Saturday, August 7. Pacific Rim International Half Marathon and 5K. Tacoma.

Sunday, August 8. Foot Zone 5K. Redmond Town Center

Sunday, August 8. Ridge to Rails 2.6 and 6 Mile. Snoqualmie.

Saturday, August 14. Port of Seattle Firefighters 5K. Shilshole Marina.

Saturday, August 14. Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - 13 Miles. Newcastle.

Sunday August 15. Pace Race 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle

Sunday, August 22. Lynnwood Hi-5 10K & 5K. Alderwood Mall.

Saturday, September 11. Shoreline Rotary Run 10K & 5K. Shoreline.

Sunday, September 12. Bank to Bay 5K and 10K. Tacoma.

Sunday, September 12. Skagit Flats Half Marathon and Marathon. Burlington

Saturday, September 18. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon/Half. Lake Chelan.

Sunday, October 3. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR.

Sunday, November 28. Harris Direct Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle.

August

Sunday, August 1.

The Glenn Family Lakeside-Aadvantage Cash Harbor 4.4 Mile and 2 Mile Run. Aberdeen. 1 p.m. $10, T's $5. . (360) 532-5700 ext. 240.

Hannegan Pass/Copper Ridge Trail Run. 8 a.m. Run 10 to 20 miles (your choice), but just don't miss Hannegan Peak for an unforgettable view. It is a 5 to 6 hour out and back run with a little over 3,000 feet in elevation gain. Pie will be served when you finish! Please RSVP to Tess or another Fairhaven Runners staff member at (360) 676-4955

Friday, August 6.

Auburn Good Ol' Days 5K. Auburn. 7 p.m. $15, $20 DOR. Followed by BBQ. (253) 939-3389.

Saturday, August 7.

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

Yep Kanum Fun Run 5K. Colville. 8 a.m. Loop course. $10, T's $5. (509) 684-6037.

Festival of the River 5K. Arlington. 9 a.m. 5K trail run and 1K fun run. (360) 435-2755 ext. 27.

Sumner Rotary 5K. Sumner H.S. 9 a.m. Flat fast course through downtown. $15 pre, $20 DOR. (253) 305-7588. .

Dash For Trash 8K Trail Run, 2K Walk. Bonney Lake, WSU Demo forest. 7:30 a.m. $15. $10 if you pick up trash. (253) 445-4616. .

11th Annual Pacific Rim International Half Marathon and 5K. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. Scenic forest and waterfront courses. Half is certified. Reduced price options this year. A F ort Steilacoom Running Club event. . (253) 272-4727. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, August 8.

Footzone 5K. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Certified course, race around Redmond Town Center buildings. $25, $30 DOR includes T. (206) 972- 9972. FEATURED RACE.

Ridge to Rails 6 Miles. Snoqualmie. Trial and roads race with several short hills. $2650 in cash prizes. Also 4.8-mile trails walk and kids events. $20, $25 DOR.

Once Around Lake Cavanaugh 7.8 miles. Self timed course around lake. Benefits local fire department. $20 for race and shorts, $14 race only. DOR $22 and $17. (360) 424-4225.

Saturday, August 14.

Port of Seattle Firefighters Salmon Derby 5K. Shilshole Marina. 10:15 a.m. Benefits the NW Burn Foundation. $20 inlcudes T, post race BBQ and beer garden. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #4 - 13 Miles. Newcastle. 8:30 a.m. 10 Mile. $25 per individual race, $80 for 4 race series, DOR $30. Seattle Running Co. (206) 325-4800. www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE.

Habitat for Humanity 5K. Suquamish. 10 a.m. April Stevens (360) 271-9824.

North Bend Alpine Days 5K & 10K. North Bend. 8:30 a.m. Slight hills on 10K, Certified courses. Also 1.5 mile family walk. (425) 557-9136. FEATURED RACE

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

27th Annual Loggers' Jubilee 10K. Morton High School, Morton. 8 a.m. DOR okay. .

7th Annual Riley Run 3 and 1 Mile. Mount Vernon. 10 a.m. $20. T's $8. In memory of Riley W. Johnson. (360) 424-4881. www.4riley.freeservers.com.

Sunday, August 15.

Pace Race 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Run for prostate awareness. Part of new nat'l series. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Wednesday, August 18.

Summer Sizzler 5K and 8K. Bicentennial Park, Tukwila. 6:30 a.m. DOR only $10. An IRC event. (253) 924-1110.

Saturday, August 21.

