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July 2007

PLEASE NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedule 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.

*BEST TIMES LIST: Races that qualify for the Northwest Runner's best times list are marked with an asterisk. USATF-certified courses of other distances are listed as USATF-certified in the description.

FEATURED RACES

July 3. Road Runner Sports Firecracker 5000 5K Presented by Club Northwest. Seattle.

July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue.

July 14. Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #3 - 10 Miles. Bellevue.

July 14. Tesoro March Point 10K & 5K. Anacortes.

July 15. Tacoma Narrows Bridge 5K Run/Walk. Tacoma.

July 15. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seattle.

July 21. Capital Lakefair 8K & 3K Run. Olympia.

July 22. Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K* Run/Walk. Seattle.

July 28. Seafair Torchlight Run 8K & 5K*. Seattle.

July 28. White River 50 Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain.

August 11. Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #4 - 13 Miles. Bellevue.

August 18. Covey Run 10K smartwater 5K. Woodinville.

September 9. RYKA Iron Girl 10K & 5K* Run/Walk. Seattle.

September 9. Bank to Bay 10K & 5K*. Tacoma.

September 9. Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon*. Burlington.

September 15. Shore-To-Shore Marathon*. Chelan.

October 7. Portland Marathon* . Portland, OR.

October 7. Bellingham Bay Marathon. Bellingham

November 25. Seattle Marathon*. Seattle.

JUNE

Saturday, June 30

Liberty Lake Loop 4 Mile Run. Liberty Lake. 8 a.m. Scenic, hilly course. Kids' dash too. USATF certified course. (509) 255-6260.

JULY

Tuesday, July 3

Road Runner Sports Firecracker 5000 5K Presented by Club Northwest. Seattle. 11:55 p.m. Pre-reg. $25, DOR $30 w/T. Seattle's only midnight run. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.

Wednesday, July 4

Four on the Fourth 4 Mile & 1 Mile Kids' Run. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. Fast, flat course. Pat Kenworthy (253) 537- 8712.

Run For the Pies 5K*. Carnation. 8:30 a.m. 3rd race of Snoqualmie Valley Cup series. (425) 788-7291.

Grand Old Fourth 5K & 1 Mile. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Kids' dash too. (206) 842-9675.

The Great Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo 5.17 & 2 Mile Footrace. Sedro-Woolley. 9:30 a.m. www.loggerodeo.com/downloads.php, (360) 856-4465.

4th of July Fun Run 10K & 5K. Ridgefield. 8 a.m. Stay for parade and salmon bake after race. Angela (360) 887-1014, ashields110@comcast.net.

Yankee Doodle Dash 10K & 5K*. Everett Family YMCA. 7:30 a.m. (425) 258-9211, www.ymca-snoco.org.

Fort Lewis Down & Dirty 7K Mud Run. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. Fun run with lots of muddy obstacles. No DOR. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967-2604.

Fourth of July 5K. Edmonds. 9:30 a.m. Part of city- wide festivities. (425) 774-0637, www.runninginmotion.com.

I Ran From the Cops 8K Run & 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. Centralia. 8:30 a.m. Fast, flat course put on by Centralia Police. (360) 330-7680, jshannon@cityofcentralia.com.

4th of July Fun Run/Walk for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and Kids' Run. Tam-O-Shanter Park, Kelso. 8 a.m. Tech shirts for first 100 people. (360) 414-4323.

Firecracker 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Elma. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, July 7

Run of the Mill 5K. Mill Creek. 9 a.m. Benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. $15 by 6/30, DOR add $5. www.mcrunofthemill.com.

Crown of Queen Anne 3.3 Mile Fun Run. Seattle. 8 a.m. $30 pre-reg., $33 DOR, includes T. Contest for best crown; followed by parade & picnic at community center. www.queenannehelpline.org, (206) 282-1540.

Chuckanut Footrace 7 Mile. Bellingham. 9 a.m. Mostly on canopied trail with stunning views of San Juans. No DOR. (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com.

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

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

Everson Festival 5K & 10K. Nooksack City Park, Everson. 8:30 a.m. Fast, fun routes. www.gbrc.net, nooksackvolleyball@hotmail.com.

Ocean Shores Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Ocean Shores. First event 12 p.m. www.trifreak.com. (541) 386-4262.

Sunday, July 8

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K* at Seafair*. Bellevue. First event 6:55 a.m. (206) 728- 0123, www.seafairmarathon.com. See also Marathons.

The Runner Stumbles 10K & 5K. Roslyn. 9 a.m. All new route; includes post-race continental breakfast. (509) 674- 2155, runnerstumbles@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, July 11

IRC Mid-Summer Run 5K* & 8K. Briscoe Park, Kent. 6:30 p.m. Out and back on trail; followed by BBQ. $10 DOR only. John Kokes (206) 619-4231.

