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

October 6. North Face Endurance Challenge 10K, Half Marathon & Ultra. Bellevue.

October 7. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR.

October 7. Bellingham Bay Marathon. Bellingham.

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

October 14. UW Dawg Dash 10K & 5K. Seattle.

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

November 25. Seattle Marathon*. Seattle.

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

SEPTEMBER

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.

Bearcat XC Community 3 Mile Race. Chehalis. 9 a.m. (360) 269-8464.

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.

Gateway to the Pacific Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Miles, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 9:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

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.

Baker Lake 50K Trail Run. See Ultras and Relays.

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.salmondays.org.

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. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

Sunday, October 14

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.

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

Girlfriend's Half Marathon. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. Women-only event to benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation. www.nwpersonaltraining.com, (360) 574-7292.

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 River. (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

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

Scholarship 5K XC Run. Pasco. 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit 3 Rivers Road Runners scholarship fund. Jim Peterson (509) 627- 6434, www.3rrr.org.

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.

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 1

Fairhaven Frosty 5K & 10K. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. Kids' Dash too. 10K has one long climb. (360) 734- 3953, www.gbrc.net.

Holiday Fun 10K & 5K Run. Ridgefield. 8 a.m. Bring 2 cans of food. Cocoa and cookies post race. leannelanger@msn.com, (360) 887-5439.

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

Sunday, December 2

Canine Candy Cane 5K Fun Run/Walk. Renton. 9 a.m. Bring a can of pet food for the Renton Food Bank for pets in need. (425) 430-6700.

Saturday, December 8

25th Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run 5K & 10K*. Kent. First event 9:50 a.m. Scenic run along Green River. (253) 856- 5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts/christmasrush/index.asp.

Jingle Bell 5K Run for Arthritis. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Pets with walkers only. www.bellinghamjbr.kintera.org, (360) 733-2866.

Santa Shuffle & Reindeer Dash 10K & 5K. Fort Lewis. 9 a.m. No DOR, civilians need to obtain base access. (253) 967- 2604, www.fortlewismwr.com.

Jingle Bell 5K Run for Arthritis. Spokane. 9 a.m. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Pets with walkers only. www.spokanejinglebellrun.kintera.org.

Sunday, December 9

23rd Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K* & 1K Kids' Run. Westlake Center, Seattle. First event 8:20 a.m. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. One of the area's largest races and a chance to run through downtown. (206) 547-2707 x102, www.seattlejinglebellrun.org.

Saturday, December 15

Marines Toys for Tots 10K & 5K. Stillaguamish Athletic Club, Arlington. 12 p.m. Mostly flat xc-style course. Donations of new, unwrapped toys accepted. 100% of race entry fees benefit Marines Toys for Tots. (360) 659-4861, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Ferndale Fast and Flat 10K Series - Fall. Ferndale. 10 a.m. Monitor your progress over the course of a year with this quarterly run. Joel (360) 223-0264, www.gbrc.net.

Rudolph Run 5K. Civic Center Field, Edmonds. 8 a.m. Kids run 9 a.m. Sponsored by Running in Motion. (425) 774- 0637, www.runninginmotion.com.

Sunday, December 16

12Ks of Christmas 5K* & 12K. Kirkland. 9:30 a.m. Holiday costumes encouraged. www.12ksofchristmas.com, (206) 729-9972.

Christmas Marathon*, Half Marathon, 10 Miles, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684. See also Marathons.

Friday, December 21

Northern Lights - A Winter Solstice Headlamp 5 Miler. Sedro Woolley. 7 p.m. XC style race, headlamp required. DOR only. Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990, trailrunner@wavecable.com.

Saturday, December 22

Tour de Lights 5K Fun Run. Bonney Lake. 7 p.m. Free run through local neighborhoods to view Christmas lights. Suggested donation 2 cans non-perishable food items to benefit local food bank. Cookies and cocoa post-run. (253) 862-8890, www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

Sunday, December 23

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

Saturday, December 29

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Sunday, December 30

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

Monday, December 31

6th Annual Midnight Express 8K. Lakewood. 11:30 p.m. New Year's party to follow. (253) 983-0100.

MARATHONS

Sunday, September 30. Gateway to the Pacific Marathon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 9:30 a.m. Also half marathon, 10 miler, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile kids' run. (360) 273- 9684.

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*. Leavenworth. 9 a.m. Scenic, rolling course. Part of Oktoberfest festivities. Also half marathon. 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*. Ave. of the Giants, CA. 9 a.m. Run beneath a canopy of some of the world's most beautiful trees. Also half marathon and 5K. 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.

Sunday, December 16. Christmas Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. Also half marathon, 10 miles, 10K, 5K, and Kids' 1 Mile run. (360) 273- 9684.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

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.

Saturday, October 6. Baker Lake 50K Trail Run. Kulshan Campground, near Concrete. 8 a.m. Out and back on undulating trail along Baker Lake. www.bakerlake50k.com, (360) 387-4688.

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, September 22. 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 23. 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, September 30. Autumn Classic Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. Tri: 250 meter s, 13 mile b, 3 mile r. Du: 2 mile r, 13 mile b, 2 mile r. (360) 273- 9684.

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 21. 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. Sharon: laspada@u.washington.edu.

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

Saturday, October 20. Fred Dean Harvest Run XC Meet. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. Asha Dean: (206) 954-2551, ashasundae@hotmail.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.

Saturday, December 8. National Junior Olympic National XC Championships. Lawrence, KS. www.usatf.org/events/2007/USATFJuniorOlympicXCChampionships

HIGH SCHOOL

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

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. 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.

Saturday, December 8. USATF National Club XC Championships. West Chester, OH. Women's 6K and Men's 10K. www.pntf.org.

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. From 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Limited to 10 people/class. Next course Saturday, October 20. Private and refresher courses also 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. Bonney Lake. 4-6 miles; all paces welcome. (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. Poulsbo. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 18800 Front St. Suite 101A. (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. 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, www.interurbanrunners.net.

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 (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. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

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 downtown. 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 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. J. Ellis (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. Poulsbo. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 18800 Front St., Suite 101A. (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, 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. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

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 Runners 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. 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 welcome; non-competitive. Seattle-Eastside locations. Nancy (206) 229-0204, Jennifer (425) 870-3587 or Michelle (206) 790-8272.

7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club. 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 welcome; non-competitive. 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 (509) 328-7417 or Don (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. Call (360) 319-3350 for start locations.

8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski, (206) 527-9393.

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

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

9 a.m. Seattle Frontrunners. 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, 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 runs. Join us for breakfast afterwards. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.

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 or Jack (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 welcome, 4-6 miles. (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

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 hrs or 90 min. 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.

Sunday, September 30. Lake Sammamish State Park. Issaquah. www.cascadeoc.org.

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.

Saturday, December 8. Street Scramble at the Market. Seattle. 10 a.m. Thirty locations circled on a map; visit as many as you can in 3 hrs or 90 min. On foot only. www.streetscramble.com.

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.