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August 2005

AUGUST

Saturday, August 13 - Iron Girl Women's 5K Run/Walk. Magnuson Park, Seattle

Saturday, August 13 - Alpine Days. North Bend.

Sunday, August 14 - Salmon Derby 5K. West Seattle.

Saturday, August 20 - Third Annual 24-Mile Walk for Life and 6K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer. University Place.

Saturday, August 20 - Shoreline Rotary Run 5K & 10K. Shoreline.

Sunday, August 21. Lynwood Hi-5. Lynwood.

Monday, September 5. - Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon and 4.25 Mile. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville

Saturday, September 10. - Olympic Medical Center 10K/5K Run. Port Angeles.

Saturday, September 10. Anna's Ride Home 5K.Medina,

Saturday, September 10. Run-A-Muk 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Mukilteo.

Sunday, September 11 - Bank to Bay and 5K and 10K. Tacoma

Sunday, September 11 - Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington.

Sunday, Sept. 17 - Kenmore Good Old Days 5K. Kenmore City Hall.

Sunday, Sept. 17 - Lake Chelan Shore to Shore 1/2 Marathon, 10K and Marathon.

Saturday, September 24 - Run Wild 8K and 5K. Eatonville.

Saturday, October 1 - Chum Run 5K Run. Langley.

Saturday, October 1 - Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon and Half Marathon . Leavenworth,

Saturday, October 8 - 26 th Fort Steilacoom Running Club Roman Meal Glove Run 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & 1 Mile. Steilacoom.

Sunday, October 9. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR.

Sunday, October 9. Royal Victoria Marathon. VictoriaChelan

Sunday, October 16. Spokane Half Marathon and 5 Mile.Spokane.

Saturday, October 29. Marysville Trick or Treat 5 Mile & 2 Mile.Marysville.

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle.

AUGUST

Saturday, August 6.

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

Lake Whatcom Run 10K. Lake Whatcom Trailhead. 9 a.m. Genevie Roguski (360) 671-2798.

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

March Point 5K & 10K. Anacortes. 10:15 a.m. Scenic waterside course with some hills. Kids dash 10 a.m. $5, $10 w/T. (360) 293-9132. FEATURED RUN.

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

9 th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Sunday, August 7.

Footzone 5K. Redmond Town Center . 9 a.m. Certified course. $25, $30 DOR includes T. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 972-9972. FEATURED RUN.

Friday, August 12.

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

Aquaman Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Baker's International Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon. See multi-sports.

Troika Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, August 13.

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series Race #4 13 Mile . Red Town Trailhead, Newcastle. 8:30 a.m. $25 per race, $80 for series. Helps benefit King County Parks. (206) 329- 1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

Alpine Days 5K, 10K, & 1.5 Mile Family Walk. North Bend . 8:30 a.m. Certified course, cash prizes. www.active.com. (425) 888-4305. FEATURED RUN.

28 th Annual Loggers' Jubilee 10K. Morton. 8 a.m. $7, T's $6, DOR only. 2-mile fun run $2. (360) 496-5357.

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

Festival of the River 5K Trail Run. Arlington . 9 a.m. (360) 435-2755 ext. 27.

McCormick Woods Trail Run 5K, 1 Mile. Port Orchard. 9 a.m. Jay Rosapepe (360) 895-9341.

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

Iron Girl Women's 5K Run/Walk. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. All women's event raises money for the American Heart Association. $25, $15 14 & under, DOR add $5. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RUN.

Seventh Annual Riley Run 5K & 10K. Bakerview Park, Mt. Vernon. 10 a.m, $20. Benefits Riley W. Johnson memorial fund. www.4riley.freeservers.com. Janna Haupt (360) 424-4881.

Bellingham Youth Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Six Degrees of Navigation Adventure Race. See multi- sports.

Sunday, August 14.

Port of Seattle Firefighters Salmon Derby 5K. Jack Block Park, West Seattle. 9:15 a.m. Benefits the NW Burn Foundation. $30 includes T, post race BBQ and beer garden. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RUN.

Wednesday, August 17.

IRC Summer Sizzler 5K & 8K. Kent . 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. John Kokes (253) 932-9355.

Saturday, August 20.

