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|  December 2007
PLEASE NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all
information in the Northwest Runner schedule 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
Thursday, November 22. The Centre at Norpoint Turkey
Trot 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk & Kids' Dash. Tacoma.
Sunday, November 25. UW Medical Center Seattle Marathon
& Half Marathon*. Seattle.
Sunday, December 2. Canine Candy Cane 5K Fun
Run/Walk. Renton.
Saturday, December 8. 25th Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run
5K & 10K*. Kent.
Sunday, December 9. 23rd Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K* & 1K
Kids' Run. Seattle.
Saturday, December 15. Rudolph Run 5K.
Edmonds.
Sunday, December 16. 12Ks of Christmas 5K* & 12K.
Kirkland.
Tuesday, January 1. Road Runner Sports Resolution Run
5K* & Trip 'n Drip Presented by CNW. Seattle.
Saturday, January 12. Nookachamps Winter Runs Half
Marathon, 10K & 5K. Mt. Vernon.
Sunday, February 17. The Historic Half Marathon & 8K.
Fort Langley, B.C.
Sunday, March 9. 36th Annual Mercer Island Half
Marathon,* 10K & 5K. Mercer Island.
Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*.
Ellensburg to Selah.
Sunday, April 20. Wenatchee Marathon*. Wenatchee.
Sunday, May 4. Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K*.
Eugene, OR.
Saturday, May 10. Parker Paint Tacoma City
Marathon*. Tacoma.
Sunday, June 8. North Olympic Discovery Marathon &
Half*. Sequim to Port Angeles.
Sunday, July 13. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon,
& Half at Seafair*. Bellevue.
Sunday, October 12. Royal Victoria Marathon*.
Victoria, B.C.
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 22
The Centre at Norpoint Turkey Trot 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk &
Kids' Dash. Tacoma. 9:30 a.m. (253) 591-5504,
www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Holmes Chiropractic Turkey Trot 10K & 5K. Gig
Harbor, 8 a.m. (253) 858-5152, www.holmeschiropractic.net,
drtimholmes@gmail.com.
4th Annual Red Cross Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun
Run/Walk. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. Proceeds
benefit local chapter of Red Cross. www.bfredcross.org, (509)
783-6195.
UW Medical Center Kids Marathon. Seattle. 10 a.m.
Kids run the final 1.2 miles of marathon course.
www.seattlemarathon.org, (206) 729-3660.
Olympic Medical Center Foundation Jingle Bell 5K & 10K,
& Kids' Dash. Port Angeles. Kids' dash at 9 a.m., other
races at 9:30 a.m. Course utilizes scenic North Olympic
Discovery Trail. Carol (360) 461-2966, or teresa@omcf.org.
Northern State Muckfest 8K. Sedro-Woolley. 9 a.m. XC
run on field roads, gravel trail and (hopefully) muck. Hot
apple cider afterwards. Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990.
Sunday, November 25
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus
Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
UW Medical Center Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon*.
Seattle. 7:30 a.m. Scenic, rolling course with views of
downtown and Lake WA. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org.
See also Marathons.
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 1
Fairhaven Frosty 5K & 10K. Fairhaven Park,
Bellingham. Kids' Dash too. 10K has one long climb. (360) 734-
3953, www.gbrc.net.
Holiday Fun 10K & 5K Run. Ridgefield. 8 a.m. Bring 2
cans of food. Cocoa and cookies post race.
leannelanger@msn.com, (360) 887-5439.
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park,
Seattle. 8 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206)
527-5099.
Santa Trot 5K Adult & 3K Youth. Colfax H.S. 9:30
a.m. Joel (509) 432-3515, jjones@ideamansports.com.
Diva Dash 5K Run/Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 9:30
a.m. Women and girls only, untimed run to benefit Girls on the
Run of Puget Sound. www.girlsrun.org, (206) 528-2118.
Sunday, December 2
Canine Candy Cane 5K Fun Run/Walk. Renton. 9 a.m.
Bring a can of pet food for the Renton Food Bank for pets in
need. (425) 430-6700.
Saturday, December 8
5K for Arlington Food Bank. Arlington High School.
Registration 9 a.m. Fundraiser for local food bank.
Pauls726@yahoo.com.
25th Annual Christmas Rush Fun Run 5K & 10K*. Kent.
First event 9:50 a.m. Scenic run along Green River. (253) 856-
5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts/christmasrush/index.asp.