Friday, July 13

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

Saturday, July 14

Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #3 - 10 Miles. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. 9 a.m. Second race of four. $25/race, $80/series. Benefits King County Parks. (206) 325-4800, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

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.

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

Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run. Riverview Park, Kent. 9 a.m. Fast out and back along Green River Trail. www.kentarts.com, (235) 856-5050, mhendrickson@ci.kent.wa.us.

Raspberry 5K Run/Walk for Cancer. Lynden. 10 a.m. Part of Raspberry Festival; runs through berry fields and local park. (360) 354-5995, www.lynden.org, Heather@lynden.org.

Samish Bay Bivalve Bash Low Tide Mud Run. Bow. First event 11 a.m. Strenuous run through 250 yards of mud starting at low tide. $13, kid's dash $3, by 7/10, includes entry to Bivalve Bash. DOR add $10. www.bivalvebash.com, (425) 501- 0709.

McCleary Bear Festival 10K Run & 2 Mile Run/Walk. McCleary. Reg. 7:45 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.

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

Bill Burby Inspirational 10K & 5K*. Vashon Island. Supports Vashon Island HS athletic teams. Burby10K5K@aol.com.

Grey Rock 25K & 50K Trail Run. See Relays and Ultras.

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

Sunday, July 15

Tacoma Narrows Bridge 5K Run/Walk. Tacoma. 8 a.m. Historic one-time run across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Pre- reg. only, no DOR. www.bridgerun.multicare.org, (800) 392- 9253.

16th Annual Bare Buns 5K Fun Run. Fraternity Snoqualmie Nudist Park, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Clothing optional. Dirt course with hills on Tiger Mtn. $20 pre-reg., $25 DOR w/T. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com, (206) 354-5740.

Fitjam 5K*. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. www.nautilusfitjam.com, (360) 859-2926. See also Ultras and Relays.

Bear of a Run 8 Miles. Port Gamble. 8:30 a.m. Point to point trail run. www.rootsrockrun.com, Chris Hammett (360) 779-8757.

Newman Lake 25K. See Ultras & Relays.

Saturday, July 21

Capital Lakefair 8K & 3K Run. Heritage Park, Olympia. 8 a.m. South Sound Running (360) 705-2580, jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu.

East/West All-Star 5K. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. 10:00 a.m. Community cost $10. Scholarship run for graduated high school seniors. (206) 522-7711.

ChelanMan 5K*. Chelan. 9 a.m. Part of multi-sport weekend festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715. See also Multi-Sports.

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

Race for the Lavender 5K Run & Walk. Sequim. 9 a.m. Part of Sequim's Lavender Festival. www.opshri.org, (877) 677- 4740.

Kla Ha Ya Days 5 Mile River Run. Snohomish. 8:30 a.m. Kids event too. Part of weekend festivities. www.klahayadays.com, (360) 568-7076.

Sunday, July 22

ChelanMan Half Marathon & 10K*. Chelan. 8:30 a.m. Part of multi-sport weekend festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715. See also Multi-Sports.

Swedish SummeRun 10K Run & 5K* Run/Walk. Seattle. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer research and education. Pre-reg. $25, DOR $30. (206) 215-6700, www.swedish.org/summerun.

Battle Ground Milk Run 10 & 5 Miles. Battle Ground. 8 a.m. (503) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com.

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

Friday, July 27

Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage. See Ultras & Relays.

Saturday, July 28

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

Anacortes Art Dash 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K Run. Anacortes. 9 a.m. Run along the waterfront Tommy Thompson Trail. www.anacortesartsfestival.com, Nicole (360) 293-1918, nicolej@cityofanacortes.org.

Whale of a Run 4 Mile Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Silverdale. 9 a.m. Kids' dash too. Scenic, fast course. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

White River 50 Mile Trail Run. See Ultras and Relays.

Free Clinic Fund Racer 5K. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Benefits the Free Clinic of SW Wash. www.freeclinicfundracer.com, (360) 313-1389.

F.I.T. 5K Family Fun Run. Covington. 9 a.m. www.fitdecisions.org, (888) 232-0222.

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

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) 430-6704, www.rentonriverdays.org.

Mountain Mania 5K & 10K. Castle Rock. 8:30 a.m. Benefits American Cancer Society. Dave (360) 274-7083, dgvorse@msn.com.

Toaster Splash 5K & 8K. Deer Park. 8 a.m. Both courses are two laps with two water crossings. (509) 951- 2665.

Sunday, July 29

Original Bare Buns Fun Run 5K. Loon Lake. Kaniksu Ranch. 9:30 a.m. Clothing optional run/walk. (509) 327-6833, www.kaniksufamily.com.

