AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER

SCHEDULE LISTED BY EVENTS

FEATURED RACES


Saturday, August 9 - FootZone 5K. Redmond Town Center.


Saturday, August 9 - Pacific Rim International Half Marathon and 5K. Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma.


Saturday, August 16 -Run-A-Muk 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo.


Saturday, August 16 -Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series, 13.1 mi. Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.


Saturday, August 16 -Run with Pride 10K and 4K. Seward Park, Seattle.


Saturday, August 16 - Shoreline Rotary Fun Run 5K/10k. Shoreline Stadium.


Saturday, August 23 - Ya Gotta Have Guts 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle.


Monday, September 1 - Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon & 4.25mi. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville.


Sunday, September 7 - Bank to Bay 10K, 8K, 5K run/walk. Tacoma.


Saturday, September 13.- Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington.


Saturday, September 27. - Run Wild 8K and 5K, Eatonville, WA


Sunday, September 28 - Move for Mental Health 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Race to Stop Global Warming 8K & 5K - 5th and Pine, Downtown Seattle. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Sunday, October 5 - Portland Marathon. Portland, OR.


Sunday, October 12. The Great Columbia Crossing 10K. Astoria, Oregon.


Sunday, October 12 - Spokane Marathon, Half and 5- Miler. Riverfront Park.


Sunday, October 19 - Dawg Dash 5K & 10K. University of Washington Camnpus, Seattle.


Saturday, October 25 - Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & w2 Milers. Marysville YMCA


Sunday, November 30. Seattle Marathon.



AUGUST


Saturday, August 2


Yep Kanum Fun Run. Colville, WA. Loop course, awards. (509) 684-6037.


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


Sumner Rotary 5K. Sumner HS, flat fast course through downtown. Sumner. 9 a.m. 20 DOR, includes t-shirts & water bottles. Kids' Dash at 8:30 - free. (253) 305-7588 or www.active.com.


Festival of Fun 5K. Curtis Junior High School, University Place, 9 a.m. (253) 460-6493 Weekend Festival including run and bike race, starting kids run.


Sunday, August 3


Grays Harbor Marathon and Half, 5 Miles. Elma, WA. Vance Creek Park. 9 a.m. (360) 482-1364. See also Marathons.


Friday, August 8.


Auburn Good Old Days 5K. Downtown Auburn. 5K. 7 p.m. $20. Followed w/ BBQ. (253) 939-3389. www.auburngoodolddays.com.


Saturday, August 9


FootZone 5K. Redmond Town Center. New event, certified course, race around Redmond Town Center buildings. $20, $25 DOR w/T-shirt. (206) 972- 9972.



Pacific Rim International Half Marathon and 5K. Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma. 8:00 a.m. Scenic course through old growth forest and along Puget Sound. Bruce McDowell (253) 272-4727, bmcdowell@harbornet.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


North Bend Alpine Days 5K & 10K. Factory Outlet Mall, North Bend. Slight hills on 10K, certified courses. 1.5 mile family walk also. Reg. at 7 a.m., 10K - 8:30, 5K and walk - 8:40. (425) 557-9136. www.snoqualmievalleytrackclub.org. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Once Around Lake Cavanaugh 7.8 Miles. Self-timed course around lake. Benefits local Fire Dep't. $20 race and short, $14 race only. DOR: $22 and $17. (360) 422-6453.


Hot Feet for Humanity 5K. Community Church, Suquamish, 9 a.m. $10 individual, $20 family rate by 7/31, $12/$24 DOR, both with T-shirt. Also kid's dashes. Joseph Myers stormbeak@aol.com.


Festival of the River 5K. Arlington. . 9 a.m. 5K trail run & 1K fun run. (360) 652-7362.


Run for the Arts 5K. Newport. $15 w/shirt, $10 no shirt. $5 after 7/31, (509) 447-4273.


Summer Festival 10K & 5K. Vancouver, WA. 8 a.m. along Columbia River. (360) 694-4985.


Sunday, August 10


The Glenn Family Lakeside/Aadvantage Cash Harbor 4.4 Mile Run. Miller JHS, Aberdeen. Also 2 miler, and kids dashes. First race start time is 1PM. $15 with T-shirt, $10 without. (360) 533-3447. Email parks@ci.hoquiam.wa.us.


