September 2007

PLEASE NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedule is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.

*BEST TIMES LIST: Races that qualify for the Northwest Runner's best times list are marked with an asterisk. USATF-certified courses of other distances are listed as USATF-certified in the description.

FEATURED RACES

September 3. Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon* & 4.25 Mile. Woodinville.

September 9. RYKA Iron Girl 10K & 5K* Run/Walk. Seattle.

September 9. Bank to Bay 10K & 5K*. Tacoma.

September 9. Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon*. Burlington.

September 15. Shore-To-Shore Marathon*. Chelan.

September 23. Fremont Oktoberfest Brew Ha-Ha 5K. Seattle.

October 7. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR.

October 7. Bellingham Bay Marathon. Bellingham.

October 7. Rotary Run at Salmon Days 10K & 5K*. Issaquah.

October 20. Olympic Medical center 10K & 5K*. Port Angeles.

November 25. Seattle Marathon*. Seattle.

May 4, 2008. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR.

END-AUGUST

Friday, August 24

Hood to Coast. See Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, August 25

Cutthroat Classic. Pacific Crest Trail. 8 a.m. 11.1- mile run from Rainy Pass Trailhead to Cutthroat Creek trailhead on rough, rocky terrain. Limited to 200 entrants. www.mvsta.com.

Kitsap County Fair Stampede 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Fee includes T and entrance into county fair. Greg (360) 692-9414.

Run-a-Muk 10K & 5K. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. 8 a.m. www.mukilteofestival.org, (425) 353-5516.

Circle the Hill 4 Miler. Clyde Hill, Medina. (425) 453-7803, www.clydehill.org.

Bobcat Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Cosmopolis, WA. 10 a.m. Beautiful setting with trails at Makarenko Park. Fundraiser for Aberdeen H.S. XC. (360) 533-5070.

The Hunger Run 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Mt Vernon. Proceeds benefit food banks. Stay for the blueberry pancakes! www.mvpres.com, (360) 424-0208.

St. Francis Hospital Federal Way Festival Days 5K. Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. 9 a.m. Spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. Benefits Federal Way Boys & Girls Club. www.festivaldays.org, (253) 520-2522.

Waterland 5000 5K. Des Moines Marina. 9 a.m. Very varied course, hill-loving runners are especially welcomed! (206) 870-6587, www.desmoineswa.govwaterland5K.

Spartan 5K. Challenger Elementary, Sammamish. 9 a.m. Entry by donation, $20 receives T. Supports Skyline XC. (425) 837-7895, hylandb@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Cascade Classic 100 Mile Endurance Run. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, August 26

Guts & Glory 5K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Inaugural event utilizing the Centennial Trail. Benefits the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. www.ccfa.org, Jennifer (425) 451-8455.

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

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 1

Wildcat 5K. Central Washington University, Ellensburg. Fundraiser for CWU's XC and T&F teams. Kevin (509) 963-1956, www.wildcatsports.edu/crosscountry/index.php.

Blackberry Festival 5K, 1 mile, & Kids Dash. Bremerton. 9:30 a.m. (360) 473-5305.

Lake Padden Relay. See Ultras and Relays.

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

Monday, September 3

Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon* & 4.25 Mile. Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville. 8 a.m. Benefits Puget Sound Blood Center. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.

Little Cross 5K. Pasco. 9 a.m. XC run on hilly course. www.3rrr.org, (509) 547-7333.

Labor Day 5K. Kiwanis Park, Lewiston, ID. 9 a.m. Runs along the Lewiston-Clarkston Greenbelt. (208) 792-2308, www.lcsc.edu/crosscountry/2007laborday5K.htm.

Saturday, September 8

Kelso Hilander Festival - Kilted 15K Road Race & 5K Fun Run/Walk. Tam O'Shanter City Park, Kelso. 8 a.m. Flat and fast courses. www.kelso.gov, (360) 423-0900.

MIA/POW Remembrance 5K. Jackson Park. 11:30 a.m. Must obtain base access. Steve Wateland. (360) 476-7026.

Army Half Marathon. Fort Lewis. 8 a.m. New race to commemorate the sacrifice made by our soldiers. No DOR, civilians need base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967- 5975.

Bonneville Dam 5K Run. Bonneville Fish Hatchery, OR. 10 a.m. One-way run from hatchery to Stevenson; benefits Skamania Performing Arts. Transportation provided back to start. Anna (360) 213-8026, www.freewebs.com/run4thearts/.

Reynvaan Memorial Run 10K, 5K, and 2 Mile. Hoquiam High School, Hoquiam. 9 a.m. In conjunction with Hoquiam Loggers' Festival. (360) 532-5700 x240.

Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run. See Ultras and Relays.

