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March-May 2002

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, March 16. FSRC Resolution Run Series 20K and 20 Miles. Steilacoom High School, Steilacoom. This is last of the series. 9:00 a. m. Bruce McDowell (253) 272-4727, or Ren Gallier (253) 565-1437, or Ren_Gallier@msn.com.

Saturday, March 16. Runnin' O' the Green 5 and 2 Miles. Bloedel Donovan Park, Bellingham. Trails, some hills. 10:00 a. m. $10 w/T, DOR $15. Cori Ruthford (360) 676-6985.

Sunday, March 17. Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle. Traditional course, starts by Seattle Center and finishing by Safeco Field. 9:00 a. m. Registration parties, special events, and serious runners to slowest walkers show up to participate. Largest running event in the city. (206) 522-7711. Web Site

Sunday, March 24. Mercer Island Half Marathon and 8K. 30th annual. Scenic course with some hills. Accompanying 3 mile walk, kid's dash. The new, easier-course 8K is a seed qualifier for Bloomsday. Entry fees vary by date and distance; Half is $30 by 3/12, $35 after, $40 DOR. (206) 236-5323 #920. Web Site

Saturday, April 6. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima. Second running of this USATF- certified "instant classic" point-to-point marathon. Very scenic, with some long hills. 8:00 am, course open for 7 hours; no early starts. $55 by 2/28, $70 after. Web Site

Saturday, April 13. Mukilteo Y Run for Fun 5 & 10K. Mukilteo Family YMCA. Mukilteo. 10K - 9:00 am, 5K - 9:10. Also 1K Kid's Dash. $20 by 4/8, $25 and DOR. T-shirts. (425) 493- 2425. .

Saturday, April 13 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 5 and 2 milers. Vanzyverden Bulb, Burlington Regional Airport. 9:30 am. Road and trail course. $5 under 14 & over 70, $10 pre register, $14 DOR. Shirts, add $8. (360) 757-1574, E-mail: whan@fidalgo. net. Contact

Sunday, April 21. Vancouver Sun Run. Downtown Vancouver, B.C. One of biggest 10Ks in the world--45,000 runners last year! New course, timing and wave start system this year. Elite runners, too. 9:00 am start. (604) 689-9441. Web Site

Saturday, April 27 . Wings of Gold Marathon and Half Marathon. Whidbey Island. New event. Scenic island course, Half starts in Oak Harbor and ends in Coupeville. (425) 258- 1187. Web Site

Saturday, April 27. Wings of Gold Marathon. Whidbey Island. New event this year, with scenic course from Pt Deception Bridge to Coupeville. Accompanying Half Marathon. (425) 258-1187. Web Site

Saturday, April 27 . Dolphin Dash 10K and 5K, 5K walk, 1 mile fun run. Naval Station Bangor. Must pre-register by 4/21 for base access. $16 includes l.s. t-shirt. Military can register later $18. (360) 535-7614, (360) 779-1574.

Saturday, May 4. Lynden Holland Days 10K, 5K run/walk. Lynden Community Center. 9:00 a. m. Run/walk Lynden's quiet streets and park trails then join the Holland Days festivities. (360) 354-5995.

Sunday, May 5. Bloomsday 2002 12K. Downtown Spokane. Great Expo, register there day before race. Largest mass run in NW, plus elite field. Tough course, everyone should do this one at least once! Register online at (509) 838-1579. Web Site

Sunday, May 5. Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon and Five Miler. Vancouver, BC. Scenic though-city course. 7:30 am. Chip timing. Shares many attractions of Vancouver Marathon, including Expo. Range of prices. (604) 872-2928.Web Site

Sunday, May 5. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, B. C. "Tour of city" course with some hills, mostly flat. 7:00 -7:15 am start for all. Expo at Plaza of Nations May 2-4. Range of prices, last day is May 4. An AIMS Marathon.Web Site

Sunday, May 5. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Very scenic course though Redwood forests with some hills. Half Marathon is new this year. Web Site

Sunday, May 19. Rhody Run XXIV 12K. Fort Worden St. Pk., Port Townsend. 11:00 a. m. 15 and under $10, over $18 before 4/11, after $25. Finishers only get shirts. Beautiful hilly course, cash prizes, chip timing. (360) 379-3595, Web Site

