JUNE


Saturday, June 1


Dog Island 10K & 2 Mile Walk. School House Park, Guemes Island. 10:00 a.m. Advance registration includes ferry trip and transportation on the island. (360) 293-5757.

Olympic Medical Center 10K. Port Angeles City Waterfront Pier. Through-city course. $20. (360) 452-2334. www.olympicmedicalcenter.org.

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. (360) 377- 3741.

Goldsborough Creek Run 7 mile and 2 mile. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Shelton. 8:00 a.m. $20 w. T-shirt. Fast course, finishing before Forest Festival Parade. (360) 427-8694. E-mail: beaujeas@aol.com

Tri Tastin' and Racin' 5K and Duathlon. Lake Sammamish St. Pk. Trail run at 10:00 a.m. (425) 391-0424. See also Duathlons.

Reardon Mule Chase 5K & 10K. Joe Johnson Athletic Field, Reardon. Pavement and gravel surfaces. 8:00 a.m. $18 DOR ok. $7 no shirt. (509) 796- 4681.

Maritime/Gig/Bartell Drug 4 Miler. Anthony's Rest., Gig Harbor. Waterfront course. Kids' dash, too. 7:30 a.m. $20 pre, $25 DOR, both with T- shirt. (253) 851-6865. www.maritimegig.com.


Sunday, June 2

Race for the Cure. Safeco Field, Seattle. New date for this large event. Walks, kids' event, and two timed 5K runs: co-ed and women-only competitive run. Events start at 7:45 a.m. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (206) 667-6700. www.seattleraceforthecure.org

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. 8:00 a.m. 509-453-8280. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Father's Day Run 5k. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 6:30 P.M. $10. Interurban Runners Club event. John Kokes (206) 932-9355.


Thursday, June 6

Ft. Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series #1. See multisport events.


Saturday, June 8

Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K Run/Walk. Vassault Playfield, Tacoma. Traditional big event, includes big military divisions, tough hill finish. 7:00 a.m. Benefits United Way of Pierce County. (253) 596-6500, ext. 7425. www.soundtonarrows.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Run for Childrens' 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run. 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

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.

Urban Challenge Adventure Race. Seattle. New event, being held in 21 major U.S. cities. Kind of a car rally on feet, with two-person teams following clues and 12 checkpoints to navigate an in-city course. Cash prizes. www.urbanchallenge.com.

Seattle International Track Classic. See Track & Field.

Sunday, June 9

Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. Third year for this popular event. 10:00 a.m. Run with your dog, and those of many others. Neat on-site pet goodies Expo. www.furry5K.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Run the World: Everett to Paris 5K and 10K. Everett Memorial Stadium. 9:30 a.m. New flat 10K course, great prizes. Replaces the Everett Rotary Run. Great added attractions. (425) 258-0461. www.RunTheWorld.info. 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

Clear Lake Memorial Runs. Tieton Road, White Pass.14 miles around mountain or 5 miles around lake. $15 by 6/1, $17 DOR, w/T-shirt. (509) 248-6691. tjsagare@ewa.net.

The Bear Run - 4 Miles. Lake Wilderness County Park, Maple Valley. Also 2 mile walk. 9:00 a.m. $15, $10 kids 12 & under by 6/1, add $5 DOR. Moderately hilly course. (425) 432-1671.

Edge to Edge Marathon. See Marathons.


Tuesday, June 12

IRC Father's Day Run 5k. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 6:30 p.m. $10. An Internurban Runners Club event. $10 John Kokes (206) 932-9355.

Saturday, June 15

World's Longest Beach Run 10K and 5K. Long Beach, WA. 9:30 a.m. Start on beach; run on hard packed sand. Medallions to all finishers. (800) 451-2542. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

Run the Sun 5 or 10 milers, Sun Mountain Trail System, Winthrop. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Running with Angels 5K. Russell Road Park, Kent. Flat, fast course. Benefits Leukaemia/ Lymphoma Society. USAFT certified course. 9:00 a.m. $20 by 6/11, family up to 5 $40. DOR, $25 and $50. (206) 628-0777 x 113.

