Ferndale. 10 a.m. Lori (360) 384-4891.

Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Spokane. Kanisku Ranch. 9:30 a.m. Clothing optional run/walk. (509) 327-6833.

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

White River 50-Mile Trail Run. See ultras and relays.

Padden Fanatik Road Bike Duathlon. See multi- sports.

Padden Fanatik Mtn. Bike Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Sunday, July 30

Summer Madness Triathlon. See multi-sports.

EARLY BIRD RACES

Saturday, August 26. Cutthroat Classic. Rainy Pass trailhead. 11.1 mile run to Cutthroat Creek trailhead. Limited to 200 entrants. www.mvsta.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, August 27. Lynnwood Hi! 5 10K & 5K Run & 2K Walk. Lynnwood. Kids dash too. www.lynnwoodrotary.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, September 10. Ryka Iron Girl 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Green Lake Park, Seattle. www.IronGirl.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 16. Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Lake Chelan. Jane (509) 682-8023, www.runlakechelan.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 1. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR. Also 5 mile run, 10K walk, and kids run. (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 8. Royal Victoria Marathon. Victoria, B.C. Also half marathon and 8K run. (250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, November 26. Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle. Kids marathon too. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

MARATHONS

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 24. Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival - Marathon. Bend, OR. Part of a big three-day weekend. Marathon, half marathon, multi-sports, 5K & 10K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

Sunday, July 9. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, Half at Seafair. Bellevue. 7 a.m. USATF certified courses. Fees vary. See website or call. www.seafairmarathon.com. (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 23. Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 mile, 10K, 5K &1 Mile. Elma. 8 a.m. (360) 273- 9684, www.active.com.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, July 8. Let's Climb a Mountain. Spokane. 6 a.m. 34.3 mile solo and relay run up Mt. Spokane; 3370 ft. vertical gain. (509) 624-4297, www.letsclimbamountain.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. 11 person teams to cover 152.2 miles. $880/team, $560 7-walker team. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, July 29. White River 50-Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain. 6:30 a.m. $70 till 6/30, $80 after. USATF National Trail Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change. www.seattlerunningcoompany.com/WR50, (206) 325-4800.

August 26 & 27. Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile Run. Easton, Washington. 10 a.m. $165 race fee. The race is open to 100 runners per year. http://www.ultrarunner.net/ccc100index.html; Markus Dennis, www.rainiertoruston.com, (253) 381.1358.

MULTI-SPORTS.

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.

Friday, June 23 - Sunday June 25. Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. Bend, OR. Part of a big three-day weekend. Marathon, half marathon, multi-sports, 10K & 5K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

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.

Saturday, July 1. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Richland. 8:30 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 10 mile mtn. bike, 3 mile run. $19. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, July 2. Mountain Duathlon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. Run 4.5 miles, mtn. bike 12 miles, run 4 miles. All on Sun Mtn. Trails. www.mvsta.com. FEATURED RACE.

Tuesday, July 4. Firecracker Triathlon. Elma. 10 a.m. 300 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run. (360) 273- 9684.

Saturday, July 8. Ocean Shores Big Weekend Triathlons. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. Sprint & Olympic distance. Fees vary, see website for details. www.trifreak.com/ocean_shores.htm.

Sunday, July 9. Ocean Shores Big Weekend Half Ironman Triathlon. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run. Fees vary, see website for details. www.trifreak.com/ocean_shores.htm.

Sunday, July 9. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Yakima. Check-in 6 a.m. 1000 yard swim, 35K bike, 11K run. $50 USAT members, $59 non. Candie Turner (509) 697-6106, www.yakimatriathlon.com.

Saturday, July 15. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #2. 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.

Sunday, July 16. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seward Park, Seattle. 7 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. USAT sanctioned event. $55 by 7/2, prices increase on 7/3. www.seafair.com, (206) 728-0123.

Sunday, July 16. Valley Girl Triathlon. Spokane. 9 a.m. Women's only sprint tri. 1/3 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. Online registration closed. See website for waiting list. www.valleygirltri.com.

Sunday, July 16. Wineman 1/2 Ironman Triathlon. Lake Chelan. 7 a.m. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run. www.tri101.com, (800) 343-4466.