Celebrate Shoreline Rotary Run 10K & 5K . Shoreline Stadium, 18560 1 st. NE, 9 a.m. $22 includes T, under 12 $15. Both courses USATF certified. Cash prizes and 10 th anniversary party after run. www.shorelinerotaryrun.org or sign up at local running stores. FEATURED RUN.

Third Annual 24-Mile Walk for Life and 6K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer. University Place. 24 mi walk $80, 6K run/walk $45. www.heartandsoles.org. (253) 383-7650. FEATURED RUN.

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

Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop. Friday Harbor . 9:15 a.m. $9 before 8/6, $14 after, $16 DOR. Includes entrance to county fair. Proceeds benefit children's scholarship funds. (360) 378- 4935.

David Haines Memorial 10K, 5K, and 1 mile. Elma: Vance Creek Park, 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherun.com. Also see Triathlons.

Lummi Island Run on the Rock 10K Run and 3 Mile Run/Walk. Start at Village Point Marina. (360) 758- 2828; www.signmeup.com/51790.

Habitat for Hummanity Run 8K, 1 Mile Run/Walk. Centralia . 8 a.m. $7, DOR $10, T's $10. (360) 736-1016.

Bonney Lake Days Fun Run 5 Miles . Allan Yorke Park, Lake Tapps. 9 a.m. $10 includes T-shirt. Prize drawings. Entry forms at www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us, DOR ok. (253) 447-4307.

Beaver Lake Triathlon. See multi- sports.

Northfork 50K Trail Run. See Ultras

Gary Rock 50K Trail Run. See Ultras.

Sunday, August 21.

Lynwood Hi-5 10K & 5K. Alderwood Mall. 9 a.m. Presented by Lynnwood Rotary. Certified distances. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RUN.

Roots Rock Trail Run Series 20K. Olympia. 9 a.m. Sign up at Sound Sports. Fawn (253) 221-5749.

Danskin Women's Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Apple Capital Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Saturday, August 27.

You Gotta Have Guts 5K. Magnuson Park . 9 a.m. $25 till 8/20, $30 after. T's included. (425) 451-8455. www.ccfa.org.

Circle the Hill 4 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Clyde Hill, Medina. 9:30 a.m. $25 includes T. Part of Clyde Hill Community Celebration. www.clydehill.org.

Kitsap County Fair Stampede 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton . 9 a.m. 5K $12 DOR $15, 1 Mile $7 DOR $10. Includes T and entry into Kitsap County Fair. Greg Chapman (360) 692-9414.

Rainier Round Up 5K & 10K. Rainier. 8 a.m. Fees vary. Proceeds support youth programs. Gina Shaw (360) 786- 5595. www.Thurston-parks.org.

100+ Years and Running 10K & 5K. Mount Vernon. 9 a.m. Free blueberry pancake breakfast. Benefits hunger programs. (360) 416-0268.

Federal Way Festival Days 5K. Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center . 9 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. Free post- race breakfast. (253) 520-2522.

Creek Days 5K Run/Walk . Mill Creek: Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th Street SE. 9:00 a.m. Dogs on leash allowed at walk only. $12 includes T. Part of Gold Creek Days festivities. Register at http://estores.merchantpartners.com/fcac5/shopping_cart.php Info: h_ullberg@msn.com.

Go The Extra Mile 1K, 5K, & 1K. Sammamish. 8:30 a.m. (425) 391-5605.

Heart of the Sound Triathlon. See multi-sports.

Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile. See Ultras.

Sunday, August 28.

Cutthroat Classic 11-Mile Trail Run. Pacific Crest Trail from Rainy Pass to the Cutthroat Trail Head. Rough, rocky trail. 8 a.m. $45. ww.mvsta.com.

Lynnwood Hi 5 5K and 10K Runs. Lynnwood: The Terrace at Alderwood, 8:45 a.m. Certified courses. $20 by August 20, $25 after. Also 2K walk, $10. www.high5festrun.org.

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

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 3.

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

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

Lake Padden Relay. See relays.

Titanium man Triathlon. See multisports.

Monday, September 5.

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

Saturday, September 10.

Olympic Medical Center 10K/5K Run. Port Angeles . 10 a.m. Also kid's dash @ 9:30 a.m. Carol Stevenson (360) 461- 2966. carolstevenson@olypen.com. www.outdoorsnw.com. FEATURED RUN.

