PLEASE NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.

*BEST TIMES LIST: Races that qualify for the Northwest Runner's best times list are marked with an asterisk. USATF- certified courses of other distances are listed as USATF- certified in the description.

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, December 9. 24th Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run 5K & 10K*. Kent

Sunday, December 10. 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K*. Westlake Center, Seattle.

Saturday, December 16. Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #1 - XC 3K. Woodland Park, Seattle.

Sunday, December 17. 12Ks of Christmas 5K* & 12K. Kirkland.

Saturday, December 30. Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #2 - XC 3K. Woodland Park.

Monday, January 1. Road Runner Sports Resolution Run 5K* & Trip 'n Drip Presented by CNW. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Monday, January 1. Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #1 - 5K & 5 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma . Saturday, January 13. Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival - 5 & 10 Miles & 50K. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland.

Saturday, January 13. Nookachamps Winter Runs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Skagit Valley Community College, Mt. Vernon.

Saturday, January 13. Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #3 - 2 Mile Road. Magnuson Park.

Saturday, January 20. Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #2 - 10K & 10 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma.

Saturday, January 27. Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #4 - 2 Mile XC. Emerald Downs.

Saturday, February 10. Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5 - 2 Mile Track. Nathan Hale H.S.

Sunday, February 11. Road Runner Sports Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K*. Greenlake, Seattle.

Saturday, February 17. Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6 - 2 Mile Road. Magnuson Park.

Saturday, February 24. Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #3 - 15K & 15 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma.

Sunday, March 25. Mercer Island Half Marathon*. Mercer Island.

Saturday, March 31. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*. Ellensburg to Selah.

Sunday, April 15. Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. Marathon*. Deceeption Pass to Coupeville.

Sunday, April 29. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR.

Sunday, June 10. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half*. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue.

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 2

Fairhaven Frosty 5K & 10K. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $8, $3 18 and under. Kids Dash too. (360) 734-3953, www.gbrc.net.

Candy Cane 5K. Shoreline Stadium. 9 a.m. Benefits Shorecrest H.S., student organized event. $16 pre-reg., $25 DOR. Kevin (206) 367-5074.

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, www.divadash.com, (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.

Santa Dash Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

Santa Trot 5K & 3K. Colfax. 9:30 a.m. (509) 432- 3515.

Sunday, December 3

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 in need. (425) 430-6700.

Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series #1 - 3 Miles. Chesterley Park, Yakima. 1 p.m. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25, $7. Must complete 3 out of 4 to qualify for awards. Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, December 9

5th Annual Winter Solstice Fun Run 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Dash. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Benefits Bainbridge Island schools. Heidi Dexter (206) 855-0530. www.Island-Fitness.com.

24th Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run 5K & 10K*. Kent. 9:50 a.m. Scenic run along Green River. (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. Runners track own time. Clock at end of race. No pets w/runners, only walkers. (360) 733-2866.

Heritage Trail 3 & 7 Mile Runs. Lacamas Lake, Camas. 10 a.m. Unpaved, muddy, flat trail run. Russ (360) 896- 2120, www.ccrc.org.

Sunday, December 10

22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K*, 1K, Kids Run. Westlake Center, Seattle. 8:20 a.m. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. One of the area's largest races and a chance to run through downtown. (206) 547-2707 x102. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, December 16

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #1 - XC 3K. Woodland Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. First race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only. (206) 522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Airport Run for Tots 10K & 5K. Stillaguamish Athletic Club, Arlington. 12 p.m. Mostly flat xc-style course. $15 by 12/9, $20 after. 70 & over free, 14 & under free w/paying adult. Donations of new, unwrapped toys accepted. 100% of race entry fees benefit Marines Toys for Tots. (360) 435- 3409, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org, Greg_arc@comcast.net.

Cable Bridge Run 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Kennewick. 9 a.m. Crosses the Columbia River. $14 w/T, 10 w/o. DOR $20, $12. (509) 545-3456.

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 potluck. (253) 752-1471.

