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May 2003



MAY / JUNE / JULY


MARATHONS
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MULTISPORT/ ULTRAS

CAMPS AND CLINICS/ COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

REGULAR RUNS/ RACEWALKING/ ORIENTEERING/ T&F/ RELAYS


Featured Races


Saturday, May 10 Great Kilted Run 5K. Ballard.

Sunday, May 18: Rhody Run XXV 12K. Fort Worden St. Pk., Port Townsend

Sunday, May 18: Capital City Marathon, Half and 5-miler. Sylvester
Park, Olympia.

Saturday, May 24: Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series #1: 5 Miles.
Cougar Mtn Regional Wildlife Park

Saturday, May 24: Rainier Valley Run-Around. Seattle

Sunday, June 8: San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbor.

Sunday, June 8: Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk Seward Park, Seattle

Sunday, June 8: Run the World: Everett to Rome 5K and 10K

Saturday, June 14: Fall City Days 5K & 10K Fall City, WA

Saturday. June 14: Run for Childrens' Hospital 5K & 10K. Magnuson
Park, Seattle.

Saturday, June 14: Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K Vassault Playfield, Tacoma

Sunday, June 15. Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, June 22: Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k Fun
Run/Walk. Vancouver, B.C.

Saturday, June 21: March Point 5 & 10K Tesoro Refining Company, Anacortes

Saturday, June 29. Pacific Crest Marathon. Sunriver, Oregon

Sunday, July 6: Calgary Stampede Marathon. Calgary, Canada,

Saturday. July 12: Chuckanut Foot Race - 7 miles. Bellingham

Saturday, July 19: Ridge to Rails Trail Runs, Snoqualmie.

Friday-Saturday, July 25-26: Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay.
Ashford-Ocean Shores.

Sunday, July 27: Swedish Summerun 10K and 5K Swedish Hospital, Seattle

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2: Ameri-cana Relay. Nelson,. B.C. to Coeur
D'Alene Lake, ID

Sunday, October 5. Portland Marathon.

Sunday, November 30. Seattle Marathon




MAY



Saturday, May 10


Haggens to Haggens 5K. Sehome Village, Bellingham. 8 a.m. (360)
354-6809 e-mail pcricci@ hotmail.com

Sequim Run-Off 10K and 2 Miler. Old Dungeness School, Sequim. 10K has
some hills. $10, $15 DOR, includes T-shirt. (360) 457-8133 or (360)
452-2066. E-mail welden@tenforward.com

Spring into Summer 5K and 1 Miler. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 1 mile -
8:30 am, 5K - 9:00 am. $6, $10 w T-shirt. (509) 783-5465,
www.3rrr.org.

Zillah 5K & 10K. Downtown Zillah. 8 a.m. Fairly flat course. $12-$15
with T-shirt. Benefits h.s. football team.(509) 829-5565.

Great Kilted Run 5K. Ballard. 10:00 a.m. Flat and fast course. Must
wear kilt, they are available for rent at the event. (206) 729-9972.
FEATURED RACE


Sunday, May 11

Wuhoo! Urban Adventure Race Point Defiance Park, Tacoma Events tbd
The race will be about 3-6 hours in duration Events could include
trail/ road biking, trail/road running, flatwater kayaking, swimming
and special tests www Are-you-nuts-race-series com


Saturday, May 17

BayView Women's 10K and 2 mile Bay View St Pk , Burlington $15-$35,
depending on shirt 10 a m DOR okay Benefits Skagit Valley Domestic
Violence & Sexual Assault Services (360) 766-6385

Viking Fest 5 and 1 milers Waterfront area, Poulsbo 9 am Flat course
5 mile -$13, 1 mile - $6, add $6 for shirt Held with community's With
Viking Festival (360) 779-9898

Dash For Scholars 10K, 5K & 1mile Arlington High School track, 9:30 a
m $20 w/T-shirt; $25 DOR Scenic, rolling hill course through the
Arlington area (360) 435-8125

Armed Forces Day 12K Cowan Stadium, Ft Lewis 9 a m Flat paved course
Civilians, must pre-resigister (253) 967-2604 www fortlewisnwr com

Speak up for Kids 5K Magnuson Park, Seattle 9 a m Put on by Kappa
Alpha Theta to benefit CASA $15, $20 DOR (206) 527-0440 X 269 www
ontherun com FEATURED RACE

Pike Place Market Childcare 5K Seward Park, Seattle New event Open
donation to participate, includes T-shirt (206) 729-9972, www
promotionevents com


Sunday, May 18

Rhody Run XXV 12K Fort Worden St Pk , Port Townsend 11:00 a m 15 and
under $10, over $18 before 5/10, after and DOR $25 Finishers only get
shirts Beautiful but hilly course, cash prizes, chip timing (360)
379-3595, www rhodyrun com FEATURED RACE