Anna's Ride Home 5K. Medina, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. 8:45 a.m. $25 includes T. Benefits Anna's Ride Home, a foundation which promotes responsible choices about drinking and driving Big prizes for top fundraisers. www.promotionevents.com or www.annaarmstrongwhite.org. FEATURED RUN.

Run-A-Muk 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Mukilteo. 8 a.m. (425) 353-5516. www.mukilteofestival.org. FEATURED RUN.

Challenger Elementary School 5K . Klahanie in Sammamish. Fundraiser for Skyline Cross Country. Entry fee on donation basis; $20 dollars fee will get event T-Shirt. 425-837- 7895. hylandb@issaquah.wednet.edu

Jack Reynvaan Memorial Run 10K, 5K, and 2 Mile . Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $3. Part of Hoquiam Loggers Playday Celebration. (360) 532-5700 ext. 240.

Capital Invite Cross Country Run. Capital High School, Olympia. 2.23 mile citizens' race in conjunction with h.s. cross country meet. 9:45 a.m. $5. www.ontherun.com/capinvite.

Indian Summer Half Marathon and 5K. Richland, Columbia Pt. Marina. 9 a.m. $9, $16 w/T. www.3rrr.org.

Blackberry Trail Run 5K & 10K. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. (206) 842-1216.

Uncle Joe 50K. See ultras.

Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run. See ultras.

Black Hills Triathlon. See multisports.

Sunday, September 11.

Selah Cross Country Open 3 Mile. Selah High School. 11 a.m. $4 DOR only. Rick Becker (509) 698-4445.

Bank to Bay and 5K and 10K. Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. Through the city course, lots of on-street excitement. Rapidly growing event. (253) 305-7396. FEATURED RUN

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

Skagit Flats Half Marathon. Burlington High School, Burlington. 8 a.m. $40 before 9/1, $40 DOR. Certified course, also a marathon, see marathons. Expo on Saturday, Sept. 10. Also see Marathons. (360) 336-2475. www.skagitflatsmarathon.com. FEATURED RUN.

Sundae Sunday Ten Miler. Joe Albi Stadium, Spokane. 8 a.m. $17 w/T and ice cream. $7 w/o. DOR $10. (509) 624-4297.

The Big Hurt Adventure Race. See multisports.

8 th Annual Escape from the Rock Triathlon. See multisports.

Reebok Women's Triathlon Series. See multisports.

Friday, September 16.

MIA/POW Remembrance Run 2 Mile. Puget Sound Naval Station, Bremerton. 11:30 a.m. Must obtain base access. Steve Wateland. (360) 476-7026.

Saturday, September 17.

Kenmore Good Old Days 5K. Kenmore City Hall. 10:30 a.m. $20, $25 DOR. T's included. (206) 633-0422. www.cityofkenmore.com. FEATURED RUN.

Prefontaine Memorial 10K. Coos Bay, OR. 10 a.m. $15, $18 after 9/14, includes T. Commemorates fabled American distance runner in his hometown. (541) 269-1103. gopre@prefontainerun.com. FEATURED RUN.

Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K & 3.4K Walk. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. Lance Romo (360) 647-7665. FEATURED RUN

Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Half Marathon and 10K Runs. Chelan. 8 a.m. 1/2 $50, 10K $30. www.runlakechelan.com. (509) 682-8023. See also marathons.

www.runlakechelan.com. FEATURED RUN.

Pasta Dash 5K and 10K. Olympia, Farmers Market. 6 p.m. Post race pasta feed and music. (360) 705-2580. www.southsoundrunning.com.

Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon. See marathons.

Cle Elum Ridge Run 50K. See ultras.

Battleground Triathlon & Bi. See multisports.

The Grand Columbian Triathlon. See multisports.

Sunday, September 18.

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

Third Annual Fremont Oktoberfest 5K. Fremont. 9:30 a.m. www.fremontoktoberfest.com (206) 633-0422. FEATURED RUN.

Kirkland's Triathlon. See multisports.

Saturday, September 24.

Tom Wales Community 5K. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. $15 by 8/31 $30 w/T. $20/$35 after. Marlis DeJongh (206) 624-1981. FEATURED RUN.

