Northwest Runner's best times list are marked with an asterisk. USATF-certified courses of other distances are listed as USATF-certified in the description.

FEATURED RACES

Sunday, April 27. The Boardwalk 5K. Seattle.

Saturday, May 3. Sequim Run Off 10K & 2 Mile Run. Sequim.

Sunday, May 4. Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*. Eugene, OR.

Saturday, May 10. Parker Paint Tacoma City Marathon*. Tacoma.

Saturday, May 10. North Face Endurance Challenge 10K, Half Marathon & Ultra. Bellingham.

Sunday, May 18. Capital City Marathon*. Olympia.

Sunday, May 18. Rhody Run XXX 12K. Pt. Townsend.

Sunday, June 1. San Juan Island Half Marathon & Marathon. San Juan Island.

Friday, June 6. Fremont 5K* & Briefcase Relay. Fremont.

Sunday, June 8. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half*. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, June 8. Furry 5K. Seward Park, Seattle.

Saturday, June 14. Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K. Tacoma.

Sunday, June 22. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon* & 5K. Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, June 29. VM Team Medicine Marathon, & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue.

Sunday, June 29. Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles, 5K* & 1K Kids' Run. Seattle.

Sunday, July 20. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seward Park, Seattle.

Saturday, July 26. Seafair Torchlight Run 8K & 5K*. Qwest Field, Seattle.

Friday, August 15 - 16. Spokane to Sandpoint Relay. Mt. Spokane to Sandpoint, ID.

Sunday, October 5. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR.

Saturday, November 29. Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon's 5K. Seattle.

Sunday, November 30. Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon* and Half*. Seattle.

APRIL

Saturday, April 19

28th Annual Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 5K. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Catch the 7:55 a.m. ferry to be shuttled for free to and from race. Also free kids' dash. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com/toejam

Liz Duncan Memorial Run 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Richland. 9 a.m. Benefits Athletes in Action scholarship fund. Gather to remember and honor Liz and support an organization dear to her. www.3rrr.org, Leslie (509) 542-8626.

Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. Scenic, hilly trail run traversing Pipestone Canyon, 1800' elev. gain. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relay. See Ultras & Relays.

5K Run for Relief - Burma. Lake Padden, Bellingham. 9 a.m. Increase awareness about situation in Burma and to raise relief funds. Kids' dash too. www.gbrc.net, David (360) 303-6531.

Hike for Kids 5K* Run. Bradley Park, Puyallup. 9 a.m. Fundraiser for the Cascade Christian Schools. Shawn (253) 841-1776.

Sunday, April 20

Vancouver Sun Run 10K* & 2.5K Kids' Run. Vancouver, B.C. 9 a.m. Canada's largest 10K; great mass start and elite field, too! Mini 2.5K Sun Run for kids at 8 a.m. (604) 689- 9441, www.canada.com/vancouversunrun/sunrun/index.html.

Wenatchee Marathon*, Half Marathon, & 10K*. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Also 2K for kids. Traffic-free course featuring apple blossoms, snow-capped mountains and the Columbia River. (509) 662-2066, www.wenatcheemarathon.com. See also Marathons.

Spokane River Run 5K, 10K & Ultra. Spokane. First event 8:15 a.m. Dirt trail course, all loops, no laps. (509) 710-7760, www.spokaneriverrun.com. See also Ultras & Relays.

Komen Spokane Race for the Cure 5K*. Spokane. 9 a.m. Benefits Eastern WA breast cancer programs and natl. research. Eligible for Bloomsday Second Seeding, see website for details. www.komenspokane.org.

Debois Park 5K Run. Vancouver, Wash. 9 a.m. Mostly trails and CX run on this new course. www.ccrunning.org, (360) 737-2492.

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

Saturday, April 26

Walk n Roll 5K & 10K Run. Haller Park, Arlington. 11 a.m. Fairly flat, mostly paved course. Proceeds benefit Eagle Wings DisAbility Ministries. Also 5K walk. (360) 659-4861, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Miles for Memories 5K. Village Green in Fairhaven, Bellingham. Reg. 7:30 a.m., race 9 a.m. Benefits Alzheimer Society of WA. www.alzsociety.org, (360) 738- 6706.

Fifth Tom Wales Community Run 5K*. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Course is mixed trail and roads in the park. Half mile kids' run too. www.tomwalesrun.com, (206) 624- 1981.

Redmond Elementary Hawk 5K* & 1 Mile Run. Redmond Town Center. Kids' run 9 a.m., 5K 9:30 a.m. Fast and flat course along Sammamish River. Electronic timing this year, open/masters awards plus great random awards. hawkwalk@redmondelptsa.org, Alina (425) 869-5426.

Spring into Summer Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. Eric (509) 942-7137, www.3rrr.org.

4.3 Mile Airfield Run. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. No DOR, civilians need base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967-2604.

Lewisville Park 5K Run. Battleground. 9 a.m. Mixed trails and road course. www.ccrunning.org, (360) 263-6873.

Eagle Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Eagle Dash. Oak Harbor. 8 a.m. Kicks off Holland Happening Festival. www.eaglerun.org.

NW Trail Runs 10K & Half Marathon. Squak Mountain State Park, Issaquah. 10 a.m. www.nwtrailruns.com, Eric (206) 291-8250.

Capitol Peak 50 Mile & 55K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, April 27

The Boardwalk 5K. Husky Stadium, Seattle.10 a.m. Benefits health and fitness programs in Seattle public schools. (206) 252-0476, rjlee@seattleschools.org, www.schoolkidscomefirst.com. FEATURED RACE.

See Spot Run 5K. Yakima. 10 a.m. Run or run/walk with your dog. Dogs available from humane society for participation. http://yakimahumane.org, (509) 457-6854.

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

MAY

Saturday, May 3

Sequim Run Off 10K & 2 Mile Run. Old Dungeness School House, Sequim. 10 a.m. Last race in Athlete's Choice Race Series. Coincides with Sequim Irrigation Festival. www.athleteschoice.info, (360) 452-8661. FEATURED RACE.

Shorebird Festival Run 10K, 5K, & 2 Miler. Hoquiam. 9 a.m. Watch northbound shorebird migration and stay for the festival. www.shorebirdfestival.com, www.cityofhoqiuam.com, (360) 532-5700 x240.

Apple Blossom 5K & 10K Run. Wenatchee. Reg. 8 a.m., race 9:50 a.m. In conjunction w/Apple Blossom Festival. Flat, fast course along river. Free kids' race too. www.wvmedical.com, (509) 663-8711 x5484.

Lynden Holland Days 5K & 10K. Lynden Christian School, Lynden. 9 a.m. (360) 354-5995, www.lynden.org.

Olympia Downtown YMCA Spring 8K & 2 Mile Run/Walk. Olympia. Reg. 7:30 a.m., first event 8:30 a.m. Public Agency Challenge for teams. (360) 357-6609, www.olympiadowntownymca.org.

Walk Run for the Animals 5K Run, 3 & 1.5 Mile Walks. Vancouver, Washington. 8:45 run, 9 a.m. walk. Fundraiser for the Humane Society for SW Washington. (360) 750-0847, www.southwesthumane.org.

Sunflower Relay. See Ultras and Relays.

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

Sunday, May 4

Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Largest run in the NW with nearly 50,000 participants! USATF-certified course. (509) 838-1579, www.bloomsdayrun.org.

BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 8K. Vancouver, B.C. Great event and expo. Scenic through- city course is one of the best. Walkers welcomed. Marathon relay too. www.bmovanmarathon.ca, (604) 872- 2928. See also Marathons.