Uncle Joe 50K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, September 9

Bank to Bay 10K & 5K*. Tacoma. 9 a.m. Fast course through city, lots of on-street excitement. Rapidly growing event; kids' run too. www.banktobay.com, (253) 305-7396.

RYKA Iron Girl 10K & 5K* Run/Walk. Green Lake Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. Women only race, includes mother/daughter teams. Fees vary, see website for details. www.IronGirl.com, (206) 729-9972.

Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon*. Burlington H.S. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit local XC programs. www.skagitflatsmarathon.com, Terry (360) 293-6244. See also Marathons.

Sundae Sunday 10 Miler. Joe Albi Stadium, Spokane. 8 a.m. Scenic route through Riverside State Park. Fee includes post-race ice cream. www.brrc.net, Joan (509) 624-4297.

Moscow Mountain Madness 8.5 Mile Run. Moscow, ID. 9:20 a.m. One way run on Ridge Road; transportation provided back to start at noon. www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Saturday, September 15

Pasta Dash 5K & 10K. Olympia, Farmer's Market. 6 p.m. Kids' mile too. Post-race pasta feed and music. (360) 705- 2580, www.southsoundrunning.com.

Shore-To-Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K*. Chelan. 8 a.m. Scenic course along Lake Chelan. www.runlakechelan.com, (509) 682-8023. See also Marathons.

Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. $20 by 9/5, $25 till 9/11, no DOR. First 400 entrants receive technical T. Flat, scenic course winds along Bellingham Bay. USATF certified course. www.trithecookie.com, (360) 647- 7665.

28th Annual Prefontaine Memorial 10K. Coos Bay, OR. 10 a.m. Commemorates fabled American distance runner in his hometown. (800) 824-8486, www.prefontainerun.com.

Indian Summer Half-Marathon & 5K*. Richland. 9 a.m. Course is along Columbia River Trail. www.3rrr.org.

Ridge Run Half Marathon Run & Tater 5K Run/Walk. Ridgefield. 8 a.m. Half marathon loops through scenic, rolling country roads. ptmayhew@comcast.net, (360) 887-0359.

Cle Elum Ridge 50K. See Ultras and Relays.

NW Sports PT Fall 5K. Gig Harbor. 8 a.m. www.nwsportspt.com, (253) 851-7472.

Sunday, September 16

NW Hope & Healing Half Marathon & 5K. West Seattle. 8 a.m.

Fundraiser to provide non-medical support services to local breast cancer patients. Shari (206) 215-2888, www.nwhopeandhealing.org.

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

Saturday, September 22

Run4US 5K & 10K. Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma. Run under old-growth canopy and along Commencement Bay. $20 by 9/1, $25 after. www.ride4us.org.

Run Wild 8K & 5K. Northwest Trek Park, Eatonville. 8:30 a.m. $25 pre-reg., add $8 DOR for T. Forested paved trails. Entry includes park pass and T. Kids' dash too. (360) 832-7189, www.nwtrek.org.

West Valley Community Days 5K Run/Walk. Yakima. Reg. begins at 6:30 a.m., race at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit West Valley Community Park. (509) 966-3927.

K-Rod 5K Run. Clark College, Vancouver, WA. 10:30 a.m. Memorial run raising awareness for brain cancer treatment and scholarship funds for local college students. www.clarkcollegefoundation.org/77.php, (360) 992-2104.

Habitat for Humanity of East King County Fun Run 10K. Snoqualmie. 8:30 a.m. Also 6K & 3K walk. Fundraiser to build local homes. www.habitatekc.org, (425) 896- 6007.

Sunday, September 23

Fremont Oktoberfest Brew Ha-Ha 5K. Fremont. 9:30 a.m. Special beer belly division. (206) 633-0422, www.fremontoktoberfest.com.

Black Diamond Half Marathon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Part of multi-sport weekend activities. www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond. (503) 644-6822.

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

Saturday, September 29

River and Rails 10K & 5K Run. Arlington. 9 a.m. Fairly flat, mostly paved course. Proceeds benefit Cocoon House. Greg (360) 435-3409, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Sumner Rotary Run 5K*. Sumner H.S. 9 a.m. Fast, flat course through downtown Sumner. Tim (253) 891-5556, www.rotaryclubofsumner.org.

Walla Walla Crush 5K & Va Piano 10K. Walla Walla. 9:00a.m. Run through vineyards of Pepper Bridge and Northstar Wineries. 10K is trail run. joanneschmitz@charter.net, (509) 529-9705.

Grape Crush Rush 5K & 1 Mile Run. Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. Paul (509) 582-7221, www.3rrr.org.

Run/Walk for the Poor Half Marathon,10K, & 5K. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Lakewood. Kids' 1 mile run too. (253) 376- 5737.

Sunday, September 30

Run for Children's 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9:30 a.m. raises money for uncompensated care at Children's. Kids' fun run too. www.runforchildrens.org, (206) 987-2777, (206) 729-9972.

