FEATURED RACES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, July 3. Firecracker 5000 5K Run/Walk. Seattle.

Sunday, July 4. The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K. Cle Elum.

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

Saturday, July 10. Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - 10 Miles. Newcastle.

Saturday, July 10. Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park, Issaquah.

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

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

Saturday, August 7. Pacific Rim International Half Marathon and 5K. Tacoma.

Sunday, August 8. Foot Zone 5K. Redmond Town Center

Sunday, August 8. Ridge to Rails 2.6 and 6 Mile. Snoqualmie.

Saturday, September 18. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon. Lake Chelan.

JUNE

Friday, June 4.

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

Saturday, June 5.

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

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

Kitsap Family YMCA Fun Run 5K. Bremerton. 9 a.m. (360) 377- 3741.

YMCA Run & Community Day 5K. Kitsap Family YMCA, Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kid's dash and 1 mile walk. $10, $15 w/T. (360) 377-3741.

Dog Island Run 10K run or 2 Mile Walk. Guemes Island, WA. 10:45 a.m. pre-reg. Includes free ferry trip and transportation. (360) 293-5757.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free. Monthly Series, chart your progress.

Sunday, June 6.

Komen Seattle Race for the Cure 5K. Seattle, Seahawks Stadium. 7:30 a.m. 5K women's, 5K co-ed, 1 mile co-ed walk. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (206) 667-6700 www.seattleraceforthecure. org.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk, 2.5 Mile Walk. Vancouver, WA. 8:40 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia waterfront. $30 after. (503) 643-9440. eventmgnt.com.

San Juan Island Marathon and Half. (360) 378-1214. Both are scenic but hilly courses. Expo on Saturday. $50. See also marathons. Email info@sanjuanislandmarathon.com.

Saturday, June 12

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

Run for Children's Hospital 5K, 1 Mile, Kid's Dash. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Benefits Children's Hospital. $20, $25 DOR. Certified course, chip timing. $20 DOR $25. (206) 528-2777. www.runforchildrens.org.

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

Sunday, June 13.

Everett to Athens 5K and 10K. Everett Memorial Stadium, Everett. The Everett Rotary club does this every year-offers great international trip tickets for winners and by random drawings. The 10K is on a certified, somewhat hilly course. 9:30 a.m. starts for both races. Lots of other activities too. (425) 258-0461. www.RunTheWorld.info. FEATURED RACE.,

Clear Lake Memorial Races, 14 mile Round Mountain & 5 mile around Clear Lake. Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Round Mountain has 1000 foot elevation gain from mile 2-1/2 to 7 and back down.

North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles. Second year. Also full marathon. Point to point courses, lots of hoopla.Larry Little (360) 417-1301. Also see marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Run with your dog and those of many others. Support city's homeless animal programs. (206). www.furry5k.com.(206) 368-pets. FEATURED RACE.

Evergreen Classic 5K. Evergreen State College, Olympia. USATF Certified course through campus. (360) 867-6487. FEATURED RACE.

Wednesday, June 16

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

Friday, June 18

Fremont 5K. Fremont neighborhood, Seattle. Traditional early- summer event. Flat course. $25. Certified course. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

Saturday, June 19.

Swede Day 5K. Rochester, WA. 8 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Flat paved course. Proceeds support youth programs. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595.

Are You Nuts? Trail Series 10K. Tacoma. 8 a.m. $27, $32 DOR, T's $18. Trail run in Pt. Defiance Park. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com.

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

Run the Sun 5 and 10 milers. Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 9 a.m. 5 mi $15, 10 mi $20, after 6/13 add $5. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Fall City Days 5 and 10K, 5K walk. Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat scenic course, held w/ community festival. $15, w/T $20, DOR add $5. Both courses are certified. (425) 222-6163. www.racecenter.com/fallcity. FEATURED RACE.

Beach to Chowder 10K and 5K. Long Beach, WA. 10:00 a.m. Start on beach; run on hard packed sand. Medallions and chowder to all finishers, Special night-before pasta feed at Chataqua Inn new this year. (800) 451-2542 or www.funbeach.com. FEATURED RACE.

Strawberry Festival Berry Run 4 Mile and 1 Mile. Marysville Jr. High, Marysville.

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

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

Sunday, June 20.

Father's Day Classic 10K, 5K, 2 and 1 mile. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 10 a.m. Lot's of post race food. (360) 273-9684.www.ontherun.com, www.signmeupsports.com.

Saturday, June 26.