Second Annual Rudolph Run 5K. Civic Center Field, Edmonds. 8 a.m. Kids run 9 a.m. $25, $30 DOR. Sponsored by Running in Motion. (425) 774-0637, frank@runninginmotion.com, www.runninginmotion.com.

26th Annual Pink Cheeks Holiday Fun Run 5.4 & 2.8 Miles. Allen School, Burlington. 11 a.m. $8 w/out T, $18- 23 w/T, DOR add $2. Flat and fast course, special awards for holiday costumes. (360) 336-9414.

Ferndale Flat & Fast 10K. Ferndale. 10 a.m. Flat and very fast. $12, pre-reg., $15 DOR. www.gbrc.net, Joel (360) 223-0264.

Annual Lincoln H.S. 4.3 Mile Run. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Neighborhood and trail run. (360) 694-8936, www.ccrc.org.

Club Oly Cross Country Open 5K & Middle School Race. Evergreen State College, Olympia. First event at 9:30 a.m. Open 5K and free middle school race. Middle school participants all receive free spike bag and water bottle. South Sound Running Oly (360) 705-2580, Tacoma (253) 593-8786, ssr@reachone.com. Sunday, December 17

12Ks of Christmas 5K* & 12K. 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 Miles. 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 qualify for awards. Frank Purdy (509) 865- 3490.

Christmas Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, & I Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com. Also see Marathons.

Northern State Muckfest 10K. Sedro-Woolley. 9 a.m. $3. X- country run on field roads, gravel trail and muck. Hot apple cider afterwards. Dean Taylor (206) 856-6990.

Thursday, December 21

Tour de Lights 3 Mile Fun Run. Bonney Lake. 7:30 p.m. Free run through local neighborhoods to view Christmas lights. Suggested donation 2 cans non-perishable food items to benefit local food bank. (253) 862-8890, www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

Friday, December 22

Northern Lights - A Winter Solstice Headlamp 5 Miler. Sedro- Woolley. 7 p.m. $2. X-country run on field roads, gravel roads, grassy paths and gravel trail in double loop. Dean Taylor (206) 856-6990.

Saturday, December 23

Santa Dash Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

U-High's 3rd Annual Llew's Loop 3 Mile Run. University HS, Spokane. 9 a.m. Fee is donation to U-Hi's x- country. lew@cet.com

Sunday, December 24

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 Miles - Day B4 Run. Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

Saturday, December 30

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #2 - XC 3K. Woodland Park. 9 a.m. Second race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday December 31.

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. Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.

New Year's Eve Afternoon Delight Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 12 p.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

5th Annual Midnight Express 8K. Lakewood. 11:30 p.m. New Years party to follow. (253) 376-5737.

JANUARY

Monday, January 1

Road Runner Sports Resolution Run 5K* & Trip 'n Drip Presented by CNW. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 10:30 a.m. Optional "Trip 'n Drip" into Lake Washington just before finish. $25 pre-reg., $30 DOR includes T. Beer garden, expo, and hot food to follow. www.promotionevents.com, (206) 729- 9972. FEATURED RACE.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #1 - 5K & 5 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. First of annual four race series. Series $32 for FSRC members, $40 non- members. Race $8 members, $10 non. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

Padden Resolution Run 2.6 Miles & Polar Dip. Padden Lake, Bellingham. 11 a.m. Non-competitive run followed by polar dip at noon. (360) 647-7665.

Annual Hangover 5K Run. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Runs around Ft. Vancouver Barracks. Ron (360) 260-8722, www.ccrc.org.

Saturday, January 6.

GBRC 30th Annual Lake Samish 6.5 & 13.1 Mile Runs. Samish Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Half $10, 6.5 $8, 18 & under $3 for either race. Flat course w/few rolling hills. 13.1 is double loop. www.gbrc.net, (360) 671-0385.

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

Frenchman's Bar 3, 6 & 9 Mile Run. Frenchman's Bar, Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Scenic run along Vancouver Lake channel. www.ccrc.org, Mike (360) 883-9596. Saturday, January 13.