EdgeRace 5K Run/Walk. Edgemont Park, Edgewood. 1 p.m. Benefits schools, students and PTSA programs. (253) 862- 8890, www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

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

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 6

Colbert Autumn Classic Half Marathon. Colbert. 9 a.m. Hilly course. www.brrc.net. (509) 624-4297.

Mud Mountain Dam 5K Fun Run. Enumclaw. 9:30a.m. A combination of

dirt trails and pavement. (360) 802-0235, www.cityofenumclaw.net.

One Race One Village 5K Run. West Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Along Alki Beach Path; African-themed music and food. (866) 324-2846, www.oneraceonevillage.com.

Hoquiam XC Invite Open 5K. Hoquiam H.S. 9:30 a.m. Accompanies largest invite on WA state coast. Kevin (360) 538- 8320, www.hoquiaminvite.com.

North Face Endurance Challenge 10K, Half Marathon & Ultra. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. First non-ultra event 9 a.m. www.thenortface.com/endurancechallenge. See also Ultras and Relays.

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

Sunday, October 7

Portland Marathon's 5 Mile Run. Portland, OR. 7:45 a.m. Also a 10K Mayor's Walk and kids' run. (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org. See also Marathons.

Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Bellingham. 8 a.m. Inaugural event. www.bellinghambaymarathon.org. See also Marathons.

Rotary Run at Salmon Days 10K & 5K.* Issaquah. 9 a.m. Kids' fun run too. 10K is PNWTF 10K Road Race Championship. (425) 391-9019, www.promotionevents.com.

SIDS Fallen Leaf Run 5K. Mirabeau Park, Spokane. 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit SIDS of Washington. (509) 456-0505.

Royal Victoria Half Marathon* & 8K. Victoria, B.C. 7:30 a.m. Marathon and kids' races too. (250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com. See Marathons.

Haunted Hustle 10K & 5K. Pioneer Park, Puyallup. 9 a.m. Fee includes long-sleeve T. Sponsored by Puyallup Parks & Rec and South Sound Running. (253) 841-5457, www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Walk for Hope 5K Run/Walk. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Run/walk to cure breast cancer. (425) 646-9628, www.cityofhope.org.

Richland Invitational XC Citizens' 5K. Richland. 9 a.m. Also a half mile kids' race. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, October 13

Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon & Half Marathon*. Leavenworth. 8 a.m. Scenic, rolling course. Part of Oktoberfest festivities. (509) 679-8949, www.leavenworthmarathon.com. See Marathons.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Roman Meal Glove Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile*. Steilacoom. First event 9 a.m. Hot breakfast, hot showers. Pat (253) 537-8712 - no calls after 9 p.m., www.runfsrc.com.

Barkley Autumn Trail Run 8K Run & 3K Walk. Bellingham. First event 9:30 a.m. www.whatcomclubs.org, (360) 527-9777.

Harvest Classic 10K & 2.7 Miles. Longview. 8:30 a.m. 10K runs along the lake. Judy (360) 673-3008.

Sunday, October 14

Sun City Half Marathon & 5K. Yakima. 9 a.m. Rolling courses through orchards. (509) 248-3455, suncityrace@yahoo.com.

22nd UW Dawg Dash 10K & 5K. Husky Stadium, UW campus, Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Through-campus course. Dogs welcome! (206) 729-9972, www.dawgdash.com.

Spokane Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile Run*. Spokane. First event 8 a.m. Scenic and hilly. (509) 624-4297, www.spokanemarathon.us. See Marathons. Also see Ultras & Relays.

Bog Jog 10K & 5K Run. Grayland. 9 a.m. Scenic course through cranberry bogs and on the beach. Proceeds support the Cranberry Harvest Festival. www.2thebeach.org, (800) 473- 6018.

Great Columbia Crossing 10K*. Astoria, OR. 9 a.m. Cross the Columbia River on the 4.1-mile Astoria-Megler Bridge. (800) 875-6807, www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com.

Saturday, October 20

Olympic Medical 6th Annual 10K & 5K. Port Angeles. 9:30 a.m. Runs along scenic Olympic Discovery Trail. Kids' dash too. carolclayton@olypen.com.

Howl 'n Scream Scram 10K & 5K. Richland. 9:30 a.m. Costumes encouraged. Kids' fun run too. (509) 953-6491, (509) 628-1590, www.3rrr.org.

Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Miles, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Olympia. 9:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684. See also Marathons.

Sunday, October 21

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*. Ave. of the Giants, CA. 9 a.m. Run beneath a canopy of some of the world's most beautiful trees. USATF Pacific Assn. 1/2 marathon championship. (707) 443-1220, www.redwoodsmarathon.org.