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

White River 5K. Robinswood park, Buckley. 9 a.m. Flat course in foothills of Mt. Rainier. Festival follows. $25 individual, fund raising goals too. (360) 893-2920.

5K Walk/Run for Literacy. Padden Creek Trail, Fairhaven. 9 a.m. Benefits Whatcom Literacy Council. $10, $20 family, T's $10, DOR add $5. (360) 671-2626.

Hot Foot 5K. Port Orchard. Flat course, trails and road. 9 a.m. $10, T's $12, DOR add $2. Benefits Fire District 7 Scholarship Fund. (360) 613-8303. www.kcfd7va.org.

Walk for Rice 2.5 mile. Seward Park, Seattle. 9:15 a.m. Run or walk to raise funds for Asian Counseling and Referral Service Food Bank. (206) 695-7551. www.walkforrice.com.

Sunday, June 27.

Terry Fox Shore Run 6.7 mile, 5K, and 1K. Seattle, Madison Park. 8:30 a.m. Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (206) 667-6559, www.ontherun.com.

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

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K. Vancouver, BC. Scenic course. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website or call. Part of ScotiaBank's Canada Running Series. Profiled in 8/03 issue of NWR.wwwcanadarunningseries.com/svhm. (604) 732-4235. FEATURED RACE.

JULY

Saturday, July 3.

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

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

From Sea to Shining Sea 10K and 5K. Whidbey Island. 8:30 a.m. $10, shirts extra, Contact Coupeville School District.

Sunday, July 4.

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

The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K. Cle Elum. 9 a.m. 10K has tough hill. Scenic country courses. Twenty-fifth anniversary event. (509) 674-5331. FEATURED RACE

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

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

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

Saturday, July 10.

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

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

Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Marine Park, Bellingham. 9 a.m. Craig Bartlett (360) 733-7159. FEATURED RACE.

Run of the Mill. 5K Run/Walk. Mill Creek. Point-to-point downhill course. (425) 774-0507. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

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

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

Bridle Trails State Park 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 9 a.m. 5K $15, 10K $20, DOR add $5. www.bridletrails.org. www. signmeupsports.com (206) 459-2664.

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

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

Sunday, July 11.

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

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

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

Wednesday, July 14.

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

Saturday, July 17.

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

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

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

Seattle Night and Day Challenge. West Seattle. 4 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge through Seattle and Vashon Island with 3, 7, or 16 hour events. 57 point-valued checkpoints are placed throughout the cities. See website for more details at www.seattlenightandday.com or call Eric Bone @ (206) 634- 2279.

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

Sunday, July 18.

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

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

Saturday, July 24.

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

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

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

Sunday, July 25.

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

Run with Pride 10K and 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. $15 club members, $20 non. (206) 228-0585.

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

Saturday, July 31.

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

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

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

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

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

AUGUST

Sunday, August 1.

The Glenn Family Lakeside-Aadvantage Cash Harbor 4.4 Mile and 2 Mile Run. Aberdeen. 1 p.m. $10, T's $5. www.ci.hoquiam.wa.us. (360) 532-5700 ext. 240.

Friday, August 6.

Auburn Good Ol' Days 5K. Auburn. 7 p.m. $15, $20 DOR. Followed by BBQ. (253) 939-3389.

Saturday, August 7.

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

Yep Kanum Fun Run 5K. Colville. 8 a.m. Loop course. $7 until 7/21, $10 after, T's $5. (509) 684-6037.

Festival of the River 5K. Arlington. 9 a.m. 5K trail run and 1K fun run. (360) 435-2755 ext. 27.

Sumner Rotary 5K. Sumner H.S. 9 a.m. Flat fast course through downtown. $15 pre, $20 DOR. (253) 305-7588. www.rotaryclubofsumner.com.

Dash For Trash 8K Trail Run, 2K Walk. Bonney Lake, WSU Demo forest. 7:30 a.m. $15. $10 if you pick up trash. (253)-445-4616. www.bichallenge.wsu.edu.

Pacific Rim International Half Marathon and 5K. Tacoma. Very scenic course. (253)272-4727. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, August 8.

Foot Zone 5K. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Certified course, race around Redmond Town Center buildings. $25, $30 DOR includes T. www.promotionevents.com (206) 972-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Ridge to Rails 2.6 and 6 Mile. Snoqualmie. 9 a.m. Very scenic course combining trails and roads. Great after-race party. 6 mile is challenging. (253) 838-6113

Once Around Lake Cavanaugh 7.8 miles. Self timed course around lake. Benefits local fire department. $20 for race and shorts, $14 race only. DOR $22 and $17. (360) 424-4225.

