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November 2002


NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER/
JANUARY

MARATHONS/ MULTISPORT/ CROSS-COUNTRY/

CAMPS AND CLINICS/ COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

REGULAR RUNS/ RACEWALKING/ ORIENTEERING/ T&F

FEATURED RACES

Click on race for more information.

Sunday, November 24 -- KBSG Toys for Tots 5K. Seattle Center.

Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day) -- Centre at Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K and 2 mile. Norpoint, Tacoma.

Sunday, December 1-- HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon, Half Marathon, and Full and Half Walks. Seattle.

Saturday, December 7 -- Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium.

Saturday, December 14 -- Kent Christmas Rush 5K & 10K. Russell Road Park, Kent.

Saturday, December 14 -- Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #1. Two miles. Woodland Park, Seattle.

Saturday, December 28 -- Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #2. Two miles. Sand Point, Seattle.

Tuesday, December 31 -- Resolution Run 5K. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Saturday, January 11 -- Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #3. Two miles. Woodland Park, Seattle

Saturday, April 5 -- Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima.

Sunday, May 4 -- adidas Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, B.C.

ALL RUNS

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 2

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

East Lacamas Lake Trail Run 5 Miles. Lacamas Lake, Camas. $2. 10 a.m. (360) 254-5737. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Saturday, November 9

Autumn Classic Duathlon. See Multisport Events.

Autumn Classic Half-Marathon, 8 miles & 5K. Millersylvania State Park. Olympia. 11a.m. Mostly flat courses. 360-273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com.

Saturday, November 9

Autumn Classic Half Marathon, 8mi, 5K. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, November 16

Columbia Classic 2 mile & 10 mile. Richland. (509) 627-1329. www.3RRR.org

Saturday, November 17

Hard Core Runners Club Turkey Trot. Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima. 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 23

Turkey Troy 5K & 1 mile. Bangor Base. 10 a.m. Must have base access. Pam Ferraro (360) 535-7000 x5221.

Turkey Trot 5K. Fort Vancouver. 10 a.m. Drawings for Turkeys. (360) 694-8936. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Sunday, November 24.

KBSG Toys for Tots 5K Trot. Seattle Center. Benefits U.S. Marines' Corps program. $20 by 11.22, $25 DOR. 9 a.m. Includes T- shirt. Toy donations encouraged. Finishes in Memorial Stadium. www.promotionevents.com. (206) 729-9972. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club 5 Mile Turkey Trot. Fort Steilacoom Park. DOR only, $7 or $5 with 2-can food donation. 2 p.m. (253) 537-8712 or (253) 565-1437.

Hard Core Runners Club Three Mile Turkey Trot. Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima. Free, predict-your-time event. (509) 452-7982. Kennz@aol.com.

River Run Series - 2.3 Miles. Everett, Langus Riverfront Park. 9amFree. (425) 397-7214.

Thursday, November 28

Centre at Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K and 2 mile. Norpoint, Tacoma. Annual Thanksgiving Day run draws good fields. 9:30 a.m. (253) 591-5504. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Friday-Saturday November 29-30

HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon Expo. Westin Hotel, Seattle. Best local area Expo, by a long shot. Seminars, gear, bargains. Worth a visit even if you are not running or walking the Seattle Marathon or Half.

DECEMBER

Sunday, December 1

HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon, Half Marathon, and Full and Half Walks. Scenic through-city courses with some hills. Half run starts at 7:30 a.m.; walk at 7:45. Great Expo is part of the weekend. Both courses are certified. www.seattlemarathon.org. See also Marathons. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, December 7

Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium. Benefits Shorecrest H.S. Flat fast course. 9 a.m. T-shirts include. (206) 367-5074. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Fairhaven Frosty 5K and 10K. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. Road and trail, one long hill. 10 a.m. (360) 734-3953.

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

Sunday, December 8

Jingle Bell 5K Run & Walk. Westlake Center, Seattle. 10 a.m. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Certified course. (206) 547-2707.

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #1: 3 miles. Chesterly Park, Yakima. 1 p.m. First race of annual series. $10 HCRS for the four-race series, $3 per race, $25, or $7 for others. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, December 14

Kent Christmas Rush 5K & 10K. Russell Road Park, Kent. Smooth, flat course. 9:50 a.m. Certified course. (253) 856-5050. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Cathy & Carl Glatzke Memorial Runs: 2.6 or 9.6 miles. Anderson Island. Take 9 or10 a.m. ferry. No fee, bring food. (253) 565- 1437 or Ren_Gallier@msn.com.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #1. Woodland Park, Seattle. First race of annual series, aimed at giving off-season shorter distance racing opportunities. All races two miles; this is cross-country. $20 series of five races (includes t-shirts and series divisional awards). Indiv. races $5. (206) 510-9165.

