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June 2006

PLEASE NOTE: While we do our best to insure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, June 3 - Duvall Days 5K & 10 K. Duvall.

Sunday, June 4 - San Juan Island Marathon. San Juan Island.

Friday, June 9 - Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay. Seattle.

Saturday, June 10 - Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12K & 5K. Tacoma.

Saturday, June 10 - Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #2 - 7.5-miles. Newcastle.

Sunday, June 11 - North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half Marathon. Port Angeles.

Sunday, June 11 - Furry 5K. Seattle.

Saturday, June 17 - Fall City Days 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Fall City.

Saturday, June 17 - Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile. Winthrop.

Sunday, June 18 - Evergreen 5K. Olympia.

Saturday, June 24 - White River 5K. Buckley.

Sunday, June 25 - Mountains to Sound Relay. Seattle.

Sunday, June 25 - Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles, 5K & 1K Kids Run. Seattle.

Sunday, June 25 - Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K. Vancouver, BC.

Sunday, July 2 - The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K. Cle Elum.

Sunday, July 2 - Mountain Duathlon, Winthrop.

Monday, July 3 - Club Northwest Presents the Road Runner Sports Firecracker 5000 5K Run/Walk. Seattle Center

Saturday, July 8 - Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #3 - 10- miles. Newcastle.

Saturday, July 8 - Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Bellingham.

Saturday, July 8 - Run of the Mill 5K. Mill Creek.

Sunday, July 9 - Virginia Mason Team Medicine Seafair Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. Bellevue.

Saturday, July 15 - Tesoro March Point 10K & 5K. Anacortes.

Sunday, July 16 - MMRF Race for Research 5K. Seattle.

Sunday, July 16 - Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Bellevue.

Saturday, July 22 - Waterland 5000 5K. Des Moines.

Sunday, July 23 - Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Seattle.

Saturday, July 29 - PacifiCare Torchlight Run at Seafair 8K & 5K. Seattle.

Saturday, July 29 - White River 50-Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain.

Saturday, August 12 - Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race #4 13 Mile. Newcastle.

Sunday, August 27 - Lynnwood Hi! 5 10K & 5K Run. Lynnwood.

Sunday, September 10 - Ryka Iron Girl 10K & 5K Run/Walk.Seattle.

Saturday, September 16 - Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Lake Chelan.

Sunday, October 1 - Portland Marathon. Portland, OR.

Sunday, October 8 - Royal Victoria Marathon. Victoria, B.C.

Sunday, November 26 - Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle.

JUNE

Friday, June 2

Grumpy Grouch Fun Run 5K. Kettle Falls. 7 p.m. $10. Kicks off Town and Country Days. Hawaiian style dress. Precedes vote for the town's grumpy grouch. (509) 738-2882.

Saturday, June 3

Edmonds Waterfront Festival 5K. Edmonds City Park. New events, sponsored by Edmonds Rotary and Running in Motion. 9:00 a.m. $35 includes technical T, $40 DOR. (425) 774-0637. runninginmotion.com.

Dog Island 10K Run. Guemes Island. 10:45 a.m. pre-reg. includes ferry and transportation. $25 w/T, $15 w/o. DOR $28/$17. Tim Whitman (360) 293-5757. www.linetime.org/

Duvall Days 5K & 10K. McCormick Park, Duvall. 9 a.m. $15 advance, $20 DOR, includes T. Free kids dashes. www.cityofduvall.com/duvalldays. FEATURED RACE.

Walk for Rice 2.5 Mile. Seward Park, Seattle. Reg. at 8 a.m. Run or walk to raise funds for Asian Counseling and Referral Service Food Bank. (206) 695-7551.

Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk 7 Mile & 2 Mile. Shelton. 8 a.m. $25 w/T before 5/28, $30 after. (360) 490-9423.

Race Beneath the Sun 5 Mile & 1 Mile Kids Run. Bellingham. 5-mile 10 a.m. Kids run 9:45 a.m. $5 adults, $2 18 and under. Alison Allen (360) 671-6724. alisonallen@comcast.net.

Kitsap Family YMCA TRI Y 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & 1/4 Mile Swim. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Swim option has special start time for runners. Pre reg. $15 w/T, $10 w/o. DOR $17/$12.Free child watch services on site. Includes breakfast. Douglas (360) 377- 3741.

Pt. Townsend Cross Country Trail Run 4 Mile. Pt. Townsend. 10 a.m. Benefits local trails. www.ptrunning.org, Michael (360) 385-2347.

Maritime Gig Festival Fun Run 5K and Kids Dash. Gig Harbor. 7 a.m. check-in. 5K at 8 a.m. Kids Dash at 8:35 a.m. Before May 22 $15 w/T, $10 w/o. After $15. (253) 851-6865. www.gigharborchamber.com.

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

Issaquah Triathlon & 5K. Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Cross country style. Fees vary, see website. For tri, see multi-sport events. http://www.issaquahtri.com.

Rainier to Ruston. See Ultras and Relays.

Gap-to-Gap. See Ultras and Relays.

Whistler 100. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, June 4.

San Juan Island Half Marathon & Marathon. San Juan Island. San Juan County Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. $65 after. Fourth year for a highly scenic course. Later start time to allow for early morning arrivals. (360) 472- 0908. www.sanjuanmarathon.com. Also full marathon, see Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Island Lake Off Road Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Friday, June 9.

Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay. Fremont. 6 p.m relay, 7p.m. race. Kick off the summer with this fun, flat race. $25, pre-reg., $30 DOR, includes technical T. Beer garden to follow. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 10

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

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #2 - 7.5-miles. Sky Country Trailhead. Newcastle. 9 a.m. Second race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series, $30 DOR. Helps benefit King County Parks. www.seattlerunningcompany.com, (206) 329- 1466. FEATURED RACE.

GlenEagle 5K & 10K. Pioneer Elementary, Arlington. 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dollars for Scholars. www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org. Greg Woodman (360) 435-3409.

The Human Race 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $15, $20 after 6/7, includes T. (360) 734-3055.

Vancouver Waterfront 12K Run/Walk & 3 Mile Walk. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat course through parks and along Columbia River waterfront. USATF certified. $25 till 6/6, $30 after, includes T. (503) 643-9440.

Bethel Burst into Summer Run & Sun Burst Dash 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Richland. 8:30 a.m. Race proceeds benefit the Tri-Cities Pregnancy Center. www.3rrr.org, Leslie: wolffpack@clearwire.net.

Sage-n-Sun Fun Run 5 & 2 Mile. Ephrata. 8 a.m. Part of yearly festival. Karin Buchmann (509) 787-3929.

Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It. See Multi-Sports.

Sandman Triathlon Festival. CANCELLED. See Multi- Sports.

Sunday, June 11.

North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon & Marathon. Point-to-point from Sequim to Port Angeles along rail-t- trail course. Fast, flat, great support, run along water much of the way. Fees vary, lower prices for earlier entry. USATF certified. www.nodm.com. (360) 417-1301. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Furry 5K. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Run with your dog and support the city's animal shelters. Don't bring your cat! www.furry5K.com, (206) 386-PETS. FEATURED RACE.

Clear Lake Memorial Races, 5 Mile & Half-Marathon. Tieton Reservoir Road on White Pass Highway. 9 a.m. Both races run around Clear Lake. Half-marathon climbs up Round Mountain, with a 1,000-foot elevation gain between-miles 2-6. Eric: anderson.e@charter.net, (509) 966-4017, www.hcrunners.org.

Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It. See Multi-Sports.

Sandman Triathlon Festival. CANCELLED. See Multi- Sports.

Wednesday, June 14.

IRC Father's Day 5K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. John Kokes (206) 619-4231.

Friday, June 16.

Twilight Mile. 7 p.m. Richland. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, June 17.

Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure 5K. Seattle, Qwest Field. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website. Benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast cancer Foundation. (206) 667-6700. www.pugetsoundraceforthecure.org

Fall City Days 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Fall City. 9 a.m. Flat, fast, scenic course, held w/community festival. Hang around for the Parade, you'll love it! (425) 222-6163. FEATURED RACE.

Swede Day 5K. Rochester. 8 a.m. $20 w/T, $15 w/o, after 6/9 $25. Flat, paved course. Proceeds benefit youth program. (360) 786-5595.

Mountain Fun Run 3.2 Mile. Wild Cat Lake, Bremerton. Reg. 8 a.m., race 9 a.m. Virgil Valdez (360) 779-8328.

Father's Day Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile. Colville. 8 a.m. $12 w/T and $5 w/out by 6/2. Late entry $17/$5. Kids run too. Kids 15 & under $8. Deborah@theofficenet.com, Deborah (509) 684-6037.

Run the Sun 5 & 10 Mile. Chickadee Trailhead, Winthrop. 9 a.m. 5-mile $15, 10-mile $20, after 6/11 add $7.50. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287. FEATURED RACE.

10th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

5 Mile Lake Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Sunday, June 18.

Evergreen 5K. Evergreen State College, Olympia. 9 a.m. Run through campus. $20, pre-reg., $25 DOR.USATF certified. Jenny (360) 867-6487, www.evergreen.edu/library/5K. FEATURED RACE.

Strawberry Festival 5K & 1 Mile. Marysville. 1-mile 8:30 a.m., 5K 9 a.m. Flat course. Proceeds benefit local high school Track & Field. (360) 659-7664.

Friday, June 23

Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. Bend, OR. Part of a big three-day weekend. Marathon, half marathon, multi- Sports, 10K & 5K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

Saturday, June 24.

Bridle Trails Park Foundation 10K & 5K Trail Run. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 9 a.m. $20 pre- reg., $25 DOR. Proceeds benefit the park. www.bridletrails.org, (206) 459-2664.

White River 5K. Glacier Middle School Buckley. 8 a.m. $18 by 6/10, $20 DOR. Flat, on roads. (253) 862-8890, Paul or Loren. FEATURED RACE.

Hot Foot 5K. South Kitsap Community Park, Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Flat course, trails and road. Benefits fire District 7 scholarship fund. (360) 337-3090.

Berry Dairy Days 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run. Downtown Burlington. 9 a.m. $8 before June 21, after $10. (360) 755- 9649.

Run for Literacy 5K. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $10, $20 per family, DOR add $5. Benefits Whatcom Literacy. (360) 676- 4955.

Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #1. See Multi-Sports.

Lake Padden Triathlon. See Multi- Sports.

Sunday, June 25.

Shore Run/Walk 6.7 Miles, 5K & 1K Kids Run. Lake Washington Boulevard course. 6.7-miles at 9 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., Kids run at 10:15 a.m. Fees range from $5-$30. Traditional race to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Laura Welle (206) 667-6559. FEATURED RACE.

