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December 2004



FEATURED RACES

Sunday, November 28. Harrisdirect Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle.



Saturday, December 4. Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium.



Saturday, December 11. Canine Candy Cane 5K Fun Run/Walk. Renton.



Saturday, December 11. Kent Christmas Rush 10k and 5K. Kent.



Saturday, January 1. FSRC Resolution Run Series #1 5Mile and 5K. Tacoma.



Sunday, January 16. Maui Surf & Sand Half Marathon. Maui, HI.



Saturday, January 22. FSRC Resolution Run Series #2 10Mile and 10K. Tacoma.



Saturday, February 19. FSRC Resolution Run Series #3 15Mile and 15K. Tacoma.



Saturday, April 2. Yakima River Marathon. Ellensburg.



Saturday, May 1. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, BC.



Saturday, May 1. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt, CA..


NOVEMBER



Sunday, November 28.


Harrisdirect Seattle Half Marathon. Seattle. 7:30 a.m. Uses Seattle Marathon course. $80. Also full marathon. See also Marathons. www.seattlemarathon.org(206) 729-3660. FEATURED RACE.

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


DECEMBER


Thursday, December 2.


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

Saturday, December 4.


Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #1 XC 3K. Woodland Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25 for series and T-shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Very good value with terrific prizes. (206)522- 7711. www.superjocknjill.com.

Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. Benefits Shorecrest H.S., student organized event. T's included w/ entry. (206) 365-7108. FEATURED RACE.

Fairhaven Frosty 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Mile. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $5, $3 18 and under. (360) 734-3953.

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


Sunday, December 5.



Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #1 - 3 Miles. Chesterley Park. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must compete in 3 out of 4 races to compete. Series dates 12/5, 12/19, 1/2, 1/16. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.


Saturday, December 11.


Cathy & Carl Glatze Memorial Runs. Anderson Island. 2.6 or 9.6 mile runs. Take the 9 or 10 a.m. ferry from Steilacoom. No fee, contribute to rent of the facility and bring hot food item for potluck. (253) 752-1471.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk For Arthritis 4 Mile. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. $25. Includes long sleeve T & jingle bells. (360) 733-2866. (800) 542-0295. www.arthritis.org.

Kent Christmas Rush 10K and 5K. Russell Road Park, Kent. 9:50 a.m. Before 12/3 $15 includes T. after $25. Live music, refreshments, and awards. Flat course. (253) 856-5050. FEATURED RACE.

Lincoln School Run 4.3 Mile. Vancouver, Wa. 10 a.m. Free to Clark County Running Club members, $2 non. (360) 694-8936.

Canine Candy Cane 5K. Renton. 9 a.m. $15 pre, $20 DOR, includes T. Pet food drive, bring a can to donate to Renton food bank. (425) 430- 6700. www.ccrunning.org. FEATURED RACE.


Sunday, December 12.



Jingle Bell Run & Walk 5K. Westlake Center, Seattle. 8 a.m. 7500 participants, benefits Arthritis Foundation. (206) 547-2707 ext. 106.


Saturday, December 18.



Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #2 2 Mile. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25 for series and T- shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Very good value with terrific prizes. (206)522-7711. www.superjoocknjill.com.

24th Annual Pink Cheeks Holiday Fun Run and Walk 5.4 and 2.8 Mile Run/Walk. Burlington. 11 a.m. $18 w/T, $8 no T by 12/10. DOR $20 and $10. Under 14 free T's $10. (360) 336-9414.
Lamson's Cable Bridge Run 5K and 10K. Kennewick. 9 a.m. Crosses the Columbia River. $12 w/T, $8 w/o. DOR $15 and $10. (509) 545-3456. www.ci.pasco.wa.us/recreation.

Winter Solstice 5K and 1 Mile. Bainbridge Island. 9:15 a.m. Kelly MacDonald. (206) 842-5720.


Sunday, December 19.



12K's of Christmas, 2 Mile and Kid's Run. Kirkland. 9 a.m. Second year. $25, $30 DOR, includes long-sleeve T. (206) 729-9972.

Christmas Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10 Mi, 5K. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Lots of post-race food and awards. (360) 273-9684. Also see Marathons.