Jingle Bell 4 mile Run & 2 mile Walk. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. $25 donation. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. (800) 542-0295.

Lincoln School Holiday 4.8 Mile. Lincoln School, Vancouver, WA. $2. 10 a.m. (360) 694-8936. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Sunday, December 15

Canine Candy Cane 5K. Renton Community Center. Course along the Cedar River Trial. 9 a.m. $15 by 12/5, $20 after. T-shirts sure for early registrants. Pet-and-Santa photos incl. in fee. (425) 430-6700.

Saturday, December 21 Lampson's Cable Bridge Run, 5K and 10K. Kennewick to Pasco. Crosses the Columbia River. 9 a.m. $12 by 12/18, $8 w/ no-T. $15 DOR, $10 no shirt. (509) 545-3456. www.ci.pasco.wa.us.

Pink Cheeks Run 5.4 or 2.8 Miles. Allen School, Burlington. 11 a.m. (360) 336-9414.

Sunday, December 22

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #2: 3.3 miles. Yakima Athletic Club, Yakima. 1 p.m. $10 HCRS for the four-race series, $3 per race, $25, or $7 for others. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865- 3490.

Christmas Marathon, Half and 5-Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com. SEE ALSO MARATHONS.

River Run Series - 2.3 Miles. Everett, Langus Riverfront Park. 9am. Free. (425) 397-7214.

Saturday, December 28

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #2. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. For series info, see Dec. 14. (206) 510-9165.

Tuesday, December 31

Resolution Run 5K. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. Certified course, late-afternoon start. $20, $25 DOR, includes long-sleeve T-shirt. $10 discount for CNW members. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

JANUARY Wednesday, Jan. 1

FSRC Resolution Series Runs #1: 5K & 5 Miles. Steilacoom High School. 9 a.m. $8. Series Fee $32. Chili served after race. First of four-part series. Ren Gallier 565-1437 or Ren_Gallier@msn.com.

Hangover 5K. Fort Vancouver, WA. 11 a.m. (360) 694-8936. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Saturday, January 4

Lake Samish 6.5 Mile and Half Marathon Runs. Samish Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Rolling, paved course. Limited entry field. Christy (360) 647-7182, or Kevfaz@attbi.com.

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

Sunday, January 5

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #3. Location TBA. 1 p.m. First race of annual series. $10 HCRS for the four-race series; $3 per race, $25, or $7 for others. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, January 11

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #3. Woodland Park, Seattle. Cross-country. For series info, see Dec. 14. (206) 510-9165.

Bridle Lake 50K. See Ultras.

Frenchmans Bar 5K/10K/15K. Frenchman's Bar Park, Vancouver. Flat scenic trail.10 a.m. $2. (360) 883-9596. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Saturday, January 18

Nookachamps Runs 13.1 mi., 10K, 4 mi. Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon. Great regional course, mostly flat. Divisional awards. (360) 416-7765. Email george@skagit.ctc.edu.

Sunday, January 19

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series 4: 3 miles. Chesterly Park, Yakima. 1 p.m. Last race of annual series. Followed by post-race party. $10 HCRS for the four-race series, $3 per race; $25, or $7 for others. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.

Vancouver Lake Half-Marathon and 5K. Vancouver Park Lake, Vancouver, WA. 10 am; 1/2 marathon walk 9 a.m. $20 by 1/12, $25 DOR. $15 w/T no DOR. (360) 263-4156, www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Saturday, January 25

FSRC Resolution Series Runs #2: 10K & 10 Miles. Steilacoom High School. 9 a.m. $8, series fee is $32 and is the last chance to enter series. Baked potatoes after race. Bruce McDowell 253-838- 7862. Next races in the series are 15mi and 15K (Feb.) and 20mi and 20K (March).

Western Stampede 5K. Carvery Gym, WWU, Bellingham. 9 am. Benefits Alzheimer's Association. $25 w/T-shirt, free w/$50 donation. (360) 671-3316.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #4. Locations TBD. For series info, see Dec. 14. (206) 510-9165. One more race remains in the series.

Seattle Open Cross-Country Meet. See Cross-Country.