Wednesday, August 13


Summer Sizzler 5K and 8K. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 6:30 p.m. DOR only, $10.An Internurban Runners Club event.


Saturday, August 16


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. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series, 13.1 mi. Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. Packet pick-up and DOR 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. $25 or $80 for all four events. Proceeds benefit King County Parks. Brandon Sybrowsky (206) 329-1466, searunco@aol.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Run with Pride 10K and 4K. Seward Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. 4K W/R, 10K run. $20, after 8/9 $25. www.ACTIVE.com or www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Gregory (206) 228-0585. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Shoreline Rotary Fun Run 5K/10K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. Reg. 7:30 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Supports youth programs. (425) 787-6868. www.active.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


SW Washington Habitat for Humanity 8K and 1 mile. Senior Center, Chehalis. Reg. at 7 a.m., start 8 a.m. (360) 736-1016.


Friday Harbor 8K Loop. Friday Harbor, WA. 9:00 a.m. $9 before 8/8, $14 late reg. T-shirt extra. Fee includes entrance to county fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. (360) 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.


Sunday, August 17


Half-Fast Ultimate Runner. Gonzaga Prep, Spokane. 7:30 a.m. Each runner runs 5K, 400m, 100m, 1600m, and 10K. All on track. $15 for BRRC'ers, $20 others, add $5 after 8/7. (509) 238-9591.


Stockford Village Run. Hazel Dell, WA. 9 a.m. $10, $15 DOR.T- shirts extra. (503) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com.


Chief Seattle Days 2.4 miles. Suquamish. 10 a.m. Ryann Garrett (360) 598-3311.


Saturday, August 23


Port of Seattle Firefighter's Salmon Derby 5K. Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle. Flat course. 1-:15 a.m. $20, $25 DOR, w/T-shirt. With beer garden, salmon BBQ, and more. (206) 789-6838, www.promotionevents.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Ya Gotta Have Guts 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Certified course. 9 a.m. Benefits NW Chapter of Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCFA). (206) 574-0698. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Rainier Round-Up Fun Run 10K, 5K and 1 mile. Rainier, WA. DOR Reg. 7:00 a.m. Race at 8:00 a.m. Flat, paved course on Yelm-Tenino Trail. Proceeds support youth programs. $20 pre, $10 for 14 & under, includes T- shirt. $25 DOR. (360) 786-5595, shawg@co.thurston.wa.us, www.thurston-parks.org.


Run The Mile at Emerald Downs Race Track. Auburn.7:00 p.m. Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington. (253) 288- 7717.


Urban Challenge. Seattle. 8:30 a.m. Through and around city navigation.8:30 a.m. Teams only. Follow clues on day-long course. Registration info at Active.com.


Sunday, August 24


Blackberry Festival Run 5K, 1mi. Bremerton, 9:45 a.m. 1 mi, 9:30 a.m. $8 by 8/22, DOR. Starts at 8:00 a.m. Scott Evans (360) 415-5427.


Cutthroat Classic 11-mile trail run. Pacific Crest Trail from Rainy Pass to the Cutthroat Trail Head.Rough, rocky trail. 8:00 a.m. $35 by 8/16, $40 DOR. www.mvsta.com.


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


Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, Half and 5K. Vance Creek Park. (360) 273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com.


Federal Way's Festival Days 5K. Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way. 9 a.m. www.prefecttimeevents.com.


Saturday, August 30


Lake Padden Relay and Ultra. Bellingham. 10 a.m.4 x 2.65mi. Laps around lake on undulating trail. Celebrating 25th year of event. Teams or solo. Danny Anderson (360) 384-1639. Dick Ryan (360) 733-2647.


Blackberry Festival 5K and 1 mile. Bremerton. 9:30 a.m. Kids dashes too. Bremerton Parks (360) 478-5305.


SEPTEMBER


Monday, September 1


Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon & 4.25mi. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville. 9:00a.m.. Benefits Puget Sound Blood Center (206) 522-7711. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Saturday, September 6.


Fairhaven Frolic 4-Mile Footraces. Fairhaven Village Green, Bellingham.