Eugene Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 5K* . Eugene, OR. Run in the footsteps of legends on this flat and fast course. www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345-2230. See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

The Avenue of the Giants Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 10K*. Humboldt, CA. 9 a.m. A beautiful through-the-woods run. www.theave.org, (707) 443-1226. See also Marathons.

Spring Fling 10K Trail Race. Port Gamble. 8:30 a.m. Entries limited due to space on trails. Second race in Roots Rock Trail Run Series. Complete 3 out of 4 races to be eligible for series awards. (360) 779-8757, www.poulsborunning.com, www.rootsrockrun.com.

Wednesday, May 7

IRC Mother's Day 5K*. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Interurban Runner's Club. Out and back on trail; giveaways for all participants. John (206) 619-4231, www.interurbanrunners.net.

Saturday, May 10

Parker Paint Tacoma City Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 10K*. Tacoma. Challenging course with rolling hills. (253) 862-8890. www.tacomacitymarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Holy Family Take Your Mom Around the World 5K* Run/Walk. Auburn. Kids' dash 8:45 a.m., 5K 9:15 a.m. Flat, loop course. Post-race brunch for all participants and a flower for every mom. (253) 833-5130, HFevents@hotmail.com.

Haggen to Haggen 5K. Bellingham. Non-competitive walk 8 a.m, run 8:30 a.m. First two miles level and descending, but save some for the slight uphill grade in the last mile! www.gbrc.net.

Marine Park 5 Mile Run. Vancouver, Wash. 10 a.m. Mostly on Renaissance Trail, with great views of the Columbia River. www.ccrunning.org, (360) 260-8722.

Mother's Day 5K. Colville. 8 a.m. Kids' dash at 9:15 a.m. (509) 684-6037.

Zillah Fun Run 5K & 10K. Zillah. winters_ro@zsd.wednet.edu, Rock Winters (509) 829-5565.

North Face Endurance Challenge 10K, Half Marathon & Ultra. Camp Lutherwood, Bellingham. Half marathon 9 a.m., 10K 9:15 a.m. www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge. See also Ultras and Relays. FEATURED RACE.

Nike 5K for Kids. NIKETOWN, Seattle. 5K 8 a.m. Kids' 1 mile 9 a.m. 100% of entry fee will be donated to local school Physical Education, play and athletic programs. http://nike5kforkids.com/seattle, (206) 447-6453 x232.

Wondergirl 5K Fun Run. Longview. 9 a.m. Open to all; benefits Girls on the Run of SW Washington. www.gotrswwashington.org, Amy (360) 431-1132.

Lake Easton Trail Run 5K & 10K. Lake Easton State Park. 9 a.m. http://adventureworksllc.com.

Sunday, May 11

Over the Dam 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Mason City Park, Coulee Dam. 8:30 a.m. Race up and over the Coulee Dam! www.overthedamrun.com, (360) 325-0715.

Kirkland Half Marathon* & Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk. Kirkland. First run event 7:30 a.m. Scenic tour of the five boroughs of Kirkland with 3+ miles along Lake Wash. (206) 729- 9972, www.kirklandhalfmarathon.com.

Saturday, May 17

Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #1 - 5 Miles. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. 9 a.m. First race of four. Benefits King County Parks. (206) 329-1466, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

26th Annual Bayview Women's 10K Run & 2 Mile Run/Walk. Burlington. 10 a.m. Benefits Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. (360) 757-0835, 5petes@comcast.net.

Viking Fest Road Run 1 & 5 Miles. Poulsbo. 9 a.m. Kids' dashes too. Joe (360) 779-9898.

Down & Dirty 5K Mud Run. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. Fun run with lots of muddy obstacles. No DOR, civilians need base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967-2604.

Run for the Hill of It 8 Miles. Lewiston, ID. 9 a.m. Solo and 2 or 3 person relay up the Old Spiral Highway. 2000' elevation gain in 8 miles. www.seaportstriders.com. See also Ultras and Relays.

UW Bothell 5K. UW Bothell Campus. Reg. 8 a.m., run 9 a.m. Reg. includes post-race breakfast. www.uwb.edu/5krun, (425) 352-3394.

Watershed Preserve 12-Hour Race. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, May 18

Capital City Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 5 Miles. Olympia. Course features rolling hills, tree-lined rural roads, and views of Rainier and the Olympics. Kids' race too. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Rhody Run XXX 12K. Pt. Townsend. 11 a.m. One of the NW's best-loved races; great community event. Hilly, scenic course; prize money for top finishers. www.rhodyrun.com, (360) 379-3595, (877) 463-9786. FEATURED RACE.

Nordstrom Beat the Bridge 8K. Seattle. 8 a.m. Benefits juvenile diabetes research. USATF-certified course. www.beatthebridge.org, (206) 838-5153.

Saturday, May 24

Mazama 5K & 10K. Mazama. On Community Trail; registration includes pancake breakfast. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

Spring Festival 5K & 10K. Moses Lake. 8 a.m. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433. See also Multi-Sports.

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

Sunday, May 25

Coeur d'Alene Marathon*, Half Marathon* & 5K*. Coeur d'Alene, ID. First run event 7 a.m. Course utilizes paved Centennial Trail along the lake. www.cdamarathon.com. See also Marathons.

Wednesday, May 28

David Douglas 5K Run. Vancouver, Wash. 7 p.m. First run in Clark County Runners' summer series. www.ccrunning.org, (360) 892-1041.

Thursday, May 29

NW Trail Runs 5 & 10 Miles. Soaring Eagle Park, Sammamish. 6:30 p.m. Buddy division option with this evening run. www.nwtrailruns.com, Eric (206) 291-8250.

Saturday, May 31

Pt. Townsend 4 Mile XC Trail Run. Pt. Townsend. Held at Ft. Townsend. www.ptrunning.org, Michael (360) 385-2347, mike@ptrunning.org.

GlenEagle 5K & 10K. Pioneer Elementary, Arlington. 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dollars for Scholars. www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Edmonds Waterfront Festival 5K. Edmonds City Park. 9 a.m. (425) 774-0637, www.runninginmotion.com.

Goldsborough Creek 7 Mile & 2 Mile Run/Walk. Shelton. 8 a.m., 7 a.m. early start for walkers. Coincides with annual Forest Festival. www.masoncountyforestfestival.com, Dana (360) 490-9423.

Issaquah 5K. Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish. 8:30 a.m. XC style course. www.issaquahtri.com. See also Multi- Sports.

Hockinson 5K Fun Run/Walk. Brush Prairie. 8 a.m. Kids' mile run too. Benefits Hockinson HS XC and Track teams. (360) 253-4223, www.thebodynecessity.com, claurierun@hotmail.com.

NARAL Run for Your Rights 5K. Green Lake, Seattle. 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit NARAL Pro-Choice Washington. (206) 624-1990, www.prochoicewashington.org.

Newport Marathon*. Newport, OR. See Marathons.

Gap2Gap Relay. Yakima. See Ultras and Relays.

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

JUNE

Sunday, June 1

San Juan Island Marathon & Half Marathon. San Juan Island. Highly scenic loop course. Includes pre-race dinner. (360) 472-0908, www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Chum Run 5K. South Whidbey Community Park, Langley. 10 a.m. Trail run, also team competition and kids' run. (360) 221-5484, www.swparks.com.

Kitsap Family Fun Run 5K & 1.2 Mile Walk. Bremerton. Reg. begins at noon, 1 p.m. walk, 2 p.m. 5K start. Kids' dashes too. (360) 692-4881.

Barrel Derby Days 5K & 10K Fun Run. Curlew. 9 a.m. (509) 779-4842.