Race Judicata 5K: UW Law School*. Seward Park, Seattle. Benefits scholarship funds. 10 a.m. megvogel@gmail.com, (360) 420-3194.

Saturday, October 27

Pumpkin Push 5K & 2.5 Mile Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit programs for the homeless. Ellen (206) 461- 6935 x160, www.pumpkinpush.com.

26th Annual Halloween Run 5K & 1 Mile. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Kids' dashes too. Kitsap Track Club Event. (360) 692- 8994.

Ghostmuster Fun Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Tenino. 9 a.m. Come in costume! Margaret (360) 786-5595, www.thurston- parks.org.

Marysville Trick or Treat 5 & 2 Mile. Marysville YMCA. 10 a.m. Costume contest. (360) 653-9622.

Doc Sears Classic 5 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk. Kiwanis Park, Lewiston, ID. Run along Lewiston-Clarkston Greenbelt. www.lcsc.edu/crosscountry/2007docsears.htm, (208) 792-2308.

Sunday, October 28

Tri-Cities Marathon*. See Marathons. Also see Ultras and Relays.

Spooky 12K Trail Race. Port Gamble. 8:30 a.m. Quiet, wooded, rocky trail run. Costume contest; limited entries. Chris (360) 779-8757, www.rootsrockrun.com.

James Cunningham Sewall 9.5K Race. Vancouver, B.C. 9:30 a.m. Run around Stanley Park. www.seawall.sierrasystems.com.

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

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 3

Winter Pineapple Classic 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Run w/obstacles on mixed terrain. Post-event luau, Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (206) 628-0777 x104, www.winterpineappleclassic.com.

Fircrest Watch Your Speed 5K*. Fircrest. 9 a.m. Mostly flat course w/easy downhill. Jeff (253) 238-4160.

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

Sunday, November 4

Pace Race 5K Run/Walk. Marina Park, Kirkland. 9 a.m. Benefits Prostate Cancer Education Council. Also 1 mile family walk and kids' run. Shana (206) 214-7727, shana@lments.net, www.pacerace.org.

Padden Mudfest 7 Miler. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Very hilly, muddy trail run. www.gbrc.net, (360) 647-6901.

Saturday, November 10

REF Runs for Riverview: Turkey Trot Fun Run 5 & 10K. Tolt Middle School, Carnation. 9 a.m. Scenic run in Cascade foothills. Kids dash too. Proceeds benefit health and wellness in Riverview school district. (425) 788-3571, www.refweb.org. See also Orienteering.

FootwoRx Fowl Fun Run 10K* & 2 Mile. Mount Vernon. 10 a.m. Flat loops on farming roads. www.skagitrunners.org, (360) 293-6244.

Columbia River Classic 10 & 2 Mile Run. Howard Amon Park, Richland. First event 9:30 a.m. Benefits local Habitat for Humanity. www.3rrr.org, (509) 430-9669.

Ron Herzog 50K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, November 11

Vancouver Fall 5 Mile Run. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Flat, scenic two-loop course along the Columbia. (503) 643- 9440, www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, November 17

Turkey Trot 5K. Barkley Village, Bellingham. 9 a.m. Flat, fast, mostly trail run through forest. Kevin (360) 510- 4288, kryanxc@msn.com.

Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile. Bangor. 10 a.m. Must have base access. Pam (360) 315-2141.

Ft. Lewis Turkey Trot 5K & 10K. Cowan Stadium, Ft. Lewis. 9 a.m. Civilians will need to register in advance to obtain base access. www.fortlewismwr.com, (253) 967-2604.

Sunday, November 18

KBSG Toys for Tots Trot 5K Run/Walk. Seattle Center, 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Puget Sound Toys for Tots Foundation. www.promotionevents.com, (206) 729-9972.

Turkey Trot 5 Miles. Ft. Steilacoom Park. 2 p.m. DOR only. (253) 537-8712, www.runfsrc.com.

Thursday, November 22

The Centre at Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk & Kids' Dash. Tacoma. 9:30 a.m. (253) 591-5504, www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Holmes Chiropractic Turkey Trot 10K & 5K. Gig Harbor, 8 a.m. (253) 858-5152, www.holmeschiropractic.net, drtimholmes@gmail.com.

Saturday, November 24

UW Medical Center Kids Marathon. Seattle. 10 a.m. Kids run the final 1.2 miles of marathon course. www.seattlemarathon.org, (206) 729-3660.

Olympic Medical Center Foundation Jingle Bell 5K & 10K, & Kid's Dash. Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles. Kids dash at 9 a.m., other races at 9:30 a.m. Course utilizes scenic North Olympic Discovery Trail. Carol (360) 461-2966, or teresa@omcf.org.

Sunday, November 25

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

UW Medical Center Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon*. Seattle. 7:30 a.m. Scenic, rolling course with views of downtown and Lake WA. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org. See also Marathons.

