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December 2003

DECEMBER / JANUARY / FEBRUARY

CALENDAR BY EVENT

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, December 6 - Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline.

Saturday, December 13- Kent Christmas Rush 10K and 5K. Kent

Saturday, December 13 - Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #1.Seattle

December 20 - The 12Ks of Christmas. Kirkland Marine Park, Kirkland

Saturday, December 27 - Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #2.Seattle

Thursday, January 1 - CNW Resolution Run 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Saturday, January 10 - Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #3.Seattle

Saturday, January 10 - Bridle Trials Winter Trail Running Festival: 5-Mile, 10-Mile, 50K relay, 50K Pairs and 50K ultra. Kirkland

Saturday, January 17 - Nookachamps Winter Runs - 13.1 mi., 10K, 4mi. Mt Vernon

Saturday, January 24 - Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #4.Emerald Downs

Saturday, January 31 - FSRC Resolution Run Series #2: 10 Miles/10K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma

Saturday, February 7 - Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #5.Seattle

Saturday, February 21 - Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Finale.Seattle

Saturday, February 21 - FSRC Resolution Run Series #3, 15Miles/15K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma.

DECEMBER

Thursday, Dec 4

CF Foundation's Stair Climb. Washington Mutual Tower, Seattle, Timed race up the 65 floors of the. Compete as individual, 5-person corporate team or 3-person relay. Registration @ 4:30, climb at 5:45pm. (206) 282-4770, or (800) 647-7774


Saturday, December 6

Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium. Student-organized event, benefits Shorecrest H.S. Flat fast course. 9 a.m. T-shirts included w/entry. (206) 362-1837.

Fairhaven Frosty 5K, 10K, and 1/2 mile. Fairhaven Park Bellingham. 10 a.m. Half of each course is on trails. $5, $3 H.S. age and under. (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 7

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #1. Chesterley Park, Yakima. 1:00 p.m. Approximately 3 miles. First race of annual series. $10 HRC members for the four races, or, 3 per race. Non-members are $25 and $7. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.


Saturday, December 13

Cathy & Carl Glatze Memorial Run 2.6 or 9.6 Mile. Anderson Island. Take the 9 or 10 a.m. ferry to Steilacoom. No fee, bring hot food for potluck. (253) 565-1437 or Ren_Gallier@msn .com.

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

Kent Christmas Rush 10K and 5K. Russel Road Park, Kent. 9:50 a.m. Before 12/5, $15 w/T and $15 w/o, After its $25 and $20.Live music, refreshments, and awards. (253) 856-5050. FEATURED RACE.

Annual Lincoln School Holiday 4.3 Mile Run. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. (360) 694-8936

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. 9 a.m. All races two miles or 3000m; this is cross-country. $25 series of six races (includes t-shirts and series divisional awards). Indiv. races $5. (206) 522-7711. Superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Santa Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids' Run. Colfax High School. 10:00 a.m. Shirley Cornelius (509) 397-3042. corneliu@colfax.com.


Sunday, December 14

Jingle Bell 5K & 1K. Westlake Center, Seattle. 8:30 a.m. Benefit for Arthritis Foundation. (206) 547-2707.


Saturday, December 20

Lamson's Cable Bridge Run 5K and 10K. Kennewick to Pasco. 9:00 a.m. Crosses the Columbia River. $12 w/T, $8 no T. DOR $15 and $10. (509) 545-3456. www.ci.pasco.wa.us.

Pink Cheeks Run 5.4 or 2.8 Miles. Allen School, Bellingham. 11:00 a.m. $18 w/long sleeve T, $8 no shirt. DOR $20 and $10. Under 10 years free.

2nd Annual Winter Solstice Fun Run. Bainbridge Island. 9:15 a.m. 5K, 1 Mile, Kids dashes. Kelly MacDonald (206) 842-5720.

The 12Ks of Christmas. Kirkland Marine Park, Kirkland. 9 am. New event with holiday themes. $20 by 12/20, $25 DOR. Includes l.s. T-shirt. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents,com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.


Sunday, December 21

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #2. Yakima Athletic Club. 1:00 p.m. Approximately 3 miles. Second race of series. $10 HRC members for the four races, or, 3 per race. Non-members are $25 and $7. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, December 27

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #2. Magnuson Park. Second race of annual series, aimed at giving off-season shorter distance racing opportunities. All races two miles or 3000m; this is a road race. $25 series of six races (includes t-shirts and series divisional awards). Indiv. races $5. (206) 522-7711. Superjocknjill.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE,

Sunday, December 28

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


JANUARY

Thursday, January 1


CNW Resolution Run 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Some new wrinkles are planned for this annual event. 10 a.m. FEATURED RACE.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #1: 5 Miles/5K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma. 9 a.m. First of annual four-race series. $8, series fee $22. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com or bmcdowell@harbornet.com.