10 a.m. 1-mile kids run too. Roads and trails. Fundraiser for Blue Skies for Children. (360) 676-4955


The Jack Reynvaan Memorial Runs-10K &5K, 2 mile. Hoquiam High School Track. $3.

(360) 533-3447.


Spartan 5K. Challenger Elementary School Sammamish. 9:00. Followed by High School 5 km race at 9:30. No set race entry fee; Pay What You Want as a donation to Skyline HS Cross

Country Team. $20.00 fee will receive race shirt.(425) 837- 7895.


Thomas G. Wales Run for Peace 5K. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Run through Capitall Hills neighborhood streets.(206) 325-4800.


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


Sunday, September 7.


Bank to Bay 10K, 8K, 5K run/walk. Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. 2000 participants. (206) 305-7396. www.ontherun.com/banktobay. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Sundae Sunday Ten Miler. Joe Albi Stadium, Spokane. 8 a.m. $17 w/shirt and ice cream. $6 w/o, add $10 DOR. (509) 624-4297. Joan@gntech.net.


Saturday, September 13.


Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington. Flat, fast, certified course. 8 a.m. start. $35 until 9/1, $45 after. (360) 336-2475. Email wendy@skagitrunningcompany.com. Register online @ active.com. See also Marathons. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Shore to Shore Marathon and Half, 10K. Lake Chelan. Point-to- point courses finishing in Mill Bay Park. Flat Half and 10K courses. 8 a.m. starts for Half and 10K. Half: $40 by 8/22, $50 after. 10K: $25 and $30. (509) 682- 8023. Email: gpmoser@hotmail.com. www.active.com. See also marathons.


Pirate Jamboree 10K & 5K. Ocean Shores, WA. Run road and beach. $12, $15 DOR. (360) 289-5199. Email: bcrhoades@coastaccess.com.


Pasta Dash - 5K and 10K. Port of Olympia, Olympia. 6 p.m. New name and time for the South Sound Running 5K, same basic course. Pasta dinner follows. Attracts many of the city's top runners. $20 by 9/6, $25 after & DOR, includes shirt. (306) 705-3580.


Indian Summer Half Marathon and 5K. Kennewick. Details to come. (509) 735-1237 or (509) 585-8185


Quincy Farm-to-Market 5K. Quincy High School. Part of community event. (509) 787-2140.


Friday, September 19.


MIA/POW Remembrance Run-2 Mile. PSNS-Bremerton. 2 miles and must have base access. 11 a.m. Steve Wateland (360) 476-7026.


Saturday, September 20


Prefontaine Memorial 10K. Coos Bay, OR. Commemorates fabled American distance runner in his hometown. www.prefontainerun.com. (800) 824- 8486. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


101 Years and Running 5K. Mt Vernon Presbyterian Church, Mt Vernon. Flat course on roads and trails. $8 no shirt, $15 w/T-shirt, kids under 14 free. DOR add $2. 10 a.m. (360) 424-7675.


Just for the Health of It 10K. Port Angeles City Park. $20 by 9/15, $25 after. Includes T-shirt. (360) 457-4519. www.bighurt.org.


Black Diamond Half Marathon. Nolte State Park, Enumclaw. 8:05 a.m. $40.00 by 9/12, $45.00 by 9/18, 50.00 9/19, 20 & DOR. Includes T-shirt. Part of weekend of events. www.racecenter/com/blackdiamond.


Idaho Women's Health and Fitness Celebration 5K. Boise, ID. One of the largest 5K runs anywhere, with an elite field too. Part of weekend of Expos, special events, and more. www.celebrateall.org.


Saturday, September 27.


Run Wild 8K and 5K. Northwest Trek Park, Eatonville. Forested paved trails. Entry includes park pass and T-shirt. $20 for run, $20 if walking. 8:00 a.m. start for all. (360) 832-7166. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Inexpensive 5K. Maris Farms, Buckley. 9 a.m. (360) 357-4338. www.marisfarms.com


YMCA Family 5K. Whatcom Family YMCA, Bellingham. 9 a.m. Free to members, $7 adults, $4 youth. Shirts available. Trails and roads. (360) 733-8730.