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

AUGUST

Saturday, August 4

Run for the Light 5 Miles. Westport. 10 a.m. Run along the Westport Dune Trail along the ocean. Hosted by WA Lightkeepers Assn. www.walightkeepers.com, Bruce 253-982-4874

Once Around Lake Cavanaugh 7.8 Miles. Lake Cavanaugh. 10 a.m. Benefits local fire department. Larita (360) 668-9661, www.lakecavanaugh.info, larita329@aol.com.

Kitsap Family YMCA Try Y Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kids' dashes too. (360) 377-3741.

Yup Kanum 5K Run. Colville. 8 a.m. Deborah@theofficenet.com, Deborah (509) 684-6037.

Race for the Homeless 10K* Run & 5K Walk. Marine Park, Vancouver, WA. 8 a.m. Benefits Open House Ministries. www.newheights.org/festival/race, (360) 750-3984.

Moxee Hop Festival 5K. Moxee. 8:30 a.m. www.evcea.org.

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

Sunday, August 5

Footzone 5K*. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. One of the flattest courses around! www.promotionevents.com, (425) 391- 3132.

Friday, August 10

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

BRRC's Recycle Run 4 Miles. Mirabeau Meadows, Spokane. 8 a.m. Bring wearable running clothing and shoes to be recycled. (509) 624-4297, www.brrc.net.

Saturday, August 11

Vasque Cougar Mtn. Trail Run Series #4 - 13 Miles. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. 9 a.m. Last race in series. $25/race, $80/series. Benefits King County Parks. (206) 325-4800, www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

Arlington Run for Hope 5K & 10K. Stillaguamish Athletic Club, Arlington. 9 a.m. Benefits Housing Hope. www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org, Greg (360) 435-3409.

30th Annual Loggers' Jubilee 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run. Morton H.S. 8 a.m. DOR only. www.loggersjubilee.com, Steve (360) 496-5357.

Festival of the River 5K. River Meadows Park, Arlington. 9 a.m. $5, $15 w/T. Great giveaways! www.festivaloftheriver.com, Franchesca (360) 435-2755 x22.

10th Annual Riley Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk. Bakerview Park, Mt. Vernon. First event 10 a.m. Benefits Riley W. Johnson Memorial Fund. www.4riley.freeservers.com, (360) 424- 4881.

Alpine Days 10K & 5K*. North Bend. 8:30 a.m. Paved course, incredible view of Mt. Si. www.festivalatmtsi.org, (425) 888-4305.

Sunday, August 12

Guts & Glory 5K*. Qwest Field, Seattle. 8:30 a.m. Benefits the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. www.ccfa.org, Jennifer (425) 451-8455.

Port Gamble Half Marathon. Port Gamble. 8:30 a.m. Trail run, limited entries. www.rootsrockrun.com, Chris Hammett (360) 779-8757.

Wednesday, August 15

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

Saturday, August 18

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

Celebrate Shoreline Rotary Run 10K & 5K*. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. Cozy and competitive event. www.shorelinerotaryrun.org, Allen Anderson (206) 546-6631.

Covey Run 10K smartwater 5K. Redhook Brewery, Woodinville. 8 a.m. Fundraiser for Children's Hospital; 10K is open to those 21 years and older. www.10krun5kfun.com, Jessica (360) 863-2358, jessica.goebel@cwine.com.

30th Annual Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop. Friday Harbor. Reg. 7:30 a.m., run 9:15 a.m. Fee includes entrance to county fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. www.islandrec.org, (360) 378-4953.

Bonney Lake Days 5 Mile Fun Run. Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake. 8 a.m. Fleet Feet (253) 862-8890, www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

Ferndale Flat & Fast 10K Series - Summer. Ferndale. 10 a.m. Compare your times with this flat, fast course. Joel Pearson (360) 223-0264, www.gbrc.net.

Friday, August 24

Hood to Coast. See Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, August 25

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

Kitsap County Fair Stampede 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Fee includes T and entrance into county fair. Greg (360) 692-9414.

Run-a-Muk 10K & 5K. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. 8 a.m. www.mukilteofestival.org, (425) 353-5516.

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

Bobcat Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Cosmopolis, WA. 10 a.m. Beautiful setting with trails at Makarenko Park. Fundraiser for Aberdeen H.S. XC. (360) 533-5070.

The Hunger Run 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Mt Vernon. Proceeds benefit food banks. Stay for the blueberry pancakes! www.mvpres.com, (360) 424-0208.

St. Francis Hospital Federal Way Festival Days 5K. Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. 9 a.m. Spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. Benefits Federal Way Boys & Girls Club. www.festivaldays.org, (253) 520-2522.

Waterland 5000 5K. Des Moines Marina. 9 a.m. Very varied course, hill-loving runners are especially welcomed! (206) 870-6587, www.desmoineswa.govwaterland5K.