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

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, June 16

Strawberry Festival Berry Run 4 mile and 1 mi. Marysville Jr. High, Marysville. . 9:00 a.m.1 mi; 9:20 4. Loop of city streets. By 6/9, $12 w/T-shirt, $7 no shirt, late and DOR, $15 w/T-shirt, $10 no shirt. (360) 659- 7664.

Fathers Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini-triathlon. See Multisport events.


Friday, June 21

Fremont Briefcase 5K Relay. Fremont Bridge area, Seattle. 5- person teams, business attire from waist up, carrying brief case with phone book. 6:00 pm. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Fremont 5K. Fremont Bridge area, Seattle. Fast, flat course incorporating Burke Gilman Trail. 7:00 p.m. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, June 22

Walk for Rice 2.5 mile. Seward Park, Seattle. Run or walk to raise funds for Asian Counseling Food Bank. One lap of the Peninsula. 9:15 run start. No entry fee, raise pledges. (206) 695-7551, www.WalkforRice.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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.

Midsummer Night's Relay, Evergreen State College Campus, Olympia. Four member teams, two mile legs. 9:00 p.m. start. $48 team by 6/20, $60 DOR. (360) 867-6741.

Sunday, June 23

Terry Fox Shore Run 6.7 Mile, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids'. Seattle. Scenic 6.7 mile begins at Seward Park, 5K at Leschi, kids' at Madison. 8:00 a.m. Courses are flat until final hills. (206) 667-6559. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles. Langus Park, Everett. 9:00 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 303-1821.

Sri Chinmoy Marathon. See Marathons


Saturday, June 29.

Pacific Crest Marathon & Half-Marathon. Sunriver, Oregon. Marathon is new this year, see Marathons for more info. Half: 8:00 am start. Course circles scenic Sunriver Resort. $40 by 6/14, $75 by 7/28. (503) 531-3140. www.racecenter.com.

March Point 5 & 10K. Tesoro Refining Company, Anacortes. Includes free Kid's 1/2 mi. Scenic course with some hills. $1,000 in gasoline certificates awarded. Kids at 10:00 a.m., 5 & 10 at 10:15. $5, $13 w/l.s. T-shirt by 6/22; $10 and $10 DOR. (360) 293-9132. 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.

Run With Pride 10K and 4K walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 9:00 a.m. Entry by 6/15. 9:00 a.m. start. E-mail: runwithpride@seattlefrontrunners.org. (206) 328-3722. SEE AD THIS ISSUE. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

Hot Foot 5K. South Kitsap Community Park, Part Orchard. Flat course, trails and road. Reg, at 7:30 a.m., race 9:00 a.m. $8, $10 DOR, T- shirts available. Benefit Fire District 7 Scholarship Fund. (360) 613-8303. www.kcfd7va.org.

The Pioneer Mile. Simpson Park, Cashmere. Point-to-point gentle downhill race. 10:15 a.m. first age-group wave, register at 9:30. $12 DOR. (509) 782-4418.


JULY

Wednesday, July 3

Firecracker 5000. Memorial Stadium, Seattle Center. 11:55 p.m. Through-city-streets, USATF-certified course. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.


Thursday, July 4

DARE Dash 10K and 3K. Ft. Dent Park, Park, Tukwila. 5:00 p.m. New date for annual race. Part of city 4th family celebration. 19-under $8, adults $15, w/T-shirt; DOR, add $3. Benefits Tukwila's DARE program. Ted Rutt (206) 433-1808. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Four on the Fourth. Town Hall, Steilacoom. Also 1 mile kid's run. 9:00 a.m. $5, $7 DOR. (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. $18 by 6/30 w/T-shirt, $10 no T; $15 DOR no T. (800) 214-0800. www.loggerodeo.org.

Grand Old 4th.5k and 1 mile , kids dashes. Bainbridge Island. 22nd annual. 9:00am. (206) 842-9675.

