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FEATURED RACES

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 a.m. - 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 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 a.m. $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 a.m., 10K - 8:30, 5K - 8:35. (425) 557-9136. www.snoqualmievalleytrackclub.org.

Saturday, August 17: Celebrate Shoreline Rotary 5K & 10K Runs. Shoreline Stadium. Benefits Rotary children's charities. $20 by 7/.30, $25 late and DOR. 9 a.m. (206) 542- 8497 (days), (206) 362-5729 (eves).

Saturday, August 17: Run-A-Muk 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. 8 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 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.

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, 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. .

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, September 8: 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.

Saturday, September 14: Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington.Flat fast course, Accompanying full marathon $30 by 9/1, $35 after and DOR. Long sleeve coolmax T. (360) 428-7889, 428-3744, 336-2475. Email whan&fisalgo.net.

Saturday, September 14: Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. Chelan, WA. Half starts with Full at 7; 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.

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.

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.

Sunday, September 22: Race for Neurofibromatosis Research 10K & 5K. Marymoor Park, Redmond. USATF certified courses. 9 am, $30, kids $15. Includes shirt. (425) 672-9610, or Email nf@nnffwa.org.

Saturday, September 28: Run Wild 8K and 5K. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville. 8:30 a.m. Run is on the Park's forested trails. $20 by 9/14, DOR: add $5. Free kids' dash. (360) 832-7166. www.nwtrek.org.

Saturday, September 28: Move for Mental Health 5K. Sandpoint Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9am. $20 pre- registration, $25 day-of, prices include T-shirt. 206-545-2398.

Sunday, September 29. Race to Stop Global Warming 8K & 5K. 5th & Pine, Downtown Seattle. 8:30 a.m. New in-city course. www.racetostopglobalwarming.org. (206) 652-1411.

Sunday, October 6: Issaquah Salmon Days Rotary Run 10K & 5K. Issaquah High School. Both events at 9 a.m. Part of big community event, so arrive early! $20 by 9/31, $25 late and DOR, with T-shirt. (425) 391-9019. www.issaquahrotaryrun.com.

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

Sunday, October 13: Dawg Dash 5K & 10K. Dempsey Center, University of Washington Campus. New through-campus courses this year. 10K at 9 am, 5K at 9:15. Kids runs, too. 1-800-AUW- ALUM. www.DawgDash.com.

Sunday. October 13: Royal Victoria Marathon. Victoria, B.C. Traditional race has been upgraded in many ways for this year. Beautiful course, expanded Expo with good speakers. Also Half and 8K. $90 by 9/1, $110 by 10/12 (Canadian). 888-658- 4520, www.RoyalVictoriaMarathon.com.

Sunday, October 13: Spokane Marathon, Half, and 5- miler. Riverfront Park, Spokane. 5-mile is flat, others hilly. Fees vary, shirts for all. 5 miler at 8 am, Half at 8:45. (509) 624-4297. www.active.com. See also Marathons.

Saturday, October 26: Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & 2 milers. Marysville YMCA. 10:00 am.m. Flat fast course. 10 a.m. (360) 653-9622.

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.

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 a.m. - 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.

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 a.m. Scenic course through residential streets. $16 w/T. (253) 460-2505.

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

Pacific Rim International 1/2 Marathon and 5K. Tacoma. 8 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.

Moxee Hop 5K. Moxee Park. Unique through-hop fields run, flat course. 8:30 a.m. $10, $15 DOR. Part of Moxee Hops Festival. (509) 452-5201.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. 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 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

Saturday, August 10: 25th running of the Morton Loggers' Jubilee 10K 8:00 Start. Registration is at 7 a.m. at the high school. Prices are $15 for the 10K and a t- shirt or just $8 for the 10K. There is also a 2-mile race for $2. If you want more info, Steve Caskey (360.496.5357)

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

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 a.m., 10K - 8:30, 5K - 8:35. (425) 557- 9136. www.snoqualmievalleytrackclub.org.

