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June 2005

FEATURED RUNS

Saturday, June 11. Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K. Tacoma.

Saturday, June 11. Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #2 7.5 Miles . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle.

Sunday, June 12. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half. Pt. Angeles.

Sunday, June 12. Furry 5K. Seward Park, Seattle.

Saturday, June 18. FallCity Days 10K & 5K . Fall City

Sunday, June 26. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K . Vancouver, BC.

Saturday, July 9. Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race # 3 10 Mile . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle.

Saturday, July 9. Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile . Bellingham.

July 9 & 10, 13 & 14, 16 & 17. My First Triathlon and My Next Triathlons . Lake Chelan.

Sunday, July 10. Seafair Marathon and Half. Bellevue.

Sunday, July 10. Bare Buns Fun Run 5K . Issaquah.

Fri. & Sat. July 22-23. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay . Ashford to Ocean Shores.

Sunday, July 31. Swedish Summerun 5K Run/Walk . Seattle

Saturday, August 6 .March Point 5K & 10K. Anacortes.

Saturday, August 13. Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race #4 13 Mile . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle.

Saturday, September 17. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon . Chelan.

Sunday, October 9. Portland Marathon. Portland , OR .

Sunday, October 9. Royal Victoria Marathon . Victoria.

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle.

JUNE

Friday, June 10

Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay . Fremont. 6 p.m. Kickoff the summer with this fun flat race. $25, $30 DOR. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

Saturday, June 11

Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K . Tacoma. First race at 6:45 a.m. Fees vary, see website. Kids events too. Benefits MultiCare Health Foundation. Traditionally one of area's largest races. (253) 403-3065. www.soundtonarrows.com FEATURED RUN.

Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #2 7.5 Miles . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle. 9 a.m. Second race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329- 1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com FEATURED RUN.

Bethel Burst into Summer Fun Run 5K & 10K . Bethel. Ron Hayden (509) 332-1168.. www.3rrr.org .

The Human Race 10K and 5K Run/Walk. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $10, $20 w/T. (360) 734-3055.

Capitol Peak 50 Mile & 25 K. See ultras.

Sunday, June 12

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. (206) 987-2777. www.runforchildrens.org .

Furry 5K . Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Run with your dog and support the city's animal shelters. Don't bring your cat! www.furry5k.com (206) 386-pets. FEATURED RUN.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk, 2.5 Mile walk . Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia waterfront. $25 till 6/6, $30 after, includes T. (503) 643-9440.

Benefits Evergreen State College Library. (360) 867-6487. FEATURED RUN.

Clear Lake Memorial Races, Half Marathon and Round Mountain & 5 mile Runs . Around Clear Lake. Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Round Mountain has 1,000-foot elevation gain from mile 2-1/2 to 7 and back down. (509) 966- 4017, or anderson.e@charter.net

North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon & Marathon . Point-to-point from Sequim to Port Angeles along rail-to-trail course. Fast, flat, great support, run along water much of the way. Fees vary, lower prices for earlier entry. www.nodm.com Also see Marathons. FEATURED RUN.

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 12K . Squak Mtn. Between Issaquah and Hobart. 9 a.m. Sign up at Sound Sports. Fawn (253) 221-5749.

Wednesday, June 15

IRC Father's Day 5K . Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. Flat paved trail run. John Kokes (206) 932- 9355.

Saturday, June 18

Fall City Days 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run . Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat scenic course, held w/ community festival. Fees vary, see website. (425) 222-6163. www.racecenter.com/fallcity . FEATURED RUN.

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

Swede Day 5K . Rochester. 8 a.m. $15 no T, $20 w/T. After 6/10 $25. Flat, paved course. Proceeds benefit youth program. (360) 786-5595.

Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile . Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 9 a.m. 5 mile $15 and 10 mile $20, after 6/12 add $7.50. (509) 996-3287.

RiverFest Run 5K & 10K . Columbia Park, Kennewick. (509) 582-0631. www.3rrr.org .