Jingle Bell 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk for Arthritis.
Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. This event benefits the Arthritis
Foundation. Pets with walkers only.
http://bellinghamjbr.kintera.org, (360) 733-2866.
Santa Shuffle & Reindeer Dash 10K & 5K. Fort Lewis.
9 a.m. No DOR, civilians need to obtain base access. (253) 967-
2604, www.fortlewismwr.com.
Winter Solstice Fun Run 5K, 1 Mile & Kids' Dashes.
Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Alexa (360) 842-5720.
Jingle Bell 5K Run for Arthritis. Spokane. 9 a.m.
Benefits Arthritis Foundation; returning to Spokane after long
hiatus. Pets with walkers only.
www.spokanejinglebellrun.kintera.org.
Heritage Trail 3 & 7 Mile Runs. Lacamas Lake,
Camas. 10 a.m. Unpaved, muddy, flat trail run. Russ (360) 896-
2120, www.ccrunning.org.
Sunday, December 9
23rd Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K* & 1K Kids' Run.
Westlake Center, Seattle. First event 8:20 a.m. Benefits
Arthritis Foundation. One of the area's largest races. Here's
your chance to run through downtown Seattle during the holiday
season. (206) 547-2707 x102, www.seattlejinglebellrun.org.
Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series: #1 - 3
Miles. Yakima. 1 p.m. Must complete 3 out of 4 runs in
series to qualify for awards. Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490,
www.hcrunners.org.
Saturday, December 15
Marines Toys for Tots 10K & 5K. Stillaguamish
Athletic Club, Arlington. 12 p.m. Mostly flat xc-style course.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys accepted. 100% of race entry
fees benefit Marines Toys for Tots. (360) 659-4861,
www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.
Ferndale Fast and Flat 10K Series - Fall. Ferndale.
10 a.m. Monitor your progress over the course of a year with
this quarterly run. Joel (360) 223-0264, www.gbrc.net.
27th Annual Pink Cheeks Holiday Fun Run 5.4 & 2.8
Miles. Allen School, Burlington. 9 a.m. Flat and fast
course, special awards for holiday costumes. Put on by
Burlington Parks and Rec. (360) 336-9414.
Rudolph Run 5K. Civic Center Field, Edmonds. 8 a.m.
Kids' run 9 a.m. Sponsored by Running in Motion. (425) 774-
0637, www.runninginmotion.com.
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #1 - XC 3K.
Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. First race in series of 6
presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards, must
finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Cathy and Carl Glatze Memorial 2.6 & 9.6 Mile Run.
Anderson Island. Take the 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. ferry from
Steilacoom. No fee, contribute to rent of facility. Bring hot
dish for post-event potluck. (253) 752-1471,
Ren_Gallier@msn.com.
Club Oly 5K XC Series - #3. Evergreen State College,
Olympia. 9:30 a.m. Good mix of hills, dirt and grass. Last race
in series. Craig (360) 507-4331, cluboly@hotmail.com,
www.evergreen.edu.
Fitness for Vitality 5K & 10K. Lincoln Park,
Seattle. 9 a.m. Beautiful run on soft trails. (206) 372-5754,
Annette@fitnessforvitality.com.
Annual Lincoln H.S. Holiday 4.3 Mile Run. Vancouver,
WA. 10 a.m. Local neighborhood and trail run. Put on by Clark
County Runners. (360) 694-8936, www.ccrunning.org.
Sunday, December 16
12Ks of Christmas 5K* & 12K. Kirkland. 9:30 a.m.
Holiday costumes encouraged. www.12ksofchristmas.com, (206)
729-9972.
Christmas Marathon*, Half Marathon, 10 Miles, 10K, 5K &
1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. (360)
273-9684. See also Marathons.
Friday, December 21
Northern Lights - A Winter Solstice Headlamp 5
Miler. Sedro Woolley. 7 p.m. XC country run on field
roads, gravel roads, grassy paths and gravel trail; headlamp
required. DOR only. Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990,
trailrunner@wavecable.com.
Saturday, December 22
Cable Bridge Run 10K, 5K & 1 miler. Pasco. 9 a.m.
The biggest race of the Tri-Cities; long-time holiday
tradition. Post-race festivities indoors. www.pasco-wa.gov,
(509) 545-3456.