Sunday, May 19. Capital City Marathon, Half and 5-miler. Sylvester Park, Olympia. 8:00 Half, 8:15 5-miler. Varied mostly- flat courses. Half and Full are certified. Chip timing. Fees vary, best by 4/30. Day-before registration at the Park. (360) 786-1786,Web Site

Sunday, May 19. Capital City Marathon. Sylvester Park, Olympia. 7:30 am. Also, half and 5-miler. Certified course, t- shirts for all finishers. One of traditional local favorites, fairly flat course. Best rates by 4/30, day before registration okay. No DOR. (360) 786-1786.Web Site

Sunday, July 7. Calgary Stampede Marathon. Calgary, AB, Canada. Several other events, too, inc. relays and 10K. Held with Calgary Stampede. (403) 264-2996 or Web Site

Sunday, October 6. Portland Marathon. Also offers judged and unjudged walks, 5-mile run/walk. 7:00 am start. $75 by 9/3, $115 after including DOR. 31st running, great Expo and Race Directors conference.Web Site

Sunday, December 1. Seattle Marathon. Also offers half and full and half walks. Scenic through-city course with some hills. Great Expo. Early bird registration. Web Site

REGULAR SCHEDULE MARCH

Saturday, March 2

Run For the Honeywagon, 13. 1 and 4 mile. Everson, WA. Nooksack Valley Middle School. 10:00 a. m. $2 18 and under, $5 over. 1/2 mile kids dash. (360) 595-2403.

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai Landing, ID. Scenic out-and-back flat course. Age divisions added this year. $20 w/T-shirt by 2/21, $25 DOR, $12 no T-shirt anytime. www.palouseroadrunners.org. (208) 882-9350. E-mail: vos@moscow.com. Contact 12th Annual Leprechaun Scurry. Coeur D' Alene, ID. 10:00 a. m. 3 mile run/walk. $5, $12 w/T. After 2/25 $7 and $15. Donna Messenger (208) 667-7743.

Sunday, March 3

The 16th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Bank of America Tower, Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals. (206) 628-0777.

Saturday, March 9

Run for Luck 5K and 10K. Horizons Elementary School, Lacey. 9:00 a. m. $20 before 3/1 w/T, $15 w/o. After 3/1 $25 and $18, (360) 786-5595.

Sunday, March 10

Run For Sight 5K. Airways Heights, WA. 9:00 a. m. Fees vary, T's available. (509) 244-5888.

Wheatfield 1/2 Marathon and 8K. The Dalles, OR. 10:00 a. m. $15 w/T, $5 w/o. DOR add $2. Bob (541) 298-1119.

Odd Distance Runs - 11 and 7 miles, 3K. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11:00 a. m. (360) 273-9684.

Odd Distance Duathlon. See Duathlons.

Saturday, March 16

FSRC Resolution Run Series 20K and 20 Miles. Steilacoom High School, Steilacoom. This is last of the series. 9:00 a. m. Bruce McDowell (253) 272-4727, or Ren Gallier (253) 565-1437, or Ren_Gallier@msn.com.

Runnin' O' the Green 5 and 2 Miles. Bloedel Donovan Park, Bellingham. Trails, some hills. 10:00 a. m. $10 w/T, DOR $15. Cori Ruthford (360) 676-6985.

St. Patrick's Day Half Marathon and 5 Miler. Elma, WA. Vance Creek County Park. 9:00 a. m. (360) 482-2541.

St Patrick's Day 5K & 10K. Tri-Cities area. Eric, (509) 627- 1329, or sageg@bossig.com.

Chuckanut Mountain 50K. See Ultras.

Sunday, March 17

Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle. Traditional course, starts by Seattle Center and finishing by Safeco Field. 9:00 a. m. Registration parties, special events, and serious runners to slowest walkers show up to participate. Largest running event in the city. (206) 522-7711. . St. Paddy's Five. Spokane. 9:00 a. m. $10 w/T, $5 w/o, DOR add $5. (509) 624-4297. Shamrock Run. Portland. 15K, 8K, 5K. Benefits Doernbecher Childrens Hospital Foundation. (503) 226-5080. Glen Family Lakeside/Advantage Cash/River Run. Aberdeen. 1:00 p. m. (360) 533-3447.

Saturday, March 23

Submarine Anniversary Runs: 10 & 5K, 1 Mi. Naval Submarine Base at Bangor. $10 DOR, $20 w. /l. s. T. Must have base access two weeks in advance. (360) 692-8994.

