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EVENT GUIDE 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TRI SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN 2018

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

Matt Lieto

GET READY TO TEST YOURSELF IN 2018 Amy Clark

WEEKEND GETAWAY: WINE COUNTRY

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HOW WILL YOU CHOOSE YOUR RACE?

Brook Gardner

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TRAIL MATTERS: TRAVELING FOR TRAILS

Paul Lieto

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BRIEFS

21 EVENT PREVIEW: BEER CHASE RELAY SERIES EXPANDS

Paul Lieto

22 EVENT PREVIEW: EUGENE MARATHON

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HALF MARATHONS/MARATHONS/ULTRAS......................................45 TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS...............................................................................50

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ADVENTURE RACES........... 51

CYCLING RACES......................................................................................................... 52

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES..................................................................................... 53 SWIMMING/EXPOS/CLINICS/OTHER.................................................... 53

Paul Lieto

24 MAXIMUS: PICK YOUR PERFECT RUNNING MATE

Max King

26 THE DIRT: EMBRACING THE FAT: THE ROAD TO FAT ADAPTATION

Jeff Browning

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Tyler Van Dooren

ON THE COVER: Our 2018 Event Guide marks RaceCenter’s 26th year in print and is packed with event information and must-do races happening in the warmer months ahead – page 38. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography ABOVE: Jeff Browning and partner Rod Bien double up for the TransRockies Run. Check out Max King’s article on choosing a good running partner – page 24. PHOTO: Chris Hunter

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

How Will You Choose Your Race?

In a staff meeting last year, we were discussing the topic of how people select which races or events will make the cut as they formulate their plans for the year ahead. Perhaps the St. Paddy’s Day Dash or Shamrock Run to kick off the running season, or is it a year where a spring or fall marathon is the sole focus?

One of our writers noted that the running and racing scene has evolved quite a bit in the past decade, and perhaps there’s more to selecting a race than just the distance or time of year.

“How does it look on social media?” she remarked. I had to ask for clarification. “I see this trend

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they are perceived as being more glamorous. I’m only speculating, but perhaps people are deciding which races they will do based on what their friends will think when they post their finish photo online?”

Needless to say, this conversation turned into an interesting discussion wrought with speculation about why people do some events and not others. One example she noted — ultra marathon distance races have become extremely popular.

Smaller field sizes, courses that showcase amazing scenery and often lower costs of entry rank high on the lists of reasons we hear that people are hitting the trails and going long. To her point, those finish or even the race photos can be pretty inspiring to see (and share).

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developing where people seem to be gravitating towards longer distance events simply because

As the conversation shifted gears, we covered entry fees and other travel expenses associated with doing an out-of-town event. Couple increased costs of living with rising entry fee prices, and it’s evident why some races have had a hard time keeping their participation numbers high. Cost creep has hit many races hard. Permit fees, police, production and even food costs have jumped, leaving race organizers with some tough decisions about the fiscal health of their event and the ever-daunting task of keeping all of us (their prospective participants) happy.

Where does that leave the end user — YOU? No doubt, the cost of participation has risen and we can all be finicky when it comes to how we spend our free time and money. If you’re starting to plan your event lineup, then you’ve got a great tool here in your hand, packed with information about the year ahead. When it comes to picking the race that’s right for you, it’s definitely wise to do some digging. What do you get for the entry fee? What other costs are associated with participating? Talk to people that have done the event or visit with the folks at a local running store (buy a pair of shoes while you’re there). If you’re up for a challenge, maybe it’s time to look for a course that won’t yield a personal best.

We will continue to share content designed to inspire and even that which may help you pick the right race. We will keep watching our inbox and social media for your stories so keep them coming. For us, it’s about the journey and we’re so grateful that we can be alongside you throughout yours.