Sun Faire Fun Run 5K. Othello, 8:00am. Flat fast course. $12 w/T-shirt, $5 no. $14 DOR. (509) 488-2683.

Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini-triathlon. See Multisport events.


Saturday, July 6.

Duathlon Run and Bike. Patterson Lake Trial and Sun Mountain Trails, Winthrop.


Sunday, July 7

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.


Fort Steilacoom Xterra Triathlon and Duathlon. See Multisport events.


Wednesday, July 10th

Mid Summer Run 5k & 8k. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 6:30 p.m. An Internurban Runners Club event. $10 John Kokes (206) 932-9355.


Thursday, July 11

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


Friday, July 12

Mt. Rainier to Pacific Relay. See Relays.


Saturday, July 13

Chuckanut Foot Race - 7 miles. Alaskan ferry Terminal to Larrabee St. Pk, Bellingham.
Mostly on Interurban Trail. $20 w/l.s. T-shirt, $25 DOR. (360) 384-1820. 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. Reg. begins at 7:30 a.m. $20, $25 DOR w/T-shirt. No parking at start, take shuttle buses from Mill Creek Seafirst. (425) 774-0507. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

Chewelah Chataquah Challenge 10K and 5K. Chewelah High School. 7:30 a.m. $12 w/T-shirt, $5 w.o. T. DOR $15. (509) 242-8084.

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


Sunday, July 14

Bill Burby 5K & 10K Inspiration Run. Town center, Vashon Island. New day for traditional event, same courses. 10K has tough hill. $13 pre, $15 DOR. T'shirts $8. (206) 463-9148. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Bare Buns Fun Run West 5K. Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park, Issaquah. Clothing optional. Course is on dirt with some hills. Take and Ride Issaquah shuttle bus to Park, no driving. $15 pre, $20 DOR w/T-shirt. (425) 392-NUDE. www.392nude.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Gorge Games Half Marathon & 10K. Burdoin Mtn, White Salmon. Trail runs along and above Columbia River. Part of week-long Gorge Games events. $25 by 7/8. www.gorgegames.com.

Brooks Muddy Buddy Ride & Run. See Multisport events.

Valley of the Sun Triathlon. See Multisport events.


Saturday, July 20.

Berry Dairy Days 10K & 2mi. Burlington, Old City Hall, 9:00am. Flat, out and back course. Pre: $8 no T, $16 w/T. &10 DOR, 14 and under free. (360) 755-9649. www.burlingtonparks.org.

Kla Ha Ya Days River Run 5 mile and 1 mi, kid's dashes. Snohomish Fitness Center, Snohomish. 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. $9:00 a.m. (360) 568-0588. www.active.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Harvest Days 8.3 and 3 mile Milk Runs. Scenic country roads, one hill. 8:00 a.m. www.eventmgnt.com.

McCormick Woods 5K, 1 mi, kids dashes. Port Orchard. 9:00 a.m. (360) 895-9341.

MMRF 5K Race for Research. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Titanium Man Triathlon. See Multisport events.


Sunday, July 21

Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. See Multi- sport events.

Race for Lavender 5K. Olympic Game Farm, Sequim. $15 by 7/13, $20 DOR, includes T-shirt. 9:00 a.m., reg. at 7:30. (800) 955-0605 x 3600. Email: carl,jackson@stjude.org.


Saturday, July 27

White River 50 Mile. See Ultras.

Waterland 5000. Field House, Des Moines. After a hiatus, this once-popular event is back with a new point-to-point course. $20 by 7/20, $25 DOR. Reg. at 7:00 a.m., start at 9:00 a.m. (206) 870-6527.

Tour de Terrace 5K. Montlake Terrace. 9:00 a.m. (425) 774- 0507. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Whale of a Run 4 and 1 mile, kids' dashes. Cimarron Hotel, Silverdale. 9:00am. (360) 478-5357.