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K. Vancouver, BC. 7 a.m. Scenic course. Fees vary, see website. Part of Scotia's Canada Running Series. www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm (604) 732-4253. FEATURED RACE.

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

Mountains to Sound Relay. See ultras and relays.

JULY

Saturday, July 1

Liberty Lake Loop 4 Mile Run. Liberty Lake. 8 a.m. $10 by 6/24, $20 after w/T, $5, $10 w/out. Scenic, hilly course. Kids dash too. www.pavillionpark.org.

Ballard Street Scramble. Seattle.10 a.m. $3 - $25. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. Foot or bike. (206) 367-0839. www.streetscramble.com.

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

5 Mile Lake Women's Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. See multi- Sports.

Sunday, July 2

The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K. Cle Elum. 9 a.m. $18 pre- reg., $20 DOR. All proceeds benefit Cle Elum Kiwanis Youth Fund. (509) 674-2155, runnerstumbles@hotmail.com. FEATURED RACE.

Mountain Duathlon. See Multi-Sports. FEATURED RACE.

Monday, July 3

Club Northwest Presents the Road Runner Sports Firecracker 5000 5K Run/Walk. Seattle Center. 11:55 p.m. $25. The only midnight run in Seattle. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

Tuesday, July 4

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

Grand Old Fourth 5K. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Pre- reg. $20 by 7/29, DOR $25. Also 1-mile and kids dash. (206) 842-9675.

Run For the Pies 5K. Carnation. 8:30 a.m. $20, $25 after 7/1 and DOR, w/T's. Certified course. (425) 788-7291.

Four on the Fourth 4 Mile & 1 Mile. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. $6 for FSRC members, $8 non. Fast, flat course. Pat Kenworthy (253) 537-8712.

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.

Fort Lewis Freedom Fest 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Cowan Stadium, Ft. Lewis. 10 a.m. www.lewis.army.mil/dpca/Sports/freedomfestrun.htm, Dale Eichhorst (253) 967-2604.

From Sea to Shining Sea 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Coupeville. Reg. at 7:30 a.m., races begin at 8:30 a.m. Pre-reg. $15 by 7/27, DOR $20, kids 12 & under free. 6th annual. Cheryl (360) 678-6222, ctorres@coup.wednet.edu.

Firecracker Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Saturday, July 8

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #3 - 10-miles. Sky Country Trailhead. Newcastle. 9 a.m. Third race of four. $25 per race, $80 for series, $30 DOR. Helps benefit King County Parks. www.seattlerunningcompany.com, (206) 329- 1466. FEATURED RACE.

Chuckanut Foot Race 7 Mile. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $20, 18 & under $15, free for GBRC members, Free technical T's to first 400 reg. Mostly on canopied trail with stunning views. (360) 676- 4955. www.FairhavenRunners.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

McCleary Bear Festival 10K & 2 Miler. McCleary. Reg. 8 a.m. at VFW Hall, run 9 a.m. Flat course, parade follows event. Fun for the whole family! Kathy (360) 482-3497, jhuber44@comcast.net, www.cityofmccleary.com.

Ocean Shores Big Weekend Triathlons, 10K & 5K. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website for details. www.trifreak.com/ocean_shores.htm. See Multi-Sports.

Bill Burby 5 & 10K. Vashon Island. Certified, hilly course, held with popular Strawberry Festival. 9 a.m. www.signmeupsports.com.

Run of the Mill 5K. Mill Creek. 9:30 a.m. Benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. New course this year. www.mcrunofthemill.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

Sunday, July 9

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Seafair Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. Bellevue.6:55 a.m. USATF certified courses. Fees vary, see website for details. www.seafair.com, (206) 728-0123. Also see marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Valley of the Sun Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Vashon Island Off Road Triathlon. See multi- Sports.

Wednesday, July 12

IRC Mid-Summer Run 5K & 8K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. USATF sanctioned. John Kokes (206) 619- 4231.

Saturday, July 15

Tesoro March Point 10K & 5K. Anacortes. 10:15 a.m. Scenic waterside course with some hills. Kids dash 10 a.m. $5 pre.reg., $13 w/T. (360) 293-9132. FEATURED RACE.

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 Mile Fun Run. Seattle. 8 a.m. $20 pre-reg., $23 DOR, $10 T's. Followed by parade & picnic at community center. www.queenannehelpline.org, (206) 282-1540.

Spokane Indians 8K Pennant Race and 5K. Riverfront Park, Spokane. (509) 535-2922.

Raspberry Run for Cancer 5K. Lynden. 10 a.m. Benefits American Cancer Society. Part of raspberry festival. Runs through berry fields and local park. (360) 354-5995, Heather@lynden.org.

Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #2. See Multi-Sports.

Sunday, July 16

MMRF Race for Research 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25 pre-reg, $30 DOR. Flat course. Support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. See Multi-Sports. FEATURED RACE.

15th Annual Bare Buns 5K Fun Run. Fraternity Snoqualmie Nudist Park, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Clothing optional. Dirt course with hills. $20 pre-reg., $25 DOR w/T. (425) 392- NUDE. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com.

Harvest Days Milk Run 10 & 5 Mile. Battleground. 8 a.m. (360) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com.

Wineman 1/2 Ironman Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Valley Girl Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Thursday, July 20

Watermelon Run 5K. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Steilacoom. 6:30 p.m. DOR only. Pat (253) 537-8712.