Frigid Frolic 10mile and 5K Runs & Duathlon. Millerslyvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Runs: 10 mile, 5k, 1 mile. 360- 273-9684, www.ontherun.com. email: wanttoduit@hotmail.com. Contact See also Multis.

Sunday, March 24

Mercer Island Half Marathon and 8K. 30th annual. Scenic course with some hills. Accompanying 3 mile walk, kid's dash. The new, easier-course 8K is a seed qualifier for Bloomsday. Entry fees vary by date and distance; Half is $30 by 3/12, $35 after, $40 DOR. (206) 236-5323 #920. www.RaceCenter.com.

River Run Series 2. 3 Miles Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9:00 a. m. Free. (425) 397-7214.

Wheatfield Half-Marathon/8K Run/Walk. The Dalles. 10:00 a. m. (541) 298-1119.

Saturday, March 30

Easter Marathon, Half, 5K and Duathlon. Millersylvania St. Pk., Olympia. Runs start at 10:00 am. Fairly flat course. (360) 273- 9684. www.ontherun.com. See also Marathon and Duathlons.

APRIL

Saturday, April 6

Only Fools Run at Midnight. Medical Lake High School. 12:00 a. m. - finishes 4/7. Safe, paved streets. Fees TBA. (509) 299- 3782.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, April 7

WSU 100K Relay and Solo. See Relays and Ultras.

Saturday, April 13

Mukilteo Y Run for Fun 5 & 10K. Mukilteo Family YMCA. Mukilteo. 10K - 9:00 am, 5K - 9:10. Also 1K Kid's Dash. $20 by 4/8, $25 and DOR. T-shirts. (425) 493-2425. .

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 5 and 2 milers. Vanzyverden Bulb, Burlington Regional Airport. 9:30 am. Road and trail course. $5 under 14 & over 70, $10 pre register, $14 DOR. Shirts, add $8. (360) 757-1574, E-mail: whan@fidalgo. net.

Eagle Run 10K and 5K (courses approx). Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls. 10K has one long hill, 5K flat. $5, or $15 w/t- shirt. 8:30 am. (509) 466-0292, or (509) 466-2624eves.

Rage in the Sage Duathlon. See Multisport events.

Sunday, April 14

Mt Si Relay and Ultra. See Relays and Ultras.

Ridge to River Relay. See Relays.

Spring Fitness Half-Marathon, 8 Miles, 5K. 10:00 a. m. Duathlon: Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 360-273-9684. www.ontherun.com. E-Mail:wanttoduit@hotmail.com

Spring Fitness Duathlon. See Multis

Saturday, April 20

Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. Trail loop through Pipestone Canyon. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 10K. Bainbridge Island. (206) 842- 2306.

Y Run for Kids 4 Miles-Daffodil Dash. Washington State Historical Museum, Tacoma. Out and back course with some hills. 9:00 am. $15, $20 DOR with T-shirt. (253) 597-6444. www.ymcatacoma.org

Sunday, April 21

Vancouver Sun Run. Downtown Vancouver, B.C. One of biggest 10Ks in the world--45,000 runners last year! New course, timing and wave start system this year. Elite runners, too. 9:00 am start. On-line at www.sunrun.com. (604) 689-9441.

Race to Stop Global Warming 8K Run, 5K Walk. Seattle Aquarium. 9:00 am. Earth Day-related environmental event. $20, $12 for under 12, by 4/12 or on-line by 4/19. DOR: $25. (206) 652-1411. * Cancelled *

The Run 10K. Lincoln Park, Port Angeles. 10:00am. Two small hills. $15, $20 DOR, w/t-shirt. (206) 770-0627.

Saturday, April 27

Wings of Gold Marathon and Half Marathon. Whidbey Island. New event. Scenic island course, Half starts in Friday Harbor and ends in Coupeville. (425) 258-1187. www.active.com. See Marathons.

Dolphin Dash 10K and 5K, 5K walk, 1 mile fun run. Naval Station Bangor. Must pre-register by 4/21 for base access. $16 includes l.s. t-shirt. Military can register later $18. (360) 535-7614, (360) 779-1574.

Great Kitled Run 5K. Ballard/Fremont Neighborhoods, Seattle. Flat course, must wear kilt to run (available for $5 rent DOR). 10:00 am. (206) 729-9972.