Torchlight Run at Seafair 5K. Seattle Center. Great chance to run through downtown Seattle. Leads off massive Seafair Parade. 6:35 pm. Post-race party at Seattle Center. (206) 728-0123 x101. www.seafair.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Shoreline Run - 10K and 2 Miles. Tri-Cities area. (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.

Communities in Schools 4-mile Run for Kids. Renton Community Center. $15 pre w/T-shirt, $17 DOR. 8:45 a.m., reg. at 7:30. Senior and family discounts. (425) 204-2408, (425) 235-2463.


Sunday, July 28

Swedish Summerrun 10K and 5K. Swedish Hospital, Seattle. New date for annual event, one of Seattle's biggest. 10K has tough hill, 5K includes walk. $20 w/T-shirt by 7/27, $25 DOR. 9:00 a.m., reg. at 7:00 a.m. Benefits Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. (206) 386-2738. 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. (509) 937-2867. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles. Langus Park, Everett. 9:00 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 303-1821.

Dannon Duathlon Everett. See Multisport events.


AUGUST

Saturday. August 3

Sumner 5K Festival Run & Kids Dash. Sumner H.S. Flat fast course. $15 pre, $18 DOR w/T-shirt. (253) 770-7673. Email sumner5k@aol.com.

Festival of Fun 5K. Curtis Junior H.S., University Place. 9:00 a.m. Scenic course through residential streets. $16 w/T. (253) 460-2505.

Yep Kanum Fun Run. Colville, Colville Jr. H.S. 8:00 a.m. $12w/T, $5 w/o, $15 DOR. Loop course. Awards. (509) 684-6037.

Pacific Rim International 1/2 Marathon and 5K. Tacoma. 8:00 a.m. 1/2 $20, $25 DOR; 5K $15, DOR $18. (253) 272-2747. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Whidbey Island Triathlon. See multisport events.


Sunday, August 4.

Troika Triathlon. See multisport events.


Wednesday, August 7

Watermelon Run 5K. Fort Steilacoom Park. 6:00 p.m. Cross Country. $5 DOR only. (253) 686-4800.


Thursday, August 8.

Triple Threat Duathlon. See multisport events.


Saturday, August 10

Once Around Lake Cavanaugh 7.8 Miles. Lake Cavanaugh Fire Station. 10:00 am. $20 w/T-shirt, $14 no T. DOR $22/$17. Paved, gorgeous scenic course, several small hills at start. (360) 422-6453. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

North Bend Alpine Days 5K & 10K. Factory Outlet Mall, North Bend. Slight hills on 10K, certified courses. 1.5 mile family walk added. Reg. at 7:00 a.m., 10K 8:30, 5K 8:35. (425) 557-9136. www.snoqualmievalleytrackclub.org.

Hot Feet for Humanity 5K. Community Church, Suquamish, 9:00 am. $10 pre, $12 DOR, both with T-shirt. Also kid's dashes. Eleanor Ringland (206) 842-5243.

Harborun 4mi, 2mi. Pioneer Park. 1:00 p.m. New scenic course and kids dash. $15 w/T. (360) 533-3447.

Stilly Trail 5K. Arlington, WA. 9:00 a.m. 5K trail run & 1K fun run. (360) 652-7362.

7th Habitat For Humanity 5K. Suquamish. 9:00 a.m. $10, $20 family rate. $12 and $24 DOR. Eleanor Ringland (206) 842-5243.

My First Triathlon. See Triathlons.


Sunday, August 11.

Kingfisher Olympic Triathlon and Kingfisher Sprint Triathlon. See multisport events.


Wednesday, August 14

IRC Summer Sizzler 5k & 8k. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila 6:30 p.m. $10. An Internurban Runners Club event. $10 John Kokes (206) 932-9355.


Saturday, August 17

Shoreline Rotary 10K & 5K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. $20 til 7/30, $25 after and DOR. Benefits several Shoreline charity groups. (206) 542-8497days, (206) 362-5729 eves. SEE AD JULY ISSUE.