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

Sunday, August 26

Guts & Glory 5K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Inaugural event utilizing the Centennial Trail. Benefits the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. www.ccfa.org, Jennifer (425) 451-8455.

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

Saturday, September 1

Blackberry Festival 5K, 1 mile, & Kids Dash. Bremerton. 9:30 a.m. (360) 473-5305.

Lake Padden Relay. See Ultras and Relays.

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

Monday, September 3

Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon* & 4.25 Mile. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville. 8 a.m. Benefits Puget Sound Blood Center. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.

Little Cross 5K. Pasco. 9 a.m. XC run on hilly course. www.3rrr.org, (509) 547-7333.

Saturday, September 8

MIA/POW Remembrance 5K. Jackson Park. 11:30 a.m. Must obtain base access. Steve Wateland. (360) 476-7026.

Army Half Marathon. Fort Lewis. 8 a.m. New race to commemorate the sacrifice made by our soldiers. No DOR, civilians need base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967- 5975.

Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run. See Ultras and Relays.

Uncle Joe 50K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, September 9

Bank to Bay 10K & 5K*. Tacoma. 9 a.m. Fast course through city, lots of on-street excitement. Rapidly growing event; kids' run too. www.banktobay.com, (253) 305-7396.

RYKA Iron Girl 10K & 5K* Run/Walk. Green Lake Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. Women only race, includes mother/daughter teams. Fees vary, see website for details. www.IronGirl.com, (206) 729-9972.

Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon*. Burlington H.S. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit local XC programs. www.skagitflatsmarathon.com, Terry (360) 293-6244. See also Marathons.

Sundae Sunday 10 Miler. Joe Albi Stadium, Spokane. 8 a.m. Scenic route through Riverside State Park. Fee includes post-race ice cream. www.brrc.net, Joan (509) 624-4297.

Saturday, September 15

Pasta Dash 5K & 10K. Olympia, Farmer's Market. 6 p.m. Kids' mile too. Post-race pasta feed and music. (360) 705- 2580, www.southsoundrunning.com.

Shore-To-Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K*. Chelan. 8 a.m. Scenic course along Lake Chelan. www.runlakechelan.com, (509) 682-8023. See also Marathons.

Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. $20 by 9/5, $25 till 9/11, no DOR. First 400 entrants receive technical T. Flat, scenic course winds along Bellingham Bay. USATF certified course. www.trithecookie.com, (360) 647- 7665.

28th Annual Prefontaine Memorial 10K. Coos Bay, OR. 10 a.m. Commemorates fabled American distance runner in his hometown. (800) 824-8486, www.prefontainerun.com.

Indian Summer Half-Marathon & 5K*. Richland. 9 a.m. Course is along Columbia River Trail. www.3rrr.org.

Cle Elum Ridge 50K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, September 16

NW Hope & Healing Half Marathon & 5K. West Seattle. 8 a.m. Fundraiser to provide non-medical support services to local breast cancer patients. Shari (206) 215-2888, www.nwhopeandhealing.org.

Elephant Stampede 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 1 p.m. Run and walk to benefit a school in Namitembo, Malawi, Africa. $20 includes T and BBQ. DOR add $5. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.

Saturday, September 22

Run4US 5K & 10K. Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma. Run under old-growth canopy and along Commencement Bay. $20 by 9/1, $25 after. www.ride4us.org.

Run Wild 8K & 5K. Northwest Trek Park, Eatonville. 8:30 a.m. $25 pre-reg., add $8 DOR for T. Forested paved trails. Entry includes park pass and T. Kids'& dash too. (360) 832-7189, www.nwtrek.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. (509) 966-3927.

Sunday, September 23

Fremont Oktoberfest Brew Ha-Ha 5K. Fremont. 9:30 a.m. Special beer belly division. (206) 633-0422, www.fremontoktoberfest.com.

Black Diamond Half Marathon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Part of multi-sport weekend activities. www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond. (503) 644-6822.

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

Saturday, September 29

River and Rails 10K & 5K Run. Arlington. 9 a.m. Fairly flat, mostly paved course. Proceeds benefit Cocoon House. Greg (360) 435-3409, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Sumner Rotary Run 5K*. Sumner H.S. 9 a.m. Fast, flat course through downtown Sumner. Tim (253) 891-5556, www.rotaryclubofsumner.org.

Grape Crush Rush 5K & 1 Mile Run. Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. Paul (509) 582-7221, www.3rrr.org.

Run/Walk for the Poor Half Marathon,10K, & 5K. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Lakewood. Kids' 1 mile run too. (253) 376- 5737.

Sunday, September 30

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

MARATHONS

Sunday, July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue. 7 a.m. Also marathon relay and 5K*. (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com.

Sunday, September 9. Skagit Flats Marathon*. Burlington H.S. 8 a.m. Also half marathon. Proceeds benefit local XC programs. www.skagitflatsmarathon.com, Terry (360) 293- 6244.