YMCA Family Run 5K and 1 mile. Redmond Ridge Community Center, Redmond. 5K is loop course, 1 mile is specially designed for kids with adult monitors throughout. Entry fee vary by event, age and date. (425) 746-9900 or (425) 868-4399.

Sunday, April 28

River Run Series 2. 3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9:00 a. m. Monthly series. Free. (425) 397-7214.

Hawk Run/Walk 5K and 1mi. Sammamish River Trail near Bear Creek Pkwy. Redmond. 9:00 am. New event put on by top local runner John O'Hearn. Benefits Redmond Elementary School. One mi: $10/ $15DOR, 5K: $20, $25. Register at FootZone Redmond.

Spring Madness Triathlon & Duathlon. See Multis.

MAY

Saturday, May 4

Lynden Holland Days 10K, 5K run/walk. Lynden Community Center. 9:00 a. m. Run/walk Lynden's quiet streets and park trails then join the Holland Days festivities. (360) 354-5995.

Puget Pacer 5K run/walk. Baker Stadium, UPS, Tacoma. Benefits area at-risk youth. Through local neighborhoods. $12, $10 each for teams. Special kids events. (253) 879-3767.

YMCA Spring Run & Public Agency Challenge 10K & 2 Mile. State Capitol, Olympia. Fairly flat course. 9:00 am. $8 timed, add $8 for T, add $5 DOR. www.ontherun.com. (360) 357-6609 x19.

Apple Blossom 10K and 5K. Apple Bowl, Wenatchee. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. $12 pre, $15 DOR, includes t-shirt. Flat course along river. (509) 663-8711, x5484. www.mvclinic.com

Sunday, May 5

Bloomsday 2002 12K. Downtown Spokane. Great Expo, register there day before race. Largest mass run in NW, plus elite field. Tough course, everyone should do this one at least once! Register online at www.bloomsdayrun.org. (509) 838-1579.

Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon and Five Miler. Vancouver, BC. Scenic though-city course. 7:30 am. Chip timing. Shares many attractions of Vancouver Marathon, including Expo. Range of prices. (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. See also Marathons.

Sunflower Relay and Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp. Mostly trails, 21 miles. Six-leg relay or individual. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Voyager 5K and 1K Runs. Voyager Montessori School, Bainbridge Island. 9:00 am. $15 includes t-shirt. (206) 780-5661.

Saturday, May 11

Haggen to Haggen 5K. Bellingham. Free with Haggen C.A.R.D., or $5 adult, $3 child 12 & under. DOR $8 and $5. (360) 650-8258, e- mail carriep@haggens.com. Contact

Annual Sequim Run-Off 10K and 2 Miler. Old Dungeness School, Sequim. 10K has some hills. $11, $15 DOR, includes t-shirt. (360) 457-8133 or (360) 452-2066

Spring into Summer 5K. Tri-Cities area. Sageg@3-cities.com.

Mothers Day Triathlon & Duathlon. See Multisport Events

Saturday, May 18

Save Our Kids Scramble (SOKS) 5K and 10K. NorthShore Christian Church, Everett. 9:00 a. m. Benefits at-risk youth. $12 w. o. shirt, $18 w. pre. DOR $14 w. o, $20 w. New easier route. (425) 355-5270. E-mail: seyc@nwlink.com.

Viking Fest 5 and 1 milers. Waterfront area, Poulsbo. 9:00 a.m. Flat course. With Viking Festival. (360) 779-9898.

CASA Speak up for Children 5K. Magnuson Park (tent.) $15 w/T- shirt. Annual Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority event benefits abused and neglected children. (206) 369-1847.

Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon. See Multisport events.

Sunday, May 19

Rhody Run XXIV 12K. Fort Worden St. Pk., Port Townsend. 11:00 a. m. 15 and under $10, over $18 before 4/11, after $25. Finishers only get shirts. Beautiful hilly course, cash prizes, chip timing. (360) 379-3595, www.rhodyrun.com.

Capital City Marathon, Half and 5-miler. Sylvester Park, Olympia. 8:00 Half, 8:15 5-miler. Varied mostly-flat courses. Half and Full are certified. Chip timing. Fees vary, best by 4/30. Day-before registration at the Park. (360) 786-1786, www.capitalcitymarathon.org. See also Marathons.

Nordstrom Beat The Bridge Run 8K. Husky Stadium, Seattle. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. (206) 213-0200.

