FEATURED RACES

Wednesday, July 3: Firecracker 5000. Memorial Stadium, Seattle Center. 11:55 p.m. Through-city-streets, USATF- certified course. .

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

Thursday, July 4: Four on the Fourth. Town Hall, Steilacoom. Also 1 mile kid's run. 9:00 a.m. $5, $7 DOR. (253) 531-5688.

Sunday, July 7: The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K and Kid's Races. South Cle Elum Fireman's Park, Cle Elum. $15 pre- register, $20 DOR; $13 w.o. T. Kids $10, Advance reg. guarantees T-shirt, same prices DOR.10K & 5K 9:00 a.m., kids at 10:00 a.m. (509) 674-5331. .

Saturday, July 13: Chuckanut Foot Race - 7 miles. Alaskan ferry Terminal to Larrabee St. Pk, Bellingham. Mostly on Interurban Trail. $20 w/l.s. T-shirt, $25 DOR. (360) 384- 1820. .

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

Saturday, July 13: Run of the Mill 5.5K. Mill Creek. Point-to-point downhill run/walk. 9:00 a.m. Reg. begins at 7:30 a.m. $20, $25 DOR w/T-shirt. No parking at start, take shuttle buses from Mill Creek Seafirst. (425) 774-0507. .

Sunday, July 14: Bill Burby 5K & 10K Inspiration Run. Town center, Vashon Island. New day for traditional event, same courses. 10K has tough hill. $13 pre, $15 DOR. T'shirts $8. (206) 463-9148. .

Sunday, July 14: Bare Buns Fun Run West 5K. Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park, Issaquah. Clothing optional. Course is on dirt with some hills. Take and Ride Issaquah shuttle bus to Park, no driving. $15 pre, $20 DOR w/T-shirt. (425) 392-NUDE. www.392nude.org . .

Saturday, July 20: Kla Ha Ya Days River Run 5 mile and 1 mi, kid's dashes. Snohomish Fitness Center, Snohomish. In city and country. Part of community festival. 5 mi-$12, 1 mi-$7, kid's dashes - $2. DOR = $15, $10, $3. T-shirts separate. $9:00 a.m. (360) 568-0588.

Saturday, July 27: UPS Torchlight Run at SEAFAIR 8K. Seattle Center. Great chance to run through downtown Seattle in front of 300,000 spectators. 6:20pm Post-race party at Seattle Center. (206) 728-0123 ext. 108. www.seafair.com

Saturday, July 27: Tour de Terrace 5K. Montlake Terrace. 9:00 a.m. (425) 774-0507. . Saturday, July 27. White River 50 Mile. Crystal Mountain. National Championship at this distance. Limited to 400 entrants. $10,000+ prize money. 17,400" of elevation changes. $70 basic fee. (206) 329-1466. www.whiteriver50.org. .

Sunday, July 28: Swedish Summerrun 10K and 5K. Swedish Hospital, Seattle. New date for annual event, one of Seattle's biggest. 10K has tough hill, 5K includes walk. $20 w/T-shirt by 7/27, $25 DOR. 9:00 a.m., reg. at 7:00 a.m. Benefits Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. (206) 386-2738. .

Sunday, July 28: Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Kaniksu Ranch, Spokane. 9:30am. Clothing optional run. Always warm and dry-- perfect conditions for this type of event. (509) 937-2867. .

Saturday. August 3: Ridge to Rails 6 Mile Trail Run. Snoqualmie. Soft-surface course with great views. New non- competitive walker's and family walk starts added this year. 9:00 am - run; 9:05-walk; 9:15-family walk. Cash prizes this year for male & female open and masters. $20, $25 DOR w/T- shirt, walks have other fees. www.ridgetorails.com, .

Saturday. August 3: Pacific Rim International 1/2 Marathon and 5K. Tacoma. 8:00 a.m. Woody course with some hills through Deception Park and Tacoma waterfront. 5K is mostly downhill.1/2 $20, $25 DOR; 5K $15, DOR $18. (253) 272-2747. .