Summer Festival Race for the Homeless 10K & 5K. Vancouver. 8 a.m. Run along Columbia River. (360) 694-4985.

Friday Harbor 8K Loop. Friday Harbor. 9 a.m. $9 before 8/6, $14 after, DOR $16. Fees include entrance to county fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. (360) 378-4953.

Run the Mile at Emerald Downs. Emerald Downs Horse Racing Track, Auburn. 7 p.m. T's and admission to next day events included. (253) 288- 7711.

SWW Fair Habitat for Humanity Run 8K, 1 Mile. Centralia. 8 a.m. $7 by 8/7, $10 after, T's $10. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. (360) 736-1016.

The Peter Melrose Memorial Cross Counrty 5K. Bridal Trails State Park, Kirkland. 8:30 a.m. $15 includes parking. Proceeds to Hazen High School Markus Van Achte (425) 828-0131.

Sunday, August 22.

Lynnwood Hi-5 10K & 5K. Alderwood Mall. 9 a.m. Presented by Lynnwood Rotary. Certified distances. Through residential neighborhoods. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Chief Seattle Days 2.4 Miles. Suquamish. Third annual. 10 a.m. Ryan Garrett (360) 598-3311.

Saturday, August 28.

Kitsap County Fair Stampede 5K, 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. 5K $12, 1 mi $6, T's $6. Held in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fair. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

You Gotta Have Guts Run 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Benefits the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. $25, $30 DOR, includes T. . (206) 574- 0698. FEATURED RACE.

Rainier Round Up 5K & 10K. Rainier. 8 a.m. $20 w/T, DOR $25, $10 under 14. Proceeds support youth programs. (360) 786-5595.

Go The Extra Mile 8K & 1K. Sammamish. 8:30 a.m. Supports Network Services helping Eastside families in crisis. $25 before 8/20, $30 after. Adrienne Gelfer (425) 391-5805.

102 Years and Running. Mount Vernon. 10 a.m. Free blueberry pancake breakfast. Benefits hunger programs. (360) 416-0268.

Kenmore Good Old Days 5K. Kenmore City Hall. 11 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. T-shirt included. . FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, August 29.

Cutthroat Classic 11-Mile Trail Run. Pacific Crest Trail from Rainy Pass to the Cutthroat Trail Head. Rough, rocky trail. 8 a.m. $45 till 8/22, $50 after. www.mvsta.com.

Excelsior Ridge Trail Run. 8 a.m.This out and back run ranges from 8 to 18 miles with a lot of elevation gain in the first 4 miles. It can range anywhere between 3 to 6 hours depending on how far you want to go. Please RSVP to Tess or another Fairhaven Runners staff member at (360) 676-4955.

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

September

Saturday, September 4.

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

11th Annual Blackberry Festival 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Dash. Bremerton. 9:30 a.m. (360) 478-5305.

Sunday, September 5.

Chain Lakes Trail Run. 8 a.m. This last summer run is a fun 7 mile loop. There is some elevation gain but you're practically at the top. Please RSVP to Tess or another Fairhaven Runners staff member at (360) 676- 4955.

Monday, September 6.

Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon & 4.25mi. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville. 9:00a.m. One of the area's longest-running and popular events. Benefits Puget Sound Blood Center (206) 522-7711 FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 11

3rd Annual Tom Wales Community 5K. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. A run honoring the memory of Tom Wales and benefiting Harborview Medical Center's counseling program of Center for Sexual Assault & Traumatic Stress. Marlis DeJongh (206) 624-1981. FEATURED RACE.

Run/Walk For a Safe Ride Home 5K. Medina. 8:45 a.m. By 8/27 $20, after $25. Includes T. Benefits Anna's Ride Home. . Tom Bindus (425) 396- 7825. FEATURED RACE.

Shoreline Rotary Run 10K & 5K. Shoreline. 9 a.m. $20, $10 under 18. www.shorelinerotaryrun.org. FEATURED RACE.

Jack Reynvaan Memorial Run 10K and 2 Mile. Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $3. Part of Hoquiam Loggers Playday Celebration. (360) 532-5700 ext. 240.

Indian Summer Half Marathon and 5K. Richland. 9 a.m. $16 w/T, $9 w/o. Terry Allen (509) 735-1237. .

Anacortes Trail Run 10 a.m. Heart Lake parking lot, Anacortes. 10:00. Run through Anacortes Community trail system. Plan to spend 2 hours these great trails. Run will feature a relatively flat warm up then a challenging climb in the first hour. Trail run to be followed by a beer and pasta feed. (360) 676-4955.