Friday, June 6

Fremont 5K* & Briefcase Relay. Fremont. Relay 6 p.m., Individuals 7 p.m. Kick off the summer with this fun, flat race. Individuals or put together a 5-person team in costume plus briefcase! Beer garden opens at 6 p.m., lasts through the night. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

Grumpy Grouch Fun Run 5K. Kettle Falls. 7 p.m. Kicks off Town and Country Days. Precedes vote for the town's grumpy grouch. Karri Slater (509) 738-2882.

Saturday, June 7

Duvall Days 5K* & 10K*. McCormick Park, Duvall. 8:45 a.m. Kids' dashes too. Flat, fast 5K along Snoqualmie Trail, hilly 10K. First event of Snoqualmie Valley Cup. www. duvallwa.gov/duvalldays/funruns.html. Paige (425) 788-3571.

Flight for Sight 5K & 10K. Boeing Fitness Center, Everett. 9:30 a.m. Raises money for Guide Dogs of America. (253) 833-5590, www.iam751.org/funrun.html.

11th Annual Dog Island 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk. Guemes Island. 10:45 a.m. Pre-reg. includes ferry and transport. Benefits island's library. Tim Whitman (360) 293-5757, www.dogislandrun.com.

Governor's Cup 5K*, 10K*, Marathon* & Half Marathon*. Helena, MT. First event 7 a.m. Marathon and marathon relay start in scenic, old ghost town. www.govcup.bcbsmt.com. Trinda Smith (800) 447-7828 x8210. See also Marathons.

Race Beneath the Sun 5 Miles. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Mostly on trail. Half mile kids' run pre- event. Alison Allen (360) 671-6724, www.gbrc.net.

Rainier to Ruston Relay & Ultra. See Ultras & Relays.

SynergizeLife 5K & 10K. Mill Creek. 8:30 a.m. www.synergizelife.com, (425) 422-7737.

11th Annual Maritime Gig Festival Fun Run 5K & Kids' Dash. Gig Harbor. Reg. 7 a.m., run 8 a.m., free kids' dash 8:45 a.m. (253) 851-6865, www.maritimegig.com.

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

Wilbur Wild Goose Chase 5K. Wilbur. 8 a.m. Ron (509) 647-2746.

Sunday, June 8

North Olympic Discovery Marathon* & Half Marathon*. Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery Trail w/stunning views. www.nodm.com, larry@nodm.com, (360) 417- 1301. See also 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.

Lynnwood Hi! Five 10K* & 5K* Run. Lynnwood. 9 a.m., Kids' dash 8:45 a.m. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk & 3 Mile Walk. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia River waterfront. (503) 643-9440, www.eventmgnt.com.

Clear Lake Memorial 5 Mile & Half Marathon. Tieton Reservoir Rd, White Pass Hwy. 9 a.m. 30th year for this event! Both races run around lake. Half marathon climbs up Round Mtn.; 1,000' elevation gain between miles 2-6. www.hcrunners.org, Eric (509) 966-4017, Anderson.e@charter.net.

Wednesday, June 11

IRC Father's Day 5K*. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. Out and back course on trail. John (206) 619-4231, www.interurbanrunners.net.

Saturday, June 14

Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K. Tacoma. First event 6:30 a.m. Kids' dash too. Traditionally one of area's largest races. (253) 403-3065. www.soundtonarrows.com. FEATURED RACE.

Berry 5K & I Mile Run. Marysville. I Mile 8 a.m., 5K, 8:30 a.m. Flat, paved course. In conjunction w/annual Strawberry Festival. (360) 659-7664 or (360) 652-3351, www.maryfest.com/berryrun.

Fall City Days 10K* Run & 5K* Run/Walk. Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat, fast, scenic course, held w/community festival. Stay for the parade. 2nd race of Snoqualmie Valley Cup series. www.cityofduvall.com/duvalldays/2008snoqualmievalliecup.html. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

8th Annual Run to the Border 5K & 1.5 Mile Kids' Run. Blaine. 9 a.m. Benefits Girls on the Run of NW Washington. Dan (360) 371-3882, www.runtotheborder.org, runtotheborder@comcast.net.

Lake Youngs Ultra. See Ultras and Relays.

Father's Day Fun Run 3 and 1 Mile. Colville. 8 a.m. Kids' run too. Deborah@theofficenet.com, Deborah (509) 684- 6037, www.colville.wa.us.

Gold Rush Run 10K & 3.7K. Republic. 10 a.m. Starts and ends downhill. Kicks off 50th Annual Prospector's Day Celebration. (509) 775-3603.

Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #2 - 7 Miles. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. 9 a.m. Second race of four. Benefits King County Parks. (206) 325-4800, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

The Human Race 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Bellingham. Reg. 8:45 a.m., run 10 a.m. Fundraiser for non-profs. (360) 734- 3055, www.whatcomvolunteer.org.

Arc in Motion 10K Run & 5K Walk. Vancouver, Wash. 9 a.m. kids' run, 9:15 adults. Benefits the Arc of Clark County. www.eventmngt.com, (509) 643-9440.

9th Annual Mountain Fun 3.2 Mile Run. Wildcat Lake. Reg. 8 a.m., run 9 a.m. Virgil (360) 779-8328.

Sage-n-Sun Fun Run 5 & 2 Mile. Ephrata. 8 a.m. Part of yearly festival. Mark (509) 750-5077 or city chamber (509) 754-4656.

Sunday, June 15

Evergreen 5K*. Evergreen State College, Olympia. 9 a.m. Run through campus. $800 purse to overall winners, juniors, masters and super masters. Jenny (360) 867-6487, www.evergreen.edu/library/5K.

Saturday, June 21

Berry Dairy Days 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run. Downtown Burlington. 9 a.m. (360) 755-9649, www.ci.burlington.wa.us.

Deputy Saul Gallegos Memorial 5K & 10K Run. Singleton Park, Manson. 8:30 a.m. 3K walk too. Benefits education fund for Saul's children. (509) 667-6848, www.saulmemorial.net.

Run With Cops Not From Them 5K Run/Walk. Marymoor Park, Redmond. Reg. 8 a.m., run 9 a.m. All registrants eligible to win 2 tickets on Alaska Airlines. www.iawp.us/runwithcops2008, Beth (206) 418-9274.

Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure 5K*. Seattle. Benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, (206) 633- 6586. www.komenpugetsound.org.

White River 5K*. Glacier Middle School, Buckley. 8 a.m. Flat, on roads. (253) 862-8890, www.whiteriver5k.com.

31st Annual Beach to Chowder 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Ilwaco. 10 a.m. Scenic course along the ocean. Complementary post-race chowder. Sherry (360) 642-3684, www.funbeach.com.

Run for Literacy 5K. Bellingham. First event 9 a.m. Benefits Whatcom Literacy Council. www.fairhavenrunners.com, (360) 676-4955.

Walk for Rice 2.5 Miles. 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, www.walkforrice.com.

Swede Day 5K. Rochester. 8 a.m. Flat, paved course. Proceeds benefit youth program. Prizes to those wearing blue and yellow outfits. (360) 786-5595, www.thurston-parks.org.

Bethel Burst into Summer Fun Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Richland. 8:30 a.m. Benefits the Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery. www.3rrr.org, Leslie (509) 542-8626.

Summer Solstice 6 Miles. Vancouver, Wash. 6 p.m. Fundraiser for Breast Care Center at SW WA Medical Center. www.nwwomensfitness.com.

Summerfest 5K & 10K Trail Run. Lakewood. 6 p.m. Kids' mile too. (253) 376-5737.

Race for Literacy 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kids' dashes too. Meranda (360) 307-7108, raceforliteracy155@hotmail.com.