Saturday, August 14.

Port of Seattle Firefighters 5K. Shilshole Marina. 9 a.m. Benefits the NW Burn Foundation. $20 inlcudes T, post race BBQ and beer garden. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - 13 Miles. Newcastle, WA. 8:30 a.m. 10 Mile. $25 per individual race, $80 for 4 race series, DOR $30. Seattle Running Co. (206) 325-4800. www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE.

Habitat for Humanity 5K. Suquamish. 10 a.m. April Stevens (360) 271-9824.

North Bend Alpine Days 5K & 10K. North Bend. 8:30 a.m. Slight hills on 10K, Certified courses. 1.5 mile family walk also.(425)557- 9136.

Hope & Healing Breast Cancer Half Marathon Walk/Run. Lincoln Park, West Seattle. 8 a.m. Fundraiser to provide non-medical support services to local breast cancer patients. (206) 215-2888.

Sunday, August 15.

Pace Race 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Run for prostate awareness. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

Wednesday, August 18.

Summer Sizzler 5K and 8K. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 630 a.m. DOR only $10. An IRC event. (253) 924-1110.

Saturday, August 21.

Summer Festival Race for the Homeless 10K & 5K. Vancouver, WA. 8 a.m. Run along Columbia River. (360) 694-4985.

Friday Harbor 8K Loop. Friday Harbor. 9 a.m. $9 before 8/6, $14 after, DOR $16. Fees include entrance to county fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. (360) 378-4953.

Sunday, August 22.

Lynnwood Hi-5 10k $ 5K.. Alderwood Mall. 9 a.m. Presented by Lynnwood Rotary. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

Chief Seattle Days 2.4 Miles. Suquamish. Third annual. 10 a.m. Ryan Garrett (360) 598-3311.

Saturday, August 28

Kitsap County Fair Stampede 5K, 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. 5K $12, 1 mi $6, T's $6. Held in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fair. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

Rainier Round Up. Rainier, WA. 8 a.m. $20 w/T, DOR $25, $10 under 14. Proceeds support youth programs. (360) 786-5595.

Go The Extra Mile 8K & 1K. Sammamish. 8:30 a.m. Supports Network Services helping Eastside families in crisis. $25 before 8/20, $30 after. Adrienne Gelfer (425) 391-5805.

102 Years and Running. Mount Vernon. 10 a.m. Free blueberry pancake breakfast. Benefits hunger programs. (360) 416-0268.

You Gotta Have Guts Run 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Benefits the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. $25, $30 DOR, includes T. www.ccfa.org/chapters/northwest.com. (206) 574-0698.

Sunday, August 29.

Cutthroat Classic 11-Mile Trail Run. Pacific Crest Trail from Rainy Pass to the Cutthroat Trail Head. Rough, rocky trail. 8 a.m. $45 till 8/22, $50 after. www.mvsta.com.

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

MARATHONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, September 18. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon. Lake Chelan. 7 a.m. Also half marathon. Fees vary. 1-800-4- Chelan.www.active.com.

MULTISPORTS

Saturday, July 3. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Richland. 8:30 a.m. $18. 1/2 mile swim, 12 mi mtn. bike, 3 mi run. Eric Greager. www.3rrr.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 5. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series. Ft. Lewis. 6 p.m. Fast and flat course. 2 mile run, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run. (253) 966-0160.

Saturday, August 7. 8th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island. 9 a.m. 1/2 swim, 19.5 mile bike, 3.8 mile run. Team and individual rates apply and vary. (360) 221-5484. www.perfecttimeents.com

Friday, August 13. Aquaman Duathlon. Tri-Cities. 6 a.m. 2 mi run, 1/2 mi swim, 3 mi run. Eric Greager. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, August 14. Beaver Lake Triathlon. Sammamish. 7:45 a.m. Scenic event, 11th year, always fills up so reg. early. 1/4 mi swim, 13.8 mi bike, 4.3 mi run. www.beaverlake.org. (425) 458-4468.

Saturday, August 14. Bellingham Youth Triathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. 3 youth divisions 11-13, 9-10, 6-8. (360) 647-7665.

Saturday, August 21. Heart of the Sound Triathlon. Vashon Island. All day events of varying distances. Events for all ages. Register early as space is limited. Camps and clinics all week long leading up to events. For details see www.HeartoftheSoundTriathlon.com.