MARATHONS

Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December1. Grand Pacifico Marathon. Mazatlan, Mexico. Also half and 10K. Favorite destination event of many NW runners, covered in the last two January issues of NWR. Big money prizes. www.maraton.com

Sunday, December 1. HARRISdirect Seattle Marathon. Seattle Center. Also offers half and full and half walks. Scenic through- city course with some hills. Great Expo. Walk at 7:15 a.m, run at 8:15 a.m. Start of the Seattle Kids marathon is at 10 a.m. See regular schedule for other events. Certified course. www.seattlemarathon.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, December 22. Christmas Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. Also Half and 5-miler. (360) 273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com.

Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima. Unique challenging course through wild river canyon, small town atmosphere. 8 a.m. $55 by 2/28. (425) 226-1518, (509) 966-0188. www.ontherun.com/yrcm. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, April 12. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Point-to-point events. 8 a.m. start, Half-Marathon, 8:30 start, Whidbey Island 10-Miler, Walk/Run, 8 a.m. start. All events finish at Town Park in Coupeville. Email: j.kaiser16@verizon.net

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, B.C. Also Half Marathon, Great scenic through-city courses. Early registration now open. (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

ULTRAS

Saturday, January 11. Bridle Trails Twilight 50K. Bridle Trails Park, Kirkland. 4 p.m. Most of the race will be run in the dark, carry flashlights. Eight hour time limit. $10, limited to 50 entrants. No DOR. (425) 828-0250. www.pws.serv.net/CascadeRunningClub.

MULTISPORT EVENTS

Saturday, November 9. Autumn Classic Triathlon. Millerslvania St. Pk., Olympia. 1:30pm. 360-273-9684.

CROSS-COUNTRY MEETS

BRRC Cross-Country Series. November 3 - Qualchan, Manito Bv & High Drive. Last of the series. (509) 624-4297

Saturday, November 10. NW Regional Championships. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. 10K men, 6K women. 10 a.m. (206) 499-4329.

Saturday, November 23. Turkey Trot 6K. Lincoln Park, Seattle. Predict Your Time. 2K loops. 11 a.m Paul Merca, Clubballard.com2002

Satruday, January 26. Seattle Open. Lincoln Park, Seattle. Men and Women 4k, Men's 10K (may be changed to 8K), women's 6K. 11 a.m. and 12 noon. $10 and $15. Flat, fast courses. (206) 499- 4329.

Youth Cross Country Schedule

Nocember 2. Issaquah Gliders. Tibbetts Valley Park, Issaquah. Joanne Hartman, issaquahgliders@aol.com

November 16 Junior Olympics Association Meet. Lower Woodland Park, Seattle. Darryl Genest, X-C Chair (253) 839-4964. fwtrack@hotmail.com

November 23. Junior Olympics Regional Meet. The Gorge Amphitheatre, near George, WA. Joe McManus (509) 754-4251

December 14. Junior Olympics National Championship. Carrollton, GA (near Atlanta). www.usatfgeorgia.org. Inez Finch, inezfinch@aol.com

TRACK & FIELD

The 2003 University of Washington home indoor track schedule has been released, no further details yet. Last year saw some excellent indoor competition and a sub-4:00 mile at these meets. All will be held at the Dempsey Center. Note the addition of the PAC-10 Indoor Championships on March 12.

January 18 Husky Indoor Preview

January 19 High School Age Indoor Meet February 1 UW Indoor Invitational

February 2 High School Age Indoor Meet

February 15 Husky Invitational

February 16 High School Age Indoor Meet

March 1 Pac 10 Indoor Invitational

March 8 Washington Last Chance Qualifier

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Friday-Sunday, November 15-17. Best in the West Track and Field Clinic. Sea-Tac DoubleTree Inn, Seattle. Features Olympian Andy Bloom and several other top athletes and coaches. (425) 747- 1511.

Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinic with Dr. Bill Warnekos, podiatrist. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. 6:30 p. m. Free. 7210 E. Green Lake Dr. N. , (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 522-1702.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

Fairhaven Runners learning to run/run faster clinics. Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with coach Diane Palmason. $40/8 wks. Thursdays, 5:30 meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Program includes coaching, weekly team workouts, training log, monthly clinics, and more. Leukemia Society of America, 2030 Westlake Avenue, Seattle 98121, (206) 628-0777.

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group. All abilities welcome including Walkers. Includes group workouts in Seattle and on the Eastside, individual assessments, training schedules, clinics on injury prevention, nutrition & hydration, shoes & clothing, discounts at area running stores. $250 for 6 months. Contact Dave Steffens (425) 985-8724.

