Many RUNNING events are open to walkers.Please check listings

under RUNNING section for more WALKING events.

Ongoing Events

Ongoing: Spring Training for Walkers, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Tualatin Walk, Tualatin REI, OR; discover Tualatin’s walking paths; ongoing; www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (12/08)
Ongoing: Vale Walk, Vale, OR; discover Tualatin’s walking paths; ongoing; www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(12/08)
Ongoing: Brown’s Ferry Walk, Tualatin, OR; ongoing; www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (12/08)
Ongoing: Hedges Creek Wetlands Walk, Tualatin, OR; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Sherwood Walk, Sherwood, OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (12/08)
Ongoing: Tigard Walk, Tigard, OR; discover Tigard’s walking paths; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(12/08)
Ongoing: King City Walk, Tigard, OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (12/08)
Ongoing: Outdoor Bootcamp, Portland, OR; Held in various park locations in SW Portland, Wildfire Fitness Outdoor Bootcamp is a fun way to meet new people and get in shape. Includes obstacle courses, group fitness missions, muscle condtioning and more, (503) 539-6286; www.wildfirefitness.com (1/08)
Ongoing: Get Fit Live Fit, Portland; personal training program for beginner or experienced athletes; www.getfitlivefit.org (1/09)
Sundays: Port Ludlow Survivor Striders Walks, Team Survivor NW group meets from 3:30-4:40 p.m.; (360) 732-4272, cathy@fitnessvitalis.com, www.teamsurvivornw.org (12/08)
Tuesdays: Injury Prevention Clinics, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners; 30 minute private sessions every other Tuesday by appointment only; 6-8 p.m.;
(206) 676-4955, steve@fairhavenrunners.com (1/09)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Portland Mazamas Street Rambles, REI parking garage on corner of NW 14th and Johnson; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (1/08)
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Kids Grass Volleyball, Lake Oswego, OR; Westridge Park, 3400 Royce Way; designed for kids 6-15 years old; Jennifer Bolger (503) 635-2933, www.usyvl.org (1/08)
Thursdays: Super Jock ‘n Jill Medical Clinics, Seattle; 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N.; local physical therapists, sports medicine doctors, etc. answer questions about injury prevention, training and medical issues; 6:30-8 p.m.; (206) 522-7711, info@superjocknjill.com, www.superjocknjill.com (12/08)
Thursdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Portland; 1207 NW 23rd Ave.; distances vary from 2-6 miles, leaders are present for all abilities; 6 p.m.; info@fitrightnw.com, www.fitrightnw.com (12/08)
Thursdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Vancouver, WA; 700 SE 160th Ave.; distances vary from 2-6 miles, leaders are present for all abilities; 6 p.m.; info@fitrightnw.com, www.fitrightnw.com (12/08)
Saturdays: Group Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/09)
Saturdays: Seattle Racewalk Clinics, Green Lake Rec. Center; second Saturday of each month; (206) 527-9393, www.albionarts.com/racewalking (1/08)
Saturdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Portland, OR (Feb. – Oct.); 1207 NW 23rd Ave.; distances vary from 2-6 miles and group leaders are present for all abilities; 8 a.m.; www.fitrightnw.com (12/08)

January

Jan 24-25: Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival, Concrete High School, 7830 S. Superior Ave. Concrete, WA; Three different walk routes, two in Concrete and one in Rockport; 5k-20k; 9-1 p.m.; (360) 853-8347, jboggswash@aol.com, www.nwtrekkers.org (12/08)

February

Jan. 31: Boardwalk Prediction Run/Walk, Coos Bay, OR; 5 mi run, 3 mi walk; Gift certificates to entrants who predict closest finishing times (no watches); 10 a.m.; (541) 267-6329, www.southcoastrunningclub.com (12/08)
Feb. 6: Starlight Beach Walk, Edmonds, WA; (425) 357-6020, chrys@wsu.edu (12/08)
Feb. 10: Love ‘Em Or Leave ‘Em Valentine’s Day Dash, Green Lake Park, Seattle; 5K Run/Walk; 9:30 a.m.; individuals and 2-person teams; (206) 729-9972, promotionevents.com (12/07)
Feb. 27-March 1: Women’s Ski and Yoga Retreat, Winthrop, WA; Winthrop Fitness presents this weekend retreat; includes expert cross-country ski instruction by all-female team of coaches, daily yoga classes, delicious food and discounted room rates at Sun Mountain Lodge; registration is limited to 48 women; (509) 996-8234, www.winthroppt.com (1/09)

