SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER

SCHEDULE LISTED BY EVENTS

FEATURED RACES

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.

Sunday, September 21 - Fremont Oktoberfest Brew-Ha-Ha 5K. Fremont neighborhood, Seattle.

Saturday, September 27 - Inexpensive 8K. Maris Farms, Buckley.

Sunday, September 28 - Move for Mental Health 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Sunday, September 28 - Race to Stop Global Warming 8K & 5K. Downtown Seattle

Saturday, October 4 - Indian Health Board 5K and 10K and PowWow. Magnuson Park, Seattle

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.

Saturday, October 18 - Roman Meal Glove Runs 1 Mile, 5K, 10K. Steilacoom.

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

Saturday, October 25 - Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & 2 Milers. Marysville YMCA

Saturday. October 25 - Pumpkin Push 5K & 10K. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Sunday, November 2 - City of Trees Marathon. Boise, ID.

Sunday, November 30 - Seattle Marathon, Half Marathon.


SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 1

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. Half is $40 by 8/31, $45 DOR; 4.25 is $25 by 8/31, $0 DOR. Benefits Puget Sound Blood Center (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Tom Wales Run and Walk for Peace 5K. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Run through Capital Hill's neighborhood streets. Benefits Washington Ceasefire. 20, $30w/T-shirt by no shirt (206) 325-4800. www.active.com.

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. Downtown Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. Certified courses. Some hills. $29 by 9/5 w/shirt by 9/5, $25 DOR. (253) 305-7396. www.ontherun.com/banktobay. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Circle the Hill 4 mile run. Chinook Middle School, Clyde Hill. Celebrates city of Clyde Hill's 50th birthday. 11 a.m. $20, registration closes at 10:30 a.m. DOR. (425) 453-7803. www.clydehill.org.

Saturday, September 13.

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

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: $50, 10K: $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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Sunday, September 21

Fremont Oktoberfest Brew-Ha-Ha 5K. Fremont neighborhood, Seattle. New event, part of festival. 9:30 a.m. www.fremontoktoberfest.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, September 27.

Run Wild 8K and 5K. Northwest Trek Park, Eatonville. Forested paved trails. Entry includes park pass and T-shirt. $20 entry fee. 8:00 a.m. start for all. (360) 832-7166. FEATURED RACE.

Inexpensive 8K. Maris Farms, Buckley. 9 a.m. New event at famous Corn Maze location. $10, $12 DOR. Cash prizes. See Talking Rain/FootZone ad this issue for more. (360) 357-4338. www.marisfarms.com/race. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Daily Record 10K. Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg. New event.10:30 a.m. Along Yakima River, fairly flat course. $15 w/T-shirt, DOR ok. (509) 925-1414. www.kvnews.com

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. FEATURED RACE.

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

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. Marina Park, Kirkland. 9 a.m. Benefits the SIDS Foundation of Washington. (206) 729-9972. $20 by 9/28, $25 DOR. www.promotionevents.com.

OCTOBER

Saturday. October 4

Silver Lake Cross Country Run. Silver Lake Park, Maple Falls, WA. 3 miles, start time 1 p.m. Cross country run mainly on scenic rolling trails. Terry Thalhofer (360) 595-2403, terrythalhofer@cs.com.

Indian Health Board 5K and 10K and PowWow. Magnuson Park, Seattle. New event, 9:30 a.m. 5K, 10:10 a.m. 10K. Followed by Grand Entrance to PowWow ceremonies with Salmon BBQ. Presented by Seattle Running Company. (206) 329-1466.

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

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.

Sunday, October 5.

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

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

The Daughters and Dads 5K Dash and 1 mile Dally. Cornwall Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of NW WA. (360) 671- 6689.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Woodinville Country Slough 5K & 10K. Woodinville. Once popular run is back after a 12-year hiatus. 9 a.m. $20, $15 13 & under by 10/4, $25 and $20 DOR. (425) 398-5814. www.woodinvillerun.org.