Team Diabetes. Train for Kona, Bermuda or Rome Marathons. Walkers and runners receive customized training for full or half marathons, sportswear, airfare, 1st class accommodations. Weekly group runs. American Diabetes Association (206) 282-4616x7205.

Joints in Motion. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in the Kona, Amsterdam, or Dublin Marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels welcome. Train with Dave Steffens, 4X Seattle Marathon winner. (206) 547-2707.

Train with expert coaches at Capitol Hill FootZone. Distances from 5K to marathons; ultras, fitness walking, track, cross- country, etc. For one month $200 includes Stride Perfection Service, 1 consultation, 2 personal coaching sessions, and weekly cyber coaching and other benefits. Open to all levels, men and women. Coaches/Advisors include several of area's top male and female runners at all distances. Contact 206-329-1466 or footzonerun@yahoo.com. Group rates available.

Train To End Stroke. American Stroke Association's traning 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. mail :rebecca.weaver@heart.org>

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

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

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

TUESDAY

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

5:15-7 p. m. Kitsap Track Club. Bremerton HS. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

5:30 p. m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S., Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.

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

5:30 p. m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 mi. 8-11 min/mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

5:30 p. m. Husky Orienteering and Running Club. UW campus, IMA Building. Bill Cusworth, 789-1346.

5:30 p. m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. Ren, (253) 565-1437; Becky, (253) 588-5053.

5:30 p.m. Beginners Run Night. 3-5 mile jogs. Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p. m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Seghalie Jr. H.S., Federal Way. (253) 606-2511.

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

6 p. m. Beginner's Trail Runs. Short, at easy pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p. m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). (509) 375-1683.

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

6 p. m. Seattle FootZone Group Runs, 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile pace. (206) 329-1466.

6:15 p. m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way , Auburn. Vern Stoffel, (253) 941-9604.

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

6 p. m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Intermediate-advanced pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p. m. Women's Only Run, Always Running, Greenlake. (206) 985- 7405 www.alwaysrunning.com

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

6 p. m. Spokane Community College. Speed work, all paces. Coached by Dori Robertson (509) 238-9591.

6 p. m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond Footzone. 425-556-0383

6:15 p. m. Interurban RC distance runs, Gene Coulon Park, Renton. (253) 835-1567.

6:30 p. m. West Seattle Runners. Easy runs, short distances. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

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

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (36) 735-2580.

THURSDAY

6 p. m. FootZone runs, Cap. Hill, Seattle. 8-10 mile runs from store. 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or footzonerun@yahoo.com.

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners, Time prediction run, 2k - 10k. Luke McRedmond Park, 15811 Redmond Way, Redmond. Al, (425) 883-9824. luckyal@juno.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 4-6 mile run, paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. (253) 639-0361.

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

8 a.m. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com

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

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

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call for info. Lisa Schmidt (425) 562-7978.

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

9 a.m. Joe "Agogo's" Run/Walk Club. Locations vary. Shannon, Physical Culture, 522-0634.

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

10 a.m. Competitive women's group, track workouts. Lower Woodland Park Track, Seattle. (206) 634-0185

2 p. m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

Times vary: Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

SUNDAY

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

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

8 a.m. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8 a.m. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671- 3804.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Seattle Runners Long Runs (10 - 18 miles). Starting times vary. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

RACEWALKING

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

Around-Green-lake unjudged walks are held in Seattle monthly at Green Lake Community Center, south side. 9 a.m., November. 9, December 14.

For information about racewalking in Bellingham, call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING

Cascade Orienteering Club events. Interscholastic Orienteering League series events are for elementary to high school age students. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 nonmembers, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866

Interscholastic Orienteering League Series:

#1 - Saturday, November 9. 10 a.m. Woodland Park, Seattle. 206- 634-2279

#2 - Saturday, November 23. 10 a.m. Kelsey Creek Park, Bellevue. 425-822-6254

#3 - Saturday, December 7. 10 a.m. NAD Park, Bremerton. 206-634- 2279

#4 - Saturday, December 21.10 a.m.Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma. 206- 634-2279

#5 - Saturday, January 11. 10 a.m. Forest Park, Everett. 425-822- 6254

#6 - Saturday, January 25. 10 a.m. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Tacoma. 206-634-2279

Other events

Sunday, November 24. COC 25th Anniversary Celebration - location TBA

Saturday, November 28. Bog Slog & Holiday Potluck - 10 a.m. St. Edwards State Park, Kenmore. 206-634-2279


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