Sunday, September 28.


Move for Mental Health 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9:30 a.m. $20 pre, $25 DOR w/T-shirt. (206) 545-2398. Info: www.moveformentalhealth.org. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Race to Stop Global Warming 8K & 5K. 5th and Pine, Downtown Seattle. 8:30 a.m. $20. 1-866-STOPC02. www.racetostopglobalwarming.org. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


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


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.


Fallen Leaf 5K


OCTOBER


Saturday. October 4


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


Indian Health Board 10K and PowWow. Magnuson Park, Seattle. New event, 10 a.m. Followed by Grand Entrance to PowWow ceremonies with Salmon BBQ. Presented by Seattle Running Company. (206) 329-1466.


Sunday, October 5.


Issaquah Rotary Salmon Days 5K and 10K. G.I. Joe's parking lot, Issaquah. Traditional race through around city. Flat courses. Part of big community event, arrive early! (206) 729-9972. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Wenatchee Valley YMCA "Y-Run? Why Not?". Walla Walla Point Park, Wenatchee, WA.

9:00 a.m. 5K and 10K. Free pancake breakfast. Christy Filby (509) 662-2109. Christy@wenymca.org.


Colbert Autumn Classic Half Marathon. Colbert, WA. 9:00 a.m. $25 w/T, $5 no T, after 9/18 $30 and $10. www.active.com.


Saturday, October 11


"Hole-in-the-Wall" 5K Cross Country Run. Lakewood High School, one mile west of I-5 at Exit 206. Awards for top three in each age division. 1:30pm All Comers race. Follows high school invitational. Contact Jeff (360) 652-4505 ext. 2050, jsowards@lwsd.wednet.edu


Sunday, October 12


The Great Columbia Crossing 10K. Astoria, Oregon. Crosses Columbia River over Astoria-Megler Bridge, 4.1 miles long. Mostly flat. 8:10 for bus to start. Part of The Silver Salmon Octoberfest. $20 by 9/30, $25 after, DOR ok. Includes T-shirt. www.surf2.net/greatcolumbiacrossing.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.

Spokane Marathon, Half and 5-Miler. Riverfront Park. Half- 8:45 a.m. start, $25; 5-mile: 9 a.m. start, $10. (509) 624-4297. E-mail: j.pribnow@att.net. See also Marathons. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


5K and 10K Walk and Run for Hope. Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah. 10 a.m. for all events. $25 suggested donation, parking fees at park will be charged. Includes T-shirt. Teams and individuals. www.cityofhope.org/walkforhope.


Sun City Half and 5K. Gold's Gym, Yakima. Rolling hills in the Half, 5K is mostly flat. 9 a.m., 5K is 9:20 a.m.$12 by 10/3, $14 after and DOR. Shirts extra. www.hcrunners.org, or (509) 453-6521, or (509) 952-2441.


Saturday, October 18


Roman Meal Glove Runs 1 Mile, 5K, 10K. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. Gloves and Roman Meal products to all. $15, $7 for 18 & under, add $2 DOR. Ren_Gallier@msn.com. (253) 752-1471.


Barkley Village 8K Trail Run. Barkely Village, Bellingham. New course, all on trails now. 10 a.m. (360) 671-6450. Email: info@barkleydistrict.com.


Sunday, October 19


Dawg Dash 5K & 10K. University of Washington Camnpus, Seattle. Fun through-campus course. (206) 729-9972. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Saturday, October 25


Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & w2 Milers. Marysville YMCA. Big costume contest, one of best Halloween theme events. $12, plus $8 for shirt. DOR: $12. (360) 692-8994.


Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. Millersylvania St.Pk. Olympia. All events at 10 a.m. www.signmeupsports.com.


Ghostmuster 5K. Tenino. Flat through-city course plus costume contest. 9 a.m. $20 by 10/17, $25 after and DOR, w/T-shirts. $10 14 and under. (360) 786-5595.


Pumpkin Push 5K & 10K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Biggest local Halloween-themed event. www.perfecttimeevents.com.


Chelan Chase 5K. Riverwalk Park, Chelan. 10 a.m. Benefits breast cancer research and treatment. $15, $18 DOR, includes T-shirt. www.chelanchase.com.