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

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

Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17: Ameri-cana International Relay. Nelson, B.C. - Coeur d'Alene, ID. 220 mile runner and 140 mile walkers (walkers start at Creston, WA) course. 12- or less-participant teams. www.acrelay.com; (866) 88-RELAY.

Saturday, August 17. Shoreline Rotary 10K & 5K Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. $20 til 7/30, $25 after and DOR. Benefits several Shoreline charity groups. (206) 542-8497days, (206) 362-5729 eves. FEATURED RUN.

Saturday, August 17: Run-A-Muk 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. 8:00 a.m. Part of Lighthouse Festival. $18, DOR TBA. Lila Barnhart (425) 355-2514.

Saturday, August 24th: Maritime Hospice 10K and 2 mile walk. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. 9:30 a.m., walk at 9:00 a.m. Flat, scenic course. (360) 738-6706. Email: cbrumet@peacehealth.org.

Saturday, August 24th: Run the Mile at Emerald Downs, Emerald Downs, Auburn. Two events, competitive and fun-run. Adult $20, 17 & under $10, with T-shirts & admission & parking. DOR add $5. Contact info tba.

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

Saturday and Sunday, August 31, and September 1. Red 80 Ultra Marathon and Team Relay. Rossland, B.C. 100K and 50K solo distances. 80 mile 5-person team relay; male, female and mixed categories. Very tough trail course promised. www.red80.com.

Saturday, September 14. Skagit Flats Half Marathon.Burlington. Contact: Skagit Flats Marathon, P.O. Box 120, Burlington, WA 98233, (360) 428-3744.

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

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

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

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

COMPLETE RACE SCHEDULE

JULY

Wednesday, July 3

Firecracker 5000. Memorial Stadium, Seattle Center. 11:55 p.m. Through-city-streets, USATF-certified course. FEATURED RACE.

Thursday, July 4

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

Four on the Fourth. Town Hall, Steilacoom. Also 1 mile kid's run. 9:00 a.m. $5, $7 DOR. (253) 531-5688. FEATURED RACE.

The Great Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo Footrace 5.17mi and 2 mi. Sedro-Wooley High School Gym. 9:30 a.m. $18 by 6/30 w/T-shirt, $10 no T; $15 DOR no T. (800) 214-0800. www.loggerodeo.org.

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

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

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

Saturday, July 6.

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

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

Sunday, July 7

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

Fort Steilacoom Xterra Triathlon and Duathlon. See Multisport events.

Wednesday, July 10th

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

Thursday, July 11

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

Friday, July 12

Mt. Rainier to Pacific Relay. See Relays.

Saturday, July 13

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

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

Run of the Mill 5.5K. Mill Creek. Point-to-point downhill run/walk. 9:00 a.m. Reg. begins at 7:30 a.m. $20, $25 DOR w/T- shirt. No parking at start, take shuttle buses from Mill Creek Seafirst. (425) 774-0507. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

Highland Games 5k and 1/2mile Kids Dash. Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. 11:00am start. Kids 14 and under run free both events. 360-336-2475. $15 w/T-shirt, $10 no T. DOR: $17, $12.

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

Sunday, July 14

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

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

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

Brooks Muddy Buddy Ride & Run. See Multisport events.

Valley of the Sun Triathlon. See Multisport events.

Saturday, July 20.

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

Kla Ha Ya Days River Run 5 mile and 1 mi, kid's dashes. Snohomish Fitness Center, Snohomish. In city and country. Part of community festival. 5 mi-$12, 1 mi-$7, kid's dashes - $2. DOR = $15, $10, $3. T-shirts separate. $9:00 a.m. (360) 568- 0588. www.active.com.

Capital Lakefair 8k and 2 mile. Capitol Campus, Olympia. Rolling course. 8:00 a.m. By 7/9 $8.00, $16.00 w/T-shirt, after $10 and $20. No DOR! jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu

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

Capital Lakefair 8k and 2 mile. Capitol Campus, Olympia. Rolling course. 8:00 a.m. By 7/9 $8.00, $16.00 w/T-shirt, after $10 and $20. No DOR! jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu. 360-705-2580.