Nordstrom Beat the Bridge Run 8K Husky Stadium, Seattle Benefits
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (206) 213-0200

San Francisco Bay to Breakers San Francisco 8:00 a m The world's
largest footrace Now sponsored by Albertson's Great experience www
baytobreakers com

Capital City Marathon, Half and 5-miler Sylvester Park, Olympia Both
shorter races share parts of marathon course Half: 8 a m , $40 by
4/30, $55 5: 8:15 a m , $25 by 4/30, $30 No DOR for either (360)
786-1786 www ontherun/ccma See also Marathons


Saturday, May 24

Mazama 10K Mazama Running Center, Methow Valley Single track along
valley floor (509) 996-3287 www mvsta com

Butte or Bust 5K & 10K City Hall, Creston 10K is very hilly to top of
Creston Butte $10w/T-shirt, $4 no by 5/17 $13 w/, $6 w o DOR 9:00 a m
(509) 636-2053

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series #1: 5 Miles Cougar Mtn Regional
Wildlife Park, Newcastle 9 a m New series on newly-opened trails
Benefits King County Parks (206) 325-5800 www seattlerunningcompany
com FEATURED RACE

Rainier Valley Run-Around 5K & 10K Columbia City, Seattle New event
Through-city streets course $20 by 5/22, $25 DOR 9 a m (206) 729-9972
www promotionevents com


Sunday, May 25

River Run Series 2.3 Miles Langus Riverfront Park, Everett 9:00 a m
Free Monthly series (425) 397-7214

Coeur d'Alene Marathon and Half North Idaho College 8:00a m Half
shares much of course with full marathon See also Marathons FEATURED
RACE

Memorial Day Classic Runs: 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Sunday May 25, 2003, 9:00
a.m. Vance Creek Park, Elma, 9 a.m. Online: www.signmeupsports.com.
Email: wanttoduit@hotmail.com. (360) 273-9884

Monday May 26


Touchet River 3 9 and 1 4 mile Dayton H S , Dayton $20, w/shirt and
BBQ Short course starts at 9:30am, standard course at 10 am Flat
course with pavement and gravel (509) 382-4775 x307, or DanN@dayton
wednet edu


Saturday, May 31

Gap-to-Gap Relay Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima 10K, 5K, ultra, relay 52
Mile Ultimate Course 36 Mile Sport Course Run, Bike, Kayak/Canoe,
Rollerblade 7:30 a m 509-453-8280 FEATURED RACE

Issaquah 5K and Triathlon Lake Sammamish State Park Flat certified
trail run 9:30 a m (425) 392-0579 www train2race com See also
Multisport events FEATURED RACE

5Kfork9s Cascadia Community College/UW, Bothell, Fund raiser to
outfit all of Washington's K9s in bulletproof vests $20 by 5/30, DOR
is $25 (425) 489-6162 www 5kfork9s cjb net

JUNE


Sunday, June 1

Race for the Cure 5K. Safeco Field, Seattle. Walks, kids' events, and
two timed 5K runs: co-ed and women-only competitive run. Events start
at 7:30 a.m. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (206)
667-6700. www.seattleraceforthecure.org

Reardon Mule Chase 5K & 10K. Joe Johnson Athletic Field, Reardon.
Pavement and gravel surfaces. 8:00 a.m. $18 DOR ok. (509) 796- 4681.


Saturday, June 7

YMCA World's Largest Run 5K. Kitsap Family YMCA, Bremerton. 9:00 a.m.
Also 1 mi walk, kids dashes. $10, $15 w/T-shirt, DOR more. Includes
breakfast and over $2000 in door prizes. (360) 377-3741.

Race Beneath The Sun 5 Mile. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. 10:00 a.m.
Rolling course, mostly trail. $5, $2 under 18. GBRC free. 1/2 mi.
kids run. Alison (360) 671-6724 or carolynrdh@hotmail.com.

RiverFest 10K, 5K, One Mile. Richland. Sageg@3-cities.com.

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

Dog Island 10K & 2 Mile Walk. School House Park, Guemes Island. 10:30
a.m. Advance registration includes ferry trip and transportation on
the island. (360) 293-5757. Email: edpsych1@fidalgo.net


Sunday, June 8


Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. Run with your dog, and
those of many others. 10:00 a.m. Neat on-site pet goodies Expo.
Support city's homeless animal programs. www.furry5K.com. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.