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

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

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

7th Habitat For Humanity 5K. Suquamish. 9 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

Celebrate Shoreline Rotary 5K & 10K Runs. Shoreline Stadium. Benefits Rotary children's charities. $20 by 7/.30, $25 late and DOR. 9 a.m. (206) 542-8497 (days), (206) 362-5729 (eves).

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.

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

Ameri-cana Relay, See Relays.

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

Apple Capital Triathlon. See multisport events.

Sunday, August 18

BRRC Half-Fast Ultimate Runner. Gonzaga Prep, Spokane. Each participant runs a 5K, 400m, 100m, 1600m, 10K, all on the track. $17, $20 DOR, discounts for BRRC members. (509) 238- 9591.

Saturday, August 24th

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

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. FEATURED RACE.

You Gotta Have Guts PaceSetter 5K Walk/Run. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Certified course. 9 a.m. $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.

Puget Sound Marathon, Half, and 5-miler. Elma. All races at 9:30 a.m. and have flat courses. Prices vary, DOR okay. T- shirts for all races. (360) 273-9684. See also Marathons.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Red 80. See Relays and Ultras

Blackberry Festival Run 5K, 1mi. Bremerton, 9:30 a.m. 1 mi, 9:50 a.m. 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.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 7

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

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

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

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Sundae Sunday Ten Miler. Joe Albi Stadium, Spokane. $17 w/shirt and ice cream, $6 no shirt by 8/27, add $10 late and DOR. 8 a.m. (509) 624-4297, email joan@gntech.net.

Escape From the Rock Triathlon. See Multisport Events.

Saturday, September 14

Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington.Flat fast course, Accompanying full marathon $30 by 9/1, $35 after and DOR. Long sleeve coolmax T. (360) 428-7889, 428-3744, 336-2475. Email whan&fisalgo.net. FEATURED RACE.

Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. Chelan, WA. Half starts with Full at 7; 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. FEATURED RACE.

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

South Sound Running 5 & 10K. Farmers Market, Port of Olympia. 8 a.m. $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.

Quincy Farm-to-Market 5K. Quincy High School, Quincy. $10 by 9/13, $12 DOR. 9 a.m. (509) 787-2140.

Go the Distance for Kids 8K and 5K. Marymoor Park, Redmond. 9 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. (425) 451-0203.

End of the Summer Triathlon. See Multisport Events.

Kirkland Triathlon At Carillon Point. 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. FEATURED RACE.

Bainbridge Island Duathlon. See Duathlons.

Saturday, September 21

Pirates Jamboree 5K. Ocean Shores, Washington. Road and beach course. 10 a.m. $12, $15.00 DOR, includes T-shirt. Part of community festival with many family events. Email: judi@eventsbytheshore.com, (360) 289-9186.

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. FEATURED RACE.

Indian Summer Half Marathon & 5K. Howard Amon Park, Kennewick. Run along Columbia River Trail. $15 by 9/17, $20 late and DOR w/T-shirt. (509) 735-1237 or (509) 735-2321.

Idaho Women's Health & Fitness Celebration 5K. Boise, ID. One of largest 5K runs anywhere, with elite field, too. Great Expo, accompanying events. www.celebrateall.org. (208) 331-2221.

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 am, $30, kids $15. Includes shirt. (425) 672-9610, or Email nf@nnffwa.org. FEATURED RACE.

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.

AIDS Walk and 10K Fun Run 2002. Seattle Center. Official runners' division of traditional AIDS walking event. Downhill and back up.$25 w/T-shirt. (206) 323-WALK or www.lifelongaidsalliance.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.

River Run Series. Everett, Langus Riverfront Park. 9 a.m. Free. (425) 397-7214.

Saturday, September 28

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

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

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.

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 a.m. Celebrates Church's centennial. (360) 424-7675.

Saturday, September 29

Race to Stop Global Warming 8K & 5K. 5th & Pine, Downtown Seattle. 8:30 a.m. New in-city course. www.racetostopglobalwarming.org. (206) 652-1411. FEATURED RACE

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 5.