Strawberry Festival 5K and One Mile . Marysville, (360) 659-7664. www.information@maryfest.com

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

Fathers Day Fun Run 5K . Colville. 8 a.m. Also 1 mile and kids dash. (509) 684-6037.

9th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon . See multi-sports.

Ameri-Cana Relay . See Relays.

Sunday, June 19

Father's Day Triathlon, Duathlon & Kids Mini- Tri . See multi-sports.

Saturday, June 25

Hot Foot 5K. Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Flat course, trails and road. $10, after 6/18 $12. Benefits Fire District 7 scholarship fund. (360) 337-3090. www.kcfd7va.org .

White River 5K . Glacier Middle School, Buckley. 8 a.m. $20. (360) 829-5537. www.jimboyce.com

3rd Annual Bridle Trails State Park 5K and 10K. Kirkland. 9 a.m. $20, T's $10, DOR add $5. A scenic trail run, all proceeds support the park. (425) 397-7214.

Berry Dairy Days 10K and 2 Mile Fun Run . Burlington. 9 a.m. (360)755-9649.

Sunday, June 26

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K . Vancouver, BC. 7:30 a.m. Scenic course. Fees vary, see website. Part of Scotia's Canada Running Series. www.canadarunningseries.com/vhm . (604) 732-4235. FEATURED RUN.

Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles and 5K. Kid's Dash . Lake Washington Boulevard course. Traditional race to benefit Fred Huchinson Cancer Research Center. Fees vary. 6.7 & 9 a.m., 5K & 8:30 a.m.. Kid's & 10:15 a.m. (206) 667- 6559. FEATURED RUN.

Run for Literacy 5K . Bellingham. 9 a.m. $10, $20 per family, DOR add $5. Benefits Whatcom Literacy. (360) 671- 2626.

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

Saturday, July 2

Uptown Street Scramble. Seattle. 10 a.m. $7- $15. Thirty locations circled on a map, visit as many as you can in either a 3 hour or 90 minute time. Foot or bike.(425) 821-4185.

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

4th of July Fun Run/Walk. Longview. 8 a.m. (360) 374- 4409.

Sunday, July 3

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

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

Monday, July 4

Run for the Pies 5K. Carnation. 8:30. $20, $25 after 7/1 and DOR, w/shirts. Certified course. www.active.com . (425) 788- 7291.

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

From Sea to Shining Sea 5K and 10K . Coupeville. 9 a.m. $10. T's $7, sweatshirt $14. DOR $15 no T. (360) 678-6222.

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

26th Annual Grand Old 4th 5K. Bainbridge Island. 8:30 a.m. 1 mile and kids dash. (206)842-9675.

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

Firecracker Triathlon . See mulit-sports.

Saturday, July 9

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race # 3 10 Mile . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329- 1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com FEATURED RUN.

Run of the Mill 5.5K . Mill Creek. 9 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Point-to-point downhill course. (425) 774-0507.

MMRF 5K . Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25. Support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. (206) 972- 1250.

Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile . Bellingham. 9 a.m. $20, 18 & under $15 w/T, GBRC members free t's $10. (360) 733- 7159.

www.gbrc.com. FEATURED RUN.

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

McCLeary Bear Festival 10K and 2 Mile . McCLeary. 9 a.m. www.cityofmcleary.com . questions@mclearybearfestival.com . (360) 495-3667 ext. 157.

Sunday, July 10

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Seafair Marathon and Half. Seattle . 7 a.m. Includes other events. Fees vary, see website www.seafair.com or call (206) 728-0123. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RUN.

Bare Buns Fun Run 5K . Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Clothing optional. Dirt course with hills. $20 pre, $25 DOR w/T. (425) 391-NUDE. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com . FEATURED RUN.

Valley of the Sun Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Wednesday, July 13

IRC Midsummer Run 5K and 8K. Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. Flat paved trail run. John Kokes (206) 932-9355.