Vancouver Waterfront Half Marathon and 5-Miler. Vancouver, WA:
Beaches Restaurant on Columbia River. 9:00 a.m. www.eventmgnt.com

Run the World: Everett to Rome 5K and 10K. Everett Memorial Stadium.
9:30 a.m. 10K is certified. Four trips to Rome given out as prizes,
great added family attractions. (425) 258-0461. www.RunTheWorld.info.
SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

San Juan Island Marathon and Half. Friday Harbor. New event, Both
start at 7 a.m. Super scenic around-the-island courses have lots of
promise. $50 for Half. Must get to Island day before the event.
www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. See also Marathons.

Clear Lake Memorial Races: 14 Mile Round Mountain & 5 Mile Around
Clear Lake, Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Round
Mountain course has 1000 feet elevation gain from mile 2-1/2 to 7 and
same loss from mile 7 to 11-1/2. (509) 248-6691 or (509) 248- 1202


Wednesday, June 11

Father's Day 5K. Russell Road Park, Kent 6:30 p.m. $10, DOR entry
only. 206) 932-9355.


Saturday, June 14


Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K Vassault Playfield, Tacoma Traditional big
event, includes military divisions, tough hill finish 7:00 a m
Benefits the stroke prevention and education programs of the
MultiCare Center For Healthy Living. 1500 mini-flags dist. Reg. in
store at South Sound Running. DOR. (253) 403-1525. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Run the Sun 5 or 10 milers. Chickadee Trailhead, Sun Mountain Trail
System, Winthrop. 9 a.m. $5 is $10, 10 is $15, add $5 for FOR. (509)
996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Run for Childrens' Hospital 5K & 10K. Magnuson Park, Seattle.
Benefits Children's Hospital. 7:00 a.m. reg., 9:00 start. Certified
course, chip timing. $20. DOR $25 w/T-shirts. Children's dash, too,
www.runforchildrens.org. (206) 528-2777. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Beach to Chowder 10K and 5K. Long Beach, WA. 9:30 a.m. Start on
beach; run on hard packed sand. Medallions to all finishers, age
group awards added this year. (800) 451-2542.

Fall City Days 5K & 10K. Fall City. Flat scenic course, held with
community festival. 9:00 a.m. DOR available. Certified courses. Barb
(425) 222-6163, e-mail gblewis@nwlink.com.
www.racecenter.com/fallcity. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.


Sunday, June 15

The Bear Run - 4 Miles. Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley. Also 2
mile walk. 9 a.m. $15, $10 kids 12 & under by 6/1, subtract $5 for no
T-shirt; add $5 DOR. Moderately hilly course. (425) 432-1671. SEE AD
THIS ISSUE.

Mt Si Trail Mountain Race. Northbend, 6.4k with 1000m of elevation
gain. Mt Si trailhead to bottom of "haystack", 9:00am, DOR entry
only, $0 (free), (206) 985-0126,
http://students.washington.edu/usteidl/mtsi.html

Trot for Trout 5K. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. Trail race. 9:30
a.m. $20 w/shirt, $10 w,o. by 6/8, $24 DOR. Benefits Trout Unlimited.
(509) 475-4771. www.staff.washington.edu/jconst/homepage.htm.

North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half. Sequim to Port Angeles.
New event over rails-to-trails course. Half is out-and-back from City
Pier in Pt Angeles, starts at 9 a.m. $35 by 6/1, $45 DOR. (360)
417-1301, email llittle@olympus.net. See also Marathons. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.


Friday, June 20

Fremont 5K. Fremont Bridge area, Seattle. Fast, flat course
incorporating Burke Gilman Trail. $20 by 6/18, $25 DOR w/T- shirt.
7:00 p.m. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Fremont 5K Briefcase Relay. Fremont Bridge area, Seattle. Five-runner
teams, one K each. Runners must wear biz attire from waist up, and
carry briefcase w/Seattle Yellow Pages. Same entry info as Fremont
5K, one entry for both. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. SEE
AD THIS ISSUE.


Saturday, June 21

March Point 5 & 10K. Tesoro Refining Company, Anacortes. Includes
free Kid's 1/2 mi. Scenic course with some hills. Kids at 10:00 a.m.,
5 & 10 at 10:15. $5, $13 w/l.s. T-shirt by 6/15; $10 and $10 DOR.
(360) 293-9132. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

5K Walk/Run for Literacy. Padden Creek Trail, Fairhaven. Benefits
Whatcom Literacy Council. 9 a.m. $10, $20 family. DOR: $15 and $25.
(360) 671-2626, or 676-4955.

The Mountain 5K Fun Run. Wildcat Lake, Bremerton. Moderate hills, one
loop of lake. 9:00 a.m. $10 w/shirt. DOR okay. Benefits
Filipino-American Foundation. (360) 779-8328. Email:
virgilvaldez@johnlscott.com.