Sunday, October 26.


Western Washington Alumni 5K. Rec Center, WWU Campus. Through- campus course. 10 a.m. $15 by 10/23, $20 DOR. Includes T-shirt. (360) 650- 3069, E-mail: donna.leblonde@wwu.edu.


Cunningham Seawall 5.9 Mile. Stanley Park, Second Beach, Vancouver. B.C. 9:30 a.m. One of the biggest B.C.-area events. www.seawall.sierrasystems.com/


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


Saturday, October 31


Halloween Pumpkin Dash and Relay Challenge. PSNS, Bremerton. 11:00 a.m. 2 mi run, 2 mi relay. Pam Ferraro (360) 535-7000. Ext. 5221.


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MARATHONS


Sunday, August 3. Grays Harbor Marathon and Half, 5 Miles. Elma, WA. Vance Creek Park. 9 a.m. (360) 482-1364.


Saturday, September 13. Shore to Shore Marathon. Lake Chelan. Point-to-point course finishing in Mill Bay Park. Fairly flat with two 1/2- mile hills. 7 a.m. $60 by 8/22, $70 after, See also regular schedule for Half and 10K. (509) 682-8023. Email: gpmoser@hotmail.com. www.active.com.


Saturday, September 13. Skagit Flats Marathon. Burlington. Flat, fast, certified course. 8 a.m. start. $55 until 9/1, $65 after. Also Half Marathon, see Regular Runs. (360) 336-2475. Email wendy@skagitrunningcompany.com. Register online @ active.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Sunday, October 5. Portland Marathon. Portland, Or. Great prestigious through-city event with NO Half; worth the 26.2 miles. Great support and ambience. Race Directors Clinic, Expo, other events. 7 a.m. start. Entries capped at 9,000, entry guaranteed when postmarked by 8/15. $75. www.portlandmarathon.org. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Sunday, October 12. Royal Victoria Marathon. Increasingly popular event in one of Canada's great cities. Also Half and other events. 8 a.m., early starts at 6 a.m. Prices vary. www.royalvictoriamarathon.com.


Sunday, October 12. Spokane Marathon. Riverfront Park. Hilly loop course along river. 8 a.m. $35 includes T-shirt. No DOR. Other events as well, including 4-person relay. see regular schedule. (509) 624-4297. E-mail: j.pribnow@att.net. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.

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Sunday, October 19. Humboldt Redwoods Marathon and Half. Avenue of the Giants, CA. Great destination race for many. Unique Redwood-tree- lined certified course. (707) 443-1220. www.hrm-andhalf.org. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Saturday, October 25. Halloween Marathon. Millersylvania St.Pk. Olympia. 10 a.m. Other events too; see regular listings. www.signmeupsports.copm.


Sunday, October 26. Tri-City Welch's Marathon. Tri-Cities area. (509) 627-1329.


Sunday, November 30. Seattle Marathon. Favorite in-state marathon with great tradition. Scenic, challenging through-city course. Many other events including Half Marathon, walks. Kid's Marathon and great Expo. $65 by 10/15, $75 by 11/21, $95 at Expo. (206) 729-3660. www.seattlemarathon.org.


ULTRAS


Saturday, August 2. White River 50. Crystal Mountain. Serves as US Masters and Open Championship. Hilly, demanding, beautiful course. Limited to 400 entrants. Prize money is offered. The area's premier ultra trail event. (206) 325-4800. www.whiteriver50.org. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Saturday, August 30. Lake Padden Relay and Ultra. Bellingham. 10 a.m.4 x 2.65mi. Laps around lake on undulating trail. Celebrating 25th year of event. Teams or solo. Danny Anderson (360) 384-1639. Dick Ryan (360) 733- 2647.


Saturday, October 25. Baker Lake 50K. Concrete. 8 a.m. Out- and-back course along Baker Lake. Mostly forested trail. $15, $30 w/l.s. shirt. (360) 848-1146.


RELAYS


Friday-Saturday, August 1-2. Ameri-cana Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Coeur D'Alene Lake, ID. 220 miles, also 140-mile walking relay from Creston, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. Legs from 3 to 8+ miles. Teams of 12 or less. 1-866-88- RELAY, web 222.acrelay.com, email: acrelay@acrelay.com.