Saturday, July 16

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 Mile Fun Run . Seattle. 8 a.m. $15, DOR $18, T's extra. (206) 282-1540. www.queenannehelpline.org .

Raspberry Run for Cancer 5K . Lynden. 10 a.m. Benefits American Cancer Society. Emily (360) 354-5995. www.lynden.com .

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 mor more details at www.seattlenightandday.com or call Eric Bone @ (206) 634- 2279.

West Valley Community Days 5K Run/Walk . Yakima. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit West Valley Community Park. $10, T's $5. DOR add $2.50. (509) 966-3927.

Race for Lavender 5K. Olympic Game Farm, Sequim. 9 a.m. $20, DOR $25, includes T. Prizes and refreshments. Scenic route along Dungeness River. (800) 955- 0605 ext. 7600. www.opshri.org .

Sumner Rotary 5K Run/Walk . Sumner H.S. 9 a.m. $15, $20 DOR. (253) 305-7588.

Sunday, July 17

31st Annual Harvest Days Milk Run 10 and 5 Mile. Battle Ground. 8 a.m. By 7/11 $20 w/T, $10 w/o, after add $5. (503) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com .

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 15K. Squak Mtn. (Hwy 18 side). 9 a.m. Sign up at Sound Sports. Fawn (253) 221- 5749.

Old Settlers Run 5K and 2 Mile . Ferndale. 10 a.m. (360) 383-2011.

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

Valley Girl Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, July 23

Spokane Indians 8K Pennant Run/Walk . Spokane. 8 a.m. Benefits the Children's Museum of Spokane. (509) 535-2922.

Run for Kids 4 Mile. Renton. 8:45 a.m. Run the streets of Renton. (425) 430-6615. Fees vary. www.rentonriverdays.org .

Waterland 5K. Des Moines . 9 a.m. Part of Waterland Festival. $20, $25 DOR. (206) 870-6586.

Sunday, July 24

Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10 mile, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile . Elma. 8 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.active.com . See also Marathons.

Whiskey Dick Triathlon . See mulit-sports.

Saturday, July 30

PacificCare Torchlight Run at Seafair 8K & 5K . Qwest Field, Seattle. 6:30 p.m. $20, $25 DOR. (206) 728-0123. www.seafair.com .

25th Annual Whale of a run 4 Mile . Silverdale. 9 a.m. Also 1 mile and kids dash. 4 mi $12 DOR $15, 1 mi $6/$8, t's $6. Scenic fast course. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

4th Annual Uptime Master's Mile. Lakewood. 10 a.m. (253) 376-5737.

Sunday, July 31

Swedish Summerun 5K Run/Walk . Seattle. 9 a.m. One of Seattle's biggest events. $25 w/T, $30 DOR. All funds raised go toward the fight against ovarian cancer. (206) 215-6700. FEATURED RUN.

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

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

White River 50-Mile Trail Run . See ultras.

Summer Madness Triathlon . See multi-sports.

AUGUST

Saturday, August 6.

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

Lake Whatcom Run 10K. Lake Whatcom Trailhead. 9 a.m. Genevie Roguski (360) 671-2798.

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

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 .

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

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

9 th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Sunday, August 7.

Footzone 5K. Redmond Town Center . 9 a.m. Certified course. $25, $30 DOR includes T. www.promotionevents.com . (206) 972-9972.

28 th Annual Loggers' Jubilee 10K. Morton. 8 a.m. $7, T's $6, DOR only. 2 mile fun run $2. (360) 496-5357.

Friday, August 12.

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

Aquaman Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Baker's International Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Troika Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, August 13.

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race #4 13 Mile . Red Town trailhead, Newcastle. 8:30 a.m. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329- 1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

Festival of the River 5K Trail Run. Arlington . 9 a.m. (360) 435-2755 ext. 27.