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.

Run Wild 8K and 5K. Northwest Trek Park, Eatonville. 8:30 a.m. Forested paved trails. Entry includes park pass and T. $20. (360) 832-6117. FEATURED RUN.

YMCA Family 10k, 5K and Kids Dash. Whatcom Family YMCA, Bellingham. 9 a.m. (360) 733-8630.

Run/Walk 4 the Poor Trail 1/2 Marathon. Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood. Kids run too. www.active.com.

Flowing Lake Triathalon. See multisports.

Black Diamond Half Iron Triathlon and Endurance Duathlon. See multisports.

Sunday, September 25.

Black Diamond Half Marathon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Fees vary. Part of 2-day event. Also see multi-sports. (503) 644-6822. events@racecenter.com.

SIDS Fallen Leaf 5K. Marina Park, Kirkland. 9 a.m. $20 includes T. DOR add $5. Benefits SIDS Foundation of Washington. (206) 548-9290.

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

Black Diamond Sprint Triathlon and Olympic Triathlon. See multisports.

Saturday, October 1

Chum Run 5K Run. Langley. 10 a.m. $25 trail run. Frazer Mann (360) 579-8578. www.swparks.org. FEATURED RUN.

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

Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon and Half Marathon . Leavenworth, held with annual Beer Fest. First year for the full marathon. $45 half. (509) 662-6066. director@leavenworthmarathon.com. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 2

Overlake-Rotary Issaquah Salmon Days 5K and 10K Runs. Issaquah. 9:00 a.m. 10K is PNWTF Regional Championship. Certified, fast courses. $25, $30 DOR. www.salmondays.org

Great Columbia Crossing 10K Run/Walk. Astoria, OR. 9:00 a.m. Crosses Columbia River over Astoria Megler Bridge. $25 by 9/22, $30 after, includes T. (800) 875-6807.

City of Hope 5K Run/Walk. New location: Sandpoint Magnuson Park, Seattle. $25 till 9/25; $30 after. 12 and under $15 and $20. Help fight breast cancer. (425) 646-9530, www.cityofhope.org.

Saturday, October 8

26 th Fort Steilacoom Running Club Roman Meal Glove Run 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & 1 Mile. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. FSRC member $16, non $18, 18 & under $8, DOR add $2. Hot breakfast, hot showers, random prizes.(253) 752-1471. www.active.com. FEATURED RUN.

Fall Frolic & Foot Race 10K, 5K and 1 Mile . Kennewick: Columbia Park (Lampson Pit area). 9 a.m. $15, T's available. www.blcbls.org

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

Sunday, October 9

Western Washington Alumni Association 5K Run. WWU, Bellingham. 10 a.m. $5, $15 w/T before 10/2. $20 after. For all, not just alumni. (360) 650-3353.

Sixth Annual Run for Children's5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, and Children's Dash. SandpointMagnuson Park, 9:00 a.m. $20. (206) 987-2153, www.runforchildrens.org.

Woodinville Country Slough Run 5K & 10K. Woodinville: DeYoung Park (across from Molbak's). 9:00 a.m. Youth $15, adults $20. After 10/2 add $5. (425) 398-5814, www.woodinvillerun.org.

Portland Marathon. Also 5 miler and 10K walk ($20) and Kids' Run ($10). www.portlandmarathon.org. Also see Marathons.

Royal Victoria Half Marathon, 8K, and Kids Run. Victoria, BC. 7:25 a.m. Through-city scenic courses, share course with full marathon. Fees vary. See website. www.royalvictoriamarathon.com. Also see Marathons.

Saturday, October 15

Barkley Village 8K Trail Run and 3K Walk. Bellingham, 10 a.m.All trail course. $12 before 10/10, $15. Benefits Whatcom Hospice Foundation (360) 671-6450, www.hospicehelp.org.

Sunday, October 16

Spokane Half Marathon and 5 Mile. Spokane, 8:00 a.m. $30 w/T, $12 no T. 5 mile $12 and $7. (509) 624-4297. Also see Marathons and Relays. FEATURED RUN.

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon . See Marathons.

Spokane Relay. See Relays.