Swede Day 5K Fun Run. Swede Hall, Rochester. 8 a.m. Flat, paved
course, $20 pre, $25 DOR, $10 14 yrs. and younger. Includes
breakfast. (360) 786-5595. www.thurston-parks.org

Midsummer Night's Relay, Evergreen State College Campus, Olympia.
Four member teams, two mile legs. Flat paths on campus, some dirt.
8:30 p.m. start. (360) 867-6741.


Sunday, June 22

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K. UBC-Stanley park, Vancovuer,
BC. Scenic point-to-point course with slight net drop. Serves as BC
Half Championship. Remember that exchange rate! (604) 732- 4535.
www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Strawberry Festival Berry Run 4 mile and 1 mi. Marysville Jr. High,
Marysville. . 9:00 a.m.1 mi; 9:20 4. Flat loop of city streets. By
6/16, $15 w/T-shirt, $7 no shirt, late and DOR, add $5 to fees. (360)
659-5841, www.Maryfest.com.

River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9:00
a.m. Free. Monthly series. (425) 397-7214.


Saturday, June 28

Hot Foot 5K. South Kitsap Park, Part Orchard. Flat course, trails and
road. Reg, at 7:30 a.m., race 9 a.m. $8, $10 DOR, T-shirts available.
Benefit Fire District 7 Scholarship Fund. (360) 613-8303.
www.kcfd7va.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.


Walk for Rice 2.5 mile. Seward Park, Seattle. Run or walk to raise
funds for Asian Counseling and Referral Service Food Bank. 9:15 a.m.
One lap of the Peninsula. No entry fee, raise pledges. (206)
695-7551. www.WalkforRice.com.


Sunday, June 29

Shore Run/Walk 6, 7 Mile, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids. Lake Washington waterfront
Seattle. 6.7 mile begins at Seward Park at 9 am, 5K at Leschi at 8:30
am, kids at Madison at 10:15 a m. Courses are flat until final hills
.(206) 667-6559



JULY


Thursday, July 3

Firecracker 5000. Memorial Stadium, Seattle Center. 11:55 p.m.
Through-city-streets, USATF-certified course. $20 by 7/1, $25 DOR;
includes T-shirt. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. SEE AD
THIS ISSUE.


Friday, July 4

DARE Dash 10K and 3K. Ft. Dent Park, Tukwila. 10:00 p.m. Part of city
4th of July family celebration. 19-under $8, adults $15, w/T- shirt;
DOR, add $3. Benefits Tukwila's DARE program. Officer Ted Rutt (206)
433-1808.

Four on the Fourth. Town Hall, Steilacoom. Also 1 mile kid's run.
9:00 a.m. $5, $7 DOR, no T-shirts. (253) 531-5688. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

The Great Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo Footrace 5.17mi and 2 mi.
Sedro-Wooley High School Gym. 9:30 a.m. $20 by 7/1 w/T-shirt, $10 no
T; $15 DOR no T. (800) 214-0800. www.loggerodeo.org.

From Sea to Shining Sea 5K & 10K. Coupeville Elementary School,
Coupeville. Very scenic course. 5 & 10 at 9, kid's events at 10. $10
no shirt, $15 & 20 w/shirt selection. DOR add $2 (no shirt). (360)
678-6222.

Grand Old 4th.5k and 1 mile, kids dashes. Bainbridge Island. 24th
annual. 9:00am. Some hills. (206) 842-9675.


Saturday, July 5

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 am.
Monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Chum Run 10K and 5K. South Whidbey Island Park. Groomed trails
through woods. 9:00 a.m. Adults $20, under 15 $10; DOR $25 and $15.
(360) 579-1272. www.salmonadventuure.org.


Sunday, July 6

The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K and Kid's Races. South Cle Elum
Fireman's Park, Cle Elum. $15 pre-register, $20 DOR; $13 w.o. T. Kids
$10, Advance reg. guarantees T-shirt, same prices DOR.10K & 5K 9:00
a.m., kids at 10:00 a.m. (509) 674-5331. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Seafair Half & 5K. Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue. New event, new
through-the-Eastside courses. 7 a.m. $45-Half, $20-5K. (206) 728-1023
x 108. www.seafair.com.

Calgary Marathon. See Marathons.


Wednesday, July 10th

Midsummer 5K & 8K. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 6:30. An Interurban
Runners Club event. (206) 932-9355.


Thursday, July 11

Ft. Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series #2. See Multisport events.