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

The Peter Melrose Memorial Cross County 5K. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 8:30 a.m. $15 includes parking. Proceeds to Hazen High School. Markus Van Achte (425) 828-0131.

Iron Girl Women's 5K Run/Walk. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. All women's event raises money for the American Heart Association. $25, $15 14 & under, DOR add $5. www.promotionevents.com . (206) 729-9972.

7 th Annual Riley Run 5K & 10K. Bakerview Park, Mt. Vernon. 10 a.m. $15 by 7/31, $20 after. Benefits Riley W. Johnson memorial fund. www.4riley.freeservers.com . Janna Haupt (360) 424-4881.

Bellingham Youth Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. See multi- sports.

Sunday, August 14.

Port of Seattle Firefighters Salmon Derby 5K. Shilshole Marina. 10:15 a.m. Benefits the NW Burn Foundation. $25 includes T, post race BBQ and beer garden. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 729-9972.

Heart and Soles 24 Mile Walk, 6K Run/Walk. University Place. Help fight breast cancer. www.breastchallenge.com .

Wednesday, August 17.

IRC Summer Sizzler 5K & 8K. Kent . 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. John Kokes (253) 932-9355.

Saturday, August 20.

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

Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop. Friday Harbor . 9:15 a.m. $9 before 8/6, $14 after, $16 DOR. Includes entrance to county fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. (360) 378- 4935.

Celebrate Shoreline Rotary Run 5K & 10K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. $22, DOR $25. Under 12 $15. www.shorelinerotaryrun.org .

Beaver Lake Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Sunday, August 21.

Lynwood Hi-5 10K & 5K. Alderwood Mall. 9 a.m. Presented by Lynnwood Rotary. Certified distances. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972.

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 20K. Olympia. 9 a.m. Sign up at Sound Sports. Fawn (253) 221-5749.

Danskin Women's Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Apple Capital Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, August 27.

You Gotta Have Guts 5K. Magnuson Park . 9 a.m. $25 till 8/20, $30 after. T's included. (425) 451-8455. www.ccfa.org .

Kitsap County Fair Stampede 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton . 9 a.m. 5K $12 DOR $15, 1 Mile $7 DOR $10. Includes T and entry into Kitsap County Fair. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

Rainier Round Up 5K & 10K. Rainier. 8 a.m. Fees vary. Proceeds support youth programs. Gina Shaw (360) 786- 5595. www.Thurston- parks.org .

100+ Years and Running 10K & 5K. Mount Vernon. 9 a.m. Free blueberry pancake breakfast. Benefits hunger programs. (360) 416-0268.

Federal Way Festival Days 5K. Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center . 9 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Free post- race breakfast. (253) 520-2522.

Heart of the Sound Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile. See Ultras.

Sunday, August 28.

Cutthroat Classic 11 Mile Trail Run. Pacific Crest Trail from Rainy Pass to the Cutthroat Trail Head. Rough, Rocky trail. 8 a.m. $45. ww.mvsta.com.

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

MARATHONS

Saturday, June 12. North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half . Port Angeles. 9 a.m. Larry Little (360) 417- 1301. FEATURED RUN.

Friday, June 24-26. Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival-Marathon . Bend, OR. Part of big three-day weekend distance festival. Full marathon, half marathon, multi-sports, 5 and 10K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest . FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, July 10. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Seafair Marathon and Half . Seattle. 7 a.m. Includes other events. Fees vary, see website www.seafair.com or call (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, July 10. 41st Annual Burnco Calgary Marathon. Calgary, Canada. 7 a.m. Fees vary, register by 6/5. www.calgarymarthon.com (403) 264-2996.

Sunday, July 24. Gateway to the Pacific Marathon . Elma. 8 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.active.com . See also regular runs.