Sunday, October 22

10 th Annual Pumpkin Push 5K & 10K. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Second year at this location for traditional run. Costume contest and special kids' events. $20, DOR $25 (206) 634-1754.

Friday, October 28,

Halloween Pumpkin Dash & Relay Challenge. Puget Sound Naval Station, Bremerton. 11:30 a.m. Must have base access. Steve Wateland (360) 476-7026

Saturday, October 29

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

20 th Annual Dawg Dash 10K & 5K. Husky Stadium, UW Campus, Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Through-campus course. $25, $30 DOR. UW students $15 and $20, Alumni Association members $20 and $25. (206) 729-9972, www.dawgdash.com.

Ghostmuster 5K . Tenino. 9 a.m. Flat course through city, followed by costume contest. Gina (360) 786-5595.

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

Sunday, October 30

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

35 th Annual James Cunningham Seawall Race. Vancouver, BC. 9 a.m. 5.9 mile run around Stanley Park. www.seawall.sierrasytems.com

Welch's Tri-Cities Marathon. See Marathons.

MARATHONS

Sunday, September 11. Skagit Flats Marathon and Half. Burlington. 8 a.m. Marathon: $60 by 9/1, $70 DOR. Certified course. Expo this year on Saturday, Sept. 10. (360) 856-6990 www.skagitflatsmarathon.com. FEATURED RUN.

Saturday, September 17. Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon . Chelan. 7 a.m. Full $70, 1/2 $50, 10K $30. Jane Farris (509) 682-8023. ww.runlakechelan.com. FEATURED RUN

Saturday, October 1. Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon & Half. 8 a.m. $60 marathon, $45 half. (509) 662-6066. director@leavenworthmarathon.com. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 9. Portland Marathon. Portland, OR. 7 a.m. $80 before 10/7, $125 after. A great event, with 5 miler, 10K walk and kids' run, also. www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 9. Royal Victoria Marathon . Victoria, BC. Fees vary. (250) 658-4520. www.royalvictoriamarathon.com. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 16. Spokane Marathon. Spokane. 8 a.m. Also a half, 5 mile and relay. (509) 624-4297. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, October 16. Humboldt Redwoods Marathon . Ave of Giants, CA. Unique redwood tree-lined course. Full $50, 1/2 $45. After 9/30 $55/$60. (707) 443-1220. www.redwoodsmarathon.org. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, November 6. City of Trees Marathon and Half. Boise, ID . 4th year for this popular event. "Flat, fast, and beautiful" all-road course. www.cityoftreesmarathon.com. (208) 888-2122.

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle. 7:15 a.m. www.seattlemarathon.org. (206) 729-3660.

RELAYS

Saturday, September 3. Lake Padden Relay. Bellingham. 10 a.m. 4 person 2.6 mile legs or 10.335 mi ind. run. Teams age 12 and under $3 each, 13 and over $5 each. Dick Ryan (360) 733-2647.

Saturday, October 16. Spokane Relay. Spokane. 8 a.m. $20 till 9/28, $30 after per person, 4 person teams, 26.2 total miles. Also Half, Full, and 5 mile. (509) 624- 4297.

ULTRAS.

Saturday, August 20. Gray Rock 50K Trail Run. Treephones Camp Ground, Tampico. Dry country run with 3,000 total elevation changes. 7:00 am, 6:00 am early start. $50, $60 after 8/10. (509) 972-3439, email gailonlgentry2@msn.com.

Saturday, August 20. Northfork 50K Trail Run . Treephones Camp Ground, Tampico. Dry country run. 7:00 am, 6:00 am early start. (509) 972-3439, email gailonlgentry2@msn.com.

Saturday, August 27. Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile. Easton. 10 a.m. Randy (208) 471-0021. mtnwrunner@yahoo.com.

Saturday, September 10. Uncle Joe 50K. Bead Lake. 9:30 a.m. $50 by 8/23, $65 after. Proceeds to Joseph Heslin Foundation Scholarship Fund. Karen and Steve Skookumtumtum Heaps. (509) 924-8229. www.unclejoe50km.org.

Saturday, September 10. Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run. Plain, WA. 5 a.m. $65, limited to 65 entries. No DOR. www.cascaderunningclub.com. (425) 828-0250.