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #2 - 3.3 Miles. Yakima Athletic Club. 1 p.m. 3.3 Mile race. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must compete in 3 out of 4 races to compete. Series dates 12/5, 12/19, 1/2, 1/16. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.


Sunday, December 26.



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



JANUARY


Saturday, January 1.


CNW Resolution Run 5K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. $25, DOR $30 includes T. Beer garden to follow. This will be a "trip 'n drip" event. Promotion events (206) 729-9972.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #1 5Mile and 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. First of annual four race series. $8, series fee $22. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at . FEATURED RACE.

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

Hangover Run 5K. Vancouver, WA. 11 a.m. $2. Phil Phimister (360) 694-8936. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.


Sunday, January 2.


Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #3 - 5 Miles. East Valley Intermediate School. 1 p.m. 5 Mile race. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must compete in 3 out of 4 races to compete. Series dates 12/5, 12/19, 1/2, 1/16. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.


Saturday, January 8.



Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #3 XC 3K. Woodland Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25 for series and T- shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Very good value with terrific prizes. (206)522-7711. www.superjoocknjill.com.

GBRC 28th Annual Lake Samish Runs 6.5 and 13.1 Miles. Lake Samish Park. 10 a.m. 1/2 $10, 6.5 $8. Post race awards and refreshments. Mary Steinberg (360) 671-0385 or Christy Fazio (360) 647-7182. www.gbrc.net.

Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival, 5-Mle, 10-Mile, 50K relay, 50K Pairs, and 50K Ultra. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 3 p.m. $10 per participant, relay or open. $5 State Park parking fee. 50K runners bring lights. Six person max relay teams. (206) 329-1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

Frenchmans Bar 3, 6, and 9 Mile Runs. Vancouver. 10 a.m. $2. Carolyn & Mike Viles (360) 883-9596. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.


Sunday, January 9.



New Year's Afternoon Delight Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Noon. T's available. Lots of post-race food and awards. Bob Green (360) 273-9684.


Sunday, January 16
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Maui Surf & Sand Half Marathon. Maui, HI. Great new event. 530) 544-7095. FEATURED RACE.

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #4 - 3 Miles. Chesterley Park. 1 p.m. 3 Mile race. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non- members $25 and $7. Must compete in 3 out of 4 races to compete. Series dates 12/5, 12/19, 1/2, 1/16. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865- 3490.


Saturday, January 22.


Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #4 XC 2 Mile. Emerald Downs, 9 a.m. $25 for series and T-shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Very good value with terrific prizes. (206)522-7711. www.superjoocknjill.com.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #2 10Mile and 10K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 2nd of annual four race series. $8, series fee $22. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at . FEATURED RACE.

Frigid Frolic Footrace 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Noon. T's available. Lots of post-race food and awards. Bob Green (360) 273-9684.


Sunday, January 23.


Vancouver Lake Half Marathon. Vancouver Lake Park, WA. 9 a.m. Mike Viles (360) 883-9596. www.ccrunning.com.


Sunday, January 30.


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


FEBRUARY


Saturday, February 5.


Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #5 Track 2 Mile. Nathan Hale H.S., 9 a.m. $25 for series and T-shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. (206)522-7711. www.superjoocknjill.com.

Lord Hill Trails Fun Run 10, 20, and 30 Miles. Snohomish. 7:30 a.m. No fee. 10.5 mile loop through hilly, wooded course.

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

Super Bowl Dash Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Noon. T's available. Lots of post-race food and awards. Bob Green (360) 273-9684.


Saturday, February 12.


GBRC Two for the Road 5K. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Race is DOR only and is free to GBRC members, $3 18 & under, $5 others. Run individually or together holding piece of yarn. Sharon Ensslen (360) 671-1670.

Youth Against Crime Run/Walk 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Lakewood. 9 a.m. (253) 376-5737. Come help the fight against crime.

2nd Annual Friendship Run 5K. Olympia. 9 a.m. Run individually or with a partner. $20 per person or $35 per team. Awards and post-race treats. Donna Jackson (360) 427-6189. www.westsidecoopertive.org.