Saturday, August 30. Lake Padden Relay. Bellingham. 10 a.m.4 x 2.65mi. Laps around lake on undulating trail. Celebrating 25th year of event. Teams or solo. Danny Anderson (360) 384-1639. Dick Ryan (360) 733-2647.


Sunday, October 12. Spokane Marathon 4-person Relay. Riverfront Park. New event this year. $20 per member. (509) 624-4297. E-mail: j.pribnow@att.net. See also Marathons. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


TRACK & FIELD


Club Northwest All-Comer Track & Field Meets: Edmonds District Stadium. August 6-13. 6 p.m. children's events, 7 p.m. adult's events. (206) 729-9972. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Bellingham All-Comer Track & Field Meets. Civic Field, Bellingham. Mondays, June 2-August 25. $3 meet, $30 season pass, $90 for families. Several age groups, kids and seniors too. Events start at 6 p.m. (360) 676-6985.


MULTISPORT EVENTS


Duathlon at Pacific Raceways Series. Pacific Raceways, Auburn. Thursdays, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21. Varies each week due to daylight hours. (253) 941- 5810, rory@buduracing.com www.buduracing.com


Saturday, August 2. Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island. 9 a.m. 800yard swim, 19.5mi bike, 3.8mi run. Chip timing. $55/$120. (360) 221-5484.


Sunday, August 3. Troika Triathlon. Spokane. 1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run. (509) 624-3174.


Sunday, August 3. Kingfisher Olympic Triathlon. Belfair State Park, WA. 8 a.m. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. (503) 643-9440, www.eventmgnt.com.


Sunday, August 3. Kingfisher Sprint Triathlon. Belfair State Park, WA. 8:20 a.m. 800m swim, 20K bike, 10K run. (503) 643-9440, www.eventmgnt.com.


Thursday, August 7. Triple Threat Duathlon. Fort Lewis, WA. 6 p.m. 2mi run, 12mi Bike, 2mi run. $40. Military $35, DOR military only $40. (253) 967-6808.


Saturday, August 9. Bellingham Youth Triathlon. Arne Hanna Aquatic Center. Bellingham. Three divisions for kids between ages 6 and 13. $15. 8 a.m. check-in. (360) 647-7665. Email Lromo@cob.org.


Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 9 & 10. Gym at the Pavilion Adventure Fest 3: Off Road Triathlon. Pt. Gamble. Preliminary events on Saturday, Sunday: 750-meter swim, 40K-mountain bike, 5K run. 206-842-1099, promotionx5@hotmail.com. www.paviliongym.com


Friday, August 15. 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. Daroga State Park, Wenatchee. 9 a.m. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Ted Finegold (509) 662- 2066, www.triwenatchee.org.


Sunday, August 24. Wuhoo! Adventure Race. Two events consisting of flatwater paddling, m.b., trekking orienteering, bushwacking, etc. Beginners and extreme athletes welcome. For info got to Are-you-nuts-race- series.com.


Saturday, August 30. Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. St. Edwards St. Pk. Kenmore. Kayaking (provided) , orienteering, trail running, plus special tests. 8 a.m. $80, solo or 2-4 person teams. (425) 488-3691. Email: Dnewel@verizon.net. www.cascadeoc.org


Fri & Sat, Sept. 6&7. Tri-America Triathlon Series. Lake Stevens. Fees and events vary. For info call (352) 394-1320. www.TriAmerica.com.


Saturday, September 7. Seattle Escape from the Rock Triathlon. 7th Annual. Mercer Island, WA. 1/2 mi swim, 11 mile bike, 2.5 mile run. (415) 868-1829. www.envirosports.com. SEE AD AUGUST ISSUE.


Saturday, September 13. Battle Point Park. Bainbridge Island, 9 a.m. 5K run, 25K road bike, and 5k on trails. $40/$55 teams. Kids 5k/1k to follow. 206-842-1099, promotionx5@hotmail.com. www.paviliongym.com


Saturday, September 13.Battleground Triathlon & Biathlon. Battle Ground, WA. 9 a.m. 1/2 mi S, 23 mi B, 5 mi R. (503) 643-9440.


