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September 2005

FEATURED RACES

SEPTEMBER

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.

Saturday, Sept. 17 - Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K & 3.4K Walk. Bellingham

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

Saturday, Sept. 17 - Pasta Dash 5K and 10K. Olympia,

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

Sunday, September 25 SIDS Fallen Leaf 5K. Kirkland.

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. Dawg Dash 10K & 5K. Husky Stadium, UW Campus,

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle.

ALL RACES AND EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 3.

12th 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 lsquo;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 RACE.

Labor Day Classic 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Elma. 10 a.m. www.ontherunevents.com. (360) 273-96845. Also a multisport.

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 RACE.

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.promotioneventscom or www.annaarmstrongwhite .org FEATURED RACE.

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

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.

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. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

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 RACE.

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

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.

8th 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

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

Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K & 3.4K Walk. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. New waterfront course, inaugural event. (360676.4944. www.active.com FEATURED RACE.

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 RACE.

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.

Kirkland's Triathlon. See Multisports.

Saturday, September 24.

Tom Wales Community 5K. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. $20/$35. Marlis DeJongh (206) 624-1981.

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 RACE.

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.

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.

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

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. FEATURED RACE.

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.

Autumn Classic Tri/Duathlon. See Multisports.

Saturday, October 1

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

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.

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

28th Colbert Autumn Classic Half Marathon. Colburt. 9 a.m. www.active.com

Dog Day Dash 5K. Run/Walk. Burlington. 10 a.m. Bring your canine companion. See website for fees www.chuckanutvet.com (360) 757-3722.

Bearcat Booster Club Cross-Country 3 miler. Chehalis. 9 a.m. DOR only $5. (360) 269-8464.

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

26th 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 RACE.

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's 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, and Children's Dash. Sandpoint Magnuson 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.

Sun City Half Marathon and 5K. Yakima. 9 a.m. HCR members $10, Non-members $12, 10 and under $7. Rolling course. (509) 248-3455. www.hcrunners.org

Pride Foundation Out & Proud 5K. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. $25, $20 student/senior, $22 team participant. (206) 323- 3318.

Columbus Day Half-Marathon 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 9 a.m. Elma 11 a.m. www.onthrunevents.com. (360) 273-9684.

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 RACE.

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon. See Marathons.

Spokane Relay. See Relays.

Saturday, October 22

10th Annual Pumpkin Push 5K . Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Second year at this location for traditional run. Costume contest and special kids' events. $25, DOR $30 (206) 461-6935 ext.160 www.pumpkinpush.com

Halloween Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, 10 a.m. Elma 11 a.m. www.onthrunevents.com. (360) 273-9684. Also a marathon. See marathons.

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.

Rain City Stampede. Woodland Park, Seattle. Youth age group cross country. First race 11 a.m. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233.

20th 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 FEATURED RACE.

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

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

Sunday, October 30

ING James Cunningham Seawall Race 5.9 Mile Run. Vancouver B.C. 9:10 a.m. Fees vary. (604) 684-9771. www.seawall.sierrasystems.com

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

35th 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.

November.

Saturday, November 5.

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

Sunday, November 6.

Padden Mudfest 7 Miler. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Muddy hill run. (360) 647-6901.

Saturday, November 12.

Columbia River Classic 10 and 2 Mile Runs. Richland. 10 a.m. (509) 967-0676.

Sunday, November 13.

Vancouver Fall 5 Mile & 2 Mile Walk. Vancouver, Wa. 9 a.m. $10, $15 DOR. T's $8. Flat, scenic course along Columbia River. (503) 643-9440.

Fast Feet for the Food Bank 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk. Jennings Park, Marysville. 12 p.m. Scenic trail course. $10, $15 DOR.. Includes T. (360) 651-5085.

Saturday, November 19.

Turkey Trot 5K. Barkley Village. 9 a.m. Kevin Ryan (360) 676-9679.

Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile. Bangor. 10 a.m. Must have base access, call (360) 535-5821.

Sunday, November 20.

Turkey Trot 5 Miles. Fort Steilacoom State Park. 2 p.m. $6 w/ 2 cans of food, $7 w/o. DOR only. (253) 537-8712.

Saturday, November 26.

Seattle Kids Marthon. Seattle. 10 a.m. Final 1.2 miles of marathon course. www.seattlemarthon.com (206) 729-3660.

Scholarship 5K. Pasco. 1 p.m. $5. T's $18. Jim Peterson. (509) 627-6434.

Sunday, November 27.

Seattle Half Marathon. Seattle. 7:30 a.m. On marathon course.By 10/15 $60, 10/17-11/17 $70, after 11/17 $85. See also marathons. (206) 729-3660. www.seattlemarathon.com FEATURED RACE.

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

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 RACE.

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 SEE AD THIS ISSUE

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

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 RACE.

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

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

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 RACE.

Saturday, October 22. Halloween Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. Elma 11 a.m. www.onthrunevents.com. (360) 273-9684. Also a half, 10 mile, 10k, 5K, and 1 mile see regular runs.

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, September 10. Uncle Joe 50K. Bead Lake. 9:30 a.m. $50. $65.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, September 3. Titanium man Triathlon. Richland. 9 a.m. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Eric Greager. www.3rrr.org.

Monday, September 5. Labor Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kid's Mini-Tri. Elma. 10 a.m. www.onthrunevents.com. (360) 273- 9684.

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 RACE.

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.

Sunday, September 25. Autumn Classic Triathlon/Duathlon & Kid's Mini-Tri. Elma 11 a.m. www.onthrunevents.com. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, October 2. Octoberfest Triathlon/Duathlon & Kid's Mini-Tri.

Elma 11 a.m. www.onthrunevents.com. (360) 273-9684.

CROSS COUNTRY

Rain City Flyers youth cross county program. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. Woodland Park, Seattle. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

The Gerry Lindgren Tour. Thursday, September 15th. McCollum Park, Everett Cross Country Meet. 3:30 p.m. (425) 530- 2732.

Cascade High School Cafeteria, 7:30 p.m. (425) 385-6000. Friday, September 16th. South Sound Running, Tacoma. 3:30 p.m. (253) 593-8786. Cabbage Patch Coaches' Dinner, Tacoma. 7 p.m. (425) 485-7893.

Saturday, September 17th. South Whidbey Invitational. 10 a.m. (360) 331-4885. Seattle Running Company. 3:30 p.m. (206) 329-1466. Fairhaven Runners. 7 p.m. (360) 676-4955. Sunday, September 18th. Super Jock lsquo;n Jill. 12 p.m. (206) 525- 6701.

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 lsquo;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. ndash; coach@runtorace.com. ndash; (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 quot;Coaching and Special Programs.quot;

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. quot;Donut,quot; Volunteer Park. Nick, (206) 325-1127. www.seattlefrontrunners. org

6:30 p.m. Seattle Triathlon Club Run. Queen Anne Pool. Usually quot;Queen Ann Loop. quot; 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 quot;Where'squot; Picatti, 641-2534. Kitsap County: Richard quot;Musashiquot; 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. Instructor 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.

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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