Saturday, September 17. Cle Elum Ridge Run 50K. Cle Elum. Krissy (206) 715-0919. kmoehl2000@yahoo.com.

MULTI-SPORTS

Saturday, August 6. Ninth Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. Whidbey Island. 9 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 19.5 mi bike, 3.8 mi run. Team and individual rates. (360) 221-5484. www.perfecttimes.com.

Sunday, August 7. Baker's International Triathlon. Bellingham. 6 a.m. Olympic Distances. (504) 454-6561. www.trithecookie.com.

Sunday, August 7. Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon. Elma. 9 a.m. 500 m swim, 12 mi bike, 5K run. (253) 334-4433. www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, August 7. Troika Triathlon. Medical Lake. 7 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 56 mi bike, 13.1 mi run. www.racecenter.com/troika. (509) 624-3174.

Friday, August 12. Aquaman Duathlon. Tri-Cities. 6 p.m. 2 mi run, 1.2 mi swim, 3 mi run. $14. Eric-Greager (509) 942-7137. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, August 13. Titanium Man Junior Triathlon. Tri-Cities. 200-yard swim, 4 mi bike, 1 mi run. Eric Greager (509) 942-7137. www.3rrr.org.

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

Saturday, August 13. 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, August 20. Beaver Lake Triathlon. Sammamish. 7:45 a.m. Scenic event. 1/4 mi swim, 13.8 mi bike, 4.3 mi run. www.beaverlake.org. (425) 458-4468. FEATURED RUN.

Saturday, August 20 . David Haines Memorial Triathlon/Duathlon and Kids' Tri. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherun.com

Sunday, August 21. Danskin Women's Triathlon. Genesee Park, Seattle. $70, $75 DOR. 3/4K swim, 20K bike, 5K run. (800) 452-9526. www.danskin.com/triathlon.

Saturday, August 21. Apple Capital Triathlon. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Olympic & sprint distances. Ted (509) 663- 0429. www.triwenatchee.com.

Saturday, August 27. 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. www.heartofthesoundtriathlon.com.

Saturday, August 27. Lake Sammamish Triathlon. Lake Sammamish State Park. 7 a.m. 400 m swim, 14.5 mi bike, 3.5 mi ran. Rory (253) 334-4433. www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, September 3. Titanium man Triathlon. Richland. 9 a.m. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Eric Greager. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, September 10. Black Hills Triathlon. Olympia. 9:30 a.m. 3/4m swim, 30m bike, 5m run. $45 individual, $120 team. (360) 754-9240. www.ontherun.com/blackhillstriathlon/

Sunday, September 11. Eigth Annual Escape from the Rock Triathlon. Mercer Island. 8 a.m. 1/2 mile swim, 12-mile bike, 2.5 mile run. $60 individual or 2 person team, $40 3- person team. (425) 868-1829. www.envirosports.com. FEATURED RUN.

Sunday, September 11. Reebok Women's Triathlon Series. Steel Lake Park, Federal Way. Designed for women of all ages. Sprint Tri is 750M swim, 19k bike, 6.5K run. Super sprint is 375M swim, 8 mi bike, 2.1 mi run. Fees vary. www.reebokwomenstriathlon.com. (253) 661-0423.

Saturday, September 17. Battleground Triathlon & Bi. Battleground. 9 a.m. 1.5 mi swim, 23 mi bike, 5 mi run. (503) 643-9440. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, September 17. 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. www.thegrandcolumbia.com.

Sunday, September 18. Kirkland's Triathlon. Kirkland. 7 a.m. 1/2 mi swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run. Individual and team competition. (503) 531-3140. www.racecenter.com/kirklandtri.

Saturday, September 24. Flowing Lake Triathalon. Snohomish. 400 meter swim, 12 mi bike, 4K run. (253) 334-4433. www.buduracing.com.

Saturday, September 24. Black Diamond Half Iron Triathlon and Endurance Duathlon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Fees vary. Part of 2 day event. Tri 1.2 mi swim, 61 mi bike, 13.1 mi run. Dua-61 mi bike, 13.1 mi run. (503) 644-6822. www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.

Sunday, September 25. 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 two-day event. (503) 644- 6822. www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.