2.3 Mile Climb to Conquer Cancer. Manastash Ridge, Ellensburg. First climb 7:30 a.m. Strenuous hill climb with 1700' elevation gain. Climb to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Mary Johnson (509) 925-4538, http://community.acsevents.org/ctckittitascounty

Sunday, June 22

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon* & 5K. Vancouver, B.C. Half marathon 7 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m. Join the 10th anniversary of this great event! Downhill course runs along beaches with live entertainment. www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm. FEATURED RACE.

Run/Walk with Pride 10K Run & 4K Walk/Run. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. 25th anniversary of this event! jeff@jeffgrahamconsulting.com, www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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

Saturday, June 28

Bridle Trails Park Foundation 5K & 10K Trail Run & Ultra. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. Reg. 7 a.m., first event 8 a.m. All proceeds benefit the park. Many activities throughout the day. www.bridletrails.org. See also Ultras & Relays.

Tesoro March Point 10K & 5K. Anacortes. 10:15 a.m. Scenic waterside course with some hills. Kids' dash 10 a.m. (360) 293-9132.

Pacific Crest Marathon* & Half Marathon*. Sunriver, OR. 8 a.m. Part of weekend sports festival. www.racecenter.com/pacificrest. See also Marathons.

Hot Foot 5K, 1 Mile & Kids' Dashes. South Kitsap Community Park, Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Flat course, trails and road. Benefits Fire District 7 scholarship fund. www.skfrva.org, (360) 509-4525.

Mountain-to-Meadow Half Marathon & 5K. Lolo Pass Visitor Center (Hwy 12 at Idaho-Montana border). 7:30 a.m. Stunning views and historic sites! www.runlolopass.com.

Lake Easton Scramble 5 Miles. Lake Easton State Park. 9 a.m. Mixture of paved trail and steep, brushy, muddy trail run. http//adventureworksllc.com.

Sunday, June 29

VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon* & Half Marathon*. Bellevue. Also marathon relay and kids' mini marathon. New course for 2008 - over the 520 bridge! (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles, 5K* & 1K Kids' Run. Seattle. Course along Lake Washington Boulevard. Traditional race to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. www.fhcrc.org, (206) 667-6559. FEATURED RACE.

Summer Scamper 5K. Gig Harbor. 9 a.m. www.nwsportspt.com, Brian (253) 851-7472.

Pacific Crest 5K & 10K*. Sunriver, OR. 9 a.m. Part of weekend sports festival. www.racecenter.com/pacificrest. See also Marathons and Multi-Sports.

Mountains to Sound Relay. See Ultras and Relays.

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

Thursday, July 3

Road Runner Sports Firecracker 5000 5K Presented by Club Northwest. Seattle. 11:55 p.m. Seattle's only midnight run. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.

Friday, July 4

Run For the Pies 5K*. Carnation. 8:30 a.m. Final race of Snoqualmie Valley Cup series. (425) 788-7291, www.cityofduvall.com/duvalldays/2008snoqualmievalleycup.html.

Four on the Fourth 4 Mile & 1 Mile Kids' Run. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. Fast, flat course. Pat Kenworthy (253) 537- 8712, www.runfsrc.com.

Fourth of July 5K. Edmonds. 9:30 a.m. Part of city- wide festivities. (425) 774-0637, www.runninginmotion.com.

Down & Dirty 7K Mud Run. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. Fun run with lots of muddy obstacles. No DOR, civilians need to obtain pass to access base. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967-2604.

Yankee Doodle Dash 10K* & 5K*. Everett Family YMCA. Reg. 7:30, run 8:30 a.m. (425) 258-9211, www.ymca-snoco.org.

Grand Old Fourth 5K & 1 Mile. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Kids' dash too. (206) 842-9675.

The Great Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo 5.17 & 2 Mile Footrace. Sedro-Woolley. 9:30 a.m. www.loggerodeo.com/downloads.php, Kyle (360) 856-4465.

Saturday, July 5

Liberty Lake Loop 4 Mile Run. Liberty Lake. 8 a.m. Scenic, hilly course. Kids'' dash too. USATF certified course. Jay (509) 255-6260, rydell1203@ccser.com.

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

Wednesday, July 9

IRC Mid-Summer Run 5K* & 8K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. Out and back on trail; followed by BBQ. DOR only. John Kokes (206) 619-4231, www.interurbanrunners.net.

Saturday, July 12

Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #3 - 10 Miles. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. 9 a.m. Second race of four. Benefits King County Parks. (206) 325-4800, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

Chuckanut Footrace 7 Mile. Bellingham. 9 a.m. Mostly on canopied trail with stunning views of San Juans. No DOR. (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com.

Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run. Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 8 a.m. Challenging, scenic trails traversing Sun Mtn. Part of trail run series. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

Run of the Mill 5K. Mill Creek. 9 a.m. Benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. www.mcrunofthemill.com.

Senior Games 5K Run/Walk. Bremerton. 9 a.m. XC race, must be 50+years young to compete. Entry fee includes all events, T, and banquet. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414, www.bigweb.net/kitsaptrackclub.

Let's Climb a Mountain. See Ultras and Relays.

McCleary Bear Festival 10K Run & 2 Mile Run/Walk. McCleary. Reg. 7:45 a.m. at VFW Hall, run 9 a.m. Flat course, parade follows event. Fun for the whole family! Jaron (360) 495-3939, jaron.heller@stmartin.edu, www.cityofmccleary.com.

Run for Your Rights 5K. Bellingham. Reg. 10a.m. Benefits NARAL Pro-Choice Washington. (206) 624-1990, www.prochoicewashington.com.

Grey Rock 25K & 50K Trail Run. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, July 13

Ocean Shores Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Ocean Shores. 8 a.m. www.trifreak.com. (541) 386-4262.

Battle Ground Milk Run 10 & 5 Miles. Battle Ground. 9 a.m. (503) 643-9440, www.eventmgnt.com.

Friday, July 18

Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. See Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, July 19

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 Mile Fun Run. Seattle. 8 a.m. Contest for best crown; followed by parade & picnic at community center. www.queenannehelpline.org, (206) 282-1540.

ChelanMan Half Marathon & 10K*. Chelan. 9:30 a.m. Part of multi-sport weekend festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715. See also Multi-Sports.

Capital Lakefair 8K & 3K Run/Walk. Heritage Park, Olympia. 8 a.m. Stay for post-race music and refreshments. South Sound Running (360) 705-2580, jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu.

Samish Bay Bivalve Bash Low Tide Mud Run. Bow. 12:23 p.m. Strenuous run through 250 yards of mud starting at low tide. Reg. fee includes entry to Bivalve Bash. www.bivalvebash.com, (425) 501-0709.

Raspberry 5K Run/Walk for Cancer. Lynden. 10 a.m. Part of Raspberry Festival; runs through berry fields and local park. (360) 354-5995, www.lynden.org, Heather@lynden.org.

East/West All-Star 5K. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. 10:00 a.m. Community cost $10. Scholarship run for graduated high school seniors. (206) 522-7711.

Shoreline Run 10K* & 2 Miler. Richland. 7:30 a.m. Jill (509) 460-3212, www.3rrr.org.

3K Walk Now for Autism. Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. Reg. 9 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Fundraiser for Autism Speaks. www.walknowforautism.org, (866) 362-6227.

Kla Ha Ya Days 5 Mile & 1 Mile River Run. Snohomish. 8:30 a.m. Kids' dash too. Part of weekend festivities. www.klahayadays.com.

Sunday, July 20

17th Annual Bare Buns 5K Fun Run. Fraternity Snoqualmie Nudist Park, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Clothing optional. Dirt course with hills on Tiger Mtn. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com, (206) 354-5740.

Newman Lake 25K. See Ultras & Relays.