Sunday, February 13.



Valentine Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.ontherun.com. Also a marathon, see marathons.


Saturday, February 19.


Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #6 Road Hdcp. Magnuson Park, 9 a.m. $25 for series and T-shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Last of the series. (206)522-7711. www.superjoocknjill.com.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #3 15Mile and 15K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 3rd of annual four race series. $8. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at . FEATURED RACE.


Saturday, February 26.


Smelt Run 5K & 10K. La Conner. 10 a.m. $12, $22 w/T. DOR add $4. This event just about sold out last year! (360) 848-9336. FEATURED RACE.


Sunday, February 27.


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

Non-Leap Year Classic Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Noon. T's available. Lots of post-race food and awards. Bob Green (360) 273-9684.



MARATHONS


Saturday, November 28. Finish of Seattle Kid's Marathon. Last mile+ of multi-week program offered through schools. Prizes, fun, run on portion of marathon course. Great opportunity to get kids involved in running, (206) 729- 3660.

Sunday, November 28. Harrisdirect Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. Seattle. 7 a.m. $80. (206) 729-3660.

Sunday, December 19. Christmas Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Lots of postrace food and awards. (360) 273-9684. Also 1/2, 10 mile, 10k, and 5k see regular runs.

Sunday, February 13. Valentine Marathon. Olympia. Millersylvania State Park. 10:30 a.m. Also a half marathon, 10 mile, 10k, and 5k, see regular runs. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 2. Yakima River Marathon. Ellensburg. 8 a.m. (425) 226-1518. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 1. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, BC. 7 a.m. Fees vary, the sooner the cheaper. Visit website for details . FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 1. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt, CA. A beautiful event. . FEATURED RACE.


CROSS COUNTRY

Tuesday, December 4. USATF Club XC Championships 10K & 6K. Portland Meadows, OR. 6k for masters women @ noon and 10K for masters men @1:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

University of Washington Indoor Track and Field schedule. All events are held indoors and take place all day long. Some world-class athletes may show up. For more details check the UW's official athletic web site.
January 15-Dempsey indoor preview
January 16-UW Open meet #1, entry deadline 1/12
January 28-29-UW Indoor Invitational
January 30-UW Open meet #2, entry deadline 1/26
February 12-The Husky Classic
February 13-UW Open #3
February 25-26-MPSF Indoor Championships, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation members only, entry deadline 2/23.
March 5, 2005- NCAA Last chance qualifier, entry deadline 2/23.

Different events and distances are scheduled for each weekend. All of these events are subject to changes. Please see www.gohuskies.com.

ULTRAS.

Saturday, January 22. Capitol Peak Fat Ass. Olympia. 8 a.m. 16.5 mile trail loop w/ 2200 feet of gain. (360) 455-1400.

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, 522-7711.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PEMCO All-Sports Clinic. February 4-6. Sea-Tac Double Tree. Bryan Hoddle bhoddle@usa.net.

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.

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.

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.

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group. All abilities welcome including walkers. 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. (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. (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

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.
6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472.
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. Tim Cowden. 253-261-0770.
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. Bellevue FootZone 5-8 mile intervals. (425) 462- 7463.
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 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.
6:30 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.
6:00 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.
6:30 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

5:30 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.
6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (206) 941-9604.
6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.
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
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.
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 Race walking. 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 novice, $3 18 & under. Website: Cascadeoc.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866.
Saturday, December 4: Orienteering at Seward Park. Info: Alex MacLeod, , 425-703-1455
Saturday, December 18. Orienteering at the UW campus. Register in parking area N-24 near the Fluke Bldg. Info: Jennifer Knowles, , 253-845- 6588
Saturday, December 26. Cascade Orienteering Club's annual Bog Slog, St Edward State Park, Kenmore. Info: Jennifer Knowles, , 253-845- 6588
Saturday, January 8. Orienteering at Shoreview Park. Innis Arden Way & 9th Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: Dave Enger, , 425-822-6245
Saturday, January 22. Orienteering at Farrel McWhirter Park. 19545 NE Redmond Rd., Redmond. Info: Dean Vergillo, , 425-788-1393




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