Saturday, July 12

Chuckanut Foot Race - 7 miles. Alaskan ferry Terminal to Larrabee St.
Pk, Bellingham.
Mostly on Interurban Trail, some roads. $20 w/l.s. T-shirt, $25 DOR.
(360) 384-1820. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series #3: 10 Miles. Cougar Mtn
Regional Wildlife Park, Newcastle. 9 a.m. New series on newly- opened
trails. Benefits King County Parks. (206) 325-5800.
www.seattlerunningcompany.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 miles. Queen Anne Lutheran Church, Seattle.
Scenic through-neighborhoods run. 8:00 a.m. $10, $13 DOR. T- shirts
$10. (206) 282-1540. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Run of the Mill 5.5K. Mill Creek. Point-to-point downhill run/walk.
9:00 a.m. $20, $25 DOR w/T-shirt. No parking at start, take shuttle
buses from Mill Creek Seafirst. (206) 729-9972.
www.promotionevents.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

McLeary Bear Festival 10K and 5K. McLeary. 10K and 2mi walk/run and
kids events. 9:00 a.m. (360) 495-3200.

Daybreak "Climb a Mountain" Ultra and Relay. See Ultras and Relays.


Sunday, July 13

Bill Burby 5K & 10K Inspiration Run. Town center, Vashon Island.10K
has tough hill. $13 pre, $15 DOR. T-shirts $8. (206) 463- 9148.

Bare Buns Fun Run West 5K. Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park,
Issaquah. Clothing optional. Course is on dirt with some hills. Take
Park and Ride Issaquah shuttle bus to Park, no driving. $20 pre, $25
DOR w/T-shirt. 11 a.m. (425) (206) 392-NUDE. www.392nude.org.

Harvest Days Milk Runs 10 mile & 5 mile. Battle Ground High School,
Battle Ground. Scenic country roads, new course. 8:00 a.m. $10 by
7/7, $15 DOR. www.eventmgnt.com.


Saturday, July 19

Ridge to Rails 6 Mile Run & 4.8 Mile Trail Walk. Snoqualmie Ridge.
New date for this popular event run mostly on soft-surface trails.
Cash prizes and dri-release T-shirts to first 500 registrants (cotton
to others) $20, $25 DOR. Great post-race bash. www.ridgetorails.com
SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Berry Dairy Days 10K & 2mi. Oak & Fairhaven, Burlington, Intersection
of Oak St. and Fairhaven Ave., 9:00am. Flat, out and back course.
Pre: $8 no T, $16 w/T. $10 DOR, 14 and under free. Fresh strawberry
shortcakes post-race. (360) 755-9649. www.burlingtonparks.org.
ckinney@ci.burlington.wa.us.

Kla Ha Ya Days River Run 5 mile and 1 mi, kid's dashes. Snohomish
Fitness Center, Snohomish. Course is in city and country. Part of
community festival. 5 mi-$12, 1 mi-$7, kid's dashes-$2. DOR = $15,
$10, $3. T-shirts separate. 8 a.m. (360) 568-0588. www.active.com.
SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Capital Lakefair 8K and 2 mile. Capitol Campus, Olympia. Rolling
course. 8:00 a.m.
By 7/3 $20, $10 no shirt; after is $25w/T-shirt, $15 no shirt. (360)
709-0572. jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu

McCormick Woods 5K & 1 Mile.. McCormick Woods, Port Orchard. Flat
course, road and trails. 9 a.m. $8, $10 DOR, 4 color T- shirts
available. Benefits South Kitsap HS XC Team. Rosapepe @ 360/895-9341
or jsrosapepe@charter.net. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

MMRF 5K Race for Research. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Benefits Multiple
Myeloma research. 9 a.m. USATF certified course. $20 pre, $25 DOR
includes T-shirt.

Seattle Night & Day Navigation Challenge. Seattle & Vashon Island. A
new unique "urban ultra race." Team event, navigating through an
urban course. Choose from with three lengths: 3, 7, or 16 hours. Mass
start 4:00 in Seattle's Central Area. Entry fees: $10- $55/person
www.SeattleNightAndDay.com. (650) 697-6359 Email: tfarrah@mindspring.com


Sunday, July 20

Race for Lavender 5K. Olympic Game Farm, Sequim. $15 by 7/12, $20
DOR, includes T-shirt. Post-race refreshments and door prizes. 9:00
a.m., reg. at 7:30. (800) 955-0605 x 7600. Email:
torrans@nsk-corp.com. www.lavenderfestival.com.

Newman Lake 25K. Newman Lake. Once around lake, likely to be hot and
dry. (509) 468-8381.


Friday, July 25 - Saturday July 26

Mt. Rainier to Pacific Relay. See Relays.


Saturday, July 26

Torchlight Run at SEAFAIR 8K & 5K. Seahawk Stadium. Race returns to
old course, great chance to run or walk through downtown Seattle in
front of 300,000 spectators. 6:30pm Pre-and post-race party in the
Stadium. 8K: $20, 5K: $15. DOR, $25. (206) 728-0123 ext. 108.
www.seafair.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Waterland 5000. Field House, Des Moines. $20 by 7/18, $25 DOR. 9:00
a.m. (206) 870-6527.