2002 San Francisco Bay to Breakers. San Francisco. 8:00 a. m. The world's largest footrace and the San Francisco Examiner's premier event. Great experience. www.baytobreakers.com.

Saturday, May 25

Mazama 10K. Mazama Running Center, Methow Valley. (509) 996- 3287. www.mvsta.com.

15th Annual Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour Race. See Ultras.

Sunday, May 26

River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9:00 a. m. Monthly series. (425) 397-7214.

Memorial Day Triathlon & Duathlon. See Mulitsport Events.

Monday. May 27

Touchet River 3.9 and 1.4 mile Runs. Dayton H.S., Dayton. $20, w/shirt and BBQ. Short course starts at 9:30am, standard course at 10 am. Flat course with pavement and gravel. 509 382-4775 Ext. 307 or DanN@dayton.wednet.edu.

MARATHONS

Saturday, March 30. Easter Marathon. Millersylvania St. Pk., Olympia.10:00 am. Rolling hills early and late, otherwise fairly flat course. (360) 273-9684. www.ontherun.com. See also Marathon and Duathlons.

Saturday, April 6. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima. Second running of this USATF-certified "instant classic" point-to-point marathon. Very scenic, with some long hills. 8:00 am, course open for 7 hours; no early starts. $55 by 2/28, $70 after. www.ontherun.com/yrcm. .

Saturday, April 27. Wings of Gold Marathon. Whidbey Island. New event this year, with scenic course from Pt Deception Bridge to Coupeville. Accompanying Half Marathon. (425) 258-1187. www.active.com.

Sunday, May 5. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, B. C. "Tour of city" course with some hills, mostly flat. 7:00 - 7:15 am start for all. Expo at Plaza of Nations May 2-4. Range of prices, last day is May 4. An AIMS Marathon. Other events too, see regular schedule. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca.

Sunday, May 5. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Very scenic course though Redwood forests with some hills. Half Marathon is new this year. Email: avenue@humboldt1.com.www. humboldt1.com/~avenue.

Sunday, May 19. Capital City Marathon. Sylvester Park, Olympia. 7:30 am. Also, half and 5-miler. Certified course, t-shirts for all finishers. One of traditional local favorites, fairly flat course. Best rates by 4/30, day before registration okay. No DOR. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org.

Sunday, May 26. Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon. North Idaho College, Coeur d' Alene, ID. 7:00 am. Flat course with two significant hills. (208) 667-6708. www.cdamarathon.org.

Sunday, July 7. Calgary Stampede Marathon. Calgary, AB, Canada. Several other events, too, inc. relays and 10K. Held with Calgary Stampede. (403) 264-2996 or www.stampederoadrace.com.

Sunday, October 6. Portland Marathon. Also offers judged and unjudged walks, 5-mile run/walk. 7:00 am start. $75 by 9/3, $115 after including DOR. 31st running, great Expo and Race Directors conference. www.portlandmarathon.org.

Sunday, December 1. Seattle Marathon. Also offers half and full and half walks. Scenic through-city course with some hills. Great Expo. Early bird registration at www.seattlemarathon.org.

ULTRAS

Saturday, March 16. Chuckanut Mountain 50K Trail Run. 8:00 a. m. Trails and dirt roads with 5000' of climb. 150 runners. Email: rnwest@qwest.net; or dougmckeever@worldne t.att.net.Contact (360) 398-1373

Sunday, April 7. WSU 100K Relay and Solo Runs. WSU Fieldhouse, Pullman. See also Relays, www.wsu.edu/~wsu100k. (509) 335-3530.

Sunday, April 14. Mt Si Ultra 50-miler. Mt Si High School s/f. Also 10-leg relay. $40 by 3/25, $50 after. No DOR. (206) 300- 4585. www.ontherun.com/mtsirelay. See also Relays.

Saturday, May 25. 15th Annual Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour Race. Seattle, West Seattle Stadium. 1:00 p. m. Sat. to 1 p. m. Sun. Pre-$50, DOR-$65, T's add $15. Girilal Scott Hansen (206) 523- 2880.

RELAYS

Sunday, April 7. WSU 100K Relay and Solo Runs. WSU Fieldhouse, Pullman. See also Ultras, www.wsu.edu/~wsu100k. (509) 335-3530.