TRACK AND FIELD

CNW All-Comers Meets. Every Wed. through mid-August. CNW weekly all- comers meet. Shoreline District Stadium. Kids 6 p.m., adults 7 p.m. Season $25, $20 students. DOR $4/$3 HS/$2 CNW members. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 729-9972.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Racewalking clinic. August 12-14 . Rare chance to learn legal racewalking technique from an experienced instructor, Dave McGovern. Interlake High School, August 12-14. $145 . (425) 844-2414. Web site: www.y oungfamily.officeisp.net/RWClinic/default.aspx.

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

Always Running . Personalized coaching for running. Programs are for all levels and include daily workouts, private training sessions, access to a private gym for cross-training, and weekly group runs. Come in for a free consultation. Located on Greenlake, next door to Super Jock 'n Jill. 206-985-7405. alwaysrun@aol.com; www.alwaysrunning.com

Run to Race. Certified Road Runners Club of America coach Don Wesley helps the beginner, plateaued runner and those returning from time-off or injury. Don uses personalized adaptive training to help runners achieve their goals for all distances well into the future. www.runtorace.com. - coach@runtorace.com. - (360) 782-1574

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.

Shifting Gears with Fairhaven Runners . Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $50/10 wks. Saturdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. 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.

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.

Snohomish Youth Track Club Summer Program. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Snohomish High School Track. Frank Dauncey (425) 422-0718.

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

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon 360-336-2475 Easy-Beginners run usually 4 miles 8 to 10 minute pace.

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.

5:15 pm Highline YMCA Running Group . 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at the Highline YMCA 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr., Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Sylvester Middle School 16227 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien for a track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey youotterbe@msn.com or 206- 242-8185

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. Track Run at Kentwood High School Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

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.

6:15 p.m. Spokane Community College. Dori Robertson (509) 999-5856.

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. Bellingham 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 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 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx, 360-336-2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Tempo Run 6 to 8 miles, 6-8 minute pace, geared for the advanced runner.

6 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. 4-6 miles at 8- 10 min/mile pace. Bonney Lake, Wa. (253) 862-8890. staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

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.

6:30 p.m. The Run Against Bush running group . Triple J Cafe, 101 Central Way, Kirkland. dschachmatt@earthlink,net.

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. 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.

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

6:00 p.m. Road Runner Sports 3-6 miles . All paces welcome, meet at Greenlake store. (206) 517-5100. 7020 Woodlawn.

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 2-7 mile run , paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. Carol Barber (253) 639- 0361. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

FRIDAY

7:00 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx, 360-336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Early Morning Run usually 6 miles @ 8-10 minute pace. An excellent way to start your day.

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 a.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Run . All levels, start at store. (253) 862-8890.

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 Mona Petrou (425)743-9663.

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. www.interurbanrunners.net.

HASH . 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.

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club . Fort Worden, meet near the tennis courts, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

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. 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.

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 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. Each of the following events are from 2K to 5K in length, and are open to the public and no experience is necessary--newcomers are given instruction on site. Starts anytime from 10 a.m.-12 noon. $5-$10 novice, $3 18 & under. Website: cascadeoc.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

August 20-22. Pacific NW Orienteering Festival. Cle Elum. Daily cross-country races of approx. 1-10K at all levels. Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, the Oregon Cascades Orienteering Klubb, and the Columbia River Orienteering Club. www.pntf.org.

August 24-28. Pacific NW Orienteering Festival. Bend, OR. Daily cross-country races of approx. 1-10K at all levels. Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, the Oregon Cascades Orienteering Klubb, and the Columbia River Orienteering Club. www.pntf.org.

Saturday, September 17. National Orienteering Day Newcomer Event. Race to find points on a map. Instruction provided. Woodland Park, Seattle $3-$10. (253) 845-6588. www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, October 22. Whidbey Island Orienteering. Fort Casey State Park. 10 a.m.-noon. 1-4K. No experience necessary. Fun family event. $3-$10. (206) 543-1207. www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, October 29. Vampire Orienteering. Volunteer Park. 6:30 p.m. Search for checkpoints marked on a map of Volunteer Park while trying to stay away from vampires. No experience needed. $3-$10. (253) 845-6588. www.cascadeoc.org.


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