Friday, July 21

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

Saturday, July 22

Waterland 5000 5K. Des Moines Marina. 9 a.m. $20 by 7/16. Very varied course, hill-loving runners are especially welcomed! $25 and DOR. (206) 870-6587. www.desmoineswa.govwaterland5K. FEATURED RACE.

River Days Fun Run & Walk 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk. Renton. 8:45 a.m. Flat, scenic course with last-mile along parade route. Parade follows event. (425) 430-6615, www.rentonriverdays.org.

West Valley Community days 5K Run/Walk. Yakima. Reg. begins at 6:30 a.m., race at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit West valley Community Park. $10, T's $5, DOR add $2.50. (509) 966-3927.

Capital Lakefair 8k & 3k Run. Heritage Park, Olympia. 8 a.m. Fees vary. www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair. 360-705-2580.

Tiger Tri. See Multi-Sports.

Seattle Night and Day Challenge. Capitol Hill. 2:30 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge through Seattle with 3, 7, or 16 hr. events. See website for more details at www.nightanddaychallenge.com, or call Eric Bone (206) 367- 0839.

Shoreline Run 10K & 2 Miler. Richland. 7:30 a.m. (509) 627-7181, jillharbinson@netscape.net, www.3rrr.org.

Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. See Multi-Sports.

Sunday, July 23

Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Seattle. 8 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, www.swedish.org/summerun. FEATURED RUN.

East/West All-Star 5K. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. 10:00 a.m. Community cost $10. Scholarship run for graduated high school seniors. 800-343-4411.

Whisky Dick Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

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

Lake Stevens 70.3 Triathlon. See multi- Sports.

Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. See Multi-Sports.

Saturday, July 29

PacifiCare Torchlight Run at Seafair 8K & 5K. Qwest Field, Seattle. 6:30 p.m. USATF certified courses. 8K $20, 5K $15, pre-reg. (206) 728-0123, www.seafair.com. FEATURED RACE.

26th Annual Whale of a Run 4 Mile. Silverdale. 9 a.m. Also 1-mile and kids dash. 4-mile $12 pre-reg., $15 DOR, 1- mile $6/$8, T's $6. Scenic, fast course. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

Tommy Thompson Art Dash 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run. Anacortes. 9 a.m. Run along the waterfront. Profits benefit the Tommy Thompson Trail. Awards for most artistic costumes. Fees vary, see website for details. www.anacortesartsfestival.com, (360) 293-1918.

Summer Festival Race for the Homeless 10K Run & 5K Walk. Marine Park, Vancouver. 8 a.m. $15 by 7/17, $20 after. Proceeds benefit Open House Ministries. www.newheights.org/festival/race, (360) 750-3984.

Old Settlers Run 5K & 2 Mile. Ferndale. 10 a.m. Lori (360) 384-4891.

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

Samish Bay Low Tide Mud Run. Bow. 2:03 p.m. Trudge through 250 yards of Samish Bay mud starting at low tide. Strenuous. $10 by 7/24, includes entry to Bivalve Bash. Limited to 200 entrants. www.bivalvebash.com, (360) 766-6002, or mudrun@taylorshellfish.com.

North Sound 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 and Relays. FEATURED RACE.

Padden Fanatik Road Bike Duathlon. See multi- Sports.

Padden Fanatik Mtn. Bike Duathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Federal Escape Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

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

Sunday, July 30

Summer Madness Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

AUGUST

Saturday, August 5

Once Around Lake Cavanaugh 7.8 Miles. Lake Cavanaugh. $14 race only and $20 w/T by 7/31, $17/$22 DOR. Benefits local fire department. (360) 424-4225.

Yep Kanum Fun Run 5K. Colville Jr. High School, Colville. 8 a.m. $12 w/T and $5 w/out by 7/21. Late entry $17/ $5. Kids run too. Kids 15 & under $8. Deborah (509) 684-6037, deborah@theofficenet.com.

Run 4 the Light 5 Mile. Westport. 10 a.m. Event to kick off the Great Lighthouse Hunt and lighthouse celebration weeks. (253) 982-4874, www.walightkeepers.com.

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

10th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. See multi- Sports.

Kalispel Pow Wow Fun Run 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk. Kalispel Tribal Pow Wow Grounds, Usk. 9 a.m. $10 includes T. (509) 445-1147 ext. 1246.

Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Sunday, August 6

Footzone 5K. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Certified course. www.promotionevents.com, (206) 972-9972.

Troika Triathlon and Endurance Duathlon. See Multi- Sports.

Friday, August 11

Auburn Good Ol' Days 5K Run/Walk. Auburn. 7 p.m. $18 by 7/28, $25 after. Fast, flat course. Includes T and BBQ. (253) 939-3389.

Richland Aquaman Duathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Saturday, August 12

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

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race #4 13 Mile. Sky Country Trailhead, Newcastle. 8:30 a.m. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329- 1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE.

Hope & Healing Breast Cancer Half Marathon Run/Walk. Lincoln Park,West Seattle. Check in 7 a.m., event 8 a.m. $50. Fundraiser to provide non-medical support services to local breast cancer patients. (206) 215- 2888.

Ninth Annual Riley Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk. Bakerview Park, Mt. Vernon. 10:30 a.m., $15 by 7/31, $20 after. Benefits Riley W. Johnson Memorial Fund. www.4riley.freeservers.com. (360) 424-4881.

Festival of the River 5K. Arlington. 9 a.m. $15 includes T. Francesca Perez (360) 435-2755 ext. 22.