Sunday, April 14. Mt Si Relay. Mt Si High School s/f. 56-mile relay, consisting of 10 legs, for 5-person teams. Also Ultra and Pairs events of 50 miles. Leg distances vary. Teams: $150 by 3/25, $175 after. Pairs: $75, $90. No DOR. (206) 300-4585. www.ontherun.com/mtsirelay. See also Ultras. .

Sunday, April 14. Ridge to River Relay 20 Mile or 35 Mile Relay. Wenatchee. 7:30 a. m. first wave. Multi-sport relay race, cross-country and downhill skiing, kayaking, running. Teams of 2-6 or solo. (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org

Saturday, May 4. Hood River Spring Relay. Hood River, OR. 7:30 a. m. first wave. 55. 8 mile run with 5 person teams, two legs each. Walk relay is 38 miles. Gordon Lovie Event Productions race hotline (503) 671-0202. www.eventmgnt.com SEE AD THIS ISSUE

Friday and Saturday, August 16 & 17. Ameri-cana International Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. New event. 220 miles, or 140 mile walking course. Includes Kootenay Pass, Canada's highest. Legs from 3 to 8 miles, teams of 12 or less. 1-866-88-RELAY. www.acrelay.com

MULTIS

Saturday, March 23. Frigid Frolic 10mile and 5K Runs & Duathlon. Millerslyvania State Park, Olympia. 1:00 p.m. 1 mile run, 10 mile bike, 1 mile run. 360-273-9684, www.ontherun.com. email: wanttoduit@hotmail.com. Contact

Saturday, April 13. Rage in the Sage Duathlon. Tri-Cities area. 2.5 mile run, 10 mile mtn bike, 2.5 mile run. Sageg@3-cities.com

Sunday, April 14. Spring Fitness Duathlon. 2 mile run, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run. 1:00 p. m. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 360-273-9684 www.ontherun.com. E-Mail: wanttoduit@hotmail.com Contact

Sunday, April 28. Spring Madness Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 250-meter swim, 13-mile bike, 3-mile run or 2 mile run, 13-mile bike, 2 mile run. 11:00 a. m. 360-273-9684. www.ontherun.com.

Saturday, May 11. Mothers Day Triathlon & Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 250-meter swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run or 2 mile run, 12-mile bike, 2 mile run. 10:30 a. m. 360-273-9684. www.ontherun.com.

Saturday, May 18. Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon. Pasco. 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run. Sageg@3-cities.com

Sunday, May 26. Memorial Day Triathlon & Duathlon. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 250-meter swim, 13-mile bike, 3-mile run; or 2 mile run, 13-mile bike, 2 mile run. 10:30 a. m. 360-273-9684. www.ontherun.com.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinic with Dr. Bill Warnekos, podiatrist. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. 6:30 p. m. Free. 7210 E. Green Lake Dr. N. , (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 522-1702. COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6 month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start at any time. (253)653-6308, (206)522-7711.Web site www.runchuckit.com ,email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Program includes coaching, weekly team workouts, training log, monthly clinics, and more. Leukemia Society of America, 2030 Westlake Avenue, Seattle 98121, (206) 628-0777.

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group. All abilities welcome including Walkers. Includes group workouts in Seattle and on the Eastside, individual assessments, training schedules, clinics on injury prevention, nutrition & hydration, shoes & clothing, discounts at area running stores. $250 for 6 months. Contact Dave Steffens (425) 985-8724.

Team Diabetes. Train for Kona, Bermuda or Rome Marathons. Walkers and runners receive customized training for full or half marathons, sportswear, airfare, 1st class accommodations. Weekly group runs. American Diabetes Association (206) 282- 4616x7205.

Joints in Motion. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in the Kona, Amsterdam, or Dublin Marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels welcome. Train with Dave Steffens, 4X Seattle Marathon winner. (206) 547-2707.

Train with expert coaches at Capitol Hill FootZone. Distances include 5K's-Marathons, Ultras, Fitness Walking, Track, Cross- Country, etc. For one month $200 includes Stride Perfection Service, 1 consultation, 2 personal coaching sessions, and weekly cyber coaching and other benefits. Open to all levels, men and women. Coaches/Advisors include several of area's top male and female runners at all distances. Contact 206-329-1466 or footzonerun@yahoo.com. Group rates available.

Train to End Stroke. A marathon training and fund-raising program benefiting the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. Train with experienced distance running and walking coaches for the May 5 Vancouver Marathon in BC, or the June 23 Kona Marathon, and collect pledges for stroke research and education programs. Registration begins Nov. 10. Contact Rebecca Weaver (206) 525- 7665.