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TRAIL MATTERS

The author running trails in the Eastern Sierras. PHOTO: Susan Barrows

Traveling for Trails PAUL LIETO

I’m currently sitting in a dark, though not seedy, bar on Broadway in Tucson, AZ. In front of me on the heavy, wood slab table is my notebook, pen and pint of a tapped and locally brewed Mexican amber beer. Reggae is playing on the overhead speakers and ESPN is silently illuminating the screens above the bar. There are less than a handful of people in the joint, but it is early. The streets are equally lit by a dimming sun and warming street lamps. While the sun doesn’t set quite as early as in the Pacific Northwest, it is still dark here by 5:30 p.m.

Local pubs and cafés have recently become a staple in my life. Not because I’m in need of alcohol or caffeine, though as I may have expressed in the past I do love a good pint and Americano.

Rather, pubs and cafés have become home for wi-fi, and a comfortable place to spread out and work. As it stands, I’ve been voluntarily homeless for five months now. I chose to move into a 1993 Chevy van, along with my partner Susan, that has six figures on the odometer, suspect brakes, and wire shortages that render half the electronics unusable (which unfortunately includes Susan’s passenger side window). While neither she nor I are twenty-somethings, we were discontent

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with the direction our lives were heading as we each approached our mid and late forties, so we decided to make a change.

With aspirations to do more with our time and our lives, we embarked on a journey this past September that will take us around the west doing more of what we think needs doing. At times this feels selfish because it is also what we want to be doing. What needs more doing, for us, includes writing, running, engaging in the wilderness and with people, and having real conversations with those people. This writing, running, and engaging is an effort to educate others as to why trails matter.

Why do trails matter? Trails matter because they represent and remind us of a simpler life, when we hunted, foraged, and communed with Nature. For the most part, running on trails demands only a pair of sneakers, dirt and trees, silence and desire. Trails matter because they connect us with something greater than ourselves, as well as more deeply with our own self. When spending time on the trails in nature, we are reminded of our insignificance. We are small, short-lived creatures on this expansive sphere. Yet, we also hold the most power and influence. That influence should be directed by a

responsibility to preserve resources and a desire to serve those who are less fortunate.

Trails matter because wilderness and specifically movement in nature, is a foundation of mental wellness. It is fundamental to our health.

Both Susan and I, having had our personal battles with depression and still feeling the occasional aftermath of depressive moods, understand the importance of movement and the importance of nature independently. Pairing movement and wilderness can heal the body and mind, as well as help build a resilience against the physical and mental tolls our modern lifestyles place upon us.

Trails matter because they are a neutral ground of equality. When running trails I see no race or socioeconomic differences. Nature strips individual identities and classes. We simply become the human race. Trails and public lands find themselves in the political landscape of late because the conversations are happening within walls, not trees. If politicians were forced to take field trips or enroll in summer camp, as most of us did when we were children, perhaps those conversations wouldn’t be necessary.

Trails matter because they create unexpected opportunities. While my intentions were to run, write

and educate, I didn’t expect we’d meet as many likeminded individuals as we have. The conversations Susan and I are having seem to be echoing across the west. There are many of us who genuinely want to live a simple existence, away from the hectic hubs of lights and gastronomy, gigabytes of streaming data, and McDonald’s delivery.

Leaving Central Oregon with the intention of running trails and sharing our stories has opened doors I had built which impeded my own growth.

I have forced myself to be less introverted, less fearful of connection and dialog. In doing so, I have been blessed to have met fellow runners, other vagabonds in vans, those who have dealt with depression and who seek solace in the wilderness, running heroes that have impacted both Susan and I in silent ways, families on mountain tops with young daughters inspired by our running, older couples and the occasional eccentric north of middle-age man sharing trail knowledge only he was privy to (turns out the trail map was more accurate). I’ve discovered that by-in-large, people are kind and want to be helpful. Across the many states we’ve traveled thus far, we have been offered a couch, a few meals, a jumpstart, and simple directions to the most authentic taco in town.

