Featured Events

Sunday, December 11: 21st Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K, 1K, Kids Run. Westlake Center, Seattle.

Saturday, December 17: Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #1-XC 3K. Woodland Park, Seattle.

Sunday, December 18: 12Ks of Christmas 5K & 12K Run & Walk. Kirkland

Sunday, January 1: Road Runner Sports Resolution Run/Walk 5K Presented by CNW. Magnuson Park, Seattle

Sunday, January 1: Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series. #1-5Mile and 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma.

Saturday, January 7: Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #2-2 Mile. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Saturday, January 14: Nookachamps Winter Runs- Half Marathon, 10K, 4 mi . Skagit Valley Community College, Mt. Vernon.

Saturday, January 14: Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #3-3K XC. Woodland Park, Seattle.

Saturday, January 14: Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival: 5 & 10 Mile, 50K relay, 50K Pairs, & 50K Ultra. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland.

Saturday, January 28: Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #4-2mi XC. Emerald Downs, Auburn.

Saturday, January 28: Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series. #2-10 Mile and 10 K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma.

Saturday, February 11: Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5-2mi Track. Nathan Hale HS, Seattle.

Saturday, February 25: Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #3-15 Mile and 15 K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma.

Saturday, April 1: Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah.

Sunday, April 2. Nature's Path Organic Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. Oak Harbor.

December 2005

Saturday, December 3.

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

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

Diva Dash 5K Run/Walk. Seward Park . 8:30 a.m. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Puget Sound. www.girlsrun.org. (206) 528-2118.

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

Sunday, December 4.

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

Saturday, December 10.

23rd Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk 5K & 10K. Kent . 9:50 a.m. Scenic run along Green River. Two complete sets of awards. T-shirts. (253) 856-5050. FEATURED RACE.

PSE Jingle Bell 4 Mile Run 2 Mile Walk for Arthritis. Bellingham . 8:30 a.m. $25 w/T. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. (360) 733-2866.

Sunday, December 11.

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

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

Saturday, December 17.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #1- XC 3K. Woodland Park . 9 a.m. First race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

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

Sunday, December 18.

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

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

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

Saturday, December 31.

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

Sunday, January 1.

Road Runner Sports Resolution Run/Walk 5K Presented by CNW. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 10:30 a.m. Includes optional "Trip 'n Dip" into Lake Washington just before finish. $25, $30 DOR includes long sleeve T. Beer garden and hot food to follow. www.promotionevents.com (206)729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series. #1-5Mile and 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. First of annual four race series. $10, series fee $40, FSRC member discounts available. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 848-2844, (253) 848-2844. FEATURED RACE.

Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series #3-5 Miles. East Valley Intermediate School Parking Lot, Yakima. 1 p.m. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must complete 3 out of 4 races to compete. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.

Pooch and Pal Run 1 Mile w/Pooch, 5 mile "People" Run. Pasco . Big cross country course. (509) 942-7137.

Padden Polar Dip. Bellingham . 11 a.m. (360) 647- 7665.

Saturday, January 7.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #2- 2 Mile. Magnuson Park . 9 a.m. 2 nd race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

GBRC 29th Annual Lake Samish 6.5 mi & 13.1 mi Runs. Samish Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Half $10, 6.5 $8, 18 & under $3 for both, GBRC members free. Flat course w/ a few rolling hills. (360) 671-0385. www.gbrc.net.

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

Saturday, January 14.

Nookachamps Winter Runs-Half Marathon, 10K, 4 mi . Skagit Valley Community College, Mt. Vernon. 10:15 a.m. Popular mid-winter runs, some hills, great winter scenery, Warm showers and indoor recovery room, great shirts. (360) 384-0702. FEATURED RACE.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #3- 3K XC. Woodland Park . 9 a.m. 3 rd race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival: 5 & 10 Mile, 50K relay, 50K Pairs, & 50K Ultra . Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. All events start at 3 pm., 50K runners should bring their own lights. $10 per participant. Max six person relay teams. Register online, DOR OK. (206) 329-1499. www.seattlerunningcompany.com.

Sunday, January 15.