Selah Cross Country Open. Selah High School. 1:15 p.m. 3 miles. $4 DOR only. Rick Becker (509) 698-4445.

Sunday, September 12

Bank to Bay 5K and 10K. Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. Through-the-city course, growing event. (253) 305-7396. . FEATURED RACE.

Skagit Flats Half Marathon and Marathon. Burlington. 8 a.m. $30 before 9/1, $40 after, $45 DOR. Certified course. Also see marathons. . (360) 336-2475. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

Spartan 5K. Challenger Elementary School, Sammamish. 9 a.m. No set fee, donation basis, $20 donation gets T benefits Skyline HS cross country team. $20 for T. (425) 837-7895.

Friday, September 17.

MIA/POW Remembrance Run 2 Mile. PSNS-Bremerton. 11:30 a.m. Must obtain base access. Steve Watland (360) 476-7026.

Saturday, September 18

Prefontaine Memorial 10K. Coos Bay, OR. 10 a.m. $15, $18 after 9/14, includes T. Commemorates fabled American distance runner in his hometown. . (800) 824-8486. FEATURED RACE.

Lake Chelan Shore to Shore 1/2 Marathon, 10K and Marathon. Chelan, 8 a.m. 1/2 before 8/22 $40, after $50, DOR $70. 10K $25, $30, $30. Also see marathons. Jane Farris (509) 682-8023 . FEATURED RACE.

Are You Nuts? Trail Race Squak Mountain 10K. Tiger Mountain State Park. 10 a.m. $22 3 weeks prior, $27, $32 DOR. .

Strides for Stability 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Benefits Community Psychiatric Clinic. Formerly called Move for Mental health. (206) 545-2398. FEATURED RACE.

Pasta Dash 5K and 10K. Olympia. 6 p.m. By 9/11 $20, after $25. Includes T. Post race pasta feed and music. (360) 705-2580. www.southsoundrunning.com.

Sunday, September 19.

Race for the Cure. Portland, OR. 7:30 a.m. Benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. . (503) 553-3680.

Fremont Oktoberfest 5K. Fremont neighborhood, Seattle. Second year. 9: 30 a.m. . (206) 633-0422. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 25.

St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration 5K. Boise, ID. 8:30 a.m. Part of the Celebration Women Show. 3 day event. Fees vary. . (208) 381- 2221.

Pirates Jamboree 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Ocean Shores. 10:00 a.m. Course Road/Beach. $12.00, $15.00 DOR, includes T-shirt. 360-289-5199; ;

Run Wild 8K and 5K. Northwest Trek Park, Eatonville. 8 a.m. Forested pave trails. Entry includes park pass and T. $20. (360) 832-6117. . FEATURED RACE.

YMCA Family 5K and Kids Dash. Whatcom Family YMCA, Bellingham. 9 a.m. Families $20, ind. $15, 6-17 $5, under 6 free. T's available. (360) 733-8630.

Sunday, September 26.

Black Diamond Half Marathon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Fees vary. Part of 2 day event, see multi-sports. . (503) 531-3140.

Fallen Leaf SIDS Run 5K. Marina Park, Kirkland. $20, includes T, DOR add $5. Benefits the SIDS foundation of . . (206) 548-9290.

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

October

Saturday, October 2.

Oyster Sprint 8K. Shelton, WA. 9 a.m. $18, DOR $20. Benefits Puget Soundkeeper Alliance. (360) 867-5942. .

Mt. Baker Cross Country Invitational. Maple Falls. High School meet 10 a.m. Open meet 2 p.m. $5. Dominic (360) 383-2032.

Sunday, October 3.

Issaquah Rotary Salmon Days 5K & 10K. Issaquah. www.promotionevents.com.

Maris Farms Inexpensive 8K. Buckley. 8 a.m. $10, $12 DOR. (253) 537-3396. .

Portland Marathon. See Marathons.

Saturday, October 9.

36th Annual Richland Invitational 5K Cross Country Citizens Race. Richland. 8:30 a.m. $5, T's $7, DOR add $3. Lauri Sax (509) 628- 3150.

Hole-in-the-Wall 5K. Lakewood High School. 1:30 pm. $5 or $20 per group of 5-7. (360) 652-4505 ext 2050. jsowards@lwsd.wenet.edu.

Sunday, October 10.