Tour de Lights 5K Fun Run. Bonney Lake. 7 p.m. Free
run through local neighborhoods to view Christmas lights.
Suggested donation 2 cans non-perishable food items to benefit
local food bank. Cookies and cocoa post-run. (253) 862-8890,
www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com.
Sunday, December 23
Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series: #2 - 3.3
Miles. Yakima. 1 p.m. Must complete 3 out of 4 races in
series to qualify for awards. Frank Purdy (509) 865- 3490,
www.hcrunners.org.
North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 Miles.
Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.
Saturday, December 29
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #2 - 2 Miles
Road. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Second race in series
of 6 presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards,
must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Sunday, December 30
North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 Miles.
Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.
Monday, December 31
Year to Year 5K Fun Run/Walk. Longview Armory,
Longview. 11:50 p.m. Event starts in 2007 and ends in 2008.
Bring reflective gear or clothing. Benefits Girls on the Run
of SW WA and CAP. (360) 425-8065,
www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.org.
6th Annual Midnight Express 8K. Lakewood. 11:30 p.m.
New Year's party to follow. (253) 983-0100.
JANUARY
Tuesday, 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. Beer garden, expo, and hot food to follow.
www.promotionevents.com, (206) 729-9972.
FSRC Resolution Run Series #1 - 5K* & 5 Miles.
Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. First of annual four in annual
series. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-
8712, www.runfsrc.com.
Annual Hangover 5K Run. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Runs
around Ft. Vancouver Barracks. Ron (360) 260-8722,
www.ccrunning.org.
Padden Resolution 2.6 & 5.2 Mile Run/Walk & Polar
Dip. Padden Lake, Bellingham. 11 a.m. Non-competitive and
un-timed run followed by polar dip in lake at noon. (360) 647-
7665, www.trithecookie.com.
Polar Bear Dash and Splash 5K. Sauvie island, OR.
Gathering 11 a.m., run 12 p.m. Sauvie island is 20 minutes
from Portland, OR. Entry fee is two cans of food, to be
donated to local soup kitchen. www.barebunsrun.com.
Saturday, January 5
Frenchman's Bar 3, 6 & 9 Mile Run. Frenchman's Bar,
Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Scenic run along Vancouver Lake
channel. www.ccrunning.org, Mike (360) 883-9596.
GBRC 31st Annual Lake Samish 6.5 & 13.1 Mile Run.
Samish Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Flat course w/few rolling
hills. 13.1 is double loop. DOR only. www.gbrc.net, (360) 671-
0385.
Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Run - 5K & 5 Miles.
Bremerton. 9 a.m. Join the YMCA for their annual resolution
running series; first of four races. (360) 377-3741,
www.kitsapfamilyymca.org.
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park,
Seattle. 8 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206)
527-5099.
Sunday, January 6
Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series #3 - 5
Miles. Yakima. 1 p.m. Must complete 3 out of 4 races to
compete. Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490, www.hcrunners.org.
Saturday, January 12
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. (360) 707-5554, www.nookachamps.com. Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival - 5 & 10
Miles & 50K. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 3 p.m.
(206) 329-1466, www.seattlerunningcompany.com. Also see Ultras
and Relays.
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #3 - 3K XC.
Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Third race in series of 6
presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards, must
finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Saturday, January 19
Deer Park Frostbite 5K. Deer Park. 10 a.m. Part of
Winter Fest celebration. Marianne (509) 276-9129,
www.deerparkchamber.com.
Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass Trail Run. See Ultras and
Relays.
Sunday, January 20
Hardcore Runners Club Winter Race Series: #4 - 3.2
Miles. Yakima. 1 p.m. Must complete 3 out of 4 races in
series to qualify for awards. Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490,
www.hcrunners.org.
Saturday, January 26
FSRC Resolution Run Series. #2 - 10K* & 10 Miles.
Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. Second of annual four in race
series. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-
8712, www.runfsrc.com.
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #4 - 2 Mile Road.
Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Fourth race in series of 6
presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards, must
finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Sunday, January 27
Vancouver Lake Half Marathon. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m.
Starts and ends at Vancouver Lake Park. Limited to 500, always
fills quickly! www.ccrunning.org.
North Sound River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus
Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397-7214.
Saturday, February 2
Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series #2: 10K &
5 Miles. Bremerton, 9 a.m. Un-timed event followed by a
potluck. Second of four in series. (360) 377-3741.