March

March 2: Firefighter Stair Climb, Seattle; Bank of America Tower; benefit for TLLS; (800) 955-4572, www.tlls.org/wa/firefighter (1/08)
March 16: Big Climb for Leukemia, Seattle; 69-flight course includes 1,311 steps, 19 steps per flight and 788 feet of vertical elevation; Bank of America Tower; 8:30 a.m.; (206) 628-0777, www.leukemia.org (1/08)
March 22: Easter Walk in the Park, Seattle; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; registration, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; (206) 783-3758, walkingwithecw.org (1/08)
March 29: DuPont Walk and Bike, DuPont, WA; 15k and 25k bike rides, 5k and 10k walks; 8 a.m.;
(253) 927-4580, www.theoverthehillgang.net (1/08)

April

April 5: Foothills Trail Bike and Walk, Orting, WA; hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport Assn.; (253) 841-4775, n_wittenberg@comcast.net(1/08)
April 12: MS Walk, throughout Washington; cities from Bellingham to Olympia will sponsor walks of various lengths; $50 pledge to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; (206) 284-4254; www.nationalmssociety.org/was (1/08)
April 12: Tulip Trekkers Club Walk, Mt. Vernon, WA; 5,10, 11k walks, registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; (360) 293-7985, www.nwtrekkers.org (1/08)
April 12, 19: MS Walk, Portland, Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Merrill, Roseburg, Salem, OR & Vancouver, WA; 5K walk; $50 pledge to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; (503) 223-9511, www.nationalmssociety.org/orc (1/08)
April 13: Whidbey Island Marathon, Whidbey Island, WA; Half Walk; 8:30a.m.; www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com/race.cfm (1/08)
April 13: Autism Walk-a-Thon, Portland; Portland Waterfront Park; registration at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m.; (503) 636-1676, www.autismwalkathon.com (1/08)
April 19: Puyallup Spring Fair Walk, Puyallup, WA; 10k & 5k walks; (253) 841-4775, lv2walk@msn.com, webpost.net/es/esvadvva/ (1/08)
April 19: Fun to Be Fit Fair, Redmond, WA; family walk and sample exercise classes; (425) 556-2300, www.redmond.gov (1/08)
April 12: Hills for Humanity Run and Walk, Portland; 5K with uphill and downhill sections; www.ohsu.edu/som/runhills (1/08)
April 19-20: The Relay, Marin to Santa Cruz, CA; 12-member teams walk 24 legs (2 legs per walker) through 28 cities and across the Golden Gate Bridge; (650) 508-9700, www.TheRelay.com (1/08)
April 19-April 26: WalkAmerica, nationwide; fundraiser for the March of Dimes; www.marchofdimes.com/washington/ (1/08)
April 24-May 29: Spring Training for Walkers, Bellingham, WA; Thursdays, Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)
April 25-27: Discovery Walks, Vancouver, WA; full & half marathon; 5k, 10k, 32k walks; family fun 6k walk; 25k & 50k bikes, 2 300-meter swims; info@discoverywalk.org, www.discoverywalk.org (1/08)
April 26: Tulip Trekkers Club Walk, Bellingham, WA;10k walks, registration 10 a.m.; (360) 392-0101, www.nwtrekkers.org (1/08)
April 26: Alzheimer Association Memory Walk/Run, Bellingham, WA; (800) 848-7097, alzwa.org (1/08)
April 26: Redmond Elementary Hawk Walk and Run, Redmond, WA; USATF certified 5k, 1mi Kids Run; 9 a.m.; (425) 703-3710; www.redmondelptsa.org, www.promotionevents.com (1/08)