Woodinville Country Slough 5K &10K. Woodinville. 9 a.m. Youths $15, adults $20. After 10/2 add $5. (425) 398-5814. .

The Great Columbia Crossing 10K. Astoria, OR. Crosses Columbia River over Astoria-Megler Bridge. $20 by 9/30, $25 after, includes T. (800) 875- 6807. .

25th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon, Half, and 8K. Victoria, B.C. Big through-city event with great views of the Straits as well. Expo and prize money in Full and Half. Rates vary, hope for a good exchange. See also Marathons.

Just Around the Bend Marathon and 10K. See Marathons.

City of Hope 5K Walk. Redmond. 10 a.m. 13 and over $25 till 10/3 $30 after, 12 and under $15 and $20. Help fight breast cancer. (425) 646- 9530. www.cityofhope.org.

Sun City Half Marathon and 5K. Yakima. 8 a.m. HCR members $10, non $12, 10 and under $7. DOR $14. Lorrie Smith(509) 453-8280.

Saturday, October 16.

Barkley Village 8K Trail Run. Bellingham. 10 a.m. All trail course. $12 before 10/10, $15 after. Benefits Walk of Hospice Foundation. (360) 671-6450.

Fall Frolic & Foot Race 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. Kennewick. 9 a.m. T's available. (509) 582-0631.

Sunday, October 17.

Spokane 1/2 Marathon and 5 Mile. Spokane. 8 a.m. 1/2 $27 w/T, $12 w/o. 5 mile $12 and $7 after 9/28 add $10. (509) 624-4297. Also see Marathons and Relays.

Saturday, October 23.

Pumpkin Push 8K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. .

Sunday, October 24

19th Annual Dawg Dash 10K and 5K. UW Campus, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25, $30 DOR, UW Students $20 and $25. (206) 543-0540.

Friday, October 29.

Halloween Pumpkin Dash & Relay Challenge. PSNS, Bremerton. 11:30 a.m. 2 Mile run and 2 Mile relay. Must have base access. Steve Wateland (360) 476-7026.

Saturday, October 30.

Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & 2 Milers. Marysville YMCA. 10 a.m. Big costume contest, great Halloween theme event. $12, T's $8. (360) 653- 9622.

Ghostmuster 5K. Tenino. 9 a.m. Flat course through city. Followed by costume contest. $20 by 10/22, $25 includes long sleeve T. $10 14 and under. Gina (360) 786-5595.

23rd Annual Halloween Run 5K and 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kitsap Track Club event. John Gardner (360) 692-8994.

Sunday, October 31.

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

Welch's Tri-Cities Marathon. See Marathons.

MARATHONS

Sunday, August 1. San Francisco Chronicle Marathon. San Francisco. 7 a.m. For more info (415) 284-9653 or .

Sunday, September 12. Skagit Flats Marathon and Half. Burlington. 8 a.m. $50 by 9/1, $60 after, $65 DOR. Certified course. Also a half see regular runs. (360) 336-2475.

Saturday, September 18. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon. Lake Chelan. 7 a.m. before 8/22 $60, after $70, DOR $90. Also half marathon and 10K see regular runs. Fees vary. Jane Farris (509) 682-8023 . FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 3. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR. 7 a.m. Fees vary. One of the biggest and best, and a holdout for full marathons only. (503) 226-1111. www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATUED RACE FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 10. 25th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon, 1/2, and 8K. Victoria, BC. 9 a.m. Fees vary T's included. (250) 658-4520. .

Sunday, October 10. Just Around the Bend Marathon and 10K. Bend, OR. 7 a.m. Before 8/31 $40, Till 9/30 $50, after $55. (866) 702-1110. .

Sunday, October 17. Spokane Marathon. Spokane. 8 a.m. $37 w/T, $22 w/o till 9/28, $47 and $25 after. Also a 1/2 marathon and 5 mile see regular runs, and a relay see relays. (509) 624-4297 FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 17. Humboldt Redwoods Marathon and Half. Ave of the Giants, CA. Unique Redwood tree-lined course. $40 for both before 9/30, $60 1/2 $55 after. (707) 443-1220. . FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 31. Welch's Tri-Cities Marathon. Richland. 8 a.m. $50 includes T until 10/22. Also a relay, see relays. Ron Hayden (509) 735- 2981. email .