Arlington Airport Trail Run 5K & 10K. Stillaguamish Athletic Club, Arlington. 9 a.m. Fundraiser for Housing Hope. Greg (360) 435-3409, greg_arc@comcast.net, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Bellingham Youth Triathlon. See multi-Sports.

Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Sunday, August 13

Guts & Glory 5K Walk/Run. Qwest Field, Seattle. 8:30 a.m. Fundraiser for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Jennifer Simmons (425) 451-8455, jsimmons@ccfa.org, www.ccfa.org.

Tri Without Borders. See Multi-Sports.

Wednesday, August 16

IRC Summer Sizzler 5K & 8K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m., $10 DOR only. USATF sanctioned. John Kokes (206) 619-4231.

Saturday, August 19

Celebrate Shoreline Rotary Run 10K & 5K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. $22 includes T, under 12 $15, DOR $25. Both courses USATF certified. Cozy and competitive event. Cash prizes. www.shorelinerotary.org or sign up at local running stores. Allen Anderson (206) 546-6631.

Bonney Lake Days 5-Miler. Allan York Park, Bonney Lake. 9 a.m. Rolling hill road course. $10 w/T- shirt. Paul at Fleet Feet (253) 862-8890.

Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #3. See Multi-Sports.

Race for Literacy 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kids dashes too. Meranda Tuttle (360) 307-7108.

Dog Day Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk. Burlington. 10 a.m. $25 by 7/19, $30 after. Run with your dog. Proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of the Desert Intl. & S.P.O.T. www.dogdaydash.com, (360) 757-3722.

Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop. Friday Harbor. 9:15 a.m. $15 by 8/7, $20 after, 12 & under $10/$15. Includes entrance to San Juan County Fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. (360) 378- 4449.

Grey Rock 50K Trail Run. See Ultras.

David Haines Memorial Triathlon/Duathlon. See Multi- Sports.

Sunday, August 20

Danskin Women's Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Apple Capital Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Saturday, August 26

Spartan 5K. Clallenger Elementary, Sammamish. 9:00 a.m. Entry by donation, $20 receives T. Supports Skyline Cross Country. (425) 837-7895, hylandb@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Circle the Hill 4 Miler. Clyde Hill, Medina. 10 a.m. (425) 453-7803. www.clydehill.org,

Lummi Island Run on the Rock 10K and 3 Mile. Beach Elementary School, Lummi Island. (360) 758-2828,

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.

Cutthroat Classic. Pacific Crest Trail. 8 a.m., $45. 11.1-mile run from Rainy Pass Trailhead to Cutthroat Creek trailhead on rough, rocky terrain. Limited to 200 entrants. www.mvsta.com.

Federal Way Festival Days 5K. Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. 9 a.m. $20 pre-reg., $25 DOR. Course offers spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. Proceeds benefit The Federal Way Boys & Girls Club. (253) 520-2522.

Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile. See Ultras.

Rainier Round Up 5K & 10K. Rainier. 8 a.m. Fees vary. Proceeds support youth programs. Margaret (360) 786-5595.

Lake Sammamish Sprint Triathlon. See Multi- Sports.

Sunday, August 27

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

Lynnwood Hi! 5 10K & 5K Run. The Terrace at Alderwood, Lynnwood. 8:45 a.m. Certified courses. $20 pre-reg, $25 DOR. 2K walk $10. Kids dash too. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

Gateway To The Pacific Triathlon/Duathlon & Kid's Mini-Tri.

See Multi-Sports.

Heart of the Sound Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

EARLY BIRD RACES

Sunday, September 10. Ryka Iron Girl 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Green Lake Park, Seattle. www.IronGirl.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 16. Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Lake Chelan. Jane (509) 682-8023, www.runlakechelan.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 1. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR. Also 5-mile run, 10K walk, and kids run. (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 8. Royal Victoria Marathon. Victoria, B.C. Also half marathon and 8K run. (250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, November 26. Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle. Kids marathon too. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

MARATHONS

Sunday, June 4. San Juan Island Marathon & Half. San Juan Island. San Juan County Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. Forth year for a highly scenic course. Later start time to allow for early morning arrivals. (360) 472-0908. www.sanjuanmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 11. North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half. Sequim to Port Angeles. 9 a.m. Fees vary. USATF certified. www.nodm.com. (360) 417-1301. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 24. Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival - Marathon. Bend, OR. Part of a big three-day weekend. Marathon, half marathon, multi-sports, 5K & 10K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

Sunday, July 9. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, Half at Seafair. Bellevue. 7 a.m. USATF certified courses. Fees vary. See website or call. www.seafairmarathon.com. (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 23. Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, Half Marathon, 10-mile, 10K, 5K &1 Mile. Elma. 8 a.m. (360) 273- 9684, www.active.com.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Saturday, June 3. Rainier to Ruston. Mt. Rainier. First start at 7:30 a.m. 50-mile relay on rail-trail to benefit Foothills Trail. Reg. ends 5/31. Fees vary, see website. www.rainiertoruston.com.

Saturday, June 3. Gap-to-Gap. Yakima. 7:45 a.m. 40 or 49-mile multi-sport relay. g2g@yakimagreenway.org, (509) 453- 8280.

Saturday, June 3. Whistler 100 - The Gold Rush Relay. 8 a.m. Fees vary, see website. www.whistler100.com, 800-343- 4466.