May

May is Oregon Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month, www.walknbike.org (4/08)
May 3: Gluten Intolerance Walk, Portland OR; (541) 343-0459, www.portlandmetroceliacs.org (1/08)
May 3: Arthritis Walk, Silverdale, WA; $100 donation benefits Arthritis Foundation; www.arthritis.org (1/08)
May 3: Champions for Children Run/Walk, Springfield, OR; Marist High School, 8K run/walk, 2 mi fun walk, (541) 984-3132, www.goodrace.com (1/08)
May 3-4: Relay For Life of UW, Seattle; Husky Stadium; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 4: Eugene Marathon, Eugene, OR; Marathon Run & Walk, 5K, Half Marathon Run & Walk, Kids Run; www.eugenemarathon.com (1/08)
May 4: Asthma Walk, Seattle; 5k walk benefiting the American Lung Association; begin and end in the Northwest Plaza of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus; 8:30 a.m. registration; $100 donation; (206) 441-5100,
www.alaw.org (1/08)
May 4: Avenue of the Giants Marathon, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA; 9 a.m.; half marathon, 10k, paved road that winds around giant trees; www.theave.org (1/08)
May 9-11: Centennial Walk, Leavenworth, WA; 5k & 10k walk; 7 a.m.; gorgewalks@gmail.com, www.ava.org/clubs/bva/bva.html (1/08)
May 10: Arthritis Walk, Salem, OR; $100 donation benefits Arthritis Foundation; www.arthritis.org (1/08)
May 10: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Portland; 5-mile walk in the SW Park Blocks; sponsored by the American Cancer Society; (503) 795-3940, www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 10: Arthritis Walk, Tacoma, WA; $100 donation benefits Arthritis Foundation; www.arthritis.org (1/08)

May 16-18: NW Race Walk Retreat, Beaverton, OR; Tualatin Hills Park and Rec Athletic Center; 50k Olympian Philip Dunn as the guest coach; www.erofit.com (1/08)
May 17: Bayview Women’s Walk/Run, Bayview State Park, WA; 10k run, 2 mi fun run, 2 mi walk; (360) 757-4815, 5petes@comcast.net, active.com (10/07)
May 17: Arthritis Walk, Portland; $100 donation benefits Arthritis Foundation; www.arthritis.org (1/08)
May 17-18: Relay For Life, Seattle; Wallace Field at SPU; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (206) 550-3789, www.spurelay.org (1/08)
May 18: Asthma Walk, Spokane, WA; 5k walk benefiting the American Lung Association; Mirabeau Park off North Pines Road; 8:30 a.m. registration; (206) 441-5100, www.alaw.org (1/08)
May 24: Meander Around Magnolia, Seattle; (206) 523-9313, www.ava.org/clubs/FSFamilyWanderers (1/08)
May 26: Memorial Day Friendship Walk and BBQ, Blaine, WA; (360) 293-7985, www.nwtrekkers.org (1/08)
May 30-31: Relay for Life, Stanwood, WA; teams take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 30-31: Relay For Life, Kent, WA; French Field; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141, www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 31: South Sound Walk to Cure Diabetes, Tacoma, WA; Point Defiance Park, www.jdrfnorthwest.org, (206) 838-5153 (2/08)
May 31: Moving You Forward 5K, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Esther Short Park; 5k and health expo to benefit the Clara Jean Foundation (breast cancer research); www.clarajean.org (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Relay For Life, Seattle; Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (206) 550-3789, www.seattlecentralrelay.com (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Rhododendron Walk, Federal Way, WA; Weyerhauser headquarters, liongeorge@comcast.net
(253) 841-2444, (253) 569-9172 (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Relay For Life, Seattle; Green Lake Park; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (206) 550-3789, www.greenlakerelay.com (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Relay For Life, Monroe, WA; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Relay For Life, Everett, WA; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Relay For Life, Issaquah, WA; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
May 31-June 1: Relay For Life, Mercer Island, WA; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1127, www.mercerislandrelay.com (1/08)

June

June TBA: Solstice Run/Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)
June 1: Safe from the Sun Urban Scavenger Hunt, Seattle; benefits skin cancer patient support programs in the Puget Sound; (866) 463-6663, www.melanomainternational.org (1/08)

June 7: Summer Volksmarch, Eatonville, WA; (360) 832-7152, www.nwtrek.org (1/08)
June 7: Northwest Trek, Eatonville, WA; 10k & 5k walks; www.theoverthehillgang.net/ (1/08)

June 7: Regence Grand Florall Walk, Portland; (503) 227-2681, rosefestival.org (2/08)
June 7: Happy Trails Run/Walk, Portland; (503) 459-4508, www.happytrails.com(1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Burien, WA; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Shoreline, WA; Woolsey Stadium; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Snohomish, WA; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; 10 a.m.; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Renton, WA; Renton Memorial Stadium; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1127, www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Redmond, WA; Redmond High School; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141, www.cancer.org (1/08)

June 8: Lymphomathon 5K Walk, Seattle; www.lymphomathon.org (5/08)