MARATHONS

Sunday, September 9. Skagit Flats Marathon*. Burlington H.S. 8 a.m. Also half marathon. Proceeds benefit local XC programs. www.skagitflatsmarathon.com, Terry (360) 293-6244.

Saturday, September 15. Shore-To-Shore Marathon*. Chelan. 8 a.m. Scenic course along Lake Chelan. Also a half marathon and 10K*. www.runlakechelan.com, (509) 682-8023.

Sunday, October 7. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR. 7 a.m. Also 5 mile run, 10K walk, and kids' run. (503) 226- 1111, www.portlandmarathon.org.

Sunday, October 7. Royal Victoria Marathon*. Victoria, B.C. 7:30 a.m. Also half marathon* and 8K run. Kids' races too. (250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com.

Sunday, October 7. Bellingham Bay Marathon. Bellingham. 8 a.m. Also half marathon and 10K. Inaugural event. www.bellinghambaymarathon.org.

Saturday, October 13. Leavenworth Marathon & Half Marathon*. Leavenworth. 9 a.m. Scenic, rolling course. Part of Oktoberfest festivities. www.leavenworthmarathon.com.

Sunday, October 14. Spokane Marathon*. Spokane. 8 a.m. Scenic and hilly course that closes after 5 hrs. Also half marathon, relay, and 5 mile run. (509) 624-4297, www.spokanemarathon.us.

Saturday, October 20. Halloween Marathon. Olympia. 9:30 a.m. Also half marathon, 10 miles, 10K, 5K and 1 mile events. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, October 21. Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*. Ave. of the Giants, CA. 9 a.m. Run beneath a canopy of some of the world's most beautiful trees. USATF Pacific Assn. 1/2 marathon championship. (707) 443-1220. www.redwoodsmarathon.org.

Sunday, October 28. Tri-Cities Marathon*. Richland. 8 a.m. Flat, fast course mostly along the Columbia River. www.3rrr.org, (509) 735-2981.

Sunday, November 25. UW Medical Center Seattle Marathon*. Seattle. Walk 7:15 a.m., run 8:15 a.m. Scenic, rolling course with views of downtown and Lake WA. Half marathon too. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Friday, August 24 - Saturday, August 25. Hood to Coast Relay. Mt. Hood to Seaside, OR. 197 miles in 12-person teams. Reg. closed. www.hoodtocoast.com, (503) 292-4626.

Saturday, August 25. Cascade Classic 100 Mile Endurance Run. Easton. 10 a.m. $185, pre-reg.only. Open to 100 qualified runners/year; see website for details. www.cascadecrest100.com, Charlie (206) 323-7060, charliecrissman@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 1. Lake Padden Relay. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Four 2.6 mile laps on trail around lake. Solo or 4-person teams. www.bgrc.net, (360) 384-1639.

Saturday, September 8. Uncle Joe 50K. No Name Lake, near Newport WA. 9 a.m. Benefits Joseph Heslin Foundation Scholarship Fund. USATF-certified course. (509) 924-8229, www.unclejoe50km.org.

Saturday, September 8. Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run. Plain. 5 a.m. Limited to 50 qualified runners. Fairly steep and difficult course; great scenery. USATF-certified. www.cascaderunningclub.com.

Saturday, September 15. Cle Elum Ridge 50K. 8 a.m. 6000' elevation change. 4 p.m. cut-off. www.cleelumridge50k.com.

Saturday, October 6. North Face Endurance Challenge 50K & 50 Miler. Sky Country Trailhead, Bellevue. First ultra 5 a.m. Also a 10K and half marathon. www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge.

Sunday, October 14. Spokane Marathon Relay. Spokane. 8 a.m. Scenic and hilly course. (509) 624-4297, www.spokanemarathon.us.

Sunday, October 29. Tri-Cities Marathon Relay. Richland. 8 a.m. Flat, fast course mostly along the Columbia River. Teams of up to 4. Each leg approx. 6.5 miles. www.3rrr.org, (509) 735-2981.

Saturday, November 10. Ron Herzog 50K. Masonic Park, Granite Falls. 8 a.m. Run through tank traps and loop course. Proceeds benefit ALS Foundation. (425) 883-3098, www.4thdar.com.

MULTI-SPORTS

Saturday, August 25. Lake Sammamish Sprint Triathlon. Issaquah. 7 a.m. 400 meter s, 14 mile b, 5.5K run. Kids' tri too. www.buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

Saturday, August 25. Summer Wheels and Heels Partner Duathlon. Pasco. 9 a.m. 2-person teams. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, August 26. Heart of the Sound Triathlon. Vashon Island. 9:30

a.m. 0.5 mile s, 14.6 mile b, 3.6 mile r. www.hotstriathlon.org.