Sunday, June 4th. Hood River Valley Relay 55.8 Miles Run & 38 Mile Walk. Hood River OR. Five person teams. www.eventmgnt.com.

Sunday, June 25. Mountains to Sound Relay. Snoqualmie Summit to Golden Gardens in Seattle. New event, offering paddling, running and biking legs. 100-miles total. www.mountainstosound.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, July 8. Let's Climb a Mountain. Spokane. 6 a.m. 34.3-mile solo and relay run up Mt. Spokane; 3370 ft. vertical gain. (509) 624-4297, www.letsclimbamountain.com.

Friday, July 21. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. Ashford to Ocean Shores. Many new features added this year to an already-great event. 11-person teams to cover 152.2-miles. $880/team, $560 7-walker team. USATF sanctioned. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, July 29. White River 50-Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain. 6:30 a.m. $70 till 6/30, $80 after. USATF National Trail Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change. www.seattlerunningcoompany.com/WR50, (206) 325-4800. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, August 19. Grey Rock 50K Trail Run. Middle Fork Ahtanum Creek, Tampico. 7 a.m. $50 by 8/1, $60 after. Over 6,000' elevation change on out and back course. USATF sanctioned course. (509) 966-4475, www.ahtanumvalleymuseum.org.

August 26 & 27. Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile Run. Easton, Washington. 10 a.m. $165 race fee. The race is open to 100 runners per year. http://www.ultrarunner.net/ccc100index.html; Markus Dennis, www.rainiertoruston.com, (253) 381.1358.

MULTI-SPORTS

Saturday, June 3. Issaquah Triathlon & 5K. Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish. Tri starts at 7:00 a.m. 1/2- mile s, 14.5-mile b, 3.5-mile run. Fees vary, see website. http://issaquahtri.com.

Sunday, June 4. Island Lake Off Road Triathlon. Silverdale. 9 a.m. 400 meter s, 10-mile mtn. b, 4K trail run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. (253) 334-4433, Rory@buduracing.com, www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, June 10. Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It. Moses Lake. 10 a.m. $45 by 5/27. 1/4-mile s, 13-mile b, 3- mile run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. (509) 766-9240, dmmiller@atnet.net, www.mlrec.com.

Saturday, June 10. Sandman Triathlon Festival - CANCELLED. If you have proof of signing up for one of these events, you may apply $45 towards an event with the "Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It."

Sunday, June 11. Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It. Moses Lake. 10 a.m. Distances vary, see website for details. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. (509) 766-9240, dmmiller@atnet.net, www.mlrec.com.

Sunday June 11. Sandman Tritahlon Festival - CANCELLED.If you have proof of signing up for one of these events, you may apply $45 towards an event with the "Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It."

Saturday, June 17. 10th Annual Jon Pettingill Memorial Triathlon. Friday harbor, 9 a.m. 4/10-mile s, 22-mile b, 5.5-mile run. (360) 378-4953.

Saturday, June 17. 5 Mile Lake Triathlon. Federal Way. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 14-mile b, 5K run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. (253) 334-4433, Rory@buduracing.com, www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, June 18. Cascades Edge Triathlon. Nolte State Park, Enumclaw. 9 a.m. Sprint and Olympic distances. Fees vary, see website. www.racecenter.com/cascadesedge, (503) 644- 6822.

Sunday, June 18. Father's Day Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Mini-Tri. Elma. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Friday, June 23 -Sunday June 25. Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. Bend, OR. Part of a big three-day weekend. Marathon, half marathon, multi-sports, 10K & 5K. Other events too. www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

Saturday, June 24. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #1. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 1/2-mile s, 15-mile b, 3-mile run. Open to everyone. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-6808.

Saturday, June 24. Lake Padden Triathlon. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. competitive, 1 p.m. recreational. Competitive: 1/2- mile s, 21-mile b, 5.2-mile run. Recreational: 1/4-mile s, 10- mile b, 2.6-mile run. Lromo@cob.org (360) 647- 7665.

Saturday, July 1. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Richland. 8:30 a.m. 1/2-mile s, 10-mile mtn. b, 3-mile run. $19. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, July 1. 5 Mile Lake Women's Triathlon. Federal Way. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 14-mile b, 5K run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. (253) 334-4433, Rory@buduracing.com, www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, July 2. Mountain Duathlon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. Run 4.5-miles, mtn. b 12-miles, run 4-miles. All on Sun Mtn. Trails. www.mvsta.com. FEATURED RACE.

Tuesday, July 4. Firecracker Triathlon. Elma. 10 a.m. 300 meter s, 13-mile b, 3-mile run. (360) 273- 9684.

Saturday, July 8. Ocean Shores Big Weekend Triathlons. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. Sprint & Olympic distance. Fees vary, see website for details. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.trifreak.com/ocean_shores.htm.

Sunday, July 9.Ocean Shores Big Weekend Half Ironman Triathlon. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. 1.2-mile s, 56-mile b, 13.1-mile run. Fees vary, see website for details. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.trifreak.com/ocean_shores.htm.

Sunday, July 9. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Yakima. Check-in 6 a.m. 1000 yard s, 35K b, 11K run. $50 USA Triathlon members, $59 non.USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Candie Turner (509) 697-6106, www.yakimatriathlon.com.

Sunday, July 9. Vashon island off Road Triathlon. Vashon Island. 9 a.m. 800 meter s, 12-mile mtn. b, 6K trail run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. (253) 334-4433, Rory@buduracing.com, www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, July 15. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #2. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 1/2--mile s, 15-mile b, 3- mile run. Open to everyone. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-6808.