SW Washington Habitat for Humanity 8K and 1 mile. Senior Center, Chehalis. Reg. at 7 a.m., start 8 a.m. $7 by 8/13, DOR $10; T-shirts $10. (360) 736-1016.

Run-A-Muk 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. 8:00 a.m. Part of Lighthouse Festival. $18, DOR TBA. Lila Barnhart (425) 355- 2514.

Ameri-cana Relay, See Relays.

Stockford Village Run. Hazel Dell, WA. 9:00 a.m. $10, $15 DOR. www.ecentmgnt.com.

Apple Capital Triathlon. See multisport events.


Saturday, August 24th

Maritime Hospice 10K and 2 mile walk. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. 9:30 a.m., walk at 9:00 a.m. Flat, scenic course. (360) 738-6706. Email: cbrumet@peacehealth.org.

You Gotta Have Guts PaceSetter 5K Walk/Run. Seattle, Magnuson Park. USATF certified course. 9:00 am. $20 by 8/15 w/T. $25 after. Benefits Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Cathy Michalec (206) 574-0698.

Heart of the Sound Triathlon. See multisport events.


Sunday, August 25

Issaquah Sportsman's Club 5K run and shoot. Washington State Championships $25 by 8/10, $30 by 8.24 No DOR. Michael Spillane at wabiathlon@hotmail.com or 425-444-0899

Cutthroat Classic 11-mile trail run. Pacific Crest Trail from Rainy pass to the Cutthroat Trail Head. www.mvsta.com.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles. Langus Park, Everett. 9:00 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 303-1821.

Saturday, August 31.

Red 80. See Relays and Ultras

9th Annual Blackberry Festival 5K. Bremerton Parks. 9:30 a.m. (360) 478-5305.


MARATHONS

Sunday, June 9. Edge to Edge. Ucluelet to Tofino, Vancouver Island, B.C. Beautiful point-to point road course. Limited entries. (250) 726-4641. www.edgetoedgemarathon.com

Saturday, June 29. Pacific Crest Marathon & Half-Marathon. Sunriver, Oregon. Marathon is new this year. 7:15 a.m., circles scenic Sunriver Resort. $64 by 6/14, $70 through 6/28. (503) 531-3140. www.racecenter.com

Sunday, July 7. Calgary Stampede Marathon. Calgary, AB, Canada. Several other events, too, inc. relays and 10K. Held with Calgary Stampede. (403) 264-2996 or www.stampederoadrace.com.

Saturday, September 14. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon. Second running of scenic marathon and accompanying half and 10K. Marathon course is point-to-point along shore of Lake Chelan. $60, $40 for half and $25 for 10 by 8/1. $70, $50, $30 after. (509) 682-8022. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, October 6. Portland Marathon. Also offers judged and unjudged walks, 5-mile run/walk. 7:00 a.m. start. $75 by 9/3, $115 after including DOR. 31st running, great Expo and Race Directors conference. www.portlandmarathon.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, November 31. Grand Pacifico Marathon. Mazatlan, Mexico. Also half and 10K. Favorite destination event of many NW runners, covered in the last two January issues of NWR. Big money prizes. www.signneupsports.com.

Sunday, December 1. Seattle Marathon. Also offers half and full and half walks. Scenic through-city course with some hills. Great Expo. Early bird registration at www.seattlemarathon.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE


ULTRAS


Saturday, July 13. Daybreak "Climb a Mountain" 38 mile trail run. Riverfront Park to Mt. Spokane, Spokane. $35 by 6/23, $45 after. (509) 927-1688. www.daybreakrun,org. See also Relays.