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park,
Seattle. 8 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206)
527-5099.
Frosty Four Miler. Yakima. 12 p.m. Karen (509) 452-
0908, kmiller0908@hotmail.com. www.hcrunners.org.
Sunday, February 3
Geoduck Gallop Half Marathon & 10K. Evergreen State
College, Olympia. 8:30 a.m. Runs along rural roads and bike
paths. (360) 867-6741,
www.evergreen.edu/athletics/crosscounty/geoduckgallop.
Saturday, February 9
GBRC Two for the Road 5K. Whatcom Falls Park,
Bellingham. 10 a.m. DOR only. www.gbrc.net, sensslen@yahoo.com,
or (360) 527-1747.
5th Annual 5K Friendship Run & Tot Trot. Olympia. 9
a.m. Proceeds benefit Westside Cooperative Preschool's
scholarship fund. (360) 556-9996,
www.westsidecooperative.org.
Run/Walk for the Heart Youth Against Crime Benefit
Challenge 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Ft. Steilacoom Park,
Lakewood. 9 a.m. (253) 983-0100.
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5 - 2 Mile
Track. Nathan Hale H.S. 9 a.m. Fifth race in series of 6
presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards, must
finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Sunday, February 10
Road Runner Sports Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K*.
Greenlake, Seattle. 9 a.m. A Valentine's Day run and walk.
Individuals and 2-person team categories. (206) 729-9972,
www.promotionevents.com.
Saturday, Feb 16
The Historic 8.5K. Fort Langley, B.C. Celebrate the
150th anniversary of British Columbia and run through the
historic streets of Fort Langley. www.historichalf.ca, (778)
908-4321.
Sunday, February 17
6th Annual Matchmaker 5K. Centralia. Walk 9:30 a.m.,
run 10 a.m. Run solo or as a team and stay for the many great
prizes! (360) 736-4812, www.matchmaker5Krun.com.
The Historic Half Marathon. Fort Langley, B.C.
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of British Columbia and run
through the historic streets of Fort Langley.
www.historichalf.ca, (778) 908-4321.
Orcas Island Fat Ass Trail Runs. See Ultras and
Relays.
Birch Bay Marathon* & Half Ultra Marathon. See
Marathons. See also Ultras and Relays.
Saturday, February 23
Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #3 -
15K & 15 Miles. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. 9 a.m. Third of
annual four race series. Hot showers and hot food after each
race. (253) 537-8712, www.runfsrc.com.
Skagit Symphony's 10th Annual Smelt Run 5K & 10K*.
LaConner. Registration 8:30 a.m. (360) 848-9336,
www.skagitsymphony.com.
New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6 - 2 Mile Road.
Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. Time handicapped. Sixth race in series
of 6 presented by Club Northwest. T's and divisional awards,
must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. www.clubnorthwest.org.
Sunday, February 24
North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 Miles.
Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.
MARATHONS
Sunday, November 25. UW Medical Center Seattle
Marathon*. Seattle. Walk 7:15 a.m., run 8:15 a.m. Scenic,
rolling course with views of downtown and Lake WA. Half
marathon too. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org.
Sunday, December 16. Christmas Marathon*.
Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. Also half
marathon, 10 miles, 10K, 5K, and Kids' 1 Mile run. (360) 273-
9684.
Sunday, February 17. Birch Bay Intl. Marathon*.
Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. 7:30 a.m. Challenge yourself
in this no-frills race. www.gbrc.net, (360) 223-0264. See also
Ultras and Relays.
ULTRAS and RELAYS
Saturday, January 12. Bridle Trails Winter Running
Festival - 50K solo & 50K relay or pairs. Bridle Trails
State Park, Kirkland. 3 p.m. Runners should bring their own
lights. Max. 6-person relay team. (206) 329-1466,
www.seattlerunningcompany.com.
Saturday, January 19. Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 17 & 34
Mile Trail Run. Capitol State Forest, Olympia. 8 a.m. No-
frills trail run. BYO food and water bottles. Potluck and
bonfire to follow. (360) 250-2006, www.capitolpeakultras.com. Sunday, February 17. Orcas Island Fat Ass 25 & 50K.
Moran State Park, Orcas Island. 8:30 a.m. 3500' elevation gain
in 25K, 7000' gain in 50K. James (360) 507-4819,
www.capitolpeakultras.com.