Nookachamps Winter Runs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Skagit Valley Community College, Mt. Vernon. 10 a.m. Popular mid-winter runs, some hills, great winter scenery. Warm showers and indoor recovery room, great shirts. (360) 707- 5554. FEATURED RACE.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #3 - 2 Mile Road. Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. Third race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival - 5 & 10 Miles & 50K. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 3 p.m. $10. Register online or DOR. (206) 329-1466, www.seattlerunningcompany.com. Also see Ultras and Relays. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, January 14

Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series #4 - 3.2 Miles. Chesterley Park, Yakima. 1 p.m. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25, $7. Must complete 3 out of 4 to qualify for awards. Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, January 20

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #2 - 10K & 10 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. Second of annual four race series. Series $32 for FSRC members, $40 non- members. Race $8 members, $10 non. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass Trail Runs. See Ultras and Relays.

Deer Park Frostbite 5K. Deer Park. 10 a.m. $12 w/T, $5 w/out. Marianne (509) 276-9129.

Sunday, January 21

Vancouver Lake Half Marathon Run/Walk. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. walk start, 10 a.m. run. Starts and ends at Vancouver Lake Park. Limited to 500, register early to get in. www.ccrc.org, Russ (360) 896-2120.

Saturday, January 27

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #4 - 2 Mile XC. Emerald Downs. 9 a.m. Fourth race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, January 28

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

Saturday, February 3

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

Saturday, February 10

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5 - 2 Mile Track. Nathan Hale H.S. 9 a.m. Fifth race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

St. Martin's Homecoming 5K. Lacey. 9 a.m. $15 pre- reg., $20 DOR. Funds to St. Martin's University XC and track. Julie Sullivan (360) 438-4523.

GBRC Two for the Road 5K. Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. DOR only. $5, 18 and under $3. www.gbrc.net, sensslen@yahoo.com, or (360) 527-1747.

Run/Walk for the Heart Youth Against Crime Benefit Challenge 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Lakewood. 9 a.m. (253) 983-0100.

Sunday, February 11

Road Runner Sports Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K*. Greenlake, Seattle. 9 a.m. A Valentine's Day run and walk. $25, $30 DOR includes long-sl. T. 2-person team categories. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

21st Partners in Pain 5K. Spokane. 10:30 a.m. No DOR for teams. $15 individual, $30 team w/T by 1/31. $6, $12 w/out. Late fee add $5. www.brrc.net.

Valentine Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com. See also Marathons.

Saturday, February 17

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6 - 2 Mile Road. Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. Time handicapped. Sixth race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com. FEATURED RACE.

5th Annual Matchmaker 5K. Centralia. Walk 9:30 a.m., run 10 a.m. $20 individual, $35 pair, includes T(s). (360) 736-4812, www.matchmaker5Krun.com.

Sunday, February 18

Birch Bay Marathon & Half Ultra Marathon. See Marathons. See also Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, February 24

Skagit Symphony's 9th Annual Smelt Run 5K & 10K*. LaConner. Registration 8:30 a.m. (360) 848-9336, www.skagitsymphony.com.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #3 - 15K & 15 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. Third of annual four race series. Series $32 for FSRC members, $40 non- members. Race $8 members, $10 non. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, February 25

AAdvantage Cash "River Run"4.4 Mile Run & 2.2 Mile Run/Walk. Hoquiam. 1 p.m. $15 pre-reg., $18 DOR, $10 w/out T. (360) 532-5700 x240.

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

EARLY BIRD RACES

Sunday, March 25. Mercer Island Half Marathon*. Mercer Island. Also a 10K, 5K and kids dash. Over 3000 entrants last year. (206) 236-5323 x1920, http://mercerislandhalf.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, March 31, 2007. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*. Ellensburg to Selah. Pt. to pt. course is exceptionally scenic, w/spectacular views of Yakima River Canyon. (425) 226- 1518 or (509) 966-0188. www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 15. Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. Marathon*. Deception Pass to Coupeville. Beautiful pt. to pt. course is moderately hilly and hugs the coastline in stretches. (206) 729- 9972, www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 22. Wenatchee Marathon*. Wenatchee. Third running of this new event. Also offered are half marathon, 10K*, 5K and 2K (for kids). Traffic-free course. www.wenatcheemarathon.com.