Saturday, July 22. Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. Maple Valley. 8:55 a.m. Part of My First Tri/My Next Tri beginner-friendly series. 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. www.tri101.com, (800) 343-4466.

Saturday, July 22. Tiger Tri. Colville. 8 a.m. $55 by 7/7, $65 after. 20th anniversary. Quarter Ironman: 6 mile swim, 28 mile bike, 6.55 mile run. www.tigertri.com.

Sunday, July 23. Whisky Dick Triathlon. Vantage to Ellensburg. 8:30 a.m. 1 mile swim, 26.4 mile bike, 8.8 mile run. Fees vary, see website. www.whiskydick.com, (509) 929- 0174.

Sunday, July 23. Lake Stevens 70.3 Triathlon. Lake Stevens. 7 a.m. 1.2 mile swim, 58 mile bike, 13.1 mile run. USAT sanctioned course. Official qualifier for 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship. www.lakestevens70-3.com.

Sunday, July 23. Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. Maple Valley. 7 a.m. 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 10K run. www.tri101.com, (800) 343-4466.

Saturday, July 29. Padden Fanatik Road Bike Duathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $15 by 7/19, $20 after. 2.6 mile run, 14.5 mile bike, 2.6 mile run. (360) 647-7665, www.active.com.

Saturday, July 29. Padden Fanatik Mtn. Bike Duathlon. Bellingham. 12 p.m. $15 by 7/19, $20 after. 2.6 mile run, 6 mile bike, 2.3 mile run. (360) 647-7665, www.active.com.

Sunday, July 30. Summer Madness Triathlon. Elma. 10 a.m. 300 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run. (360) 273- 9684.

TRACK AND FIELD

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

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

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.

Club Northwest Summer All-Comers Track & Field Series. Shoreline Stadium. Every Wednesday evening, May 31- August 16. 6 p.m. web: www.clubnorthwest.org. (206) 729- 9972.

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

June 7-9. NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Sacramento, CA (Sacramento State host, A. G. Spanos Stadium)

June 10. USATF Inland Northwest Masters Championship. Pullman, Mike Hinz, hinzm@adelphia.net

June 10. Portland Masters Classic, Gresham OR.

June 21-25. AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Indianapolis (Michael Carroll Stadium, IUPUI)

June 24-25. USATF NW Regional Championship. Eugene (Hayward Field) Ruth BreMiller brem@oregon.uoregon.edu

June 24-25. J.O. Association Meet. Sealth H.S., Seattle.

July 1. Hershey State Meet. Wenatchee.

July 6-7. J.O. Regional Multi-Events. Willamette University, Salem, OR.

July 8-9. J.O. Regionals. Willamette University, Salem, OR. (541) 504-1077, www.usatf-oregon.org.

July 8. Seattle Masters Classic. Edmonds (Edmonds District Stadium)

July 15-16. National USATF Club Championships. Azusa, CA (Cougar Athletic Stadium).

July 25-30. J.O. National Championships. Baltimore, MD.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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.

Snohomish Youth Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 8 - 18, are welcome to join and participate, athletes are encouraged to participate in summer all-comers meets and USATF Jr. Olympic competition. Workouts are 3 - 4 days a week at Snohomish High School, starting May 15. This is an athlete and family friendly club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. To join and for more information email Frank Dauncey dauncey@verizon.netor call at 425 422 0718.

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

5:00 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697- 3353.

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. 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. 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. 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 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, email for directions. thebalancedathlete@comcast.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.

5:00 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697- 3353.

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 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, email for directions. thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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 a.m. Long Run. 8-16 miles, 7-8 min. mile pace. 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. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN run on various trails. Routes vary from 3-15 miles. 213 First Ave South, email for directions. thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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 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 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.

Saturday, July 1. Ballard Street Scramble. Seattle.10 a.m. $3 - $25. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. Foot or bike. (206) 367-0839. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, July 22-23. Seattle Night and Day Challenge. Capitol Hill. 2:30 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge through Seattle with 3, 7, or 16 hr. events. See website for more details, www.nightanddaychallenge.com, or call Eric Bone (206) 367-0839.

NOTE: While we do our best to insure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.