Saturday, July 27. White River 50 Mile. Crystal Mountain. National Championship at this distance. Limited to 400 entrants. $10,000+ prize money. 17,400" of elevation changes. $70 basic fee. (206) 329-1466. www.whiteriver50.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, August 31 - Sunday September 1. Red 80. Rossland, B.C. 50K and 100K solors with realy event. New event, promises to be very tough, with 17,000 of ascending and descending elevation changes. 5-person relay teams. www.red80.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

RELAYS



Friday-Saturday, July 12-13. Mt. Rainier to Pacific Relay. Ashford to Ocean Shores.
152-mile, 11-person teams run; 100-mile, 7-person teams walk. (206) 782-6547. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, July 13. Daybreak "Climb a Mountain" 38 mile trail relay. Riverfront Park to Mt. Spokane, Spokane. $20 per member by 6/23, $30 after. Several relay combos accepted. (509) 927-1688. www.daybreakrun,org. See also Ultras.

Friday-Saturday, August 16-17. Ameri-cana International Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. New event. 220 miles, or 140-mile walking course. Includes Kootenay Pass, Canada's highest. Legs from 3 to 8 miles, teams of 12 or less. 1-866-88-RELAY. www.acrelay.com.

Saturday, August 31. Lake Padden Relay. Bellingham. 10:00 a.m. 2.6m 4/ x 2.6mi.
Danny Anderson 384-1639. Dick Ryan 733-2647.

Saturday, August 31 - Sunday September 1. Red 80. Rossland, B.C. 80 mile trail run and relay. New event, promises to be very tough, with 17,000 of ascending and descending elevation changes. Optional 50K and 100K distances too. 5-person relay teams. www.red80.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE


TRACK & FIELD

Elite national meets and significant West Coast and local meets are listed.

Saturday, June 1. Seattle Masters Meet. West Seattle Stadium.

Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2. Harry Jerome International. Burnaby, B.C.

Sunday, June 2. Washington-Oregon Prep Track Meet of Champions. Mt. Hood CC, Gresham, OR. Brook is sponsoring this prestigious meet. Top 4 preps from each state in finals-only competition.

Saturday. June 8. Seattle International T&F. Shoreline Stadium. Promises to be the biggest meet in terms of prestigious athletes in the state this year. Bradbarquist@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 8. Golden West Invitational. (High School). Sacramento, CA.

Saturday, June 8. US Open. (IAAF Grand Prix/USATF Golden Spike Tour). Stanford, CA.

Saturday, June 15 USATF Inland Northwest Track & Field Championships. Pullman, WA.

June 21-22. USATF Junior National Championships. Stanford, CA.

June 21-23. USATF Outdoor Championships. (USATF Golden Spike Tour) Stanford, CA.

June 29 - July 2. PNW Junior Olympics. West Seattle Stadium.

August 9. All-City Cross Country Championships.. Bremerton Parks,1/4mi, 1/2mi, 1mi, kids dashes. (360) 478-5357.

CNW All-Comers Meets

All events at Edmonds Stadium unless otherwise noted. May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14. SEE AD THIS ISSUE


MULTISPORT EVENTS


Saturday, June 1. Tri Tastin' and Racin 5K and Duathlon. Lake Sammamish St. Pk. 1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run, 8:00 a.m. (425) 391-0424.

Thursday, June 6. 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. No DOR for civilians. (253) 967- 6808.

Sunday, June 16. Fathers Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini- triathlonVance Creek Park, Elma. 300 meter swim, 13 mi. bike, 3 mi. run. 10:00 a.m. 360-273-9684

Saturday, June 22. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series. Shoreline Park, Fort Lewis. 1/2 Mile Swim, 15 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run. 9:00am. Pre-register, no DOR for civilians. (253) 967-6808.

Sunday, June 23. Issaquah Sportsman's Club 5k run and shoot. $20 by 6/8, $25 late entry. No DOR. Michael Spillane at wabiathlon@hotmail.com or 425-444-0899

Saturday, June 29. Lake Padden Triathlons. Bellingham. Competitive: 1/2 mi. swim - 21 mi. bike - 5.3 mi. run. 08:30am. Recreational: 1/4 mi. swim - 10 mi. bike - 2.65 mi. run. 1:00p. (360) 647-7665

Saturday, June 29. 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.

Thursday, July 4. 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.

