R AC E & EVENT SCHEDULE COMPILED BY JENNIFER BENNER
PLEASE NOTE: Start times are for the first running event; other distances or “early start” may differ. While we do our best to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date, lastminute changes do take place. We suggest you use the contact information to confirm details before traveling to events listed in the schedule. To submit an event, please send an email to jennifer@nwrunner.com. *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 USATFcertified in the description.
FEBRUARY Saturday, February 22 Chili Chase 5K. Tacoma. 9 a.m. STAR Center event includes chip-timed 5K, 1 mile kids’ run and post-race chili feed. www. metropakrstacoma.org. FSRC Resolution Run #3 15K & 15 Miles. Steilacoom. 9 a.m. Hot showers and food post-race; both distances certified. www.runfsrc.com, (253) 537-8712. SEE AD THIS ISSUE. Richland Run Fest Marathon*, Half* & 5K. Richland. 9 a.m. New, chip-timed event starts and ends at Howard Amon Park. www. 3rrr.org. Skagit Symphony’s Smelt Run 5K* & 10K*. La Conner. 10 a.m. Hot showers and refreshments post-race; 2-mile walk and kids’ dash. www.skagitsymphony.com, (360) 848-9336.
Sunday, February 23 Lord Hill Trail Runs 5, 10, 20 Miles & 50K. Snohomish. 8 a.m. Fire road and single-track course, great support. xwww.evergreentrailruns. com. Hazel Dell Half Marathon & 8K. Vancouver, WA. 8:30 am. Challenging and varied course. www.maxmusclevancouver.com.
March Fourth 5K & 10K. Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Join marching bands on your way around Green Lake. www.marchforthfunrun.com.
King County Bar Association YLD 5K. Seward Park. 9 a.m. www.kcba.org, (206) 2922386.
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.
Lake Hills St. Patty’s Day 5K. Bellevue. 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Samena Swim & Rec. club; kids’ dash. www.samena.com, (425) 746-1160.
Snake River Canyon Half Marathon*. Whitman. 10 a.m. Scenic, flat out-and-back courses leave from Wawawai Landing. www. palouseroadrunners.org.
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon. Redmond. 7:30 a.m. Flat and fast on rail trail. www.evergreentrailruns.com.
Sunday, March 2 Donut Dash 5K* & Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run. Olympia. 8:45 a.m. Hands On Children’s Museum. www.clubolyrunning.com. Fort Vancouver Fun Run 15K, 10K & 6K. Vancouver, WA. 8:15 a.m. Course runs along city’s waterfront and through Fort; kids’ dashes. www.energyevents.com. Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K*. Seattle. 6:45 a.m. “America’s sweetest race,” hot chocolate and fondue at the finish; 15K USATFcertified. www.hotchocolate15k.com/seattle. SEE AD THIS ISSUE. Padden Mudfest 6 Mile Trail Run. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Muddy single-track trails in Lake Padden Park. www.gbrc.net. Redmond Watershed Preserve 5 & 10 Miles, Half & Full Marathons. Redmond. 9:30 a.m. Fast, well-groomed trails through forest preserve. www.nwtrailruns.com. YMCA Resolution Run #3 5K & 15K. Bremerton. 9 a.m. Starts and finishes at Bremerton Y. www.ymcapkc.org/bremertonfamily-ymca, (360) 307-4055.
Friday, March 7 Electrifying Shamrock Run. Longview. 6:45 p.m. Run around Lake Sacajawea. www.mylongview.com.
Saturday, March 8
ROAD-odend-RUN Relay & Solo 6 Miler. Olympia. 9:30 a.m. Two-person teams run four laps around lake; solo option and kids’ races too. www.roadodendrun.yolasite.com.
Centennial 37 Mile Trail Run. 7 a.m. Nofrills run from Sontag Park to Idaho border; 10, 20, 28 or 50 mile options. www.brrc.net, www. ctrun.net.
Seattle Run Series 5K & 10K. Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Seward Park race is second in series. www. fitnessforvitality.com.
David Douglas Burnt Bridge 3.4 Miles. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Leaves from park, runs along Burnt Bridge Creek Trail. www.ccrunning. org.
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Foot Hills Dash 5K*, 10K* & 1 Miler. Orting. 9 a.m. Course uses Foothills Trail, benefits recreation programs. www.piercecountywa.org/parks, (253) 798-4177.
Saturday, March 1 Lincoln School 4.3 Mile Run. Vancouver, WA. 10 a.m. Runs along the Discovery Trail. www.ccrunning.org.
JJ’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K. Redmond. 1 p.m. Course runs along Sammamish River Trail. www.jjmahoneys.com.
Mountain Marathon & Hillbilly Half Marathon. Olympia. 8 a.m. Tough and muddy trails; half is final in trail race series. www.guerillarunning.com. Run for Her Heart 5K. Puyallup. 9:30 a.m. Loop course leaves from Emerald Ridge H.S., winds through Deer Ridge. www.run4herheart5k.org. Sand and Misery Challenge Obstacle 5K. Castle Rock. Wave Start. 3.1 Miles of self-inflicted misery for individuals or teams of five. www. cowlitzvalleyrunners.org. Stewart Mtn. Half Marathon. Bellingham. 10 a.m. Forest and lake views throughout; kids’ race. www.trailrunningseries.blogspot.com.
Sunday, March 9 Run for Relief 5K. 1 p.m. Gig Harbor. Raises funds to support relief efforts in Burma. www. chapelhillpc.org.
Saturday, March 15 Bud Light St. Paddy’s Day 5K*, 10K* & Half Marathon. Tacoma. 9 a.m. Fast waterfront courses; walkers welcome, kids’ 1K. www.stpaddyruntacoma.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE. C-Trail 5K & 10K. Lake Stevens. 8 a.m. Leaves from Centennial trailhead. www.lakestevenschamber.org, (425) 334-0433. Chuckanut 50K. Bellingham. Classic Northwest hilly, muddy ultra. www.chuckanut50krace.com. Clarkston St. Patrick’s Day 5K & 10K Run. Clarkston. 10 a.m. Runs utilize the Greenbelt Trail System along the Snake River. www.seaportstriders.com. Coupeville Shamrock 5K. Whidbey Island. 10 a.m. Hand-timed race on track, trail and sidewalk; kids’ dash. www.coupevillepreschool. org, (360) 678-3191. Dallas Kloke Sunset Loop Relay 10 Miler. Anacortes. 10 a.m. Course follows a hilly, paved 2.5-mile loop; teams or solo. www.skagitrunners.org.
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