Friday, July 25

Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage. See Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, July 26

Seafair Torchlight Run 8K & 5K*. Qwest Field, Seattle. 6:30 p.m. USATF certified courses. Run followed by Torchlight Parade. (206) 728-0123, www.seafair.com. FEATURED RACE.

28th Annual Whale of a Run 4 Mile Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Silverdale. 9 a.m. Kids' dash too. Scenic, fast course. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414, www.bigweb.net,kitsaptrackclub.

Anacortes Art Dash Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run. Anacortes. 9 a.m. Run along the waterfront Tommy Thompson Trail. Kids' fun run too. www.anacortesartsfestival.com, Nicole (360) 293-1918.

Bear of a Run 8 Miles. Port Gamble. 8:10 a.m. Entries limited due to space on trails. Third race in Roots Rock Trail Run Series. Complete 3 out of 4 races to be eligible for series awards. (360) 779-8757, www.poulsborunning.com, www.rootsrockrun.com.

Toaster Splash 5K & 8K. Deer Park. 8 a.m. Both courses are two laps on single track with two water crossings. (509) 951-2665.

F.I.T. 5K Family Fun Run. Covington. 9 a.m. Stay for the parade. www.fitdecisions.org, (888) 232-0222.

Old Settlers Run 5K & 2 Mile. Ferndale. Reg. 8:30, event 10 a.m. Parade follows. Lori (360) 384-4891, www.whatcomoldsettlers.com.

White River 50 Mile Trail Run. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, July 27

Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K* Run/Walk. Seattle. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer research and education. (206) 215-6700, www.swedish.org/summerun.

Lacamas Lake Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run/Walk. Camas. 8 a.m. www.fitrightnw.com, (360) 885-4566.

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

Original Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Loon Lake. Kaniksu Ranch. 9:30 a.m. Clothing optional run/walk. (509) 327-6833, www.kaniksufamily.com.

MARATHONS

Sunday, April 20. Wenatchee Marathon*. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Also half marathon, 10K*, and 2K for kids. Traffic-free course featuring apple blossoms, snow-capped mountains and the Columbia River. (509) 662-2066, www.wenatcheemarathon.com.

Sunday, May 4. BMO Vancouver International Marathon*. Vancouver, B.C. Scenic through-city course is one of the best. Also a half marathon*, 8K and marathon relay. www.bmovanmarathon.ca, (604) 872-2928.

Sunday, May 4. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR. Run in the footsteps of legends on this flat and fast course. Also half marathon* and 5K*. www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345- 2230. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 4. The Avenue of the Giants Marathon*. Humboldt, CA. 9 a.m. A beautiful through-the-woods run. Also a half marathon* and 10K*. www.theave.org, (707) 443-1226.

Saturday, May 10. Parker Paint Tacoma City Marathon*. Tacoma. Also half marathon* and 10K*. Challenging course with rolling hills. (253) 862-8890. www.tacomacitymarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 18. Capital City Marathon*. Olympia. Course features rolling hills, tree-lined rural roads, and views of Rainier and the Olympics. Also a half marathon*, 5 miler and kids' race. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 25. Coeur d'Alene Marathon*. Coeur d'Alene, ID. First run event 7 a.m. Course utilizes paved Centennial Trail along the lake. Also half marathon* and 5K*. www.cdamarathon.com.

Saturday, May 31. Newport Marathon*. Newport, OR. 7 a.m. Flat, fast and beautiful. Run along Yaquina Bay and bay front. Oyster shooters for runners at miles 11 and 19! Limited to 750 participants. www.newportmarathon.org, (541) 270-4150.

Sunday, June 1. San Juan Island Marathon. San Juan Island. Highly scenic loop course. Includes dinner. Also half marathon. (360) 472-0908, www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 7. Governor's Cup Marathon*. Helena, MT. First event 7 a.m. Marathon and marathon relay start in scenic, old ghost town. Also half marathon, 10K* and 5K.* www.govcup.bcbsmt.com. Trinda Smith (800) 447-7828 x8210.

Sunday, June 8. North Olympic Discovery Marathon*. Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery Trail w/stunning views. Also half marathon*. www.nodm.com, larry@nodm.com, (360) 417-1301. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 28. Pacific Crest Marathon*. Sunriver, OR. 7:30 a.m. Also half marathon*. Part of weekend sports festival. www.racecenter.com/pacificrest. See also Multi-Sports.

Sunday, June 29. VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon*. Seattle to Bellevue. Also half marathon*, marathon relay and kids' mini marathon. New course for 2008 - over the 520 bridge! (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Saturday, April 19. Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relay. Wenatchee. Teams of 5 kids tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. www.r2r.org, (509) 662-8799.

Sunday, April 20. WSU 100K Relay & Solo. WSU campus, Pullman. Solos 6 a.m., first wave of teams 7:30 a.m. Relay max. 10 people. www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Sunday, April 20. Spokane River Run 25K & 50K. Spokane. First event starts at 8:15 a.m. Dirt trail course, all loops, no laps. Also 5K and 10K races. (509) 710-7760, www.spokaneriverrun.com.

Saturday, April 26. Capitol Peak 50 Miler & 55K. Capitol State Forest, Olympia. 50 Mile solo early start 5 a.m., others 6 a.m. Ultra and 2-person relay event. www.capitolpeakultras.com, (360) 250-2006.

Saturday, May 3. Sunflower Relay. Mazama to Twisp. 21.5 mile relay; mixed trail and road with stunning mountain views. Iron competitors and teams; see website for team requirements. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

Sunday, May 4. BMO Vancouver International Marathon*. Vancouver, B.C. Scenic through-city course is one of the best. Also a half marathon*, 8K and marathon relay. www.bmovanmarathon.ca, (604) 872-2928.

Saturday, May 10. North Face Endurance Challenge 50K & 50 Miler. Bellingham. 50 miler 5 a.m., 50K 7 a.m. Also 10K and half marathon. www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge.

Saturday, May 17. Run for the Hill of It 8 Miles. Lewiston, ID. 9 a.m. 2 or 3 person relay up the Old Spiral Highway. 2000' elevation gain in 8 miles. Solo option too! www.seaportstriders.com. See also Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, May 17. Watershed Preserve 12-Hour Race. Redmond. 6:30 a.m. briefing, 7 a.m. run. Limited to 75 participants and pacers, no DOR. www.cascaderunningclub.com, Chris Ralph (206) 795-0338, cdralph@comcast.net.

Saturday, May 31. Gap2Gap Relay. Yakima. Multi-sport relay for teams of 2-5. Also Junior event for ages 8-14. Benefits Yakima Greenway Foundation. www.yakimagreenway.org, (509) 453-8280.

Saturday, June 7. Governor's Cup Marathon Relay. Helena, MT. First event 7 a.m. Marathon and marathon relay start in scenic, old ghost town. Also half marathon, 10K* and 5K.* www.govcup.bcbsmt.com. Trinda Smith (800) 447-7828 x8210.

Saturday, June 7. Rainier to Ruston Relay & Ultra. Mt. Rainier. First start 7:30 a.m. 50-mile relay or ultra on rail-trail to benefit Foothills Trail; coincides with National Trails Day. Ultra is qualifying event for Western States 100. www.rainiertoruston.com, Markus (253) 381-1358.

Saturday, June 14. Lake Youngs 28.8 Mile Ultra. Renton. 7 a.m. Enjoy 9.6 mile loops around lake, w/3 loop max and 3 p.m. cutoff. BBQ lunch at finish. www.lakeyoungsultra.com, (206) 271-1144.

Saturday, June 28. Bridle Trails Park Foundation 30K. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. Reg, 7 a.m., ultra 8 a.m. Also 5K and 10K. All proceeds benefit the park. Many activities throughout the day. www.bridletrails.org.