Sunday, February 17. Birch Bay Half Ultra Marathon
25K. Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. 8 a.m. Challenge
yourself in this no-frills race. www.gbrc.net.
EARLY BIRD
Sunday, March 9, 2008. 36th Annual Mercer Island Half
Marathon,* 10K & 5K. Mercer Island. New location - start
and finish at Community Center at Mercer View. Run for colon
cancer awareness. (206) 236- 5323 x1920,
www.mercerislandhalf.com.
Saturday, April 5, 2008. Yakima River Canyon
Marathon*. Ellensburg to Selah. Pt. to pt. course is
exceptionally scenic, offers spectacular views of the Yakima
River Canyon. (425) 226-1518 or (509) 966-0188.
www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com.
Sunday, April 13, 2008. Whidbey Island Marathon &
Half*. Deception Pass to Coupeville. Beautiful pt. to pt.
course is moderately hilly and hugs the coastline in
stretches. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com.
Sunday, April 20, 2008. Wenatchee Marathon*.
Wenatchee. Also half marathon, 10K*, and 2K for kids. Traffic-
free course featuring apple blossoms, snow-capped mountains
and the Columbia River. (509) 662-2066,
www.wenatcheemarathon.com.
Sunday, May 4, 2008. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR.
Run in the footsteps of legends on this flat and fast course.
Also half marathon and 5K*. www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345-
2230.
Saturday, May 10, 2008. Parker Paint Tacoma City
Marathon*. Tacoma. Also half marathon and 10K*. Challenging
course with rolling hills; views of Commencement Bay and Mount
Rainier. (253) 862-8890. www.tacomacitymarathon.com.
Sunday, June 8, 2008. North Olympic Discovery Marathon &
Half*. Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery Trail
w/stunning views. www.nodm.com, larry@nodm.com, (360) 417-
1301.
Sunday, July 13, 2008. Virginia Mason Team Medicine
Marathon, & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue. Also marathon
relay and 5K*. New course for 2008. (206) 728-0123,
www.seafairmarathon.com.
Friday, July 18 - 19. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific
Relay. Mt. Rainier to Ocean Shores. 12-person running teams
cover 168 miles, 7-person walk teams cover 100 miles.
www.eventmgnt.com/rtp.
Sunday, October 12, 2008. Royal Victoria Marathon*.
Victoria, B.C. Also half marathon* and 8K run. Kids' races too.
(250) 658-4520, www.royalvictoriamarathon.com.
CROSS COUNTRY
YOUTH MEETS
Saturday, December 8. National Jr. Olympic Natl. XC
Championships. Lawrence, KS. www.usatf.org.
OPEN
Saturday, December 8. USATF Natl. Club XC
Championships. West Chester, OH. Women's 6K and Men's 10K.
www.pntf.org.
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
January 18 - 19. WSU Indoor Open. Pullman.
January 19. UW Indoor Preview. Dempsey Indoor,
Seattle.
January 25 - 26. Cougar Indoor. Pullman.
February 16. Husky Classic. Dempsey Indoor,
Seattle.
February 17. UW Open. Dempsey Indoor, Seattle.
February 22 - 23. WSU Indoor Open II. Pullman.
February 29 - March 1. MPSF Indoor Track and Field
Championships. Dempsey Indoor, Seattle.
CAMPS AND CLINICS
Capitol City Marathon and Half Marathon Training
Group. Begins January 12, 2008. Preparation for Capitol
City half and full marathons is based out of South Sound
Running. $75 training fee includes group long runs Saturday
mornings with manned water stations and post-run food and
beverages. Fee also covers coaching advice from South Sound
staff every other week, training tips from sports medicine
professionals, and Asics silk-screened duffel bag. For more
information contact South Sound Running at (360) 705-2580,
www.southsoundrunning.com or in person at 3409 Capitol Blvd.,
Olympia.
Fleet Feet Sports Spring Marathon Training Clinic.
Begins January 19, 2008. 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. $100.00 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.
Northwest Track and Field Clinic. February 8 - 10.
SeaTac Double Tree, Seattle Airport. 3 days worth of sessions;
19 different clinicians, featuring Andy Bloom from UC Davis
and former Olympian Dr. Tommie Smith.
www.allsportschool.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. Talk with Ty at
Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions: (206) 522-7711,
www.superjocknjill.com.
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 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.
Foot Zone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond Foot
Zone 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@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.