Sunday, November 7. City of Trees Marathon and Half. Boise, ID. 8 a.m. $58, 1/2 $35. After 11/4 add $15. . (208) 378-7160. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, November 28. Harris Direct Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle. 7 a.m. Before 10/15 $75, 1/2 $55, 10/16-11/19 $85, $65. After $105, $80. . (206) 729-3660. FEATURED RACE FEATURED RACE.

MULTISPORTS

Saturday, July 31. Medical Lake Kiwanis Mini Triathlon. Medical Lake. 10 a.m. Great first time event. 1200ft swim, 10 mi bike, 3.4 mi run. $40 individual, $80 teams, includes T's. (509) 299-5478.

Saturday, July 31. Padden Duathlon. Bellingham. 10 a.m. 2.6 mi run, 3.1 mi mtn. bike. 2.3 mi run. (360) 647-7665.

Thursday, August 5. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Duathlon Series. Ft. Lewis. 6 p.m. Fast and flat course. 2 mile run, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run. (253) 966-0160.

Saturday, August 7. 8th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island. 9 a.m. 1/2 swim, 19.5 mile bike, 3.8 mile run. Team and individual rates apply and vary. (360) 221-5484. www.perfecttimeents.com

Friday, August 13. Aquaman Duathlon. Tri-Cities. 6 a.m. 2 mi run, 1/2 mi swim, 3 mi run. Eric Greager. .

Saturday, August 14. Beaver Lake Triathlon. Sammamish. 7:45 a.m. Scenic event, 11th year, always fills up so reg. early. 1/4 mi swim, 13.8 mi bike, 4.3 mi run. . (425) 458-4468. SEE ADD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, August 14. Bellingham Youth Triathlon. Bellingham. 9 a.m. 3 youth divisions 11-13, 9-10, 6-8. (360) 647-7665.

Saturday, August 21. Heart of the Sound Triathlon. Vashon Island. All day events of varying distances. Events for all ages. Register early as space is limited. Camps and clinics all week long leading up to events. For details see .

Saturday, August 21. Fort Lewis Triple Threat Triathlon Series. Fort Lewis. Olympic distance course. 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6 mile run. (253) 966-0160.

Saturday, August 21. Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. Seattle. 8 a.m. Trekking, mtn. biking, paddling, and orienteering. 20-40 miles, 5-10 hours. (425) 488-3691.

Saturday, September 4. Titanium Man Triathlon. 1.5 k swim, 40 k bike, 10K run. Eric Greager. .

Saturday, September 11. Black Hills Triathlon. Olympia. 9:30 a.m. .75 m swim, 30m bike, 5m run. $45 individual, $120 team. (360) 754- 9240.

Saturday, September 11. The Big Hurt Adventure Race. Port Angeles. 8 a.m. 17 mile mtn. bike, 5 mile kayak, 43 mile road bike, 10K run. Solo $50, team $100. Curtis Schuck (360) 457-4519. www.bighurt.org.

Sunday, September 12. 7th Annual Seattle Escape from the Rock Triathlon. Mercer Island. 1/2 mile swim, 12 mi bike, 5K run. $50 ind., $45 2 person team, $30 3 person team. (425) 868-1829. . SEE ADD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, September 12. Reebok Women's Triathlon Series. Steel Lake Park, Federal Way. Designed for women of all ages. Sprint Tri is 750M swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Super sprint is 375M swim, 10K bike, 2.5K run. Fees vary. www,ReebokWomensTriathlon.com. (253) 661-0423.

Saturday, September 18. The Grand Columbian Triathlon. Coulee Dam. 7 a.m. Iron distance, 1/2 iron individual and relay. High desert triathlon including a ride over Coulee Dam and run along the Columbia river. (360) 325- 0715

Sunday, September 19. Kirkland's Triathlon. Kirkland. 7 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 5K run. Individual and team competition. . (503) 531-3140. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 25. Black Diamond Half Iron Triathlon and Endurance Duathlon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Fees vary. Part of two-day event. Tri- 1.2 mi swim, 61 mi bike, 13.1 mi run. Dua-61 mi bike, 13.1 mi run. . (503) 531-3140.

Sunday, September 26. Black Diamond Sprint Triathlon and Olympic Triathlon. Black Diamond. Sprint 9 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 11 mi bike, 2.8 mi run, Olympic 9:30 a.m. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Fees vary. Part of three day event. Also half marathon see regular runs. . (503) 531-3140.

Sunday, October 3. Autumn Classic Triathlon/Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. 4th annual event. (360) 273-9784.