Sunday, July 7. Fort Steilacoom Xterra Triathlon and Duathlon. Lakewood. 1/2 mileswim, 14 bike, 3 run; or 2 run, 12 bike, 3 run. (206) 285- 5914. www.usatf-pnw.org.

Thursday, July 11. 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.

Sunday, July 14. Brooks Muddy Buddy Ride & Run. Des Moines Creek Park, SeaTac. Return of popular 10K two-person run & bike ride relay featuring several terrain challenges. 10:00 a.m. $75 per team, reg. closes July 12. www.muddybuddy.com.

Sunday, July 14. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Lake Aspen, Yakima. 1K swim, 35K bike, 11K run. Some hills. Teams and individuals. 8:00 a.m. (509) 945-9460 or (509) 248-0381.

Saturday, July 20, Titanium Man Triathlon. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 1.5 mile swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Part of Three Rivers Multi-Sport series. www.3rr.org.

Sunday, July 21. 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 28. Issaquah Sportsman's Club 5k run and shoot. $20 by 7/15, $25 late entry. No DOR. Michael Spillane at wabiathlon@hotmail.com or 425-444-0899

Sunday, July 28. Dannon Duathlon Everett. 2 mile run, 9 bike, 2 run, 9 bike, 2 run. (540) 454-6561. www.dannonduathlon.com

Saturday, August 3. Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island. 9:00 a.m. 800yard swim, 19.5mi bike, 3.8mi run. $40 before 7/12, $55 after. Team $85, $115 after. (360) 221-5484.

Sunday, August 4. Troika Triathlon. Spokane. 1.2mi swim, 58mi bike, 13.1mi run. (509) 624-3174.

Thursday, August 8. Triple Threat Duathlon. Fort Lewis, WA. 6:00 p.m. 2mi run, 12mi Bike, 2mi run. $40. Military $35, DOR $40. (253) 967- 6808.

Sunday, August 11. Kingfisher Olympic Triathlon. Belfair State Park, WA. 8:00 a.m. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. (206) 285-5914.

Sunday, August 11. Kingfisher Sprint Triathlon. Belfair State Park, WA. 8:20 a.m. 800m swim, 20K bike, 10K run. (206) 285-5914.

Sat. August 10 and Sat Aug. 17. My First Triathlon. Harrison Hot Springs, BC. 400M swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Fees vary.www.Sport.com.

Friday, August 16. Aquaman Duathlon. Richland. 6:00 p.m. 2mi run, 1/2mi swim, 3mi run. (509) 627-1329. www.3RRR.org.

Sunday, August 18. Apple Capital Triathlon. Wenatchee. 9:00 a.m. 1.5mi swim, 40K bike, 10K run.

Saturday, August 24. Heart of the Sound Triathlon. Vashon. 1/2mi swim, 14mi bike, 3.5mi run. (206) 463-9606. www.racecenter.com.



CAMPS AND CLINICS

Weekend Running Workshop with the Penguin: Seattle June 29- 30. Effort-based training with RW columnist John 'the Penguin' Bingham. Inspiration & motivation, goal setting & achievement, finding HR zones, setting up training schedule. Group runs & instruction in fun, low-stress environment. For runners of all levels. $299 includes tuition
& lunches. Contact Karen at 615-849-8497 or Karen.Bingham@WaddleOn.com.
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.

TRAINING PROGRAMS


Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6- month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start at any time. (253)653-6308, (206)522-7711.Web site www.runchuckit.com, email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

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, 2030 Westlake Avenue, Seattle 98121, (206) 628- 0777.

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

Team Diabetes. Train for Kona, Bermuda or Rome Marathons. 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 the Kona, Amsterdam, or Dublin 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 Capitol Hill FootZone. 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 footzonerun@yahoo.com. Group rates available.