Chi Running and Chi Walking Courses. The Balanced
Athlete in Kent. From 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Private and refresher
courses available; call to schedule. Limited to 10
people/class. (253) 239-6301, www.thebalancedathlete.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
6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced
Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First
Ave South. (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st,
Mt Vernon. Easy - usually 4 miles 8-10 min/mile. (360) 336-
2475.
6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Runs. 7210 E. Greenlake
Dr. N. (206) 522-7711.
6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone. All levels welcome. 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 UW
campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com.
6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Tacoma. 5 miles. All
abilities welcome. (253) 593-8786.
6:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. Bonney Lake.
4-6 miles; all paces welcome. Meet at store: 19685 State Route
410E. (253) 862-8890, staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com.
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. (206) 985-7405, www.alwaysrunning.com.
11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run
Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed to
gradually build stamina and improve cardio fitness. Douglas
(360) 377-3741.
5 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. Poulsbo. All
abilities. Up to 1 hr. 18800 Front St. Suite 101A. (360) 697-
3353.
5:15 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners),
Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. All levels, non-
competitive, newcomers welcome. (360) 377-3741.
5:15 p.m. Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and
5th Tuesday meet at Highline YMCA: 17874 Des Moines Memorial
Dr. Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Highline H.S.: 225 S
152nd, Burien for track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara
Mackey, (206) 242-8185, youotterbe@msn.com.
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 miles. 8-11
min/mile. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or 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 Foot Zone 5-8 miles, intervals.
(425) 462-7463.
5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood H.S.
Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041,
www.interurbanrunners.net.
5:30 p.m. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet
at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-
8757.
6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone. 1-5 miles, 9 min/mile and
slower. (425) 556-0383.
6 p.m. Three Rivers Road Runners Club. Richland H.S.
track. Jim (509) 627-6434.
6 p.m. Seattle Running Co. Group Runs, 4-6 miles at 8-
10 min/mile. (206) 329-1466, searunco@aol.com.
6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. A friendly run of 8-11
min/mile. 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 min/mile.
(425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.
6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs;
join us today! 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
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. All ability levels welcome. Dave (206) 938-2416,
www.westseattlerunners.org.
WEDNESDAY
6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced
Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First
Ave South. (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders Track Workouts. Rain, Sleet,
or Snow. North Thurston H.S. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.
5:30 p.m. Urban Run. Seattle. 3-6 miles through
downtown. Adidas Sport Performance Store, 1501 Fifth Ave.
(206) 447-1548.
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. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-
9285.
6 p.m. Bellingham. Strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours
on hilly terrain. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. (360) 676-4955.
6 p.m. Club Oly 5 Mile Run. Olympia.
Cluboly@hotmail.com.
6 p.m. Track workouts at Snohomish H.S. Steve (425)
258-1916.
6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone All levels welcome. 5-7
miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.
6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels welcome. 3-7
miles. Meet at Redmond Foot Zone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-
3472.
6 p.m. Eastside Runners. Track intervals, Lake
Washington H.S., Kirkland. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203,
jsween@microsoft.com.
6 p.m. Always Running/Super Jock 'n Jill Community Runs.
5-6 miles, all welcome. Meet at Always Running. (206) 985-
7405.
6 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Tempo run 6-8
miles, 6-8 min/mile, geared for the advanced runner. (360) 336-
2475.
6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Fun Run. "Donut," Volunteer
Park. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Nick, (206) 325-1127.
6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Tacoma. 6 Pacific Ave.
4-8 miles. J. Ellis (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
6 a.m. Early Morning Run Group with the Balanced
Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs; join us today! 213 First
Ave South. (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run
Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class to gradually
build stamina and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-
3741.
5 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. Poulsbo. All
abilities. Up to 1 hr. 18800 Front St., Suite 101A. (360) 697-
3353.
5:15 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. Poulsbo Running. All levels welcome. Meet
at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-
8757.
6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7 miles easy.
7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.
6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 8-10 mile loop runs
from store at 6-7:45 min/mile. (206) 329-1466,
searunco@aol.com.
6 p.m. Eastside Runners, up to 8 mile runs, Piecora's
Pizza, Kirkland. (425) 822-7047, lynnscot@gte.net.
6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. Evening hill run at 8-11
min/mile. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.