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

Saturday, January 3

Lake Samish 6.5 Mile and Half Marathon Runs. Samish Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Rolling, paved course. Limited entry field. GBRC members free. 18 and under $3, others $5. Christy (360) 647-7182. www.GBRC.net.

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

Saturday, January10

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #3. Woodland Park, Seattle. See listing of December 13. This is 3000m X-C. $25 series of six races (includes t-shirts and series divisional awards). Indiv. races $5. (206) 522-7711. Superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Frenchmans Bar 5K, 10K, 15K Runs. Vancouver. 10 a.m. Flat, scenic course. Mike (360) 883-9596. www.hash.com/users/ccrc/.

Bridle Trials Winter Trail Running Festival: 5-Mile, 10-Mile, 50K relay, 50K Pairs and 50K ultra. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. This popular trail ultra has been expanded to include other distances and fun events. Five mile loop course. All events start at 3 p.m. 50K runners should bring their own lights. $10 per participant, relay or open. Maximum six-person relay teams. The further you go, the more you get for your money! Register on line; DOR okay. (206) 329-1499. www.seattlerunningcompany.com


Sunday January 11

Afternoon Delight Half-marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park. 1:00 p.m. www.signmeupsports.com,(360) 273-9684. E-mail: wanttoduit@hotmail.com.


Saturday, January 17

Nookachamps Winter Runs - 13.1 mi., 10K, 4mi. Skagit Valley College, My Vernon. Popular mid-winter runs, some hills, great ambience. Warm showers and indoor recovery area. (360) 417-7665. nookachamps@hotmail.com. FEATURED RACE.

Winter Wuhoo! Adventure Race. Snoqualmie Pass, WA. 8:00 a.m. 4 to 7 hour sprint involving trekking, snowshoeing, rappelling, mountaineering, Nordic skiing, and basic navigating. Teams of 2 and Teams of 4 male, female, and co-ed.

Sunday, January 18

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #3. Yakima, Chesterley Park. 1:00 p.m. 3 miles.
Final race of series. $3 for HRC members, others $7. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.

Annual Vancouver Lake Half Marathon Run/Walk. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. walk, 10 a.m. run. Bryan Chapman (360) 263-4156.

Saturday, January 24

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #4. Emerald Downs. Fourth race of annual series, aimed at giving off-season shorter distance racing opportunities. This is 2 miles. $25 series of six races (includes t-shirts and series divisional awards). Indiv. races $5. (206) 522-7711. Superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.


Western Stampede 5K. Western Washington University, Bellingham. $25 w/T0-shirt, DOR okay. Benefits Alzheimer Society of Washington. 1-800-493- 3959. www.alzwa.com.

Capitol Peak MEGA Fat Ass 50k and 25k. Olympia. Forest trails, moderate hills, probably muddy. Benefits the Shannon McQueeney Education Fund
$10 Suggested Donation (360) 455.1400 j.pearch@comcast.net
www.run2xs.com/Run/cpfatass/index.htm

Western Stampede 5K. Western Washington University, Bellingham. $25 DOR. Benefits Alzheimer Society. www.alzwa.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.


Sunday, January 25

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


Saturday, January 31


FSRC Resolution Run Series #2: 10 Miles/10K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma. 9 a.m. Second of annual four-race series. $8, series fee $22. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com or bmcdowell@harbornet.com. FEATURED RACE.

Super Bowl Dash, 10K, 5K & 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park. 1:00 p.m. www.signmeupsports.com,(360) 273-9684. E-mail: wanttoduit@hotmail.com.

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 7

Super Jock n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix #5. Nathan Hale High School, Seattle. $5. 9:00 a.m. Fifth race in series. (800) 343-4411. FEATURED RACE.

Two for the Road 5K. Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham. 10:00 a.m. A scenic trail run, mostly woods. (360) 671-1670.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free. Monthly Series, chart your progress.

Lord Hill Trails Fun run. Snohomish, WA. 7:30 a.m. 10, 20, &32 mile. Lord Hill Regional Park, Loop course. Trail run with gravel and rocks. (425) 280-6158.