Saturday, September 15. Shore-To-Shore Marathon*. Chelan. 8 a.m. Scenic course along Lake Chelan. Also a half marathon and 10K*. www.runlakechelan.com, (509) 682-8023.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Saturday, July 7. Let's Climb a Mountain. Spokane. 6 a.m. 34.3 mile solo or team relay along Centennial trail and up Mt. Spokane; 3370' vertical gain. (509) 624-4297, www.letsclimbamountain.com.

Sunday, July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon Relay at Seafair. Bellevue. 7 a.m. (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com.

Friday, July 13 - Saturday, July 14. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. Mt. Rainier to Ocean Shores.12-person teams to cover 168 miles. $960/team. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, July 14. Grey Rock 25K & 50K Trail Run. Tampico. 7 a.m. Out and back course w/6000' elevation change. (509) 966-4475, www.ahtanumvalleymuseum.org.

Sunday, July 15. Newman Lake 25K Run. Spokane. 6:30 a.m. Challenging course around lake; hilly from mile 6-12. www.brrc.net, (509) 924-3293.

Sunday, July 15. Nautilus Fitjam '07 Marathon Relay. Portland, OR. 7 a.m. 5-person teams. One way from Portland to Vancouver. USATF-certified course. www.nautilusfitjam.com, (503) 638-1305.

Friday, July 27 - Saturday, July 28. Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage. Blaine to Langley, 185 miles with 12- person teams. Scenic course over Deception Pass along the coast of Whidbey Island. www.ragnarrelay.com, (877) 837-3529.

Saturday, July 28. White River 50 Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain. 6:30 a.m. $70 till 6/30, $80 after. USATF Trail Run Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change, 13 hr. time limit. www.seattlerunningcompany.com, (206) 325-4800.

Friday, August 24 - Saturday, August 25. Hood to Coast Relay. Mt. Hood to Seaside, OR. 197 miles in 12-person teams. Reg. closed. www.hoodtocoast.com, (503) 292-4626.

Saturday, August 25. Cascade Classic 100 Mile Endurance Run. Easton. 10 a.m. $185, pre-reg.only. Open to 100 qualified runners/year; see website for details. www.cascadecrest100.com, Charlie (206) 323-7060, charliecrissman@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 1. Lake Padden Relay. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Four 2.6 mile laps on trail around lake. Solo or 4-person teams. www.bgrc.net, (360) 384-1639.

Saturday, September 8. Uncle Joe 50K. No Name Lake, near Newport WA. 9 a.m. Benefits Joseph Heslin Foundation Scholarship Fund. USATF-certified course. (509) 924-8229, www.unclejoe50km.org.

Saturday, September 8. Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run. Plain. 5 a.m. Limited to 50 qualified runners. Fairly steep and difficult course; great scenery. USATF-certified. www.cascaderunningclub.com.

Saturday, September 15. Cle Elum Ridge 50K. 8 a.m. 6000' elevation change. 4 p.m. cut-off. www.cleelumridge50k.com.

MULTI-SPORTS

Saturday, June 30. Lake Padden Triathlon. Bellingham. Competitive 8:30 a.m., recreational 1 p.m. Competitive: 0.5 mile s, 21 mile b, 5.2 mile r. Recreational: .25 mile s, 10 mile b, 2.6 mile r. Lromo@cob.org, (360) 647-7665, www.cob.org.

Saturday, June 30. Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon. Howard Amon Park, Richland. 8:30 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 12 mile mtn. b, 3 mile r. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, June 30. 5 Mile Lake Women's Triathlon. Federal Way. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 14 mile b, 5K r. (253) 334- 4433, www.buduracing.com.

Wednesday, July 4. Firecracker Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 10 a.m. Tri: 250 meter s, 13 mile b, 3 mile r. Du: 2 mile r, 13 mile b, 2 mile r. (360) 273- 9684.

Saturday, July 7. Ocean Shores Triathlons. Ocean Shores. 7:30 a.m. Distances vary, see website for details. www.trifreak.com, (541) 386-4262.

Sunday, July 8. Barclay's North Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. Lake Stevens. 6:30 a.m. Half-ironman distance. www.lakestevens70-3.com.

Sunday, July 8. Valley of the Sun Triathlon. Yakima. 8 a.m. 1K s, 35K b, 11K r. Candie Turner (509) 697-6106, www.yakimatriathlon.com.

Saturday, July 14. 15th Annual Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #2. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 15 mile b, 3 mile r. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-5975, www.fortlewismwr.com.

Saturday, July 14. Clear Lake Triathlon. Clear Lake. 9 a.m. 0.33 mile s, 14.8 mile b, 4 mile r. Youth triathlon too. www.skagitcounty.net, (360) 336-9414.