Sunday, September 14. Kirkland Sprint Triathlon. Carillon Point, Kirkland. 7 a.m. 1/2 mile S, 12-mile B, 5K R. TRI NorthWest Ranked event. (503) 531-3140.


Saturday, September 20. Black Diamond Weekend Multis. Nolte State Park Half. Ironman Triathlon: 1.2 mi Swim/61 mi Bike/13.1 mi Run, and Endurance Duathlon: 61 mi Bike/13.1 mi Run. Both events start at 9 a.m. Team and individual categories. Part of weekend of events.

www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.


Sunday, September 21. Black Diamond Multis. Nolte State Park, Enumclaw. Sprint Triathlon: .5mi Swim/11mi Bike/2.8mi Run, and Olympic Triathlon: 1.5k Swim/40k Bike/10k Run. Bothevents at 8 a.m. Team and individual categories. Part of weekend of events. www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.


Sunday, September 21. The Big Hurt Adventure Race. 17 mi mtn bike, 5 mi kayak, 43 mi road bike, 10K run. Teams and solo divisions. Teams: $100 by 9/13, $125 after. Solo: $50 and $60. (360) 457-4519. www.bighurt.org.


CAMPS AND CLINICS


Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinics. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Variety of great sportsmedicine people. See www,superjocknjill.com for schedule. 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. Tom or Ty at Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 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 at any time. (253) 653-6308, (206) 522- 7711.Web site www.runchuckit.com, email to: chuck@runchuckit.com


FootZone Running Club. New running club headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck and Aimee Haag, aiming at certain popular local events. Regular group runs, store discounts, sportsmedicine and product clinics, club uniforms, other programs. $50 annual fee. Contact redmondrunning@msn.com. (425) 556-0383.


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, (206) 628-0777.


Bellingham Fit--Marathon Training. All abilities and walkers welcome. Start at 3 miles, work up to 22 mile in preparation for the 2003 Seattle Marathon. Meet every Saturday for the group run in Bellingham with trained coaches in ability-based pace groups. $85 www.usafit.com, select Bellingham, or email organizer: info@bellinghamfit.com. (360) 756-5121.


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. 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 selected 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 Seattle Running Company. 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 searunco@aol.com. Group rates available.


Train To End Stroke. American Stroke Association's training program. Receive training to run or walk a marathon while making a difference in the fight against stroke! Rebecca Weaver at (888) 440-2328 or rebecca.weaver@heart.org.


Trail Clinics for Cougar Mountain Trail Series - Information from Seattle Running Company, (206) 329-1466.


Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m. Trail clinic, nutrition and technique. SRC


Saturday, August 30, 9 a.m. Red Town Trailhead. Trail maintenance volunteer work party.


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. (206) 522-7711.


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


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


TUESDAY


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


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


5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S., Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.


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.


5:30 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. (253) 537-8712.


5:30 p.m. Beginners Run Night. 3-5 mile jogs. Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.


6 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Seghalie Jr. H.S., Federal Way. (253) 606-2511.


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


6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs. 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. Seattle Running Co. Group Runs, 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile pace. (206) 329-1466. searunco@aol.com


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


6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners Prediction Runs, Luke McRedmond Park, Redmond. contact Leo Smale:leosmale@hotmail.com.


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


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


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


6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (36) 735-2580.


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


THURSDAY


6 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #1: 8- 10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com


6 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles loop from store at 8-10.mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com


6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners, up to 8 mile runs, Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland, contact (425-822-7047) or email: lynnscot@gte.net.


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


6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 4-6 mile run, paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. (253) 639-0361.


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


SATURDAY


7 a.m. 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 a.m. Meet at Redmond FootZone - Long run, 8 - 20 miles. (425) 556-0383.


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


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


8 a.m. North Sound Runners, Jennings Park, Marysville. (425) 397-7214.


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. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.


Around-Green-lake unjudged walks are held in Seattle most months at Green Lake Community Center, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.


Bellingham Racewalking. Call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.


ORIENTEERING


Cascade Orienteering Club events. Interscholastic Orienteering League series events are for elementary to high school age students. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 non-members, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783- 3866