Saturday, September 1. Titanium Man Triathlon. Richland. 9 a.m. 1.5K s, 40K b, 10K r. Reg. ends 8/31. www.3rrr.org.

Sunday, September 2. Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon. Moran State Park, Orcas Island. 9 a.m. 4-mile s, 15-mile b, 3.5- mile trail r. www.orcasrec.org, (360) 376-5339.

Monday, September 3. Labor Day Triathlon & Duathlon. Elma. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, September 8. Black Hills Triathlon. Millersylvania Park, Olympia. 9:30 a.m. 0.75 mile s, 30 mile b, 5 mile r. blackhillstri@yahoo.com,

Sunday, September 9. Seattle Escape from the Rock Triathlon. Mercer Island. 8 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 12 mile b, 2.5 mile r. www.envirosports.com.

Sunday, September 9. Subaru Women's Triathlon Series. Steel Lake Park, Federal Way. 7 a.m. Benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Sprint distances vary, see website. www.uswts.com.

Saturday, September 15. Lake Easton Duathlon. Lake Easton State Park. 10 a.m. 3.5 mile r, 13 mile mtn. b, 2.5 mile r. DOR only, cash or checks.

Saturday, September 15. The Grand Columbian Triathlon. Coulee Dam. 7 a.m. Iron and half iron distance. High desert race includes ride over Coulee Dam and run along Columbia River. (360) 325-0715, www.thegrandcolumbian.com.

Saturday, September 15. Flowing Lake Triathlon. Snohomish. 8 a.m. 400 meter s, 13 mile b, 4K r. www.buduracing.com.

Sunday, September 16. Kirkland Triathlon. Kirkland. 7 a.m. Sprint: 0.5mile s, 12 mile b, 5K r. Tri-It: 0.25 mile s, 12 mile b, 5K r. Kids' event on Sat. (503) 644-6822. www.racecenter.com/kirklandtri.

Sunday, September 16. Vancouver Lake Triathlon. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. 0.5 mile s, 30K b, 5K r. www.eventmgnt.com.

Saturday, September 23. Black Diamond Half Ironman Triathlon & Endurance Duathlon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Part of 2-day event. Du: 55 mile b, 13.1 mile r. (503) 644-6822, www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.

Sunday, September 24. Black Diamond Sprint & Olympic Triathlon. Black Diamond. 9 a.m. Part of 2-day event. Sprint: 0.5 mile s, 11.2 mile b, 2.8 mile r. Tri-It: 0.25 mile s, 11.2 mile b, 2.8 mile r. Du: 40K b, 10K r. (503) 644-6822, www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond.

Sunday, October 14. RunningShoes.com Mt. Bike Duathlon. Bellingham. 11 a.m. 2.6 mile r, 6 mile mtn. b, 2.6 mile r. Generally a very dirty event. www.trithecookie.com, (360) 647-7665.

Sunday, October 14. YMCA Youth Duathlon. Bellingham. 1 p.m. Distances vary by age, see website for details. www.trithecookie.com.

Saturday, October 20. Halloween Twilight Duathlon. Elma. 2:30 p.m. 1 mile r, 11.5 mile b, 1 mile r. (360) 273- 9684.

EARLY BIRD

Sunday, May 4, 2008. Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*. Eugene, OR. Run in the footsteps of legends! www.eugenemarathon.com.

CROSS COUNTRY

YOUTH MEETS

Saturday, September 29. Cascade Striders XC Meet. Wilburton Park, Bellevue. www.cascadestriders.com.

Saturday, October 6. Federal Way Track Club XC Meet. Five Mile Lake Park, Federal Way. Darryl Genest (253) 839- 4964, www.fwtrack.com.

Saturday, October 13. SCAA XC Meet. Lincoln Park, Seattle. Asha Sundae Dean: (206) 954-2551, ashasundae@hotmail.com.

Saturday, October 20. Issaquah Gliders XC Meet. Lake Sammamish Park, Issaquah. Joanne Hartman (425) 392-8230, www.thegliders.8k.com.

Saturday, October 27. Rain City Flyers XC Meet. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233, jneff48@aol.com.

Saturday, November 10. Pacific Northwest Junior Olympic Association Championships. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. Darryl Genest (253) 839-4964, fwtrack@hotmail.com.

Saturday, November 17. Region XIII Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. OR, location TBD. www.pntf.org/youth.

HIGH SCHOOL

For more information visit www.watfxc.com/xc/inviteschedule.htm.

Saturday, September 8. Edmonds Invite. Edmonds. (425) 431-7152, www.athletic.net.

Saturday, September 8. Bellarmine Invite. Tacoma. (253) 752-7701 x813.

Saturday, September 8. Capital Invitational. Olympia. (360) 709-0572.