Thursday, October 16

Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run. Friday Harbor. 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the children's scholarship funds at San Juan Island Fitness and Island Rec. $14, $9 for 12 & under. Optional T-shirt for $12. (360) 378-4953. http://www.islandrec.org.

Saturday, October 18

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

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

Fall Frolic 5K, 10K & 1 mile Family Fun Run. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 9 a.m. Family Fun Run, 9:30 a.m. 5K & 10K. Entry fee waived if participant raises pledges of $50 or more for Bethlehem Lutheran School. sranderson@meierinc.com.

Sunday, October 19

Dawg Dash 5K & 10K. University of Washington Campus, Seattle. Fun through-campus course. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. Costume prizes, kids' events. www.perfecttimeevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

Rain City Stampede X-C. Woodland Park, Seattle. Youth cross country meet. Jim Neff 206-523-4233.

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.

Friday, 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.

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 1.

Halloween Run. Bremerton. 9 a.m. 5K, 1 mile, kids dashes. Kitsap Track Club Event. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

Sunday, November 9.

Autumn Classic Half-Marathon, 8 mile, 5K & 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, November 15.

Santa's Castle Run. Cowan Stadium, Olympia. 9 a.m. 5K & 10K. (253) 967-2604, www.fortlewismwr.com.

Saturday, November 16.

Vancouver Fall 5-Miler. Marine Park, Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat, scenic park and Columbia River. (503) 643-9440 or info@eventmgnt.com.

Columbia River Classic 2 mile & 10 mile. Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA. 10 a.m. 2 mile, 10:30 10 mile. Registration begins 10/27. Karl Pennock, (509) 946-4099. www.3rrr.org.

BRRC Cross Country - Qualchan Run. Qualchan, WA. 10 a.m. 6-7 miles. $4, $3 for Bloomsday Road Runners Club members. www.brrc.net.

Thursday, November 27

Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K. Center at Norpoint, Federal Way. Popular calorie-burner at 9:30 a.m. on Turkey Day. (253) 591-5504.

Sunday, November 23.

KBSG Toys for Tots 5K. Seattle Center. 9 a.m. Raises money and toys for needy children in Western Washington. (206) 729-9972. info@promotionevents.com.

Turkey Trot 5 mile. Ft. Steilacoom Park. 2 p.m. DOR registration only. Turkey awarded to winners and random drawing winners. (253) 537- 8712.

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

Sunday, November 30

Seattle Marathon and Half. Favorite in-state marathon and half with great traditions. Scenic, challenging through-city course. Many other events including great Expo, Kid's Marathon, and official walking divisions with their own starts. (206) 729-3660. www.seattlemarathon.org. See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

SCHEDULE LISTED BY EVENTS

MARATHONS

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. $70. 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. FEATURED RACE.

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. $75. www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.
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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. $40 by 9/30, $60 after. (707) 443-1220. www.hrm-andhalf.org. FEATURED RACE.

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 2. City of Trees Marathon and Half Marathon. Boise, ID. Flat, fast course. (208) 378-7160. www.CityofTreesMarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

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. FEATURED RACE.

CROSS-COUNTRY

Saturday, Sept 27. UW Sundodger Meet. Lincoln Park, Seattle.

Sunday, Nov. 9. PNTF Assn. Meet. Lower Woodland, Seattle

Sunday, Nov. 23. USATF Regional. Lincoln Park.

Saturday, November 1. Pac-10 Championships. Pullman.

Saturday, November 15. NCAA Regional Championships. Portland

ULTRAS

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

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. FEATURED RACE.

MULTISPORT EVENTS

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. FEATURED RACE.

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. Very popular last year. (503) 531-3140. FEATURED RACE.

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: 1.5 Swim/40K Bike/10K Run. Both events 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.

Sunday, October 12. David Haines Memorial Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids mini-tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma, WA. Triathalon: 300 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run. Duathalon: 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

October 3-4. Portland Marathon Event Directors Workshop. Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland. Held in conjunction with the Portland Marathon. A must-attend for race directors. Workshops, speakers, especial events, massive text book. $235, $250 after 9/15. (509) 248-1134. FEATURED RACE.

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.

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 locations. 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, 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. 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