Oyster Sprint 8K. Shelton, WA 9 a.m. By 10/1 $16, after $20. Includes T. Benefits Puget Soundkeepers Alliance, includes entrance to Seafood Fest. (360) 561-0986.

25th Colbert Autumn Classic Half Marathon. Colbert. Hilly, paved and gravel roads. 9 a.m. $5 no T, $25 w/T, after 9/19 $30. www.active.com.

Daughters and Dash 5K Dash and One Mile Dally. Cornwall Park, Bellingham. Fees vary. Benefits Girls on the Run. (360) 671- 6689.

Run for Your Life. Leavenworth. (509) 548-3421.

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

Sunday, October 6

Issaquah Salmon Days Rotary Run 10K & 5K. Issaquah High School. Both events at 9 a.m. Part of big community event, so arrive early! $20 by 9/31, $25 late and DOR, with T-shirt. (425) 391- 9019. www.issaquahrotaryrun.com. FEATURED RACE.

Western Washington Alumni 5K Run. WWU Campus, Bellingham. Flat, through-campus course. 9 a.m. $15 w/T-shirt by 10/3, late and DOR $20. (360) 650-3069.

City of Hope 5K & 10K. Marymoor Park, Redmond. Flat courses. 9 a.m. $25 by 10/1, $30 late and DOR, $15 and $20 for 12 and under. Includes T-shirt. (800) 934-9196. www.cityofhope.org/walkforhope.

Portland Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, October 13.

Dawg Dash 5K & 10K. Dempsey Center, University of Washington Campus. New through-campus courses this year. 10K at 9 am, 5K at 9:15. Kids runs, too. 1-800-AUW-ALUM. www.DawgDash.com. FEATURED RACE.

Royal Victoria Marathon. Victoria, B.C. See Marathons.

Spokane Marathon, Half, and 5-miler. Riverfront Park, Spokane. 5-mile is flat, others hilly. Fees vary, shirts for all. 5 miler at 8 am, Half at 8:45. (509) 624-4297. www.active.com. See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Self-Transcendence 5K Run. Seward Park, 8 a.m. $10, DOR $15, T's $15. (206) 523-2880

Great Columbia Crossing 10K. Pier One, Port of Astoria. Crosses Washington to Oregon over the Columbia River using the Astoria Bridge. 9 a.m. $20 by 9/31, $25 late and DOR. (800) 875-6807, or www.greatcolumbiacrosssing.com.

Saturday, October 19

Barkley Village 8K and 3K Trail Runs. Bellingham. 10 a.m. (360) 733-1640. Email: stowe.talbot@bellcold.com.

Chelan Chase 5K Run/Walk. Riverwalk Park, Chelan. 10 a.m. $15, $18 DOR. Benefits breast cancer research. (509) 682-2427.

Sun City 1/2 Marathon and 5K. Gold's Gym, Yakima. 9 a.m. Rolling hills both courses. (509) 453-6521.

Sunday, October 20.

Humboldt Redwoods Half and Full Marathon. Humboldt State Park, CA. Beautiful certified courses through Ave. of Giants and Redwoods. Half: $35 by 9/30, $50 late and DOR, includes l.s. T- shirt. www.hrm-andhalf.org. See also marathons. FEATURED RACE.

City of Hope's Walk for Hope Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run. Redmond. 10 a.m.$25 pre-reg., $30 DOR. Kids $12, $15 DOR. Family-oriented run/walk to support breast cancer research. www.walk4hope.org. (800) 934-9196.

Peace Arch 5K & 1/2 Marathon. South Surrey, BC. 9 a.m. 5K $15, 1/2 $40. T's $15. Awards for Pledges and results. (604) 531- 7879.

Saturday, October 26.

Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & 2 milers. Marysville YMCA. 10:00 am.m. Flat fast course. 10 a.m. (360) 653-9622. FEATURED RACE.