REGULAR RUNS The following runs are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise noted.

MONDAY 6:00 p. m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Runs. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. 522-7711.

6:00 p. m. Cascade Striders Junior Olympic T & F for ages 6-18. Interlake H. S. Coach Mark Van Achte (425) 828-0131.

TUESDAY 5:00 p. m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. French Field H. S., Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.

5:15-7:00 p. m. Kitsap Track Club. Bremerton HS. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

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 (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

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

5:30 p. m. Husky Orienteering and Running Club. UW campus, IMA Building. Bill Cusworth, 789-1346.

5:30 p. m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. Ren, (253) 565-1437; Becky, (253) 588-5053.

6:00 p. m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles. All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p. m. Beginner's Trail Runs. Short, at easy pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6:00 p. m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). (509) 375-1683.

6:00 p. m. Eastside Runners track intervals, Lake Washington HS, Kirkland, Colin Hawkes, (425) 452-5512.

6:00 p. m. Seattle FootZone Group Runs, 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile pace. (206) 329-1466.

6:15 p. m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way , Auburn. Vern Stoffel, (253) 941-9604.

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

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

6:30 p. m. FootZone group competitive workouts for women. Schedule and location tba. Email to kristenmora@msn. com

WEDNESDAY

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

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

6:00 p. m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Intermediate-advanced pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p. m. Women's Only Run, Always Running, Greenlake. (206) 985-7405 www.alwaysrunning . com

6:00 p. m. Interurban RC, Gene Coulon Park, Renton. Marilyn Birley, (425) 271-7959.

6:00 p. m. Track workouts at Snohomish HS. Don, (360) 799-1758.

6:00 p. m. Gonzaga Prep, Spokane. Speed work, all paces. Coached by Dori Robertson (509) 238-9591.

6:00 p. m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond Footzone. 425-556-0383

6:00 p. m. Cascade Striders Junior Olympic T & F for ages 6-18. Interlake H. S. Coach Mark Van Achte (425) 828-0131.

6:30 p. m. West Seattle Runners. Easy runs, short distances. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

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

Time TBA. Trail Runson Cedar River Trail. Linda, (425) 228- 0966.

THURSDAY

6:00 p. m. FootZone runs, Cap. Hill, Seattle. 8-10 mile runs from store. 6:00-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or footzonerun@yahoo.com.

6:00 p. m. Cascade Striders, ages 6-18. Jim Beebe, (425) 881- 2868.

6:00 p. m. Eastside Runners, advanced run (8 minute pace or faster). Piecora's Pizza, 6501 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland. Scott, (425) 822-7047. lynnscot@gte. net

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. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. Ed Hong at (253) 952-3114.

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

SATURDAY

8:00 am. Spokane, meeting location varies. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

8:00 am. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning. com

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

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

8:30 am. Eastside Runners. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call for info. Ed Sobey (425) 861-3472.

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

9:00 am. Joe "Agogo's" Run/Walk Club. Locations vary. Shannon, Physical Culture, 522-0634.

9:00 am. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club, Green Lake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners. org

10:00 am. Competitive women's group, track workouts. Lower Woodland Park Track, Seattle. (206) 634-0185 2 p. m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

Times vary: Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

SUNDAY

7:00 am. FootZone Trail Runs. Meet at store to carpool. Long runs for all abilities, distances and locations vary. (206) 329- 1466 oe searunco@aol. com

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

8:00 am. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8:00 am. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671-3804.

8:00 am. Snohomish Track Club. Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Everett areas. Don, (360) 799-1758.

8:00 am. Super Jock 'n Jill 1-2 hour runs at 7:00 pace or faster. Chuck, 522-7711.

8:00 am. 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.

8:00 am. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5 miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.

9:00 am. Jennings Park, Marysville. First Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10:00 am. 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.

West Seattle Runners Long Runs (10 - 18 miles). Starting times vary. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416. RACEWALKING

Second Saturday of each month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Rec. Center Bldg. $5. 10:00 am. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393. Sponsored by Pacific Pacers RW Club. For information about racewalking in Bellingham, call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.

ORIENTEERING Cascade Orienteering Club events. Events listed as WIOL (Washington Interscholastic Orienteering League) for elementary to high school age students run concurrently with public events. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 nonmembers, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC. org Hotline: (206) 783-3866


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