June 8: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R., Seattle; National Alliance for Autism Research; Magnuson Park; www.autismwalk.org (1/08)
June 13-16: Columbia River Classic; Cascade Locks, OR; register at Marina Park; 11 walks and one bike ride; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; gorgewalks@gmail.com, www.ava.org/clubs/crvc/classicdetails.htm (1/08)
June 14: Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12k Run/Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 403-3065, www.soundtonarrows.org(1/08)
June 14: Sawtooth Relay, Stanley to Sun Valley, ID; 6 person teams run 62-mi run or walk relay; post-relay party with live band and full meal; benefits Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation; (208) 853-1221, www.sawtoothrelay.com (1/08)
June 14: Hike ‘n Bike For the Future, Beaverton, OR; 5 and 10k hike, 15 and 30k bike; Terpenning Recreation Complex; 7:30 a.m.; $10 donation to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation; (503) 629-6300, www.thpf.org (1/08)
June 14-15: Relay For Life, Bellevue, WA; Interlake High School; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; 12 p.m.; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 21: Out of the Darkness Overnight, Seattle; walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 888-THEOVERNIGHT, www.theovernight.org (2/08)
June 21: Walk for Rice, Seattle; 2.5 mi loop at Seward Park; fundraiser for Asian Counseling and Referral Service; (206) 695-7551; www.walkforrice.com (1/08)
June 21: Beach to Chowder Run/Walk, Long Beach, WA; 5k and 10k; (800) 451-2542, www.funbeach.com (1/08)

June 21: High Desert Dash, Bend, Ore.; www.highdesertdash.com (4/08)
June 21: Evergreen Wanderers New Tacoma Narrows Bridge Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 564-1766, www.evergreenwanderers.homestead.com (1/08)
June 21: Doggie Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula, WA; canine competitions, vendors of doggie goods, information booths, a raffle, a silent auction, and a dog and companion photo opportunity, benefits the South Pacific County Humane Society’s “No Kill” shelter, (800) 451-2542, www.beachpets.com(1/08)
June 20: Summerfest Run/Walk, Lakewood, WA; Fort Steilacoom State Park; (253) 376-5737, (253) 983-0100, humansports2001@yahoo.com, www.active.com (11/08)
June 21: Get Movin’ Kick-Off Event; Bellingham, WA;
Program encourages families to exercise 5 days a week, 30 minutes, for one month. (360) 676-6985, www.getmovinwhatcom.org (1/08)
June 21: Walk/Run for Literacy, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)

June 29:  Burien Festival 5K Run; 5K run/walk, 9:00 a.m., Course winds through the neighborhoods of scenic Olde Burien. (206) 910-0742, www.whitewateraquatics.com

June 28: Seattle Brain Cancer Walk, Mercer Island, Wash.; braincancerwalk.org (5/08)

June 29: Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at Seafair, Bellevue, WA; Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Run & Walk, 5k, Marathon Team Relay, New Kids Race; 7 a.m.; (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com (1/08)

July

July 12: Key Peninsula Lions’ Volkssports Club Walk, Penrose Point State Park, WA; hmcmnp1000@centurytel.net (1/08)
July 18-21: NW Regional Volksport Conference, Seaside, OR; dozens of walks of various lengths along the Oregon coast; (360) 687-3727, www.walkoregon.org (1/08)
July 19: Willamette 10K Walk/Run, Eugene, WA; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (1/08)
July 19: Willamette Valley 30K Walk and Relay, Eugene, OR; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (1/08)
July 26-27: Relay For Life, Portland; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org (1/08)
July 26-27: The Son of Huff and Puff Walk, Sylvania,OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/08)

July 27: Wacky Wheelays, Bothell, WA; Bothell High Track and Soccer Stadium; fun and competitive relay games for people of all ages on wheels, especially those living with disabilities, and their families, friends and caregivers; (425) 216-4409, bobr@nsb.org (1/08)
July 27: Lacamas Lake 1/2 Marathon and 5k Walk & Run, Camas, WA; (360) 885-4556, www.fitrightnw.com (1/08)