Sunday, July 15. Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair. Seattle. 7 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 12 mile b, 3.1 mile r. www.seafair.com, (206) 728-0123.

Sunday, July 15. XTERRA Vashon Island Off Road Triathlon. Vashon Island. 9 a.m. 800 meter s, 12 mile mtn. b, 6K trail r. (253) 334-4433, www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, July 15. Valley Girl Triathlon. Liberty Lake. 9 a.m. Women's only sprint tri. 0.33 mile s, 11.5 mile b, 3 mile r. www.valleygirltri.com.

Saturday, July 21. ChelanMan Triathlons. Chelan. 8:30 a.m. Two sprint distances: 400 meter s, 13.1 mile b, 5K r or 800 meter s, 20K b, 5K r. Part of multi-sport festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715.

Saturday, July 21. Tiger Tri Quarter Ironman. Colville. 8 a.m. 0.6 mile s, 28 mile b, 6.55 mile r. www.tigertri.com.

Sunday, July 22. ChelanMan Triathlons. Chelan. 7 a.m. Half Ironman and Olympic distances; part of multi-sport festival. www.chelanman.com, (360) 325-0715.

Sunday, July 22. Whisky Dick Triathlon. Vantage to Ellensburg. 8:30 a.m. 1 mile s, 26.4 mile b, 8.8 mile r. www.whiskydick.com, (509) 929-0174.

Saturday, July 28. Padden Duathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. 2.6-mile r, 14.5-mile b, 2.6-mile r. (360) 647-7665, www.trithecookie.com.

Saturday, July 28. Federal Escape Triathlon. Federal Way. 7:15 a.m. Distances vary, see website. www.trifreak.com, (541) 386-4262.

Sunday, July 29. Me, Mom and Dad Triathlon. Issaquah. 8 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 14 mile b, 5K r. Benefits foster care programs. www.memomanddadtri.com.

Sunday, July 29. Summer Madness Triathlon & Duathlon. Elma. 10 a.m. tri: 300 meter s, 13 mile b, 3 mile run, Du: 2 mile r, 13 mile b, 2 mile r. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, August 4. Race the Rock - Whidbey Island Triathlon. Langley. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 19.5 mile b, 3.8 mile run. Hilly ride, spectacular scenery. www.swparks.org, (360) 221-5484.

Saturday, August 4. Satsop Triathlon. Elma. 9 a.m. Olympic distance and sprint. Sprint: 500 meter s, 12 mile b, 5K r. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

Sunday, August 5. Troika Half Iron Triathlon. Medical Lake, Spokane. 7 a.m. spokanetroika@yahoo.com, www.racecenter.com.

Saturday, August 11. Bellingham Youth Triathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. For ages 6-13. Distance varies by age group; see website for details. www.trithecookie.com, Lromo@cob.org, (360) 647-7665.

Friday, August 17. Aquaman Duathlon. Richland. 6 p.m. 2 mile r, 0.5 mile s, 3 mile r. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, August 18. Beaver Lake Triathlon. Sammamish. 7:45 a.m. 0.25 mile s, 13.8 mile b, 4.3 mile r. www.beaverlake.org, (206) 577-6902.

Saturday, August 18. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series #3. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. 0.5mile s, 15 mile b, 3 mile r. No DOR, civilians need pass to access base. Minerva (253) 967-5975, www.fortlewismwr.com.

Saturday, August 18. Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. Richland. 9 a.m. Open to youths 7-12 years old. 250 yard s, 4.5 mile b, 1 mile r. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, August 19. Apple Capital Triathlon. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Sprint and Olympic distance. Sprint: 450 yard s, 20K b, 5K r. www.triwenatchee.net, (866) 362-1423, Jennifer@applecapital.net.

Sunday, August 19. West Plains Wunderwoman Triathlon. Medical Lake. Sold out. www.emdesports.com.

Sunday, August 19. Danskin Women's Triathlon. Seattle. Registration closed. www.danskin.com.

Saturday, August 25. Lake Sammamish Sprint Triathlon. Issaquah. 7 a.m. 400 meter s, 14 mile b, 5.5K run. Kids' tri too. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

Saturday, August 25. Summer Wheels and Heels Partner Duathlon. Pasco. 9 a.m. 2-person teams. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, August 26. Heart of the Sound Triathlon. Vashon Island. 9:30 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 14.6 mile b, 3.6 mile r. www.hotstriathlon.org.

Saturday, September 1. Titanium Man Triathlon. Richland. 9 a.m. 1.5K s, 40K b, 10K r. Reg. ends 8/31. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, September 2. Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon. Moran State Park, Orcas Island. 9 a.m. 4-mile s, 15-mile b, 3.5-mile trail r. www.orcasrec.org, (360) 376-5339.