Sunday, February 8

18th Annual Partners in Pain 5K. West Central Community Center, Spokane. 10:00 a.m. A fun run for couples, with awards to fastest male/female teams. Fees vary from team to single, T to no T. (509) 238-9591,

Saturday, February 14

Valentine Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:00 a.m. Lots of post race food! (360) 273- 9684.

Saturday, February 21

Super Jock and Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix #6. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9:00 a.m. $5. Final race of series. For questions call (800) 343-4411. FEATURED RACE.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #3, 15Miles/15K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma. 9:00 a.m. Third race in series. $8. Indoor recovery area, hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com. Or bmcdpwell@harbornet.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, February 28


Smelt Run 5 & 10K. LaConner, Newly energized race has USATF certified courses, one of first chances of the season to make the NWR list! (360) 848-9336. www.active.com.

Sunday, February 29

Leap Year Classic 1/2 marathon, 10K, 5k, 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11:00 a.m. 1st time event, will be held every leap year. Lots of post race food. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684.

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

CALENDAR BY EVENT

MARATHONS

Saturday, December 13. 35TH Annual Birch Bay International Marathon. Low-key, limited aid, fun run. No entry fee. Sign up at 7:45 am, run starts at 8:00 am. Birch Bay, WA. E-mail: jdutton@nwlink.com. Dave Dutton, 360- 848-1146.

Sunday, December 21. Christmas Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. Full $45, 1/2 $30, 10K $20, 5K $15, 1 mile $10. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, February 14. Valentine Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:00 a.m. Lots of post race food! (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 3. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. Starkly scenic route point-top-point through historical wild area. Great small-town ambience, event directed by Bob and Lenore Dolphin. 8 a.m. (425) 226-1518. www.ontherun.com/yrcm. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 5. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Point-to-point courses through in beautiful island setting, both end in historical Coupeville. Full at 8, Half at 8:30. (206) 729-9972. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

CROSS-COUNTRY

Saturday, December 13. USATF National Junior Olympic Cross- Country Championships. Albuquerque, NM. www.usatf.com.

Saturday, January 24 or 25. Seattle Open. Lincoln Park, Seattle. Men and women's 5K, Men's 10K, women's 6K. 11 a.m. and noon. $10 and $15. Flat, fast courses. (206) 499-4329.


TRACK AND FIELD


The 2004 University of Washington Indoor Track Schedule. All events are held indoors and take place all day long. For more details check the UW's official athletic web site, www.gohuskies.com.
January 17. Husky Indoor Preview
January 31. UW Indoor Invitational
February 14. Pac-10 Invitational
February 27 MPSF Indoor Championships
February 28. MPSF Indoor Championships
March 6. NCAA Last Chance Qualifier

Indoor Track and Field for all Ages/Levels. These meets will be held in the Dempsey Indoor Facility on the U.W. campus and are not affiliated with the WIAA. Youth athletes: do NOT wear your school uniform. All athletes may enter online at www.directathletics.com. The dates are: Jan. 18, Feb. 1, and Feb. 15.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinics..Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Variety of great sportsmedicine people. See www,superjocknjill.com for schedule. 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. Tom or Ty at Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 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 at any time. (253) 653-6308, (206) 522- 7711.Web site www.runchuckit.com, email to: chuck@runchuckit.com.

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

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

Bellingham Fit--Marathon Training. All abilities and walkers welcome. Meet every Saturday for the group run in Bellingham with trained coaches in ability-based pace groups. $85 www.usafit.com, select Bellingham, or email organizer: info@bellinghamfit.com. (360) 756-5121.

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.

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. Train with Dave Steffens, 4X Seattle Marathon winner. (206) 547-2707.

Train with expert coaches at Seattle Running Company. 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 searunco@aol.com. Group rates available.

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

5:30 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 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.

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. 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. searunco@aol.com.

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners Prediction Runs, Luke McRedmond Park, Redmond. contact Leo Smale:leosmale@hotmail.com.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416. www.westseattlerunners.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. 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. Advanced pace, exploring strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 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. Steve (425) 258- 1916.

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

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

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.

THURSDAY

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

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

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles loop from store at 8-10.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.
6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (206) 941-9604.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-4 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. www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

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. Meet at Redmond FootZone - Long run, 8 - 20 miles. (425) 556-0383.

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

2 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.

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

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.

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.

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. 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 most months at Green Lake Community Center, 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. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 non-members, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783- 3866




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