Saturday, September 17. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon . Chelan. 7 a.m. Full $70, 1/2 $50, 10K $30. Jane Farris (509) 682-8023. www.runlakechelan.com . FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 9. Portland Marathon. Portland , OR . 7 a.m. $80 before 10/7, $125 after. A great event. www.portlandmarathon.org . FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 9. Royal Victoria Marathon . Victoria, BC. Fees vary. (250) 658-4520. www.royalvictoriamarathon.com . FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 16. Spokane Marathon. Spokane . 8 a.m. Also a half, 5 mile and relay. (509) 624-4297.

Sunday, October 16. Humboldt Redwoods Marathon . Ave of Giants, CA. Unique redwood tree-lined course. Full $50, 1/2 $45. After 9/30 $55/$60. (707) 443-1220. www.redwoodsmarathon.org .

Sunday, October 30. City of Trees Marathon and Half. Boise , ID. 8 a.m. $65, 1/2 $40. After 9/29 add $15. www.cityoftreesmarathon.com . (208) 288-2122.

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle. 7:15 a.m. www.seattlemarathon.org . (206) 729-3660. FEATURED RUN.

RELAYS

Fri. & Sat. June 17-18. Ameri-Cana Relay . British Columbia to Sandpoint. 4 different lengths featuring 8, 10, and 12 person teams. Fees vary. Longest relay in North America. www.acrelay.com 1888-88- RELAY.

Fri. & Sat. July 15-16. Willamette Valley Walkers Only Relay. Eugene, OR. Walk only event. All ages welcome. (503) 282-1677. www.wondersofwalking.com .

Fri. & Sat. July 22-23. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. Ashford to Ocean Shores. 11 person teams to cover 152.5 miles $880. Walk with a 7-person team $560. www.eventmgnt.com

ULTRAS.

Saturday, June 11. Capitol Peak 50 Mile & 25K Trail Run . Olympia. 7 a.m. (360) 455-1400. www.capitolpeakultras.com

Saturday, July 31. White River 50-Mile Trail Run . Crystal Mountain. 6:30 a.m. $70 till 6/30, $80 after. USATF National Open Masters Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change. www.whiteriver50.com . (206) 325-4800.

Saturday, August 27. Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile. Easton . 10 a.m. Randy (208) 471-0021. mtnwrunner@yahoo.com .

Saturday, September 10. Uncle Joe 50K. Bead Lake . 9:30 a.m. $50 by 8/23, $65 after. Proceeds to Joseph Heslin Foundation Scholarship Fund. Karen and Steve Skookumtumtum Heaps (509) 924-8229. www.unclejoe50km.org .

MULTI-SPORTS

Saturday, June 18. 9th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon . Friday Harbor. 9 a.m. 4/10 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 5.5 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, June 19. Father's Day Triathlon, Duathlon & Kids Mini-Tri . Elma. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, June 25. Lake Padden Triathlon. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. 1/4 mi swim, 10 mi bike, 2.6 mi run. (360) 647-7665.

Saturday, July 2. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon . Richland. 8:30 a.m. $18. 1/2 mile swim, 10 mile mtn. bike, 3 mile run. (509) 783-5465. www.3rrr.org .

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

July 9 & 10, 13 & 14, 16 & 17. My First Triathlon and My Next Triathlons . Lake Chelan. 1/4 mi Swim, 12 mi bike, 3 mi run. Warm, comfortable, and safe, this tri is good for everyone. www.tri101.com 1- 800-343-4466. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, July 10. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Yakima. 6 a.m. 1K swim, 35K bike, 11K run. $50 USAT members, $59 non. www.yakimatriathlon.com . (509) 697-6106.

Sunday, July 17. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair . Seward Park, Seattle. 7 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 12 mi bike, 3.1 mi run. $55 thru 7/4, $60 7/5-7/15, $65 DOR. www.seafair.com . (206) 728-0123.

Sunday, July 17. Valley Girl Triathlon. Liberty Lake. 8 a.m. 1/3 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. 8 a.m. (509) 326-6983.