ULTRAS

Saturday, July 31. White River 50-Mile Trail Run. Crystal Mountain. USATF National Open Masters Championships. Tough, scenic trail run with 17,400 ft. of elevation change. Field limited to first 400. .

Saturday, October 2. Capitol Peak 50K Trail Ultramarathon. Capitol Forest Park, Olympia. 8 a.m. $40 before 9/1 $45 after. Inaugural event will be run on single-track trails. John Pearch (360) 455-1400.

RELAYS

Saturday, August 28. Lake Padden Relay. Bellingham. 10 a.m. 2 person 2.6 mile legs or 10.35 mi ind. Teams age 12 and under $3 each, 13 and over $5 each. Dick Ryan (360) 733-2647.

Saturday, October 17. Spokane Relay. Spokane 8 a.m. $20 till 9/28 $30 after per person, 4 person teams, 26.2 miles. Also Half and 5 mile, see main schedule. (509) 624-4297. See also Marathons.

Sunday, October 31. Welch's Tri-Cities Relay. Richland. 8 a.m. $20 per runner up to 4. 6.5 mile legs. Also a marathon, see Marathons. Ron Hayden (509) 735-2981. email .

TRACK AND FIELD

Club Northwest All Comers. Edmonds Stadium. Locations may change, check first, www.promotionevents.com. Dates-- August 4, 11. FEATURED RACE.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Sunday, Aug. 15-21. Heart of the Sound Junior/U-23 Camp & Clinic. Vashon Island. Develop skill for international rules triathlon racing. (503) 349-8166.

October 2 to November 13. From Walker to Trail Runner. Various, WA. 9 a.m. Every Sat. Discussion and training will include a walking to jogging program, uphill, downhill, beginner trails, basic gear, nutrition options, hydration options, etc. For info see www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com.

Super Jock 'n Jill Sports Medicine Clinics. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Variety of great sports medicine people. See www.superjocknjill.com. for schedule. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N., (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Tom or Ty at Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 522-7711.

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. Headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck aiming 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.

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.

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

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

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group. All abilities welcome including walkers. 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. (425) 985-8724.

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. (206) 547-2707.

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.

Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2. Portland Marathon International Event Directors Conference. The conference has gained international recognition as a forum for the sharing of ideas and experiences of race directors, event coordinators and committee members of road races and related events of all sizes. The program will feature sponsorship, what it takes to put an event together and make an event work. Les Smith at 1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97205, phone (503)-226-1111 during business hours, or email info@portlandmarathon.org.

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. Redmond FootZone, all levels welcome. Distance 5 - 7 miles. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472.

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. Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston HS. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S., Kent. Tim Cowden. 253-261-0770.

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

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

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. (253) 537-8712.

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

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. 8-11 min mile. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. A friendly run of 8-11 minutes per mile pace. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs.

6 p.m. Race walking with Janelle Kaufman at WWU. This walk will meet at the track. Call Janelle at 671-6866. for details.

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. www.westseattlrrunners.org.

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

6 p.m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Advanced pace, exploring strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676- 4955.

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

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

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472

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

6 p.m. Always Running/Super Jock 'n Jill Community Runs. 5-6 miles, all abilities welcome. Meet at Always Running. (206) 985-7405. .

6:30 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. (360) 735-2580.

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

THURSDAY

5:30 p.m. Fitness walk around Fairhaven store, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #1: 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

6:00 p.m. 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.

6:00 p.m. 1 hour hilly trail run @ medium pace. Fairhaven Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

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

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-4 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. www.westseattlerunners.org.

SATURDAY

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

7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club. All levels, no pressure. Run at own pace and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. Call David Knox (206) 835-2887. nprunners@earthlink.net.

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Meet at Red Apple on Kitsap Way. (360) 830- 0738.

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

8:30 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. Mona Petrou (425) 743-9663 or

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

9:00 a.m. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club. Greenlake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

9:00 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

2:00 p.m. (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. 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. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.www.westseattlerunners.org.

8 a.m. Snohomish Track Club. Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Everett areas. Steve, (425) 258-1916.

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

8 a.m. The Sunday Slugs of Spokane meet at 8:00 am each Sunday for a scenic walk or run starting at the Manito Duck Pond.

8 a.m. Footzone Running Club. Long runs 8-20 miles, Redmond Footzone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

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

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. Team. Seattle, 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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

RACEWALKING

Second Saturday of each month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Greenlake Rec. Center Bldg. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

Around Green Lake un-judged walks are held in Seattle most months at Greenlake Community Centre, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.

Bellingham Race walking. 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