Tour de Terrace 5K. Montlake Terrace. 9:00 a.m. Follows parade route.
$20 by 7/23, $25 DOR. Includes T-shirt. (425) 776-1161.
www.tourdeterrace.org

Whale of a Run 4 and 1 mile, kids' dashes. Cimarron Hotel,
Silverdale. Scenic, fast course. $16 w/T-shirt, $11 one mile, plus $2
DOR. No T: $5 and $10. 9:00am. (360) 692-9414.

East-West All Star H.S. 5K. Ft. Steilacoom St. Park, Lakewood. 10:00am. Matches
graduating seniors from both sides of the state. A concurrent open
race (the FSRC Watermelon Run) will be held.http://www.watfxc.com/XC/East%20West/race.htm
(425) 290-7162.

Shoreline Run - 10K and 2 Miles. Richland. (509) 943-3284.

Washington State Senior Games. Olympia area. 5K and 10K, race walk,
some T&F events. Local qualifier for age 50 & over Nationals. (360)
413-0148. www.pugetsoundgames.com.

Run for Kids 4 Miles. Renton Community Center. Mostly flat course
along Cedar River. $15 by 7/18 w/T-shirt, $20 DOR. 8:45 a.m. Benefits
Communities and Schools of Renton. (425) 204-2311.


Sunday, July 27

Swedish Summerrun 10K and 5K. Swedish Hospital, Seattle. One of
Seattle's biggest events. 10K has tough hill, 5K includes walk. $20
w/T-shirt by 7/25, $25 DOR. 9:00 a.m. Benefits Marsha Rivkin Center
for Ovarian Cancer Research. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.
SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Kaniksu Ranch, Spokane. 9:30am. Clothing
optional run. Always warm and dry--perfect conditions for this type
of event. Run through forest trails and roads.$18 by 7/6, $23 DOR.
(509) 937-2867. www.ontherun.com/barebuns. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles. Langus Park, Everett.
9:00 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.

San Francisco Chronicle Marathon. See Marathons.



MARATHONS



Sunday, June 8. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbor. New event, 7
a.m. start. Super scenic around-the-island course has lots of
promise. $70. Also Half Marathon. Must get to Island day before.
www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, June 8. Edge to Edge. Ucluelet to Tofino, Vancouver Island,
B.C. Beautiful point-to point road course. Limited entries. (250)
726-4641. www.edgetoedgemarathon.com.

Sunday, June 15. North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port
Angeles. Point to point course. 9 a.m. New event. $60 by 6/1, $75
DOR. See also regular schedule.
www.northolympicdiscoverymarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, June 29. Pacific Crest Marathon. Sunriver, Oregon. Part of
sports fest weekend which also offers a Half, 10, and 5K. Course
circles scenic Sunriver Resort. $65 by 6/12, $70 by 7/20, $75 DOR.
(503) 531-3140. www.racecenter.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, July 6. Calgary Marathon. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Part of
citywide Calgary Stampede festivities. Flat, fast and scenic in-city
course. Half, other events too. Exchange rates make this event a
bargain! (403) 264-2996. www.stampederoadrace.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, July 27. San Francisco Chronicle Marathon. Through- city
course with great views. Also Half, Relay, 5K, Expo.
www.chroniclemarathon,com..

Portland

Seattle


ULTRAS


Saturday, August 2. White River 50. Crystal Mountain. Serves as US
Masters and Open Championship. Hilly, demanding, beautiful course.
Limited to 400 entrants. Prize money is offered. The area's premier
ultra trail event. (206) 325-4800. www.whiteriver50.org.


MULTI-SPORT EVENTS


Thursday, June 5. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series #1. Keeler
Physical Fitness Center,Fort Lewis. 2 Mile Run, 12 Mile Bike, 2 Mile
Run. 6:00 p.m. Course is flat and fast. Other series races: July 12,
Aug. 7. No DOR for civilians. (253) 967-6808.

Sunday, June 8. Gym at the Pavilion Offroad Duathlon. Point Gamble. 8
a.m. 206-842-1099, promotionx5@hotmail.com. www.paviliongym.com

Sunday, June 8. Bainbridge Island Gym at the Pavilion Duathlon.
Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island. 8 a.m. 5k Run 20k Bike 5k Run,
206-842-1099, promotionx5@hotmail.com www.paviliongym.com

Saturday, June 21. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series.
Shoreline Park, Fort Lewis. 1/2 Mile Swim, 15 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run.
9:00 am. Pre-register, no DOR for civilians. Other series races: July
19, Aug. 16. (253) 967-6808.