Sunday, June 29. Mountains to Sound Relay. Snoqualmie Pass to Golden Gardens in Seattle. Paddling, running and cycling legs for 100 miles total. Teams, pairs or iron competitors. Benefits Mountains to Sound Greenway. www.mountainstosound.com, Chris (206) 633-1121.

Sunday, June 29. VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon Relay. Seattle to Bellevue. Also half* and full marathon* and kids' mini marathon. New course for 2008 - over the 520 bridge! (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com.

Saturday, July 12. Let's Climb a Mountain. Spokane. 6 a.m. 34.3 mile solo or team relay along Centennial trail and up Mt. Spokane; 3370' vertical gain. (509) 928-5784, www.letsclimbamountain.com.

Saturday, July 12. Grey Rock 25K & 50K Trail Run. Tampico. 7 a.m. Out and back course w/6000' elevation change. (509) 969-6814, www.ahtanumvalleymuseum.org.

Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. Mt. Rainier to Ocean Shores. 12-person running teams cover 168 miles, 7-person walk teams cover 100 miles. www.eventmgnt.com/rtp.

Sunday, July 20. Newman Lake 25K Run. Spokane. Challenging course around lake; hilly from mile 6-12. www.brrc.net.

Friday, July 25 - Saturday, July 26. Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage. Blaine to Langley, 185 miles with 12- person teams. Scenic course over Deception Pass along the coast of Whidbey Island. www.ragnarrelay.com, (877) 837- 3529.

Saturday, July 26. White River 50 Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain. 6:30 a.m. USATF Trail Run Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change, 13 hr. time limit. www.seattlerunningcompany.com, (206) 325- 4800.

MULTI-SPORT

Saturday, April 26. PNW Winter Trail Duathlon #1. Lakewood. 9 a.m. 5K r, 10K or 15K mtn. b, 5K r. (253) 376- 5737.

Sunday, April 27. Mt. Rainier Duathlon. Enumclaw. 8 a.m. Long course: 5.1 mile r, 28.8 mile b, 3.8 mile r. Short: 1.6 mile r, 14.4 mile b, 3.8 mile r. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

Saturday, May 10. The Fiasco in Pasco. Pasco. 8:30 a.m. 5K r, 30K b, 5K r. 2nd event of 3RRR multi-sport series. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, May 10. Mother's Day Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 p.m. Tri: 300 meter s, 13 mile b, 3 mile r. Du: 2 mile r, 13 mile b, 2 mile r. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 17. WSU Community Duathlon. Vancouver, Wash. 9 a.m. 5K r, 30K b, 5K r. www.eventmgnt.com, (503) 643- 9440.

Sunday, May 18. Nine Mile Falls Duathlon. Nine Mile Falls. 9 a.m. 3.3 mile r, 22 mile b, 3.3 mile r. www.emdesports.com.

Saturday, May 24. Spring Festival Moses Lake Duathlon. Moses Lake. 5K r, 12 mile b, 5K r. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

Sunday, May 25. Onion Man Triathlon. Walla Walla. 9 a.m. 1.5K s, 40K b, 10K r. www.wwmultisports.com.

Monday, May 26. Memorial Day Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 p.m. Tri: 300 meter s, 13 mile b, 3 mile r. Du: 2 mile r, 13 mile b, 2 mile r. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 31. Issaquah Triathlon. Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish. 7 a.m. 1/4 mile s, 14.5 mile b, 3.5 mile r. Kids' tri too. www.issaquahtri.com.

Sunday, May 31. Portland Tri Club Mock Tri. Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Wash. Check-in 7:30 a.m., tri 9:15 a.m. Sprint distance - season prep. Please RSVP in advance. www.pdxtriclub.org, (541) 510-0087.

Sunday, May 31. PNW Winter Trail Duathlon #2. Lakewood. 9 a.m. 5K r, 15K or 20K mtn. b, 5K r. (253) 376- 5737.

Sunday, June 1. Island Lake Off Road Triathlon. Poulsbo. 9 a.m. 400 meter s, 10 mile mtn. b, 2.4 mile trail r. (253) 334-4433, www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, June 7. Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It. Moses Lake. 8 a.m. Olympic, sprint, and family distances; see website for details. (253) 334-4433, www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, June 14. Five Mile Lake Triathlon. Federal Way. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 14 mile b, 5K r. (253) 334-4433, www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, June 21. Cascades Edge Triathlon & Duathlon. Enumclaw. 9 a.m. Olympic, sprint and tri-it novice distances; see website for details. (503) 644-6822, www.racecenter.com/cascadesedge.

Saturday, June 21. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon - Race #1. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 15 mile b, 3 mile r. No DOR, civilians need base access. First of three part race series. Minerva (253) 967-5975, www.fortlewismwr.com.

Saturday, June 21. Summer Solstice Sunset Triathlon & Duathlon. Vancouver, Wash. 5:30 p.m. Tri: 0.5 s, 12.8 mile b, 5K run. Du: 5K r, 12.8 mile b, 5K r. www.eventmgnet.com, (509) 643-9440.

Saturday, June 28. Lake Padden Triathlon. Bellingham. Competitive 8:30 a.m., recreational 1 p.m. Competitive: 1/2 mile s, 21 mile b, 5.2 mile r. Recreational: 1/4 mile s, 10 mile b, 2.6 mile r. Lromo@cob.org, (360) 647- 7665, www.trithecookie.com.

Saturday, June 28. Five Mile Lake Women's Triathlon. Federal Way. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 14 mile b, 5K r. (253) 334- 4433, www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, June 28. PNW Winter Trail Duathlon #3. Lakewood. 9 a.m. 5K or 10K r, 15K or 25K mtn. b, 5K r. (253) 376-5737.

Saturday, June 28. Pacific Crest Half Ironman & Endurance Duathlon. Sunriver, OR. Part of weekend sports festival. www.racecenter.com/pacificrest. See also Marathons.

Sunday, June 29. Pacific Crest Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon. Sunriver, OR. Part of weekend sports festival. www.racecenter.com/pacificrest. See also Marathons.

Saturday, July 5. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Howard Amon Park, Richland. 8:30 a.m. Third event of 3RRR multi-sport series. 0.5 mile s, 12 mile mtn. b, 3 mile r. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, July 6. Barclay's North Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. Lake Stevens. 6 a.m. Half-ironman distance; only PNW qualifier for World Championshsip 70.3. www.lakestevens703.com.

Saturday, July 12. Clear Lake Triathlon. Clear Lake. 9 a.m. Youth tri 11 a.m. Adults: 0.33 mile s, 14.8 mile b, 4 mile r. Youth: 100 yard s, 1.5 mile b, 0.5 mile r. www.skagitcounty.net, (360) 336-9414.

Saturday, July 12. Ocean Shores Triathlons. Ocean Shores. First event 7:30 a.m. Half ironman, Olympic and sprint distances. www.trifreak.com, (541) 386-4262.

Sunday, July 13. XTERRA Vashon Island Off Road Triathlon. Vashon Island. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 14 mile mtn. b, 3.6 mile trail r. (253) 334-4433, www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, July 13. Valley Girl Triathlon. Liberty Lake. 7:45 a.m. Women's only sprint tri. 0.3 mile s, 10.5 mile b, 3 mile r. www.valleygirltri.com.

Saturday, July 19. 22nd Annual Tiger Tri. Colville. 8 a.m. 0.6 mile s, 28 mile b, 6.55 mile r. www.tigertri.com.

Saturday, July 19. ChelanMan Triathlons. Chelan. 7 a.m. Half Ironman and Olympic distances; part of multi-sport weekend festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715.

Saturday, July 19. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #2. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 15 mile b, 3 mile r. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-5975, www.fortlewismwr.com.