August

Aug. 14-17: Can-Fit-Pro Group Fitness & Personal Training Conference and Trade Show, Toronto, Ont.; (800) 667-5622, info@canfitpro.com, www.canfitpro.com (1/08)
Aug. 16: Latinofest Run/Walk, Lakewood, WA; Fort Steilacoom State Park; (253) 376-5737, (253) 983-0100, humansports2001@yahoo.com, www.active.com (1/08)
Aug. 17: Mt Hood Jazz Run, Gresham, OR; Mt Hood Community College; 5k run/walk; (503) 665-4102; www.MtHoodJazzRun.com (7/08)
Aug. 22-23: Portland to Coast Walk Relay, Portland; teams of 8-12 walk from Portland to Seaside; (503) 292-4626, www.portlandtocoastwalk.com (1/08)
Aug. 22-23: Hood to Coast Walk Relay, Portland; teams of 8-12 walk from Mount Hood to Seaside; (503) 292-4626, www.hoodtocoast.com (1/08)

Aug. 23: Run for your Rights 5k; Bellingham, WA; Run/Walk; Event for Pro-choice supporters; (206) 624-1990; www.ProChoiceWashington.org (8/08)

September

Sept. 2-5: Pro Bike/Pro Walk, Seattle; Transforming Communities: Beyond Sustainability; www.bikewalk.org/conference.php (5/08)

Sept. 5-7: Coupeville VolksFest, Coupeville, WA; 3 day festival of walks; (360) 392-0101, www.nwtrekkers.org (1/08)
Sept. 6: PAWS Walk, Seattle; 5k walk benefits animal shelter; www.paws.org (2/08)

Sept. 6: Camano View Dash Run/Walk, Camano Island, WA; USTF sanctioned run. Run/walk; 9 a.m.; (360) 629-2000, www.portsusanathletic.com (8/08)
Sept. 7: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R.,Portland; National Alliance for Autism Research; www.autismwalk.org (1/08) Sept. 27-28: The Parrett Mountain Farm Walk, Newberg, OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/08)
Sept. 12-14: The Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day, Seattle; 3-day, 60-mi walk; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund; support, training and fundraising assistance available upon registration; www.the3day.org (1/08)
Sept. 14: Portland Walk To D’Feet ALS; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 14: Alzheimer Association Pacific Northwest Memory Walk, Seattle; (800) 848-7097, alzwa.org (1/08)
Sept. 14-16: Discovery Trail, Leavenworth, WA; 5k & 10k walk along the Discovery Trail; gorgewalks@gmail.com, www.ava.org/clubs/bva/bva.html (1/08)
Sept. 20: Tacoma Walk To D’Feet ALS, Tacoma; 866-STOP ALS, www.alsa-ec.org (4/08)

Sept. 20: Blow the Whistle on Asthma, Bend, OR; McKay Park; 5k walk to benefit the American Lung Assn. of Oregon;
10 a.m.; (866) 661-5864x20, www.bendasthmawalk.kintera.org (1/08)
Sept. 20: Bellingham Walk To D’Feet ALS, Bellingham, WA; 866-STOP ALS, www.alsa-ec.org (4/08)

Sept. 20: Canine Caper 5k Fun Run/Walk; Bonners Ferry, ID; Bring your favorite canine and race for the prize of first over the finish line! Flying Solo? Not a problem. Better yet, why not rent a dog from us at the race!? You might just fall in loe and take him home! Race begins and ends at Bonners Ferry Fairgrounds on Riverside Rd. Proceeds benefit 2nd Chance Animal Adoption. Prizes Galore! Police Drug Dog Demonstration! Photos with your pet! Live Music! Food! A fun-filled day for your family; 10 a.m.; (208) 267-7504 (7/08)

Sept. 20: Salem Walk To D’Feet ALS, Salem, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 21: Eugene Walk To D’Feet ALS, Eugene, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 21: Sisters Stride Into Autumn, Sisters, OR; Deschutes National Forest; compet.10k & 15k; non-compet. “Walk our Way” trail walk; 9 a.m.; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (1/08)
Sept. 21: Salmon Run, Leavenworth, Wash.; 10k run and 5k walk; 8 a.m.; $30; (509) 548-3133, www.mtstuartpt.com (7/08)

Sept. 27: Walk From Obesity; Tacoma; www.walkfromobesity.com (6/08)

Sept. 27: Seattle Walk To D’Feet ALS, Seattle; 866-STOP ALS, www.alsa-ec.org (4/08)