Sunday, July 24. Whiskey Dick Triathlon . Vantage to Ellensburg. 8:30 a.m. 1 mile swim, 26.4 mile bike, 8.8 mile run. Fees vary. (509) 929-0174. www.whiskeydick.org .Saturday, July 30. Padden Mtn. Bike Duathlon. Bellingham. 10 a.m. 2.6 mile run, 3.1 mile mtn bike, 2.1 mile run. (360) 647-7665.

Saturday, July 30. Padden Road Bike Duathlon . Bellingham. 12 p.m. 2.6 mile run, 14.5 mile road bike, 2.6 mile run. (360) 647-7665.

Sunday, July 31. Summer Madness Triathlon . Elma. 10 a.m. 300 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, August 6. 9 th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island . 9 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 19.5 mi bike, 3.8 mi run. Team and individual rates. (360) 221-5484. www.perfecttimes.com .

Sunday, August 7. Baker's International Triathlon. Bellingham . 6 a.m. Olympic Distances. (504) 454-6561. www.trithecookie.com .

Sunday, August 7. Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon. Elma. 9 a.m. 500 m swim, 12 mi bike, 5K run. (253) 334-4433. www.buduracing.com .

Sunday, August 7. Troika Triathlon. Medical Lake. 7 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 56 mi bike, 13.1 mi run. www.racecenter.com/troika. (509) 624-3174.

Friday, August 12. Aquaman Duathlon. Tri-Cities. 6 p.m. 2 mi run, 1.2 mi swim, 3 mi run. $14. Eric-Greager (509) 942-7137. www.3rrr.org .

Saturday, August 13. Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. Tri-Cities. 200 yard swim, 4 mi bike, 1 mi run. Eric Greager (509) 942-7137. www.3rrr.org .

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

Saturday, August 13. 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.

Saturday, August 20. Beaver Lake Triathlon. Sammamish. 7:45 a.m. Scenic event. 1/4 mi swim, 13.8 mi bike, 4.3 mi run. www.beaverlake.org . (425) 458-4468.

Sunday, August 21. Danskin Women's Triathlon. Genesee Park, Seattle. $70, $75 DOR. 3/4K swim, 20K bike, 5K run. (800) 452-9526. www.danskin.com/triathlon .

Saturday, August 21. Apple Capital Triathlon. Wenatchee . 8 a.m. Olympic & sprint distances. Ted (509) 663- 0429. www.triwenatchee.com .

Saturday, August 27. 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. www.heartofthesoundtriathlon.com .

TRACK AND FIELD

For info on some these meets, visit the PNTF website, www.pntf.org .

Sunday, June 19, J.O. Association Multi-Events (bantam- youth only) @West Seattle Stadium.

June 25-26, JO Association Championships. Sealth HS.

July 7-8. J.O. Regional Multi-Events. Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.

July 9-10. J.O. Regional Meet. Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.

July 15-17. Track City Track Meet. Heyward Field, U of O, Eugene, OR. www.trackcity.org.

Saturday, July 16. Seattle Masters Classic, Seattle.

July 26-31. J.O. National Championships, Indianapolis, IN.

Bigfoot All-Comers Meets. All events held at Spokane Falls Community College, 6 p.m., all ages welcome. Contact Larry Beatty (509) 533-7349. #1 June 9, #2 June 15, #3 June 23, #4 June 30, #5 July 7.

Saturday, June 11. USATF Inland NW Track & Field Championships. WSU. All ages. Mike Hinz (509) 332-1168.

Saturday, June 18. Inland NW Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships. EWU. Ruth Van Kuren (509) 235-4762.

Sat. & Sun. June 25-26. Inland NW Combined Events Championships. Orofino, ID. All ages. Keith Stuffle (208) 476- 7940.

Thur. & Fri. July 7-8. Region Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships. EWU. Must qualify or pre-enter.

Sat. & Sun. July 9-10. Region XIII Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. EWU. Must qualify. (509) 235-4762.

Saturday, July 23. Inland NW Masters Track & Field Classic. WSU. 19 and older. (509) 332-3148.