Sunday, July 16. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seward Park, Seattle. 7 a.m. 1/2-mile s, 12-mile b, 3.1-mile run. USA Triathon sanctioned event. $55 by 7/2, prices increase on 7/3. www.seafair.com, (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 16. Valley Girl Triathlon. Spokane. 9 a.m. Women's only sprint tri. 1/3-mile s, 12-mile b, 3-mile run. Online registration closed. See website for waiting list. www.valleygirltri.com.

Sunday, July 16. Wineman 1/2 Ironman Triathlon. Lake Chelan. 7 a.m. 1.2-mile s, 56-mile b, 13.1-mile run. www.tri101.com, (800) 343-4466.

Saturday, July 22. Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. Maple Valley. 8:55 a.m. Part of My First Tri/My Next Tri beginner-friendly series. 1/4-mile s, 12-mile b, 3-mile run. www.tri101.com, (800) 343-4466.

Saturday, July 22. Tiger Tri. Colville. 8 a.m. $55 by 7/7, $65 after. 20th anniversary. Quarter Ironman: 6-mile s, 28- mile b, 6.55-mile run. www.tigertri.com.

Sunday, July 23. Whisky Dick Triathlon. Vantage to Ellensburg. 8:30 a.m. 1-mile s, 26.4-mile b, 8.8-mile run. Fees vary, see website. www.whiskydick.com, (509) 929- 0174.

Sunday, July 23. Lake Stevens 70.3 Triathlon. Lake Stevens. 7 a.m. 1.2-mile s, 58-mile b, 13.1-mile run. USA Triathlon sanctioned course. Official qualifier for 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship. www.lakestevens70-3.com.

Sunday, July 23. Maple Valley Triathlon Festival. Maple Valley. 7 a.m. 1-mile s, 25-mile b, 10K run. www.tri101.com, (800) 343-4466.

Saturday, July 29. Padden Fanatik Road Bike Duathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. $15 by 7/19, $20 after. 2.6-mile run, 14.5- mile b, 2.6-mile run. (360) 647-7665, www.active.com.

Saturday, July 29. Padden Fanatik Mtn. Bike Duathlon. Bellingham. 12 p.m. $15 by 7/19, $20 after. 2.6-mile run, 6- mile b, 2.3-mile run. (360) 647-7665, www.active.com.

Saturday, July 29. Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. Lord Hill Park, Snohomish. 8 a.m. Includes kayaking, orientereing, mountain biking, and trekking. See website for details. www.cascadeoc.org, (425) 488-3691.

Saturday, July 29. Federal Escape Triathlon. Federal Way. 7:30 a.m. Distances vary, see website for details.USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.trifreak.com, Bo@trifreak.com, (541) 386-4262.

Sunday, July 30. Summer Madness Triathlon. Elma. 10 a.m. 300 meter s, 13-mile b, 3-mile run. (360) 273- 9684.

Saturday, August 5. 10th Whidbey Island Triathlon - Race the Rock. South Whidbey Community Park, Langley. 9 a.m. $45 by 8/3, $60 after. 1/2-mile s, 19.5-mile b, 3.8-mile run. Hilly ride, spectacular scenery. (360) 221-5484. www.swparks.org

Saturday, August 5.Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon. Vance Creek County Park, Elma. Distances vary, see website for details. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Rory Muller (253) 334-4433, Rory@buduracing.com, wwwbuduracing.com

Sunday, August 6. Troika Triathlon and Endurance Duathlon. Medical Lake, Spokane. 7 a.m. Half-iron 1.2-mile s, 56-mile b, 13.1-mile run. Duathlon 56-mile b, 13.1-mile run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.racecenter.com, spokanetroika@yahoo.com.

Friday, August 11. Richland Aquaman Duathlon. Richland. 6 a.m. $14 or $24 plus tank top by 8/2. 2-mile run, 1/2-mile s, 3-mile run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Eric Greager sageg@charter.net.

Saturday, August 12. Bellingham Youth Triathlon. Bellingham. First event 9 a.m. $15 before 8/2, $20 after. For ages 6-13. Distance varies by age group, see website for details. www.trithecookie.com, Lromo@cob.org, (360) 647- 7665.

Saturday, August 12. Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. Richland. 9 a.m. $15 by 8/2, $20 after. Open to youths 7-12 years old. 250-yard s, 5-mile b, 1-mile run. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, August 13. Tri Without Borders. Blaine. 8:30 a.m. Distances vary, see website for details. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. www.triwithoutborders.com, (360) 325-0715.

Saturday, August 19. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #3. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 1/2--mile s, 15-mile b, 3- mile run. Open to everyone. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-6808.

Saturday, August 19. David Haines Memorial Triathlon/Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 10 a.m. 300 meter s, 13-mile b, 3-mile run. Du: 2-mile run, 13-mile b, 2- mile run. Kids events too. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, August 20. Danskin Women's Triathlon. Genesee Park, Seattle. Registration closed. www.danskin.com.

Sunday, August 20. Apple Capital Triathlon. Wenatchee. 9 a.m. Distances vary, see website for details. 1-866-362- 1423, Jennifer@r2r.org, www.triwentachee.net.