6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs;
join us today! 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301,
www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
6 p.m. Issaquah Foot Zone. 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. 7020 Woodlawn. (206)
517-5100.
6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 min/mile.
(425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.
6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on 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 Runners Club. 4-8 miles. On the
Tacoma Waterfront. J. Ellis (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. All abilities welcome. Pizza after. Dave (206) 938-
2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.
FRIDAY
7 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Early morning
run usually 6 miles at 8-10 min/mile. An excellent way to
start your day. (360) 336-2475.
SATURDAY
7 a.m. Port Orchard Slug Club. All welcome. Annapolis
Dock; run at own pace and distance along Beach Drive;
reconvene for group breakfast. Bill (360) 373-4042.
7 a.m. Running Lattes. All welcome; non-competitive.
Seattle-Eastside locations. Nancy (206) 229-0204, Jennifer
(425) 870-3587 or Michelle (206) 790-8272.
7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club. Run at own pace
and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. David
Knox (206) 835-2887, www.normandyparkrunningclub.com.
8 a.m. Kitsap Runners. Four mile jaunt around Kitsap
Lake. All welcome; non-competitive. Meet at Red Apple on
Kitsap Way. (360) 830-0738.
8:30 a.m. Everyday Athlete. Medium pace run of
approx. 4 miles. Leaves from store; everyone welcome. (425)
821-4301, www.everydayathlete.us.
8 a.m. Spokane. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min/mile. Jim
(509) 328-7417 or Don (509) 327-9285.
8 a.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Run. All levels. Meet
at store: 19685 State Route 410E. (253) 862-8890,
wwwfleetfeetbonneylake.com.
8 a.m. Fairhaven Walking Club. Drop in walking group,
led by national race walker Cindy Paffumi, is for all levels.
Call (360) 319-3350 for start locations.
8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE.
Stan Chraminski, (206) 527-9393.
8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All welcome; non-
competitive. Locations and distances vary. Mona Petrou (425)
743-9663.
8:30 a.m. Tri-City Court Club, Kennewick. Eric (509)
627-1329.
9 a.m. Seattle Frontrunners. 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, searunco@aol.com.
7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club. Meet at Ft.
Worden commons building. Easy runs from 1-2 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,
www.superjocknjill.com.
8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN runs.
Join us for breakfast afterwards. 213 First Ave South. (253)
239-6301, www.theBalancedAthlete.com.
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
locations. 1 hour +. 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
or faster. Chuck (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.
8 a.m. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20
miles. 7:30-11min/mile on roads or trails. Gunhild or Jack
(509) 928-5272.
8 a.m. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5
miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.
8 a.m. Foot Zone Running Club. Long runs 8-20 miles,
Redmond Foot Zone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.
8 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles.
7-9 min/mile. (425) 771-2626, www.Run26.net.
8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels
welcome, 4-6 miles. (425) 774-0637.
8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on
Alki Beach. All ability levels welcome. Coffee after. Dave
(206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.
9 a.m. Jennings Park, Marysville. 1st Sunday of each
month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.
10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle
Stadium. (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
Saturday, December 1. O' Series #3/WIOL #3. Hamlin
Park, Shoreline. www.cascadeoc.org.
Sunday, December 2. Fall BEAST Adventure Race. Lake
Youngs, Renton. www.beastrace.com.
Sunday, December 9. Street Scramble at the Market.
Seattle. 10 a.m. Thirty holiday checkpoints circled on a map;
visit as many as you can in 2 hrs. On foot only.
www.streetscramble.com.
Saturday, December 15. O' Series #4/WIOL #4.
University of Washington, Seattle. www.cscadeoc.org.
Saturday, December 29. Bog Slog. St. Edward State
Park, Kenmore. Includes 3 foot courses and mtn. bike course.
www.cascadeoc.org.
Saturday, January 5. O' Series #5/WIOL #5.
Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. www.cascadeoc.org.
Saturday, January 19. O' Series #6/WIOL #6. Priest
Point Park, Olympia. www.cascadeoc.org.
Saturday, February 2. O' Series #7/WIOL #7. Fire
Mountain, Mt. Vernon. www.cascadeoc.org.
Saturday, February 9. Orienteering Relay. Tacoma.
www.cascadeoc.org.
Saturday, February 23. O' Series Championships/WIOL
Championships. Green River CC, Auburn. www.cascadeoc.org. NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information
in the Northwest Runner schedule 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.
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