Sunday, April 29, 2007. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR. Flat, fast and scenic course. Also half marathon, 5K, and kids run. Inaugural event. www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345- 2230. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 10, 2007. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half Marathon*. Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery Trail. Stunning views. www.nodm.com, larry@nodm.com, (360) 417-1301. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue. Also marathon relay and 5K. (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

MARATHONS

Sunday, December 17. Christmas Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

Sunday, February 11. Valentine Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273- 9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

Sunday, February 18. Birch Bay Marathon*. Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. 7:30 a.m. $15 by 2/9, $20 thru 2/14, $25 DOR. www.gbrc.net. See also Ultras and Relays.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Saturday, January 13. Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival - 50K solo & 50K Relay or Pairs. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 3 p.m. Individuals $10, team member $8. Runners should bring light. Max. 6-person team. (206) 329- 1466, www.seattlerunningcompany.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, January 20. Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 17 & 34 Mile Trail Runs. Capitol State Forest, Olympia. 8 a.m. No-frills trail run. BYO food and water bottles. Potluck and bonfire to follow. (360) 455-1400, www.capitolpeakultras.com.

Sunday, February 18. Birch Bay Half Ultra Marathon 25K. Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. 8 a.m. $15 by 2/9, $20 thru 2/14, $25 DOR. www.gbrc.net.

CROSS COUNTRY

Saturday, December 9. USATF Natl. Jr. Olympic XC Championships. Plantes Ferry, Spokane. Qualified youth from around the country compete for Jr. Olympic gold in five 2- yr. age divisions from 8 & under through 18 years old. Hosted by USATF Inland NW Assn. www.usatf.org.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Super Jock 'n Jill Sports Medicine Clinics. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Variety of great sports medicine people. See www.superjocknjill.com. for schedule. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N., (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Tom or Ty at Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 522-7711.

Fleet Feet Sports Spring Marathon Training Clinic. Begins January 18, 2007. Preparation for spring half and full marathon season, including weekly group training runs with supported aid stations, monthly training meetings with sports medicine professionals, and complimentary long sleeve t- shirt. $75 registration fee. See www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com for details or contact the Fleet Feet store at 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake; (253) 862-8890.

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, www.runchuckit.com, chuck@runchuckit.com.

Fleet Feet Sports Running Club. Headquartered out of Fleet Feet Sports in Bonney Lake. Regular group runs, store discounts, training clinics, club uniforms, and monthly team potluck- meetings. $20 one-time membership fee. Contact Fleet Feet Sports - 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake, staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.

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.

Rain City Flyers. Youth cross-country program. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. Woodland Park, Seattle. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233, jneff48@aol.com.

Snohomish Youth Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 8 - 18, are welcome to join and participate, athletes are encouraged to participate in summer all-comers meets and USATF Jr. Olympic competition. Workouts are 3 - 4 days a week at Snohomish High School. This is an athlete and family friendly club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. Frank Dauncey dauncey@verizon.net or (425) 422-0718.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven Running. Every other Tuesday, 30 minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. $15 by appointment only. (360) 676-4955 or runners@fairhavenrunners.com.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon (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.

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power Walk/Jog/Run and designated courses. Hour- long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardiovascular fitness. Douglas (360) 377- 3741.

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 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697-3353.

5:15 p.m. 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. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski (206) 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.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood High School. Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041.

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone. 1-5 miles, 9 min/mile and slower pace. (425) 556-0383.

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

6 p.m. Three Rivers Road 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. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. NIKEtown Seattle Running Club. NIKEtown Downtown Seattle. All runners and walkers, all paces welcome. 3, 5, or 7 mile run/walk. Greg Denny (206) 447-6453 x237.