Saturday, June 21. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Richland. 1/2
mi swim, 12 mi mtn bike, 3 mile run. Part of Three Rivers Multi-Sport
series. Sage@3-cities.com.

Saturday, June 21. 5K Summer Biathlon (Run & Shoot). Seattle Police
Athletic Association Range in Tukwila. 10 a.m. Must pre- register.
Summer Biathlon Rifle Safety Certification required and can be
obtained at a free clinic. www.wabiathlon.org (425) 434- 0899.

Saturday, June 28. Lake Padden Triathlons. Bellingham. Competitive:
1/2 mi. swim - 21 mi. bike - 5.3 mi. run. 8:30 a.m. Recreational: 1/4
mi. swim - 10 mi. bike - 2.65 mi. run. 1:00p. (360) 647- 7665

Thursday, July 4. Firecracker Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids
Mini-triathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma: 300 meter swim, 13 mi. bike,
3 mi. run. 10:00 a.m. 360-273-9684.

Saturday, July 5. Quartr Master Xterra Triathlon. Dockton Park,
Vashon Island. 800 meter swim, 14 mi bike, 3.5 mi run. (206)
682-0272. www.signmeupsports.com.

Sunday, July 6. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Lake Aspen, Yakima. 1K
swim, 35K bike, 11K run. Some hills. Teams and individuals. 8:00 a.m.
(509) 248-0381. www.yakimatriathlon.com. email: yakimaniak@aol.com.

Thursday, July 10. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series #2.
Keeler Physical Fitness Center, Fort Lewis. 2 Mile Run, 9 mi. mtn.
bike, 2 mi. run. 6:00 p.m. Course is flat and fast. No DOR for
civilians. (253) 967-6808.

Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13. My First Triathlon. Lake Chelan. First
weekend of these easy first-timers-only triathlons, one each day. 1/4
mi. swim, 12 mi. bike, 3 mi run. Roads are flat. Rates vary by entry
date. This series has been very popular elsewhere. www.Tri101.com.

Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13. My First Triathlon. Lake Chelan. Second
weekend of these easy first-timers-only triathlons, one each day. 1/4
mi. swim, 12 mi. bike, 3 mi run. Roads are flat. Rates vary by entry
date. This series has been very popular elsewhere. www.Tri101.com.

Saturday, July 19. 5k Summer Biathlon (Run & Shoot) ). Seattle Police
Athletic Association Range in Tukwila. 10 a.m. Must pre- register.
Summer Biathlon Rifle Safety Certification required and can be
obtained at a free clinic. www.wabiathlon.org (425) 434- 0899.

Sunday, July 20. Benaroya Research Institute at Seafair Sprint
Triathlon. Seward Park, Seattle.1/2 mile swim, 12 bike, 3.1 run. 7:00
a.m. Team and individual competition. (206) 728-0123 x 108.
www.seafair.com.

Sunday, July 27. Summer Madness Tri & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park,
Elma. 10 a.m. (360) 397-7214.

Sunday, July 27. Dannon Triathlon and Duathlon. Lake Stevens.7:00
a.m. Tri: 1k swim, 30k bike, 5K run. Du: 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run.
(540) 454-6561. www.dannonduathlon.com

Duathlon at Pacific Raceways Series. Pacific Raceways, Auburn.
Thursdays, 6/5, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21. Varies
each week due to daylight hours. (253) 941-5810, rory@buduracing.com
www.buduracing.com


RELAYS


Friday-Saturday, July 25-26. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. 152.5
miles Ashford to Ocean Shores. 11 person run teams, 7-person walk
teams (100 miles). Contact: PO Box 17086, Seattle, WA 98107.
Ph:(206) 782-6547 Fax: (206) 783-5285. Web:

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2. Ameri-cana Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Coeur
D'Alene Lake, ID. 220 miles, also 140-mile walking relay from
Creston, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. Legs from 3 to 8+ miles. Teams of 12
or less. 1-866-88-RELAY, web 222.acrelay.com, email:
acrelay@acrelay.com.


TRACK & FIELD



Visit the PNTF website for more information on local meets, www.pntf.org.

Saturday, June 7: Seattle Parks Masters Meet. Kweinbel@attbi.com

Saturday, June 14: Seattle International T&F Meet, Shoreline Stadium.
Most prestigious local meet, several national class athletes from
both sides of the border are expected to attend.

Club Northwest All-Comer Track & Field Meets: Edmonds District
Stadium. June 4-11-18-25, July 2-9-16-23-30, August 6-13. 6 p.m.
children's events, 7 p.m. adult's events. (206) 729-9972. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.


