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October 2005

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

Saturday. October 8. Happy Tails 5K Run/Walk. Bonney Lake

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 22. Pumpkin Push 5K & 2.5 mile. Seward Park, Seattle.

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

Saturday, October 29. ING James Cunningham Seawall Race 5.9 Mile Run. Vancouver B.C.

Sunday, October 30. Dawg Dash 10K & 5K. Husky Stadium, UW Campus, Seattle.

Sunday, November 6. Pace Race 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile. Kirkland

Sunday, November 20. KBSG Toys for Tots Trot 5K Run/Walk. Seattle Center.

Thursday, November 24. The Centre at Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K Run, 2 mile Walk, Kids Dash. Tacoma.

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle.

Saturday, December 10. Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk 5K & 10K. Kent.

October

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.

28 th 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. $30 includes T. (800) 875-6807.

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

Saturday, October 8

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

Happy Tails 5K Run/Walk. Bonney Lake . 9 a.m. Fun dog friendly event. (253) 862-8890. www.fleetfeetbonneylake.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

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. FEATURED RACE

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

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

Youth for a Stress Free Violence Free Society 5K and 3K . Greenlake, Seattle. Boathouse Theatre. 9 a.m. $25, preregisters receive T-shirt. (206) 369-8037. bcarver1@gmail.com

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. FEATURED RACE

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

10 th Annual Pumpkin Push 5K & 2.5 mile. Seward Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Second year at this location for traditional run. Costume contest and special kids' events. $25, DOR $30 (206) 634-1754. FEATURED RACE

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. FEATURED RACE

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

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

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

Sunday, October 30

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

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

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

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.

Pace Race 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile. Kirkland . 9 a.m. $15, $10 1& under, prostate cancer survivors, caregivers, and spouses, before 10/23. After add $5, DOR add $5 more. Includes T. www.pacrace.org. (206) 818-9561. FEATURED RACE

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

Autumn Classic Half-Marathon , 10 miles, 10k, 5k & 1 mile 11:00 a.m. Millerslyvania state park, Olympia, Wa

Saturday, November 12.

Fowl Fun Run 10K & 2 Mile. Mt. Vernon . 10 a.m. 10K is USATF certified. Flat, road course. (360) 848-8880.

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.

Columbia River Classic 10 and 2 Mile Runs . 2- and 10-mile run along the Columbia River. $10/$8 (pre- registered). Awards luncheon follows. (9:30 a.m.), Community Center, Richland, WA. www.3rr r.org

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.

KBSG Toys for Tots Trot 5K Run/Walk. Seattle Center, 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Puget Sound Toys for Tots Foundation. $20. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE

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.

Thursday, November 24.

The Centre at Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K Run, 2 mile Walk, Kids Dash. Tacoma . 9:30 a.m. (253) 591-5504 or (253) 661- 3289. FEATURED RACE

Saturday, November 26.

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

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

Sunday, November 27.

Harrisdirect 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

Second Annual Olympic Medical Center Foundation Jingle Bell 5K & 10K, Kid's Dash . Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles. 9 a.m. $20 by 11/20, $25 DOR. Carol Stevenson carolstevenson@olypen.com. (360)461-2966

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

Saturday, December 3.

Fairhaven Frosty 5K, 10K, 1 Mile. Bellingham . 10 a.m. $5, $3 18 and under. (360) 734-3953.

Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. Benefits Shorecrest H.S., student organized event. $15 T's included. Annie Bauer (206) 364-6873

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

Sunday, December 4.

Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series #1 3 Mile. Chesterley Park . HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non- members $25 and $7. Must complete 3 out of 4 races to compete. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, December 10.

23 rd Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk 5K & 10K. Kent . 9:50 a.m. Run along Green River. (253) 856-5050. SEE AD THIS ISSUE

Sunday, December 11.

Canine Candy Cane 5K Fun Run/Walk. Renton . 9 a.m. $15 includes T, $20 DOR. Bring a can of pet food for the Renton Food Bank for pets of those in need. (425) 430-6700. FEATURED RACE

21 st Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K, 1K, Kids Run. Westlake Center, Seattle. 8:20 a.m. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. (206) 547-2707. Ext 102.

Saturday, December 17.

Cable Bridge Run 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Kennewick . 9 a.m. Crosses the Columbia River. $12 w/T, 8 w/o. DOR $15, $10. (509) 545-3456.

4 th Annual Winter Solstice Fun Run 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Dashes. Bainbridge Island . 9:15 a.m. Kelly MacDonald (206) 842-5720.