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771- 2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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.westseattlerunners.org.

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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. Club Oly 5 Mile Run. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

6 p.m. Poulsbo Running - all levels welcome. Meet at Poulsbo Running store. Distances from 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779- 8757.

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. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203, jsween@microsoft.com.

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. South Sound Running, Tacoma - 6 Pacific Ave. Run 4-8 miles. Contact J. Ellis at (253) 606-2511.

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

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

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power Walk/Jog/Run and designated courses. Hour- long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardiovascular fitness. Douglas (360) 377- 3741.

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 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697-3353.

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7 mi easy. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522- 7711.

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

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

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

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

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

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771- 2626. www.Run26.net.

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Scorecard Pub in Federal Way. Larry Coyne (253) 653-4456.

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club. Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way. Alex Juchems (253) 653-4456.

FRIDAY

7 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. (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, (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club. Meet at the Fort Worden commons building, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill. Women Run/Walk/Team Survivor NW. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN run on various trails. Routes vary from 3-15-miles. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

8 a.m. Club Oly runs of 1 hour +. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

8 a.m. North Sound Runners, Jennings Park, Marysville. (425) 397-7214.

8 a.m. Poulsbo Running Trail Runs. Call store for running locations. 1 hour + runs- all abilities welcome. 360-779- 8757.

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938- 2416.www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill 1-2 hour runs at 7min/mile pace or faster. Chuck, (206) 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.

8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels, 4- 6 miles, Anyone welcome. (425) 774-0637.

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, (206) 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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

RACEWALKING

Racewalk Clinics -Second Saturday of every month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Community Center, south side. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructor Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393 www.albionarts.com/racewalking.

Second Saturday Race Around Green Lake. Informal unjudged racewalk races are held every month. Meet at south side of the Green Lake Community Center at 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

ORIENTEERING

Cascade orienteering events are open to all comers, no orienteering experience necessary (unless otherwise specified). Free instruction is usually available by request. Call or check website for directions to events, www.cascadeoc.org

Saturday, December 2. Orienteering in North Sea-Tac Park. Seattle. $5-$10. Start anytime 10:00-noon. Duration: 30-90 minutes Info: Jim Siscel, asjs68@earthlink.net, (425) 778-7202

Sunday, December 3. Fall BEAST Adventure Race. Rattlesnake Lake, North Bend. 8 a.m. $50 pp, solo or up to 4- person teams. Team Lottery option available. www.beastrace.com, beastadventure@gmail.com.

Saturday, December 9. Street Scramble at The Market. Market Theatre, Seattle. Benefits the Market Foundation. $12- $20, $35/family. 8:30 a.m. register. 10:00 a.m. start. Info: terry@mergeo.com, (206) 367-0839

Saturday, December 14. Orienteering at the UW Campus. University of Washington, Seattle. $5-$10. Start anytime 10:00- noon. Duration: 30-90 minutes. Info: Jim Siscel, asjs68@earthlink.net, (425) 778-7202

Saturday, December 30. Bog Slog. St. Edward State Park, Kenmore. $3-$10; $5 parking. Start anytime 10:00-noon. Duration: 30-90 minutes Info: Jim Siscel, asjs68@earthlink.net, (425) 778-7202

Saturday, January 6, 2007. Orienteering at Fort Steilacoom. Tacoma. $5-$10. Start anytime 10:00-noon. Duration: 30-90 minutes www.cascadeoc.org. Info: asjs68@earthlink.net,425-778-7202

Saturday, January 20, 2007. Orienteering at Seward Park, Seattle. $5-$10. Start anytime 10:00-noon. Duration: 30-90 minutes www.cascadeoc.org. Info: asjs68@earthlink.net, (425) 778-7202.

Saturday, February 3. Fire Mountain. Mt. Vernon. Winter O' Series 7. Jim Siscel (425) 778-7202, www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, February 17. Pt. Defiance Park. Tacoma. Winter O' Series Champs. Jim Siscel (425) 778-7202, www.cascadeoc.org.

NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.