Saturday, September 8. Ellensburg Invite. Ellensburg. 11 a.m. (509) 925-8300.

Saturday, September 15. South Whidbey Invitational. Langley. (360) 221-4300.

Saturday, September 15. Ft. Steilacoom Invitational. Ft. Steilacoom Park. (253) 761-0151.

Saturday, September 15. Highlander Invite. Spokane. (509) 354-6772.

Saturday, September 22. Bellevue Invitational. Lake Sammamish State Park. (206) 324-3214, (425) 641- 3191.

Saturday, September 22. Wenatchee Invite. Wenatchee. (509) 663-6905.

Saturday, September 22. Kelso Invite. Contact Joe Stewart, (360) 425-0311.

Saturday September 29. Big Cross Invitational. Tri- Cities. www.jcrawford.net/hsbigcross.html.

Saturday, September 29. Sunfair Invitational. Yakima. (509) 573-2644, www.sunfairrun.com.

Saturday, September 29. Spokane Valley/ Runners' Soul XC Classic. Plantes Ferry Park, Spokane Valley. (509) 226- 3885.

Saturday, October 6. Hoquiam Invite. Kevin (360) 538- 8320, www.hoquiaminvite.com.

OPEN

Saturday, September 8. Emerald City Invitational. Woodland Park, Seattle. www.seattleredhawks.com.

Saturday, September 15. UW Sundodger Invitational. Lincoln Park, Seattle. www.gohuskies.com.

Saturday, October 6. Western Washington Invitational. Lake Padden, Bellingham. www.wwuvikings.com.

Sunday, October 28. PNTF Open & Masters XC Championships. Woodland Park, Seattle. www.pntf.org/cross.

Sunday, November 18. Northwest Region Open & Masters XC Championships. Woodland Park, Seattle. www.pntf.org/cross.

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, (206) 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 any time. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711, www.runchuckit.com, chuck@runchuckit.com.

Fleet Feet Sports Running Club. Headquartered out of Fleet Feet Sports in Bonney Lake. Regular group runs, store discounts, training clinics, club uniforms, and monthly team potluck meetings. $20 one-time membership fee. Contact Fleet Feet Sports - 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake, staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.

Foot Zone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond Foot Zone store. Coaching aimed 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.

Rain City Flyers. Youth cross-country program. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. Woodland Park, Seattle. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233, jneff48@aol.com.

Snohomish Youth Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 8- 18, are welcome to join and participate. Athletes are encouraged to participate in summer all-comers meets and USATF Jr. Olympic competition. Workouts are 3-4 days a week at Snohomish High School. This is an athlete and family friendly club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. Frank Dauncey dauncey@verizon.net or (425) 422-0718.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven Running. Every other Tuesday, 30 minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. $15 by appointment only. (360) 676-4955 or runners@fairhavenrunners.com.

Everyday Athlete Beginning Masters Swimming Workout. Sundays, 10 a.m. Mercer Island Mary Wayte Pool. One hour of drills, conditioning, and stroke evaluation; everyone welcome. $5 fee. Call (425) 821-4301 or check www.everydayathlete.us for possible pool closure times.

Chi Running and Chi Walking Courses. The Balanced Athlete in Kent. September 8, all from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Limited to 10 people/class. Private and refresher courses available. Call to schedule. (253) 239-6301, www.thebalancedathlete.com.

REGULAR RUNS

The following runs are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise noted. Regular coached runs with fees are under "Coaching and Special Programs."

MONDAY

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon. Easy - usually 4 miles 8-10 min/mile. (360) 336- 2475.

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Runs. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone. All levels welcome. 5-7 miles. (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. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com.

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

6:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. 4-6 miles; all paces welcome. Bonney Lake. (253) 862-8890. staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

TUESDAY

6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. Always Running 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake. Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities. (206) 985-7405, www.alwaysrunning.com.

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

5 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697-3353.

5:15 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. (360) 377-3741.

5:15 p.m. Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at Highline YMCA: 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr. Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Highline H.S.: 225 S 152nd, Burien for track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey, (206) 242-8185, youotterbe@msn.com.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 miles. 8-11 min/mile. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or 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 H.S. Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

5:30 p.m. Bellevue Foot Zone 5-8 miles, intervals. (425) 462-7463.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood H.S. Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041.

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone. 1-5 miles, 9 min/mile and slower. (425) 556-0383.

6 p.m. Three Rivers Road Runners Club. Richland H.S. track. Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. A friendly run of 8-11 min/mile. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. NIKEtown Seattle Running Club. NIKEtown Downtown Seattle. All runners and walkers, all paces welcome. 3, 5, or 7 mile run/walk. Greg Denny (206) 447-6453 x237.