Washington Biathlon Association Events. Issaquah Sportsman Club. Combines 3 miles of cross- country running with stops for rifle marksmanship. Instruction is given at pre-race rifle safety certification clinics and training sessions. Newcomers welcome. Fees vary. Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Chris Caviezel @ 425-444-0899 or wabiathlon@hotmail.com.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

6:00 p. m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Runs. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. 522-7711.

6:00 p. m. Cascade Striders Junior Olympic T & F for ages 6- 18. Interlake H. S. Coach Mark Van Achte (425) 828-0131.

6:30 p.m. FWTC, Youth Track interval workouts ages 14 and under; Thomas
Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964


TUESDAY

5:00 p. m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. French Field H. S., Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.

5:15-7:00 p. m. Kitsap Track Club. Bremerton HS. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

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.

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

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. Ren, (253) 565-1437; Becky, (253) 588-5053.

6:00 p. m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles. All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p. m. Beginner's Trail Runs. Short, at easy pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6:00 p. m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). (509) 375-1683.

6:00 p. m. Eastside Runners track intervals, Lake Washington HS, Kirkland, Colin Hawkes, (425) 452-5512.

6:00 p. m. Seattle FootZone Group Runs, 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile pace. (206) 329-1466.

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

6:30 p.m. FWTC, Track interval workouts for High School athletes; Thomas
Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964

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.

6:00 p. m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Intermediate-advanced pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p. m. Women's Only Run, Always Running, Greenlake. (206) 985-7405 www.alwaysrunning.com

6:00 p. m. Interurban RC, Gene Coulon Park, Renton. Marilyn Birley, (425) 271-7959.

6:00 p. m. Track workouts at Snohomish HS. Don, (360) 799- 1758.

6:00 p. m. Spokane Community College. Speed work, all paces. Coached by Dori Robertson (509) 238-9591.

6:00 p. m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond Footzone. 425-556-0383

6:00 p. m. Cascade Striders Junior Olympic T & F for ages 6- 18. Interlake H. S. Coach Mark Van Achte (425) 828-0131.

Wednesday

6:30 pm FWTC, Youth Track interval workouts ages 14 and under; Thomas
Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964

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
Time TBA. Trail Runs on Cedar River Trail. Linda, (425) 228- 0966.

THURSDAY

6:00 p. m. FootZone runs, Cap. Hill, Seattle. 8-10 mile runs from store. 6:00-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or footzonerun@yahoo.com.

6:00 p. m. Cascade Striders, ages 6-18. Jim Beebe, (425) 881- 2868.

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners, Time prediction run, 2k - 10k. Luke McRedmond Park, 15811 Redmond Way, Redmond. Al, (425) 883-9824. luckyal@juno.com

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. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. Ed Hong at (253) 952-3114.

Thursday

6:30 p.m.FWTC, Track interval workouts for High School athletes; Thomas
Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964

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

SATURDAY

8:00 am. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake. All levels, noncompetitive, newcomers welcome. Meet at Red Apple on Kitsap Way. (360) 830- 0738.

8:00 am. Spokane, meeting location varies. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

8:00 am. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com

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

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

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

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

9:00 am. Joe "Agogo's" Run/Walk Club. Locations vary. Shannon, Physical Culture, 522-0634.

9:00 am. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club, Green Lake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners. org

10:00 am. 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

7:00 am. FootZone 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 am. Sunrise Marathon Training. 8-15 miles, all paces welcome. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

8:00 am. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8:00 am. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671-3804.

8:00 am. Snohomish Track Club. Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Everett areas. Don, (360) 799-1758.

8:00 am. Super Jock 'n Jill 1-2 hour runs at 7:00 pace or faster. Chuck, 522-7711.

8:00 am. 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.

8:00 am. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5 miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.

9:00 am. Jennings Park, Marysville. First Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10:00 am. 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. $5. 10:00 am. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393. Sponsored by Pacific Pacers RW Club.
For information about racewalking in Bellingham, call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

Cascade Orienteering Club events. Events listed as WIOL (Washington Interscholastic Orienteering League) for elementary to high school age students run concurrently with public events. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 nonmembers, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866

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