Sunday, July 20. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seward Park, Seattle. 7 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 12 mile b, 3.1 mile r. Supports Juvenile Diabetes research at Benaroya. www.seafair.com, (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 20. ChelanMan Triathlons. Chelan. 8:30 a.m. Two sprint distances: 400 meter s, 13.1 mile b, 5K r or 800 meter s, 13.1 mile b, 5K r. Kids' splash 'n' dash too. Part of multi-sport weekend festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715.

Sunday, July 20. Whisky Dick Triathlon. Vantage to Ellensburg. 8:30 a.m. 1 mile s, 26.4 mile b, 8.8 mile r. www.whiskydick.com, (509) 929-0174.

Saturday, July 26. Padden Duathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. 2.6 mile r, 14.5 mile b, 2.6 mile r. (360) 647-7665, www.trithecookie.com.

Saturday, July 26. Federal Escape Triathlon. Federal Way. First event 7:30 a.m. Olympic and sprint distance. www.trifreak.com, (541) 386-4262.

EARLY BIRD

Friday, August 15 - 16. Spokane to Sandpoint Relay. Mt. Spokane to Sandpoint, ID. 12-person teams 190 miles. Costume contests and roller coaster ride at Silverwood Theme Park. www.spokanetosandpoint.com, (509) 346-1440. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 20. Run4US 5K & 10K. Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma. Run under old-growth canopy and along Commencement Bay. Also walking and cycling events; see website for details. www.ride4us.org.

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

Sunday, October 12. Royal Victoria Marathon*. Victoria, B.C. Also half marathon* and 8K run. Kids' races too. (250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com.

Saturday, November 29. Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon's 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. New event for 2008! (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, November 30. Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon*. Seattle. Scenic, rolling course with views of downtown and Lake Washington. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

2008 Major collegiate schedules. For more information, visit their websites: http://gohuskies.cstv.com, http://wwuvikings.cstv.com, www.wildcatsports.com, http://wsucougars.cstv.com.

April 17-20. Mt. Sac Relays. Walnut, CA.

April 19. Spike Arlt Invitational (Central WA). Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg.

April 21-22. GNAC Multi Events Championships (Central WA). Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg.

April 25. WWU Twilight Meet. Civic Stadium, Bellingham.

April 25-26. Oregon Invitational. Eugene, OR.

April 26. WSU Cougar Invitational. Pullman.

May 2-3. GNAC Championships (Central WA). Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg.

May 3. Cougar-Husky Duel Meet. Pullman.

May 9-10. Pac-10 Multi-Event Championships. Tempe, AZ.

May 10. Ken Shannon Invitational. Husky Stadium, Seattle.

May 10. Ken Foreman Invitational (Seattle Pacific). Seattle.

May 16-17. Pac-10 Championships. Tempe, AZ.

May 22-24. NCAA II National Championships. Walnut, CA.

May 30-31. NCAA West Regional Championships. Northridge, CA.

Youth

May 23-24. Washington State High School Championships: www.wiaa.com/athletics/track
4A & 3A: Edgar Brown Stadium, Pasco.
2A & 1A: Mt. Tahoma H.S., Tacoma.
1B & 2B: Eastern WA University, Cheney.

May 30 - 31. PNW Assn. Junior Olympic Championships. Lake Stevens H.S., Lake Stevens. www.pntf.org.

June 21. Inland Northwest Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Spokane. Top 5 qualify for Region XIII. Kim Kutch (509) 468-8211. www.usatf.org/assoc/inw/.

June 21 - 22. PNW Assn. Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Sealth H.S., Seattle. www.pntf.org.

June 29. PNW Assn. Junior Olympic Championships. Location TBD. www.pntf.org.

July 10 - 11. Region XIII Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships (combined events). Hosted by Inland NW Assn. www.pntf.org.

July 12 - 13. Region XIII Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Hosted by Inland NW Assn. www.pntf.org.

July 22 - 27. National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Omaha, Nebraska. www.usatf.org.

Major Open Meets

May 28. CNW All Comers Track & Field Series. Shoreline Stadium, Shoreline. 6 p.m. Every Wednesday from May 28 - August 13. www.clubnorthwest.org.

June 7. Seattle Parks Track & Field Meet. West Seattle Stadium. All day, 9 a.m. start. Age 30 and up. Tim.pretare@seattle.gov, (206) 684-4240.

June 8. Pre-Classic. Eugene, OR. Athletes must be ranked in top 50 in world in their events to be eligible to compete in this elite track & field showcase. www.preclassic.com.

June 9. All Comers Track & Field Series. Civic Stadium, Bellingham. 6 p.m. Every Monday from June 9 - August 25. www.trithecookie.com, (360) 647-7665.

June 14. Inland NW Assn. Track & Field Championships. Pullman. 9 a.m. All ages. Mike (509) 332-1168.

June 27 - July 6. U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field. Eugene, OR. www.usatf.org/events/2008/VisaChampionshipSeries.

July 18 - 19. USATF National Club Championships. Olathe, Kansas. www.usatf.org.

July 19 - 20. Seattle Classic Track & Field Meet. West Seattle Stadium. All day, 8:30 a.m. start. Age 19 and up. PNTF Masters Track & Field Championships. USATF membership required, available on site. www.pntf.org/masters, (206) 433- 8868.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Chi Running and Chi Walking Course. Technique training to become a more efficient runner/walker. The Balanced Athlete in Kent. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Limited to 10 people/class, $200. Next courses: April 19, May 24, June 28 and July 19. Private and refresher courses also available; call to schedule. (253) 239-6301, www.thebalancedathlete.com.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. Clinics are second, third, and fourth Tuesdays every month. 30-minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. One-on- one attention from physical therapists, who assess range of motion, do gait analysis to examine biomechanics, evaluate pain or injury. $15, appointment only, call store at (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. Talk with Ty at Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions: (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The Balanced Athlete. Half and full marathon training group. Join us for a new way to train. www.thebalancedathlete.com, 213 First Ave S, Kent. (253) 239- 6301.

Everyday Athlete Swimming Workouts. St. Edward Pool, Kenmore. Sundays 9 a.m., Monday and Wednesdays 6 a.m. Hour- long coached workout, includes drills, conditioning, and stroke evaluation. $5 fee. (425) 821-4301 or www.everydayathlete.us.

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 any time. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711, www.runchuckit.com.

Fleet Feet Sports Running Club. Headquartered out of Fleet Feet Sports in Bonney Lake. Regular group runs, store discounts, training clinics, club uniforms, and monthly team potluck meetings. $20 one-time membership fee. Contact Fleet Feet Sports - 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake, staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.

Foot Zone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond Foot Zone 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. This is an athlete and family friendly club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. Frank dauncey@verizon.net or (425) 422-0718.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

5:30 p.m. Bloomsday Road Runners Club. Spokane. Meet at Manito Park Duck Pond. www.brrc.net.

6 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon. Easy - usually 4 miles 8-10 min/mile. (360) 336-2475, www.skagitrunners.org.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Leslie (425) 830-2562, www.eastsiderunners.com.

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the center of the Quad on UW campus. All abilities welcome. uwrunner@u.washington.edu, http://students.washington.edu/uwrunner.

6:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. Bonney Lake. 4-6 miles; all paces welcome. See website for locations: www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.

TUESDAY

5:45 a.m. Always Running. 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake. Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities. (206) 985-7405, www.alwaysrunning.com.

9:30 a.m. Maple Valley. Moms running with kids in jogging strollers. Meet at Cedar to Green Rivers Trail Head behind Four Corners. Bonnie (800) 569-1624, www.moms.meetup.com/2012.