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

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

Titanium Man Triathlon. See Multisport events.

Sunday, July 21

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

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

Saturday, July 27

UPS Torchlight Run at SEAFAIR 8K. Seattle Center. Great chance to run through downtown Seattle in front of 300,000 spectators. 6:20pm Post-race party at Seattle Center. (206) 728-0123 ext. 108. www.seafair.com

White River 50 Mile. See Ultras.

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

Tour de Terrace 5K. Montlake Terrace. 9:00 a.m. (425) 774-0507. FEATURED RACE.

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

East-West All Star H.S. 5K. South Whidbey HS, Langley 10:00am. Matches graduating seniors from both sides of the state. A concurrent open race will be held. http://www.watfxc.com/XC/East%20West/race.htm or e-mail Doug Fulton at: warun@whidbey.com

Shoreline Run - 10K and 2 Miles. Tri-Cities area. (509) 943- 3284.

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

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

Dog Jog 5K & 10K. Boeing Fitness Center, Everett. Also one mile walk. 9:30 a.m. Benefits Guide Dog Association.

Sunday, July 28

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

Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Kaniksu Ranch, Spokane. 9:30am. Clothing optional run. Always warm and dry--perfect conditions for this type of event. (509) 937-2867. FEATURED RACE.

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

Dannon Duathlon Everett. See Multisport events.

AUGUST Saturday. August 3

Ridge to Rails 6 Mile Trail Run. Snoqualmie. Soft-surface course with great views. New non-competitive walker's and family walk starts added this year. 9:00 am - run; 9:05-walk; 9:15-family walk. Cash prizes this year for male & female open and masters. $20, $25 DOR w/T-shirt, walks have other fees. www.ridgetorails.com, FEATURED RACE

Pacific Rim International 1/2 Marathon and 5K. Tacoma. 8:00 a.m. Woody course with some hills through Deception Park and Tacoma waterfront. 5K is mostly downhill.1/2 $20, $25 DOR; 5K $15, DOR $18. (253) 272-2747. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

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

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

Whidbey Island Triathlon. See multisport events.

Sunday, August 4.

Troika Triathlon. See multisport events.

Wednesday, August 7

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

Thursday, August 8.

Triple Threat Duathlon. See multisport events.

Friday, August 9.

Auburn Good Ol' Days 5K. Auburn. New course, fairly flat. BBQ included in fee, (253) 939-3389. www.auburngoodoldaysd.com

Saturday, August 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

My First Triathlon. See Triathlons.

Sunday, August 11.

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

Wednesday, August 14

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

Saturday, August 17

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

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

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

Ameri-cana Relay, See Relays.

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

Apple Capital Triathlon. See multisport events.

Saturday, August 24th

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

Run the Mile at Emerald Downs, Emerald Downs, Auburn. Two events, competitive and fun-run. Adult $20, 17 & under $10, with T-shirts & admission & parking. DOR add $5. Contact info tba.

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

Heart of the Sound Triathlon. See Multisport events.

Sunday, August 25

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

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

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

Saturday, August 31

Tom Wales Memorial 5K. Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, Seattle. New race, certified course, $2400 in M&W open category prize money! Fairly flat course, some hills. (206) 325-4800. www.footzonecapitolhill.com.

Red 80. See Relays and Ultras

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

Blackberry Festival Run 5K, 1mi. Bremerton, 9:30 am. 1 mi, 9:50 am. 5K, kids dashes follow. $7 by 8/23, $10 DOR. T-shirts $12. Flat, fast, 3-lap down lap course. (360) 478-5305.

Lake Padden Relay. Lake Padden Park, Bellingham. Four-person teams, each runs 2.6 miles around the lake. (360) 733-2647.

Labor Day Triathlon. See Multisport Events.

SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 2

Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk, and 4 miler. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville. Walk at 8 a.m., runs start at 9 a.m. New course, less congestion, and one hill. Benefits Puget Sound Blood Center. Register in person at SJ&J or www.superjocknjill.com. (206) 522-7711.

Saturday, September 7

Salute to September 5K. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton. Must have base access. 10:00 am. Pam Ferraro (360) 535-7000, ext 5221.

Jack Reynvann Memorial 5K and 10K. Hoquiam, High School, Hoquiam.10K has some hills. 9:00 am. DOR-reg. only, $3. (360) 532-5858.

Black Hills Triathlon. See Multisport Events.

Sunday, September 8

Bank to Bay 10K, 5K, 5K Run/Walk, & 1K Kids' Dash. Pacific Ave., Tacoma, New course along scenic Tacoma Waterfront. Kids at 9 a.m., 10K at 9:20, 5K at 9:50. $20 by 9/5, $25 DOR. Includes l.s. T. Kids (10 & under) free. (253) 305-7396.

Seattle Aquarium Salmon Homecoming Festival 5K. Pier 62 & 63, Seattle. Men at 8:30, women 9:10 a.m. Flat fast course along Seattle waterfront, part of Salmon Homecoming Celebration. $20 by 9/7, $23 DOR. Includes T-shirt. ((206) 381-9063.

Escape From the Rock Triathlon. See Multisport Events.

Saturday, September 14

Selah 3 Mile Cross-Country Open. Selah High School. Follows major H.S. meet. 1:00 pm. $3.00. Rick (509) 698-4445.

South Sound Running 5K. Farmers Market, Port of Olympia. 8:00 am. $17 by 9/6. $22 after and DOR. Random prizes, including Asics shoes, and awards. T's are $7.50. Also one-mile kid's run. (360) 705-2580.

Habitat for Humanity 5K. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. Registration 7:45. Walk starts 8:30 am, run 9:20. $10 no T, $20 w/T individuals; $30 family no T. Free registration and T for participants with prepaid pledges of $50 or more. (253) 627- 5626.

Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. Chelan, WA. Half starts with Full at 7:00; 10K at 10 a.m. Half: $40 by 8/1, $50 after. 10K: $25 and $30. Reg. closes on 9/6. (509) 682-8023. See also Marathons.

Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington. Flat, certified course. Held with Full, both st 8:30 a.m. $25 by 9/1, $33 DOR w/T- shirts. (360)428-7889 or (360) 336-2475. See also Marathons.

Skagit Flats Marathon. See Marathons.

End of the Summer Triathlon. See Multisport Events.

Sunday, September 15

Taste! Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K. Carillon Point Marina, Kirkland. Half is hilly, mainly in Kirkland. Half - 8 am., 5K - 9 a.m. Half - $40 by 9/9, $50 DOR. 5K - $15 and $25. Includes T- shirt. Gourmet food booths, live entertainment, and arts & crafts. (425) 822-7066.

Bainbridge Island Duathlon. See Duathlons.

Saturday, September 21

Prefontaine Memorial 10K. Coos Bay, OR. Commemorates famed distance runner in his hometown, run on one of his favorite training courses. www.prefontainerun.com. (800) 824-8486.

Cle Elum Ridge 50K Trail Run. See Ultras.

Autumn Classic Duathlon. See Duathlons.

Sunday, September 22

Race for Neurofibromatosis Research 10K & 5K. Marymoor Park, Redmond. USATF certified courses. 9:00 am, $30, kids $15. Includes shirt. (425) 672-9610, or Email nf@nnffwa.org.

The Big Hurt Adventure Race. Editz Hook, Port Angeles. 17mi mtn bike, 5mi kayak, 43mi road bike and 10K run. Both ironperson and team divisions. By 9/15: $100 teams, $50 ironperson; after: $125 and $60. 1-800-942-4042 or www.bighurt.org

Elephant Stampede 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 1 p.m. $15 pre, $20 DOR. $5 under 12. Includes T-shirt and BBQ. Benefits school in Namitembo, Malawi, Africa. (206) 522-3470.