CAMPS AND CLINICS



July 28-August 1. The South Sound Cross Country Camp. Lakes H.S.-Ft
Steilacoom. This is an urban day camp for 7th through 12th grade
cross country runners. Several top high school coaches and special
guests will be present. Morning runs and afternoon presentations on a
variety of important running. For more information on the camp, visit
their web site at
http://cpsd.cloverpark.k12.wa.us/lakes/southsoundxccamp.htm

Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinic. With Dr. Bill Warnekos,
podiatrist. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. 6:30 p.m. Free. 7210
E. Green Lake Dr. N., (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams,
businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe
construction, and training. Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions,
522-1702.


COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS




Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly
workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome.
6-month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts
on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start at any time. (253)
735-4218, (206) 522-7711.Web site www.runchuckit.com, email to:
chuck@runchuckit.com

Fairhaven Runners learning to run/run faster clinics. Goal- oriented
coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $40/8 wks.
Thursdays, 5:30 meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

Bellingham Fit--Marathon Training. New 26-week marathon training
program commenced on May 24th. All abilities and walkers welcome.
Start at 3 miles, work up to 22 mile in preparation for the 2003
Seattle Marathon. Meet every Saturday for the group run in Bellingham
with trained coaches in ability-based pace groups. $85
www.usafit.com, select Bellingham, or email organizer:
info@bellinghamfit.com. (360) 756-5121.

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

Team Diabetes. Walkers and runners receive customized training for
full or half marathons, sportswear, airfare, 1st class
accommodations. Weekly group runs. American Diabetes Association
(206) 282-4616x7205.

Joints in Motion. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train
to run or walk in selected marathons. Includes 20 week training
program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels
welcome. Train with Dave Steffens, 4X Seattle Marathon winner. (206)
547-2707.

Train with expert coaches at Seattle Running Company. Distances from
5K to marathons; ultras, fitness walking, track, cross- country, etc.
For one month $200 includes Stride Perfection Service, 1
consultation, 2 personal coaching sessions, and weekly cyber coaching
and other benefits. Open to all levels, men and women.
Coaches/Advisors include several of area's top male and female
runners at all distances. Contact 206-329-1466 or searunco@aol.com.
Group rates available.

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



REGULAR RUNS


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

MONDAY

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

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond
Footzone. 425-861-3472.

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

TUESDAY

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

5:15-7 p.m. Kitsap Track Club. Bremerton HS. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S.,
Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.

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
(509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

5:30 p.m. Husky Orienteering and Running Club. UW campus, IMA
Building. Bill Cusworth, 789-1346.

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

5:30 p.m. Beginners Run Night. 3-5 mile jogs. Fairhaven Runners,
Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Seghalie Jr. H.S.,
Federal Way. (253) 606-2511.

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

6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs. Short, at easy pace. Meet at Fairhaven
Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland
High Track (Richland). (509) 375-1683.

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

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

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners Prediction Runs, Luke McRedmond Park,
Redmond. 22@comcast.net.


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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

6 p.m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Intermediate-advanced pace. Meet at
Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Women's Only Run, Always Running, Greenlake. (206) 985- 7405
www.alwaysrunning.com

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

6 p.m. Spokane Community College. Speed work, all paces. Coached by
Dori Robertson (509) 238-9591.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond
Footzone. 425-861-3472.

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

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Easy runs, short distances. Statue of
Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

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

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All
abilities welcome. (36) 735-2580.

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

THURSDAY

6 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 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles
loop from store at 8-10.mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake. All levels,
noncompetitive, 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. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and
distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com

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

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

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers
welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call for info. Lisa Schmidt
(425) 562-7978.

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

9 a.m. Joe "Agogo's" Run/Walk Club. Locations vary. Shannon, Physical
Culture, 522-0634.

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

10 a.m. Competitive women's group, track workouts. Lower Woodland
Park Track, Seattle. (206) 634-0185

2 p.m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S.
H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

Times vary: Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre, varying distances. J.
Ellis (253) 606-2511.

SUNDAY

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

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

8 a.m.Footzone Redmond. 12-20 mi. runs from the store, 7-10 min. pace
Shelby @ 425-556-0383.

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

8 a.m. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki
Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8 a.m. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671-3804.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Seattle Runners Long Runs (10 - 18 miles). Starting times vary.
Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.


RACEWALKING



Second Saturday of each month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or
intermediate walkers. Green Lake Rec. Center Bldg. By appointment
only. 10 a.m. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan
Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

Around-Green-lake unjudged walks are held in Seattle most months at
Green Lake Community Center, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

For information about racewalking in Bellingham, call Janell
Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.


ORIENTEERING


Cascade Orienteering Club events. Interscholastic Orienteering League
series events are for elementary to high school age students. All
events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on
site. Meet fees are $8 non-members, $5 members. Website:
CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866





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