Sept 27: Newcastle Volkssport Walk, Kirkland, WA; 2 & 10k walks on sidewalks and primitive trails through Lake Boren Park, pass historic Newcastle Cemetery and Eastside Fuschia Society Garden; (425) 747-3484, gorgewalks@gmail.com, www.ava.org (1/08)
Sept. 27: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Vancouver, WA; 5k or 10k beginning at Esther Short Park; (503) 736-2770, walk.diabetes.org (1/08)
Sept. 27: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Salem, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Sept. 27: Central Oregon Walk To D’Feet ALS, Bend, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 27: AIDS Walk, Seattle; date is tentative; www.lifelongevents.org (1/08)
Sept. 28: Southern Oregon Walk To D’Feet ALS, Medford, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 28: Lake Tahoe 20 Mile Power Walk (or Run), Lake Tahoe, CA; (530) 544-7095, www.laketahoemarathon.com (1/08)
Sept. 29: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Richland, WA, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)

October

Oct. 4: Portland Brain Tumor Walk, Portland; (866) 455-3214, braintumor.org (10/08)

Oct. 4: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Bend, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Oct. 4: Spanaway Parks Walk, Spanaway, WA; hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport Assn.; (253) 841-4775, n_wittenberg@comcast.net (1/08)
Oct. 4: Walk Now for Autism, Seattle; www.walknowforautism.org/seattle (1/08)
Oct. 5: Portland Marathon 5 Miler, Portland; (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org (1/08)
Oct. 5: Neurofibromatosis Team Runs the Portland Marathon, Portland; (212) 344-6633x251, www.ctf.org/marathon (1/08)
Oct. 5: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Spokane, WA, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)
Oct. 11: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Medford, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Oct. 11: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Portland; Rose Quarter; 1 mi, 5k & 6k walks; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Oct. 11: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Seward Park, Seattle, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)
Oct. 11: Arthritis Walk, Bellevue, WA; $100 donation benefits Arthritis Foundation; www.arthritis.org (1/08)
Oct. 11: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Point Defiance, Tacoma, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)
Oct. 12: Gresham Jazz Run, Gresham, OR; Gresham Main City Park; 1K & 2K Kids Runs, 5k &10k run/walk; Half-Marathon Run/Walk; 8:00 a.m.; (503) 665-4102; www.greshamjazzrun.com (7/08)

Oct. 12: AIDS Walk, Portland; Pioneer Courthouse Square; 5k walk; goal to raise $300,000 for HIV/AIDS services, public education and outreach; www.cascadeaids.org (1/08)
Oct. 12: Asthma Walk, Yakima, WA; 5k walk benefiting the American Lung Association; begin and end at Yakima Greenway at Sarg Hubbard Park; 8:30 a.m. registration; $100 donation; (206) 441-5100, www.alaw.org (1/08)
Oct. 19: Rippling River Run/Walk, Eugene, OR; 5k run/walk, benefitting Community Network; (541) 686-1842, militarynetwork@rio.com (1/08)
Oct. 25-26: Halloween Walk at Remlinger Farm, Carnation, WA; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; (206) 783-3758, walkingwithecw.org (1/08)

November

Nov. 1: Doc Sears Fall Classic, Lewiston, ID. 2m Walk or 5m Run, (208) 792-2308, mcollins@lcsc.edu, www.lcsc.edu/crosscountry/2007funruns.htm (1/08)
Nov. 20: Rubber Chicken Relay, Lewiston, ID; 2 person teams. Each runner runs two X 2 mile legs. All proceeds to the Valley Food Bank. (509) 947-5069, runnerross@hotmail.com (1/08)

December

Dec. 4: Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb; Seattle; (206) 282-4770, stairclimb.kintera.org (10/08)

Dec. 6: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Mount Vernon, WA; (360) 733-2866, skagitjbr.kintera.org (9/08)
Dec. 7: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Portland; portlandjinglebellrun.kintera.org (9/08)

Dec. 13: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Bellingham, WA; (360) 733-2866, bellinghamjbr.kintera.org (9/08)
Dec. 13: Christmas Rush Fun Run & Walk, Kent, WA; Russell Park; 10k run & 5k run/walk; 9:50 a.m.; (253) 856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts/christmasrush/index.asp (1/08)
Dec. 13: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Spokane, WA; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.spokanejinglebellrun.kintera.org (9/08)
Dec. 13: Pathway of Lights at Green Lake, Seattle; Come walk with others and take in the warm glow of luminarias that line both sides of the pathway; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; (206) 684-0780 (1/08)
Dec. 14: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Seattle; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.seattlejinglebellrun.org (1/08)

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