Saturday, September 8. Black Hills Triathlon. Millersylvania Park, Olympia. 9:30 a.m. 0.75 mile s, 30 mile b, 5 mile r. blackhillstri@yahoo.com,

Sunday, September 9. Seattle Escape from the Rock Triathlon. Mercer Island. 8 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 12 mile b, 2.5 mile r. www.envirosports.com.

Sunday, September 9. Subaru Women's Triathlon Series. Steel Lake Park, Federal Way. 7 a.m. Benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Sprint distances vary, see website. www.uswts.com.

Saturday, September 15. The Grand Columbian Triathlon. Coulee Dam. 7 a.m. Iron and half iron distance. High desert race includes ride over Coulee Dam and run along Columbia River. (360) 325-0715, www.thegrandcolumbian.com.

Saturday, September 15. Flowing Lake Triathlon. Snohomish. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 13 mile b, 4K r. www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, September 16. Kirkland Triathlon. Kirkland. 7 a.m. Sprint: 0.5mile s, 12 mile b, 5K r. Tri-It: 0.25 mile s, 12 mile b, 5K r. Kids' event on Sat. (503) 644-6822. www.racecenter.com/kirklandtri.

Sunday, September 16. Vancouver Lake Triathlon. Battleground. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 30K b, 5K r. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, September 23. Black Diamond Half Ironman Triathlon & Endurance Duathlon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Part of 2-day event. Du: 55 mile b, 13.1 mile r. (503) 644-6822, www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.

Sunday, September 24. Black Diamond Sprint & Olympic Triathlon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Part of 2-day event. Sprint: 0.5 mile s, 11.2 mile b, 2.8 mile r. Tri-It: 0.25 mile s, 11.2 mile b, 2.8 mile r. Du: 40K b, 10K r. (503) 644-6822, www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.

EARLY BIRD RACES

Sunday, October 7. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR. Also 5 mile run, 10K walk, and kids' run. (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org.

Sunday, October 7. Royal Victoria Marathon*. Victoria, B.C. 7:30 a.m. Also half marathon* and 8K run. Kids' races too. (250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com.

Sunday, October 7. Bellingham Bay Marathon. Bellingham. 8 a.m. Also half marathon and 10K. Inaugural event. www.bellinghambaymarathon.org.

Saturday, October 13. Leavenworth Marathon & Half Marathon*. Leavenworth. 9 a.m. Scenic, rolling course. Part of Oktoberfest festivities. www.leavenworthmarathon.com.

Sunday, October 21. Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*. Ave. of the Giants, CA. 9 a.m. Run beneath a canopy of some of the world's most beautiful trees. USATF Pacific Assn. 1/2 marathon championship. (707) 443-1220. www.redwoodsmarathon.org.

Sunday, November 25. Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon*. Seattle. Kids' marathon too. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org.

OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

2007 Major Collegiate Schedules: www.gohuskies.cstv.com, www.wsucougars.cstv.com, www.wwuvikings.cstv.com.

June 30 - July 1. PNW Assn. Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Sealth H.S., Seattle. www.pntf.org.

July 12 - 13. Region 13 Junior Olympic Championships. Sealth H.S., Seattle. www.pntf.org.

July 14 - 15. Region 13 Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Sealth H.S., Seattle. www.pntf.org.

July 24 - 29. National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Mt. SAC (San Antonio College), Walnut, CA. www.usatf.org.

Major Open Meets

July 21. Seattle Classic Track & Field Meet. West Seattle Stadium. All day, 9:30 a.m. start. Age 19 and up. PNTF Masters Championships. USATF membership required, available on site. www.pntf.org/masters, (206) 938-3895.

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

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, (206) 522-7711.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6-month program for $150. Includes T- shirt, training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start any time. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711, www.runchuckit.com, chuck@runchuckit.com.

Fleet Feet Sports Running Club. Headquartered out of Fleet Feet Sports in Bonney Lake. Regular group runs, store discounts, training clinics, club uniforms, and monthly team potluck meetings. $20 one-time membership fee. Contact Fleet Feet Sports - 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake, staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.

Foot Zone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond Foot Zone 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.

Rain City Flyers. Youth cross-country program. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. Woodland Park, Seattle. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233, jneff48@aol.com.

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.net or (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. (360) 676-4955 or runners@fairhavenrunners.com.

Everday Athlete Beginning Masters Swimming Workout. Sundays, 10 a.m. Mercer Island Mary Wayte Pool. One hour of drills, conditioning, and stroke evaluation; everyone welcome. $5 fee. Call (425) 821-4301 or check www.everydayathlete.us for possible pool closure times.

Chi Running and Chi Walking Courses. The Balanced Athlete in Kent. July 21, August 11, September 8, all from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Limited to 10 people/class. Private and refresher courses available. Call to schedule. (253) 239-6301, www.thebalancedathlete.com.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon. Easy - usually 4 miles 8-10 min/mile. (360) 336- 2475.