Cathy & Carl Glatze Memorial Run 2.6 & 9.6 Miles. Anderson Island . 11 a.m. Contributions welcome, no fee. Catch 9 or 10 a.m. ferry from Steilacoom. Bring hot food item for pot luck. (253)752-1471.

Sunday, December 18.

12Ks of Christmas 5K & 12K Run & Walk. Kirkland . 9 a.m. 12K $30, DOR $35, 5K $25, $30. Benefits KITH homeless shelter. (206) 729-9972.

Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series #2 3.3 Mile. Yakima Athletic Club. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must complete 3 out of 4 races to compete. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865- 3490.

Christmas Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, & I Mile. Olympia . 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684. Also a marathon. See marathons.

Saturday, December 31.

8 th Annual Midnight Express 8K. Lakewood . 11:30 p.m. New years party to follow. (253) 376-5737.

MARATHONS

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

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.

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 $60, 1/2 $55. (707) 443-1220. www.redwoodsmarathon.org.

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. FEATURED RACE

Sunday, November 27. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle. 7:15 a.m. The big one locally. Also official walking divisions, half marathon www.seattlemarathon.org. (206) 729- 3660. FEATURED RACE

Sunday, December 18. Christmas Marathon. Olympia . 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684. Also see regular runs.

RELAYS

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

MULTI-SPORTS

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.

Saturday, November 5. NCAA Div. II West Regional 10K & 6K. Bellingham . 10:30 a.m. Great spectator event. www.clubnorthwest.org.

Sunday, November 6. Pacific NW Track & Field Champs 10K & 6K. Masters and open male and female divisions. Woodland Park, Seattle First event at 9:30 a.m., register DOR. Email tcotner@phreego.com. www.clubnorthwest.org.

Saturday, November 12. Pacific Northwest Association Jr. Olympics. Lower Woodland, Seattle. 9 a.m. www.clubnorthwest.org.

Saturday, November 19. USATF Club XC Championships 10K & 6K. Rochester , NY . www.clubnorthwest.org.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Saturday-Sunday, October 22-23. Fitness Boot Camp . Instructor Nadra Burns, certified person trainer presents Greenlake Community Center Gymnasium. 11-1. DJ'ed by Action Entertainment. $119 for both days, or $109 by October 14.

USA Track & Field Coaching Education Level 1 School. December 16-18. EWU, Spokane. $125 by 11/30, after $150. Eric Allison (509) 990-3701.

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

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

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6-month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start at any time. (253) 653-6308, (206) 522-7711.Web-site www.runchuckit.com. Email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

FootZone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck aiming at certain popular local events. Regular group runs, store discounts, sports medicine and product clinics, club uniforms, and other programs. $50 annual fee. Contact redmondrunning@msn.com. (425) 556-0383.

Shifting Gears with Fairhaven Runners . Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $50/10 wks. Saturdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

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

Joints in Motion . Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in selected marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels welcome. (206) 547-2707.

Train To End Stroke. American Stroke Association's training program. Receive training to run or walk a marathon while making a difference in the fight against stroke! Rebecca Weaver at (888) 440-2328 or rebecca.weaver@heart.org.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

6 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 the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

TUESDAY

5 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.

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders track workouts . Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston HS. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

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

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

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

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

5:30 p.m. Track Run at Kentwood High School Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

6 p.m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles . All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs . 8-11 min mile. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

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

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

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners . Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416. www.westseattlrrunners.org.

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (360) 735-2580.

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

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

THURSDAY

5 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.

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

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

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners, up to 8 mile runs, Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland, contact (425-822-7047) or email: lynnscot@gte.net.

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

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

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-7 mile run , paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. Carol Barber (253) 639- 0361. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club , 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call Mona Petrou (425)743-9663.

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

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

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

HASH . 2:00 p.m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays, call to be sure PLEASE). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

SUNDAY

7 a.m. Seattle Running Co. Trail Runs . Meet at store to carpool. Long runs for all abilities, distances and locations vary. (206) 329-1466 or searunco@aol.com.

7:30 a.m. Sunrise Marathon Training. 8-15 miles, all paces welcome. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

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

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners . Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

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

8 a.m. Spokane , SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10- 20 miles 7:30-11min. /mile pace on roads or trails. Gunhild and Jack Swanson (509) 928-5272.

8 a.m. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5 miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.

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

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

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

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

RACEWALKING

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

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

Bellingham Racewalking. Call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

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

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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