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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. All ability levels welcome. Dave (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

WEDNESDAY

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders Track Workouts. Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston H.S. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:30 p.m. Urban Run. Seattle. 3-6 miles through the heart of the city. Meet at Adidas Sport Performance Store, 1501 Fifth Ave. (206) 447-1548.

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. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327- 9285.

6 p.m. Bellingham. Strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours on hilly terrain. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Club Oly 5 Mile Run. Olympia. Cluboly@hotmail.com.

6 p.m. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-8757.

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

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone All levels welcome. 5-7 miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.

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

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Track intervals, Lake Washington H.S., Kirkland. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203, jsween@microsoft.com.

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. Tempo run 6-8 miles, 6-8 min/mile, geared for the advanced runner. (360) 336- 2475.

6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Fun Run. "Donut," Volunteer Park. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Nick, (206) 325-1127.

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running, Tacoma - 6 Pacific Ave. 4-8 miles. Contact J. Ellis at (253) 606-2511.

6:30 p.m. Seattle Triathlon Club Run. Queen Anne Pool. Usually "Queen Anne Loop. " Steve (206) 284-3066.

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

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

5 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697-3353.

5:15 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. (360) 377-3741.

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7 miles easy. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45 min/mile. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Evening hill run at 8-11 min/mile. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

6 p.m. Issaquah Foot Zone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

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

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com.

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club. 4-8 miles. On the Tacoma Waterfront. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Scorecard Pub in Federal Way. Larry Coyne (253) 653-4456.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. All abilities welcome. Pizza after. Dave (206) 938- 2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club. Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way.

Alex Juchems (253) 653-4456.

FRIDAY

7 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Early morning run usually 6 miles at 8-10 min/mile. An excellent way to start your day. (360) 336-2475.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Port Orchard Slug Club. Runners of all ages and abilities. All welcome. Annapolis Dock; run at own pace and distance along Beach Drive; reconvene for group breakfast. Bill (360) 373-4042.

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. David Knox (206) 835-2887, www.normandyparkrunningclub.com.

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.

8:30 a.m. Everyday Athlete. Medium pace run of approx. 4 miles. Leaves from store; everyone welcome. (425) 821- 4301, www.everydayathlete.us.

8 a.m. Spokane. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min/mile. 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 a.m. Fairhaven Walking Club. Drop in walking group, led by national race walker Cindy Paffumi, is for all levels, from those who want to improve walking workouts to those who want to compete in races. Call (360) 319-3350 for start locations.

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. Mona Petrou (425) 743-9663.

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

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

9 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance. Varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511. www.interurbanrunners.net.

2 p.m. HASH (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. Port Townsend Running Club. Meet at Ft. Worden commons building, easy runs from 1-2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill. Women Run/Walk/Team Survivor NW. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN run on various trails. Routes vary from 3-15 miles. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

8 a.m. Club Oly runs of 1 hour +. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com.

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

8 a.m. Poulsbo Running Trail Runs. Call store for locations. 1 hour +. All abilities welcome. (360) 779-8757.

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 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 7min/mile or faster. Chuck (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles. 7:30-11min/mile 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. Foot Zone Running Club. Long runs 8-20 miles, Redmond Foot Zone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626, www.Run26.net.

8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels, 4- 6 miles, anyone welcome. (425) 774-0637.

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. All ability levels welcome. Coffee after. Dave (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

9 a.m. Jennings Park, Marysville. 1st Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. (206) 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

Racewalk Clinics -Second Saturday of every month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Community Center, south side. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructor Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393, www.albionarts.com/racewalking.

Second Saturday Race Around Green Lake. Informal unjudged racewalk races are held every month. Meet at south side of the Green Lake Community Center at 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

ORIENTEERING

Saturday, September 1. Puyallup Street Scramble. 10 a.m. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. On foot or bike. www.streetscramble.com.

Saturday, September 8. Challenge the Port Adventure Race. Port Gamble. 9 a.m. Team relay. Mtn. biking, trekking, paddling. www.thechallengeseries.com.

Sunday, September 23. Brew Ha-Ha Street Scramble. 10:30 a.m. Seattle. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hours or 90 minutes. On foot only. Part of Oktoberfest. www.streetscramble.com.

Sunday, September 23. Seattle Oyster Adventure Race. 8 a.m. 4-8 hr. urban adventure race benefiting Arthritis Foundation. www.oysterracingseries.com.

Saturday, October 6. Urban Dare Seattle. 12 p.m. 5-7 mile adventure race. www.urbandare.com.

Saturday, October 20. Founders' Day. Ft. Casey State Park, Whidbey Island. www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, October 27. Vampire O'. Lynnwood. www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, November 10. REF Wild Turkey Hunt Urban Legend. Tolt Middle School, Carnation. 9 a.m. Urban navigation. Proceeds benefit health and wellness in Riverview school district. (425) 788-3571, www.refweb.org.

NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedule is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.