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

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone. All levels welcome. 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 UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com.

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

6:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. 4-6 miles; all paces welcome. Bonney Lake. (253) 862-8890. staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

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. (206) 985-7405, www.alwaysrunning.com.

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

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

5:15 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.

5:15 p.m. Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at Highline YMCA: 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr. Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Highline H.S.: 225 S 152nd, Burien for track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey, (206) 242-8185, youotterbe@msn.com.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 miles. 8-11 min/mile. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or 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 H.S. Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

5:30 p.m. Bellevue Foot Zone 5-8 miles, intervals. (425) 462-7463.

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

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

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

6 p.m. Three Rivers Road Runners Club. Richland H.S. track. Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. A friendly run of 8-11 min/mile. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs. (360) 676-4955.

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 x237.

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

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, 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. All ability levels welcome. Dave (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

WEDNESDAY

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders Track Workouts. Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston H.S. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

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. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327- 9285.

6 p.m. Bellingham. Strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours on hilly terrain. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Club Oly 5 Mile Run. Olympia. Cluboly@hotmail.com.

6 p.m. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-8757.

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

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone All levels welcome. 5-7 miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.

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

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Track intervals, Lake Washington H.S., Kirkland. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203, jsween@microsoft.com.

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. Tempo run 6-8 miles, 6-8 min/mile, geared for the advanced runner. (360) 336- 2475.

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running, Tacoma - 6 Pacific Ave. 4-8 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. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

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

5:15 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.

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7 miles easy. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45 min/mile. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Evening hill run at 8-11 min/mile. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

6 p.m. Issaquah Foot Zone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

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

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on 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 miles. On the Tacoma Waterfront. J. Ellis (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. All abilities welcome. Pizza after. Dave (206) 938- 2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club. Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way. Alex Juchems (253) 653-4456.

FRIDAY

7 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Early morning run usually 6 miles at 8-10 min/mile. An excellent way to start your day. (360) 336-2475.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Port Orchard Slug Club. Runners of all ages and abilities. Newcomers welcome. Annapolis Dock; run at own pace and distance along Beach Drive; reconvene for group breakfast. Bill (360) 373-4042.

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. David Knox (206) 835-2887, www.normandyparkrunningclub.com.

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.

8:30 a.m. Everyday Athlete. Medium pace run of approx. 4 miles. Leaves from store; everyone welcome. (425) 821- 4301, www.everydayathlete.us.

8 a.m. Spokane. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min/mile. 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 a.m. Fairhaven Walking Club. Drop in walking group, led by national race walker Cindy Paffumi, is for all levels, from those who want to improve walking workouts to those who want to compete in races. Call (360) 319-3350 for start locations.

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. Mona Petrou (425) 743-9663.

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

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

9 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance. Varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511. www.interurbanrunners.net.

2 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 Ft. Worden commons building, easy runs from 1-2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

8 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 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN run on various trails. Routes vary from 3-15 miles. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

8 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. Poulsbo Running Trail Runs. Call store for locations. 1 hour +. All abilities welcome. (360) 779-8757.

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 7min/mile or faster. Chuck (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles. 7:30-11min/mile 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. Foot Zone Running Club. Long runs 8-20 miles, Redmond Foot Zone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626, www.Run26.net.

8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels, 4- 6 miles, anyone welcome. (425) 774-0637.

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. All ability levels welcome. Coffee after. Dave (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

9 a.m. Jennings Park, Marysville. 1st Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. (206) 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

Saturday, July 7. Ballard Street Scramble. Seattle.10 a.m. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. On foot or bike. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, July 14. Trioba 12-Hr. Race. Snoqualmie Pass. 8 a.m. 30-60 miles in teams. Orienteering, trail running, mtn. biking. www.trioba.com.

Saturday, July 21-22. Seattle Night and Day Challenge. Green Lake. 4 p.m. A team foot or bike challenge w/a 3, 7, or 16 hr. time limit. www.nightanddaychallenge.com.

Saturday, August 4. Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. Cle Elum. 8 a.m. Includes kayaking, orienteering, mountain biking, and trail running. www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, September 1. Puyallup Street Scramble. 10 a.m. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. On foot or bike. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, September 8. Challenge the Port Adventure Race. Port Gamble. 9 a.m. Team relay. Mtn. biking, trekking, paddling. www.thechallengeseries.com.

Sunday, September 23. Brew Ha-Ha Street Scramble. 10:30 a.m. Seattle. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. On foot only. Part of Oktoberfest. www.streetscramble.com.

Sunday, September 23. Seattle Oyster Adventure Race. 8 a.m. 4-8 hr. urban adventure race benefiting Arthritis Foundation. www.oysterracingseries.com.

NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedule 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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