River Run Series. Everett, Langus Riverfront Park. 9:00 am. Free. (425) 397-7214.

Saturday, September 28

Run Wild 8K and 5K. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville. 8:30 am. Run is on the Park's forested trails. $20 by 9/14, DOR: add $5. Free kids' dash. (360) 832-7166. www.nwtrek.org.

Beezley Burn 5K and 10K. Lions Park, Ephrata. 10 a.m. $12 by 9/21, $15 after and DOR. Group entry fees varying by number. T- shirts to all finishers. Demanding course with scenic view. (509) 754-4226. E-mail cecilia@nwi.net.

Move for Mental Health 5K. Sandpoint Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9am. $20 pre- registration, $25 day-of, prices include T-shirt. 206-545-2398.

100 Years and Running 5K. Mt Vernon Presbyterian Church, Mt Vernon. $8 no shirt, $14 w/T-shirt, kids under 14 free. DOR add $2 DOR. 10:00 am. Celebrates Church's centennial. (360) 424- 7675.

Sunday, September 29

Race to Stop Global Warming 8K & 5K. Location TBA, Seattle. www.racetostopglobalwarming.org.

MARATHONS

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

Saturday, September 14. Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington. Contact: Skagit Flats Marathon, P.O. Box 120, Burlington, WA 98233, (360) 428-3744.

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

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

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

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

ULTRAS

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

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

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

RELAYS

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

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

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

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

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

TRACK & FIELD

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

CNW All-Comers Meets

All events at Edmonds Stadium unless otherwise noted. July 3, July 10, July17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14. FEATURED RACE.

MULTISPORT EVENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, June 29. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Richland. 1/2 mi swim, 12 mi mtn bike, 3 mile run. Part of Three Rivers Multi-Sport series. Sage@3-cities.com.

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

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

Thursday, July 11. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series #2. Keeler Physical Fitness Center, Fort Lewis. 2 Mile Run, 9 mi. mtn. bike, 2 mi. run. 6:00 p.m. Course is flat and fast. No DOR for civilians. (253) 967-6808.

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

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

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

Sunday, July 21. Benaroya Research Institute at Seafair Sprint Triathlon. Seward Park, Seattle.1/2 mile swim, 12 bike, 3.1 run. 7:00 a.m. Team and individual competition. (206) 728-0123 x 108. www.seafair.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

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

TRAINING PROGRAMS

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

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

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Program includes coaching, weekly team workouts, training log, monthly clinics, and more. Leukemia Society of America, 2030 Westlake Avenue, Seattle 98121, (206) 628-0777.

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

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

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

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

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

REGULAR RUNS

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. FWTC, Youth Track interval workouts ages 14 and under; Thomas

Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964 TUESDAY

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

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

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

5:30 p. m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 mi. 8-11 min/mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

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

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

5:30 p. m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. Ren, (253) 565-1437; Becky, (253) 588-5053.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. FWTC, Track interval workouts for High School athletes; Thomas

Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6:30 pm FWTC, Youth Track interval workouts ages 14 and under; Thomas

Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

6:30 p. m. Interurban Runners Club. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. Ed Hong at (253) 952-3114.

6:30 p.m.FWTC, Track interval workouts for High School athletes; Thomas

Jefferson High School Track, 4248 S. 288th, Federal Way. (253) 839-4964

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10:00 am. Competitive women's group, track workouts. Lower Woodland Park Track, Seattle. (206) 634-0185

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

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

SUNDAY

7:00 am. FootZone Trail Runs. Meet at store to carpool. Long runs for all abilities, distances and locations vary. (206) 329- 1466 or searunco@aol.com

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

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

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

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

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

8:00 am. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles 7:30-11min. /mile pace on roads or trails. Gunhild and Jack Swanson (509) 928-5272.

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

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

10:00 am. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. Team. Seattle, 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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

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

RACEWALKING

Second Saturday of each month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Rec. Center Bldg. $5. 10:00 am. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393. Sponsored by Pacific Pacers RW Club. For information about racewalking in Bellingham, call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

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