Maui Surf & Sand Half Marathon. Kapalua to Lahaina. Fees vary, see website. www.mauisurfsandhalf.com. (503) 544- 7095

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

Saturday, January 21.

Frostbite 5K. Deer Park , Spokane. 10 a.m. $12 w/T, $5 w/o by 1/10. (509) 467-2653.

Saturday, January 28.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #4- 2mi XC. Emerald Downs. 9 a.m. 4 th race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series. #2-10 Mile and 10 K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. Second of annual four race series. $10, series fee $40, FSRC member discounts available. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 848- 2844, (253) 848-2844. FEATURED RACE.

Western Stampede 5K. WWU. Bellingham. $25 w/T, DOR OK. Benefits Alzheimer Society of Washington. 1-800-493-3959.

Sunday, January 29.

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

Saturday, February 4.

3 rd Camano View Dash 5K Run/Walk 10K Run. Camano Island . 9 a.m. $15 includes T. DOR $18 no T. Hilly challenging course. Kim Peterson (360) 422-6461. FEATURED RACE.

Lord Hill Trail Runs 10, 20, & 30 miles. Snohomish. 7:30 a.m. Free. 10.5 mile loop course through hilly, wooded course. (425) 280-6158.

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

Saturday, February 11.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5- 2mi Track. Nathan Hale HS. 9 a.m. 5th race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

GBRC Two for the Road 5K Run/Walk. Bellingham . 10 a.m. DOR only. GBRC members free, 18 and under $3, all others $5. (360) 527-1747. www.gbrc.net.

Youth Against Crime Benefit Challenge 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Lakewood . 9 a.m. (253) 376-5737.

Sunday, February 12.

New Valentines 5K Run/Walk. Greenlake. 9 a.m. $25, $30 DOR. Includes long-sleeve T. Couples division and open. (206) 729-9972.

Saturday, February 18.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6- 2mi Road Hdcp. Magnuson Park . 9 a.m. 6th race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, February 25.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #3-15 Mile and 15 K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 3rd of annual four race series. $10, series fee $40, FSRC member discounts available.. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 848- 2844, (253) 848-2844. FEATURED RACE.

Skagit Symphony's 8 th Annual Smelt Run 5K & 10K. La Conner. 10 a.m. $12, $22 w/T, Family walk $20. DOR add $4. (360) 848-9336. www.skagitsymphony.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, February 26.

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

MARATHONS

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

Sunday, February 19. Birch Bay Marathon. Birch Bay . 7:30 a.m. Also a 1/2 and ultra. (360) 647-7164.

Saturday, April 1. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. 8 a.m. Before 2/28 $60, after $75. Point to point marathon course is exceptionally scenic as it offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon. (425) 226-1518 or (509) 966-0188. www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 2. Nature's Path Organic Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. Oak Harbor . 8 a.m. Moderately hilly but very scenic course. Fees vary, the soon the cheaper, see website. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

Tuesday, January 10. New Years Resolutions & Nutrition. 6:30 p.m. Always Running. Free. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

Tuesday, February 7. Importance of Core Strength. 6:30 p.m. Always Running. Free. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

Tuesday, March 7. Jump Start Triathlon Training. 6:30 p.m. Always Running. Free. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

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

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. (206) 391-3448, (206) 522-7711.Web-site www.runchuckit.com. Email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

FootZone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond FootZone 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.

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

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

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

TUESDAY

6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. Always Running 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake. Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities, before and after run. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

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

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

5:30 p.m. Kitsap Peninsula Runners & Walkers . All abilities, up to 1 hr. Armstrong Fitness, Poulsbo. (360)697- 3353.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 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 ext. 237.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

5:30 p.m. Kitsap Peninsula Runners & Walkers. All abilities, up to 1 hr. Armstrong Fitness, Poulsbo. (360)697- 3353.

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

6:00 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7mi easy. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

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

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

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Women Run/Walk/Team Survivor NW. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

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

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

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

Saturday, December 3 - Orienteering in Celebration Park

Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, same contact info as above.

Saturday, December 17- Orienteering in Hamlin Park

Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, same contact info as above.

Saturday, December 31 - Bog Slog . St. Edward State Park, Kenmore.

Info: Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com, 253-845-6588