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed to gradually build stamina and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

5 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-10 miles, 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

5:15 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. (360) 377-3741.

5:15 p.m. Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at Highline YMCA: 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr. Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Highline H.S.: 225 S 152nd, Burien for track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey, (206) 242-8185, youotterbe@msn.com.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club. 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC Weekly Fun Run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. (253) 537- 8712.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood H.S. Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041, www.interurbanrunners.net.

5:30 p.m. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779- 8757.

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Up to 6 miles; 7:30 - 8:30 min/mile pace. (360) 336-2475, www.skagitrunners.org.

6 p.m. Three Rivers Road Runners Club. Tri Cities. Fartlek runs of 3-5 miles on XC course. Jim (509) 627-6434, www.3rrr.org.

6 p.m. Spokane Community College. Spokane. "Speedierwork" - not just for fast people! Dori (509) 999- 5856.

6 p.m. Bellevue Foot Zone. Distance varies; all welcome. (425) 462-7463.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile; meet at store. (206) 329-1466, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. A friendly run of 8-11 min/mile. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3- 5 mile jogs. (360) 676-4955.

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

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

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

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

WEDNESDAY

6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders Track Workouts. Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston H.S. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:30 p.m. Urban Run. Seattle. 3-6 miles through downtown. Adidas Sport Performance Store, 1501 Fifth Ave. (206) 447-1548.

5:30 p.m. One Step at a Time (OSAT). 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. Spokane. 5 miles, 8-11 min /mile. Jim (509) 328-7417 or Don (509) 327- 9285, www.brrc.net.

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. Strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours on hilly terrain. Meet at store. (360) 676-4955, www.fairhavenrunners.com.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Foot Zone. Leslie (425) 830-2562, www.eastsiderunners.com.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Track workout. Lake Washington H.S., Kirkland. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203, www.eastsiderunners.com.

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

6 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Faster group: tempo run 6-8 miles, 6-8 min/mile, and second group at casual pace. (360) 336-2475, www.skagitrunners.org.

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

6 p.m. Road Runner Sports. Kent. Meet at store - 444 Ramsay Way, Suite 114. All welcome. (253) 850-6200.

6 p.m. Club Oly. Capital Lake in Olympia. (360) 507- 4331, cluboly@comcast.net.

6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Fun Run. Volunteer Park; meet in front of Asian Art Museum -
1400 East prospect St. - for 4- mile run. All welcome. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

6:30 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill. 3-7 miles; all paces welcome. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

6:30 p.m. Tacoma Waterfront. 4-8 miles with the Interurban Runners. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511, www.interurbanrunners.net.

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class to gradually build stamina and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377- 3741. www.kitsapfamilyymca.org.

5 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-10 miles, 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

5:15 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. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779- 8757.

5:45 p.m. O'Doherty's Flying Irish Running Club. Spokane. Meet in O'Doherty's parking lot for approximate 5K run. www.brrc.net.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 8-10 mile tempo run; meet at store. (206) 329-1466, seattlerunningcompany.com.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Distance varies. Meet at Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland. Scot (425) 822-7047, www.eastsiderunners.com.

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. Evening hill run at 8-11 min/mile. (360) 676-4955, www.fairhavenrunners.com.

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the center of the Quad on UW campus. All abilities welcome. uwrunner@u.washington.edu, http://students.washington.edu/uwrunner.

6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (253) 941-9604.

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

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

FRIDAY

6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

12 p.m. Runner's Soul. Spokane. Join others to run the Bloomsday course. www.brrc.net.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Port Orchard Slug Club. New runners of all ages and abilities welcome. Annapolis Dock. Run at own pace and distance along Beach Drive; reconvene for group breakfast. Garry (360) 871-1782.

7 a.m. Running Lattes. All welcome; non-competitive. Seattle-Eastside locations. Nancy (206) 229-0204, Jennifer (425) 870-3587 or Michelle (206) 715-9857, runninglattes@comcast.net.

7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club. Run at own pace and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. David Knox (206) 835-2887, www.normandyparkrunningclub.com.

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

8 a.m. Fairhaven Walking Club. Bellingham. Drop in walking group for all abilities, led by former national-class race walker Cindy Paffumi. Call (360) 319-3350 for start locations.

8 a.m. Seattle Frontrunners. Greenlake Community Center. Long run. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club. 5003 12th NE. Stan (206) 527-9393.

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All welcome; non- competitive. Locations and distances vary; see website for current schedule. www.eastsiderunners.com.

9 a.m. Arlington Runners Club. Meet at Stillaguamish Athletic Club - 4417 172nd St NE, Arlington - for 3.1, 5.5 or 6.2 mile run on airport trail. Warm up mile then break into same-paced groups. All welcome. www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

9 a.m. Tri-City Court Club. Kennewick. Long run at 8 to 8:30 min/mile. Eric (509) 942-7137, www.3rrr.org.

9 a.m. Seattle Frontrunners. Greenlake Community Center. Runners and walkers welcome. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

9:30 a.m. Maple Valley. Moms running with kids in jogging strollers. Meet at Cedar to Green Rivers Trail Head behind Four Corners. Bonnie (800) 569-1624, www.moms.meetup.com/2012.

2 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 of 2.5-6 hrs. Distances and locations vary; see website for details. (206) 329-1466, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.

8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs. Join us for breakfast afterwards. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

8 a.m. North Sound Runners. Jennings Park, Marysville. 1st Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

8 a.m. Poulsbo Running Trail Runs. Call store for locations. One hour or longer. All abilities welcome. (360) 779-8757.

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

8 a.m. Spokane. SFCC parking lot near stadium. 5-20 miles depending on your chosen group and pace. Gunhild or Jack (509) 928-5272.

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

8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626, www.Run26.net.

8 a.m. Bellingham. Run this safe and easy 2-hr. trail out and back or turn around when you want. (360) 676- 4955, www.fairhavenrunners.com.

8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels welcome, 4-6 miles. (425) 774-0637.

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. All ability levels welcome. Stay for coffee after. Dave (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. Seasonal; see website for details. 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

Sunday, April 27. U District Street Scramble. Seattle. 9:30 a.m. 30 locations circled on a map; test how many you can visit in 90 minutes or 3 hours. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4. Beast 15-Hour. Location TBD. Barebones adventure race. www.beastrace.com.

Saturday, May 3. Ultimate Orienteer #3 - Score O'. Priest Point Park, Olympia. www.cascadeoc.org.

Wednesday, May 14. Beast Super Sprint #2. Location TBD. Barebones evening adventure race. www.beastrace.com.

Saturday, May 24. Gig Harbor Street Scramble. Gig Harbor. 9:30 a.m. Locations circled on a map; test how many you can visit in 2 hours. www.streetscramble.com.

Wednesday, June 3. Beast #3. Union Bay, Seattle. Barebones evening adventure race. www.beastrace.com.

Saturday, June 7. Great Urban Race. Seattle. 12 p.m. Teams of two solve clues and complete challenges while navigating the city. www.greaturbanrace.com, Joe (800) 487- 6817.

Saturday, June 14. Ultimate Orienteer #4 & #5. Sprint O' followed by Short O'. Lord Hill Park, Snohomish. www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, June 28. Port Orchard Street Scramble. Port Orchard. Thirty locations circled on a map; test how many you can visit in two hours. www.streetscramble.com.

Friday, July 4. Family Fourth Street Scramble. Gasworks Park, Seattle. Thirty Wallingford locations circled on a map; test how many you can visit in 90 min. or 3 hours. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, July 19. Seattle Night and Day Challenge. 3:30 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge w/a 3, 7, or 16 hr. time limit. Visit nooks and crannies of Seattle you've never seen before! www.nightanddaychallenge.com.