CNW All-Comers Meets. Wed. June 1, and every Wed. for 12 weeks, CNW weekly all- comers meet. Shoreline District Stadium. Kids 6 p.m., adults 7 p.m. Season $25, $20 students. DOR $4/$3 HS/$2 CNW members. www.promotionevents.com (206) 729-9972

July 22-31. World Masters Games . Edmonton, CA. Thousands of athletes from all skill levels will gather from around the globe to compete in 27 sports. 1-780-822-2005. www.2005worldmasters.com .

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Falcon Running Camp. July 24-29. Casey Conference Center, Whidbey Island. Oldest running camp in the country, open to all runners. $350. Doris (206) 281-2880. doris@spu.edu.

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

Always Running . Personalized coaching for running. Programs are for all levels and include daily workouts, private training sessions, access to a private gym for cross-training, and weekly group runs. Come in for a free consultation. Located on Greenlake, next door to Super Jock &n Jill. 206-985-7405. alwaysrun@aol.com ; www.alwaysrunning.com

Run to Race. Certified Road Runners Club of America coach Don Wesley helps the beginner, plateaued runner and those returning from time-off or injury. Don uses personalized adaptive training to help runners achieve their goals for all distances well into the future. www.runtorace.com & coach@runtorace.com & (360) 782-1574

Chucki t. 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.

Shifting Gears with Fairhaven Runners . Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $50/10 wks. Saturdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. 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. 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

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon 360-336-2475 Easy-Beginners run usually 4 miles 8 to 10 minute pace.

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

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

6:00 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.

6:15 p.m. Spokane Community College. Dori Robertson (509) 999-5856.

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx, 360-336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Tempo Run 6 to 8 miles, 6-8 minute pace, geared for the advanced runner.

6 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. 4-6 miles at 8- 10 min/mile pace. Bonney Lake, Wa. (253) 862-8890. staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com .

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

6:30 p.m. 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.

6:30 p.m. The Run Against Bush running group . Triple J Cafe, 101 Central Way, Kirkland. dschachmatt@earthlink.net .

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. 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.

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

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

6:00 p.m. Road Runner Sports 3-6 miles . All paces welcome, meet at Greenlake store. (206) 517-5100. 7020 Woodlawn.

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

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 .

FRIDAY

7:00 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx, 360- 336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Early Morning Run usually 6 miles @ 8-10 minute pace. An excellent way to start your day.

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

8 a.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Run . All levels, start at store. (253) 862-8890.

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

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

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call Mona Petrou (425)743-9663.

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

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

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

HASH . 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.

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club . Fort Worden, meet near the tennis courts, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org .

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

8 a.m. Footzone Running Club . Long runs 8-20 miles, Redmond Footzone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

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 Racewalking. 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. Each of the following events are from 2K to 5K in length, and are open to the public and no experience is necessary--newcomers are given instruction on site. Starts anytime from 10 a.m.-12 noon. $5-$10 novice, $3 18 & under. Website: www.cascadeoc.org . Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

Saturday, April 30 . Orienteering at Lord Hill. (No off-trail checkpoints at this event.). No orienteering experience necessary; free instruction on request. Lord Hill Regional Park. $3-$10. Run approx. 2-10K. Start anytime 10-noon www.cascadeoc.org Info: Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com , 253- 845-6588

Saturday, June 5. Orienteering at Lick Creek. Race cross-country on Cle Elum Ridge by following a course marked on a map. No orienteering experience necessary; free instruction on request. Call or check website for directions. $3-$10 Start anytime 10- noon. Course lengths approx. 1-7K, www.cascadeoc.org Info: Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com , 253- 845-6588

Sunday, July 10 . Street Orienteering. Ballard Community Center.10 a.m. Race through Ballard visiting checkpoints marked on map. No experience necessary. $3-$8. www.cascadeoc.org . (253) 845-6588.


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