Pumpkin Push 5K & 10K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Most popular local costume theme run. Certified courses. (206) 972-9972.

5K Halloween Run. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Also kids' dashes. (360) 692-8995.

Tri-City Welch's Marathon. Tri Cities area.

Halloween Marathon, Half, and 5-miler. Millersylvania St. Pk., Olympia. (360) 273-9684. See also Marathons.

Sunday, October 27

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

MARATHONS

Saturday, August 24. Puget Sound Marathon. Elma. 9:30 a.m., flat course. $60 by 8/23, $65 DOR with T-shirt. Accompanying Half and 5-miler. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, September 14. Skagit Flats Marathon. Burlington. 25th anniversary. Flat certified course. Acompanying Half, see regular runs. $40 by 9/1, $45 later and DOR. Long sleeve coolmax T. (360) 428-7889, 428-3744, 336-2475. Email whan&fisalgo.net. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 14. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon. Second running of scenic marathon and accompanying half and 10K. Certified 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 a.m. start. $75 by 9/3, $115 after including DOR. 31st running, great Expo and Race Directors conference. www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday. October 13. Royal Victoria Marathon. Victoria, B.C. Traditional race has been upgraded in many ways for this year. Beautiful course, expanded Expo with good speakers. Also Half and 8K. $90 by 9/1, $110 by 10/12 (Canadian). 888-658-4520, www.RoyalVictoriaMarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday. October 13. Spokane Marathon Riverfront Park, Spokane. Hilly course along Spokane River. $35 by 9/30, $45 by 10/12. NO DOR. No shirt: $20. (509) 624-4297. www.active.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday. October 20. Humboldt Redwoods Half and Full Marathon. Humboldt State Park, CA. Beautiful certified courses through Ave. of Giants and Redwoods. Full: $40 by 9/30, $55 late and DOR, includes l.s. T-shirt. www.hrm-andhalf.org. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, October 26. Halloween Marathon. Millersylvania St. Pk., Olympia. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

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, 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.

Saturday, September 21 - Cle Elum Ridge 50K Trail Run. Cle Elum. Loop course with 6100' of total elevation gain. 7 a.m. $58 w/T-shirt. (206) 525-1295.

RELAYS

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 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

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 31, August 7, August 14. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

MULTISPORT EVENTS

Saturday, August 3. Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island. 9 a.m. 800yard swim, 19.5mi bike, 3.8mi run. $55. Team $115. (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 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 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 p.m. 2mi run, 1/2mi swim, 3mi run. (509) 627-1329. www.3RRR.org.

Sunday, August 18. Apple Capital Triathlon. Wenatchee. 9 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.

September 14. Kirkland Triathlon At Carillon Point. Sprint Triathlon: 1/2-mile Swim, 13-mile Bike, 5k. 8 a.m. (503) 531- 3140.

September 14. End of the Summer Triathlon. Vance Creek County Park, Elma. 10:00am. 1/4mi. swim, 15 bike, 3 run. Kids mini- tri. (360)482-1364.

September 28. Autumn Classic Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri: 300 meter swim/13 mile bike/3 mile run. Du: 2 mile run/13 mile bike/2 mile run. (360) 273-9684

CROSS-COUNTRY

BRRC Cross-Country Series. Four events, prices and times vary.

September 22 - Finch Arboretum

September 29 - Bear Lake Park

October 20 - Finch Arboretum

November 3 - Qualchan, Manito Bv & High Drive

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5. Portland Race Directors Clinic. Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland. Held in conjunction with the Portland Marathon. Best race directors clinic in the area, a must for anyone serious about attracting a quality field and staging a quality event. %250 by 9/15, $275 late and at door. (503) 248-1134, www.portlandmarathon.org.

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.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

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

5:15-7 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 p. m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles. All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 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

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

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake. All levels, noncompetitive, 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. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 a.m. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8 a.m. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671-3804.

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.

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.

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 a.m. 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