Saturday, August 21. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series. Fort Lewis. Olympic distance course. 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6 mile run. (253) 966-0160.

Saturday, August 21. Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. Seattle. 8 a.m. Trekking, mtn. biking, paddling, and orienteering. 20-40 miles, 5-10 hours. (425) 488-3691.

ULTRAS

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

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

RELAYS

Saturday, June 5. Whistler 100. Lillooet - Whistler, B.C. 12- person relay teams, several divisions, lots of elevation gain and loss, spectacular scenery. Fees vary by closings. www.whistler100.com.

Saturday, June 5. Gap-to-Gap Relay. Yakima. Field run, mtn. Bike, kayak/canoe, road bike, & 10K run. Individuals or teams. Shorter events as well includes rollerblade. (509) 453-8280

Fri-Sat, June 18-19. Ameri-Cana Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. 220- and 170-mile courses. 12- and 10-person teams. Longest relay in North America. www.acrelay.com. 1-866-88-RELAY.

Sunday, June 27. Team Marathon Relay. Portland, OR. 8 a.m. 4 person teams, each running 3 loops of 2.185 miles in sequence on Waterfront Park Esplanade. $120 by 6/15, $160 by 6/22, $200 after. (503) 643-9440. eventmgnt.com.

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

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

TRACK AND FIELD

Club Northwest All Comers. Edmonds Stadium. Locations may change, check first, www.promotionevents.com. Dates--June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11.

Saturday, June 5. Seattle Parks 30+ T&F Meet. West Seattle Stadium. 9 a.m. Dennis Cook (206) 684-7094.

Sunday, June 20. 14. Seattle International Track & Field Classic. Husky Stadium, Seattle. 2-9 p.m. Join us in the pre-Olympic Trials qualifying frenzy.

Mondays, June 7-August 23. All-Comers Track and Field Meets. Bellingham Civic Stadium. 5:30 p.m. $3 meet, $25 season pass, $75 season pass family of 3 or more. (360) 676-6985. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, July 24. Seattle Parks 30+ T&F Meet. West Seattle Stadium. 9 a.m.(July 23 hammer throw 5:30 p.m.) Ken Weinbel (206) 938-3895.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

Sunday, Aug. 15-21. Heart of the Sound Junior/U-23 Camp & Clinic. Vashon Island. Develop skill for international rules triathlon racing. (503) 349-8166.

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

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Tom or Ty at Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 522-7711.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

FootZone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck aiming at certain popular local events. Regular group runs, store discounts, sports medicine and product clinics, club uniforms, and other programs. $50 annual fee. Contact redmondrunning@msn.com. (425) 556- 0383.

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Runs. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone, all levels welcome. Distance 5 - 7 miles. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (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. Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston HS. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S., Kent. Tim Cowden. 253-261-0770.

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

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 mi. 8-11 min/mile pace. Jim Price Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

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

5:30 p.m. Bellevue FootZone 5-8 mile intervals. (425) 462- 7463.

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

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

6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs. 8-11 min mile. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. A friendly run of 8-11 minutes per mile pace. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs.

6 p.m. Race walking with Janelle Kaufman at WWU. This walk will meet at the track. Call Janelle at 671-6866. for details.

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners Prediction Runs, Luke McRedmond Park, Redmond. Contact Leo Smale: leosmale@hotmail.com.

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

6 p.m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Advanced pace, exploring strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676- 4955.

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

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone all levels welcome. Distance 5 - 7 miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (360) 735-2580.

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

THURSDAY

5:30 p.m. Fitness walk around Fairhaven store, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #1: 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles loop from store at 8-10.mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

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

6:00 p.m. 1 hour hilly trail run @ medium pace. Fairhaven Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-4 mile run, paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. (253) 639-0361.

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

SATURDAY

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

7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club. All levels, no pressure. Run at own pace and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. Call David Knox (206) 835-2887. nprunners@earthlink.net.

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Meet at Red Apple on Kitsap Way. (360) 830- 0738.

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

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

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

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

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

9:00 a.m. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club. Greenlake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

9:00 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

2:00 p.m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays, call to be sure PLEASE). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

SUNDAY

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

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

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

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

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

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

8:30 a.m. Footzone Running Club. Redmond Footzone, Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

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

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

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

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

RACEWALKING

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

Around Green Lake un-judged walks are held in Seattle most months at Greenlake Community Centre, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.

Bellingham Race walking. Call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

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