Saturday, August 26. Lake Sammamish Sprint Triathlon. Issaquah. 7 a.m. 400 meter s, 14-mile b, 5.5K run. Kids triathlons too, see website for details. www.buduracing.com, Rory@buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

Sunday, August 27. Heart of the Sound Triathlon. Vashon Island. 9 a.m. 1/2-mile s, 14.6-mile b, 3.6-mile run. USAT certified. www.hotstriathlon.org, (206) 463-6217.

Sunday, August 27. Gateway To The Pacific Triathlon/Duathlon & Kid's Mini-Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 10 a.m. 360-273-9684.

TRACK AND FIELD

2006 UW Track & Field Schedule. See website at www.gohuskies.com.

For more information on these meets, visit the PNTF website, www.pntf.org, or individual schools' websites where appropriate.

Club Northwest Summer All-Comers Track & Field Series. Shoreline Stadium. Every Wednesday evening, May 31- August 16. 6 p.m. web: www.clubnorthwest.org. (206) 729- 9972.

June 3 Seattle Parks Meet, (over 30), Seattle (West Seattle Stadium)

June 7-9. NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Sacramento, CA (Sacramento State host, A. G. Spanos Stadium)

June 10. USATF Inland Northwest Masters Championship. Pullman, Mike Hinz, hinzm@adelphia.net

June 10. Portland Masters Classic, Gresham OR.

June 21-25. AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Indianapolis (Michael Carroll Stadium, IUPUI)

June 24-25. USATF NW Regional Championship. Eugene (Hayward Field) Ruth BreMiller brem@oregon.uoregon.edu

June 24-25. J.O. Association Meet. Sealth H.S., Seattle.

July 1. Hershey State Meet. Wenatchee.

July 6-7. J.O. Regional Multi-Events. Willamette University, Salem, OR.

July 8-9. J.O. Regionals. Willamette University, Salem, OR. (541) 504-1077, www.usatf-oregon.org.

July 8. Seattle Masters Classic. Edmonds (Edmonds District Stadium)

July 15-16. National USATF Club Championships. Azusa, CA (Cougar Athletic Stadium).

July 25-30. J.O. National Championships. Baltimore, MD.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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.

Youth Triathlon Camps. For ages 7-14. Dates and locations vary. (509) 679-8949, platypussports@yahoo.com, or www.trifind.com.

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. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711.Web-site www.runchuckit.com. Email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

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

Snohomish Youth Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 8 - 18, are welcome to join and participate, athletes are encouraged to participate in summer all-comers meets and USATF Jr. Olympic competition. Workouts are 3 - 4 days a week at Snohomish High School. This is an athlete and family friendly club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. Frank Dauncey dauncey@verizon.netor call at 425 422 0718.

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

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

TUESDAY

6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. Always Running 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake. Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities, before and after run. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power Walk/Jog/Run and designated courses. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardiovascular fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

5:00 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697- 3353.

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

5:15 pm Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at the Highline YMCA 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr., Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Sylvester Middle School 16227 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien for a track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey youotterbe@msn.com. or 206-242- 8185

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. Track Run at Kentwood High School Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood High School. Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041.

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone. 1-5-miles, 9 min/mile and slower pace. (425) 556-0383.

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

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. NIKEtown Seattle Running Club. NIKEtown Downtown Seattle. All runners and walkers, all paces welcome. 3, 5, or 7-mile run/walk. Greg Denny (206) 447-6453 ext. 237.

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9-miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6-miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, email for directions. thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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 PM. Club Oly 5-mile run. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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. South Sound Running, Tacoma - 6 Pacific Ave. Run 4 to 8-miles. Contact J. Ellis at 253-606-2511

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

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

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power Walk/Jog/Run and designated courses. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardiovascular fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

5:00 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697- 3353.

6:00 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7mi easy. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

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 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6-miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, email for directions. thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9-miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. IRC Runners. Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way. Alex Juchems (253) 653-4456.

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. www.interurbanrunners.net.

9:30 a.m. Club NW Group Runs 3 Miles & Up. Focus on social rather than competitive. Open to all. Second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Magnuson Park/CNW office. (206) 729- 9972. www.clubnorthwest.org.

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

SUNDAY

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

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club. Meet at the Fort Worden commons building, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill. Women Run/Walk/Team Survivor NW. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN run on various trails. Routes vary from 3-15-miles. 213 First Ave South, email for directions. thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

8:00 a.m. Club Oly runs of 1 hour +. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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, (206) 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.

8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16-miles. 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

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

Racewalk Clinics -Second Saturday of every month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Community Center, south side. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructor Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393 www.albionarts.com/racewalking

Second Saturday Race Around Green Lake. Informal unjudged racewalk races are held every month. Meet at south side of the Green Lake Community Center at 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

ORIENTEERING

Cascade Orienteering Club events. www.cascadeoc.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

Saturday, June 10. Long-O. Cle Elum area.

Saturday, June 17. Everett Street Scramble. Everett. 10 a.m. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. Foot or bike. (206) 367-0839. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, July 1. Ballard Street Scramble. Seattle.10 a.m. $3 - $25. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. Foot or bike. (206) 367-0839. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, July 22-23. Seattle Night and Day Challenge. Capitol Hill. 2:30 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge through Seattle with 3, 7, or 16 hr. events. See website for more details, www.nightanddaychallenge.com, or call Eric Bone (206) 367-0839.

Saturday, August 26.Puyallup Street Scramble. 10 a.m. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. Foot or bike. (206) 367-0839. www.streetscramble.com.

NOTE: While we do our best to insure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.


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