In Tucson I recount the miles, on road and trail, no less than 4,000 miles have been covered in

The serene quiet and beauty of PNW trails. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

the van with more than 500 miles by foot on trails from Bend, Oregon to Ketchum, Idaho to Bishop, California, through the Red Rocks in Nevada. Now, from the Arizona Trail we will continue moving south then east toward New Mexico and Texas. We are only four months into our trip and remain eager, though at times satisfyingly weary, to see more of the mountains and desert trails this country has

to offer, and more of the people that also find themselves drawn to the less beaten path. •

About the Author Paul Lieto is the Editor for RaceCenter Magazine. He currently lives on the road where he writes, runs trails, and helps others live a more vital life. He is cofounder of Dirty Good Company. Follow Paul at dirtygood.co and @dirtygoodco on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run Shake out winter and kick start the running season with the Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run on February 24. This event has a distance for everyone whether you’ve been training for something long or just want to get moving again with an off-the-couch 5K. Race distances include 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon. The marathon isn’t for newbies as it climbs slowly but gains 5,500 feet over 26.2 miles.

Fort Ebey State Park is a scenic destination in the middle of Whidbey Island, WA with beachfront bluffs that have stunning views onto the Strait of Juan de Fuca. All the race courses include a stretch with waterfront views along the scenic bluff-top trail.

Run / 02.24.2018 www.nwtrailruns.com

Race Up the Snake The Race Up the Snake is a scenic trail run through ravines and slopes of Rattlesnake Mountain showcasing the beautiful Sagebrush Steppe of southeastern Washington. The event includes a 4K which has a gentle incline and gentle downhill out and back, and an 11K loop that includes a challenging, yet very rewarding climb up the Rattlesnake arm

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gaining 1,500 feet over a 4-mile stretch. The Runners of the Sage group, which puts on the event, hopes to promote running in the tri-city area to all levels and ages, whether seasoned runners or beginners.

Run / 03.03.2018 www.runnersofthesage.com

Feeling Lucky?

There are a number of St. Patty’s Day runs up and down the Pacific Northwest, including the 7th annual Run to Get Lucky 5K & 15K event along the riverfront of historic downtown Corvallis, OR. This event features an afternoon start and also includes 1-mile and 1K family options. Racers can expect a great atmosphere and local brew afterwards, so plan to stick around for an Irish street festival with dancing, music and more. The post race food and festivities will be supplied by Cloud & Kelly’s Public House.

Run / 03.17.201 www.runtogetlucky.com

St. Patrick’s Day Dash If you’re looking for a quick run to the beer garden, consider the St. Patrick’s Day Dash in Seattle. The event began in 1985 as a race between bars and

There are spectacular views and trails for all participants at the Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run. PHOTO: Jarad Long Photography

as a training event for an Irish Olympian. Now it’s Seattle’s largest single-distance fun run and walk, where the winners cross the finish before the last person starts. The Dash fills three miles of Seattle streets with a ribbon of green. It begins on Mercer Street next to the Seattle Center, dashes through downtown on 4th Avenue, and finishes under the shadow of the Space Needle. Expect all types on the streets during this event, including quick young lads aiming to win, jolly folks dressed head to toe in green, and runners, walkers, kids, and families. With 34 years of history, the Dash attracts three generations of participants. The 1K Leprechaun Lap kicks off the day for kids 10 and under. The Post Dash Bash includes sponsor booths and one of the region’s best St. Patrick’s beer gardens featuring live music, great games and prizes, as well as a costume contest.

Run / 03.17.2018 www.stpatsdash.com

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Mercer Island Half Marathon Each year, thousands of runners and walkers cross the finish line at the annual springtime running of Mercer Island Rotary’s Half Marathon which also includes 5K and 10K races along with a Kid’s Dash. While the 10K race is strictly for runners, both the half marathon and the 5K welcome walkers. From the starting line on the outskirts of Luther Burbank Park on the northern end of the island, the race unfolds along an out-andback course that takes a clockwise loop around the island and features a wealth of rolling hills along the way. The events help raise funds and awareness to fight colon cancer and to benefit an array of other charitable causes supported by the Mercer Island Rotary Club Foundation.

Run / 03.18.2018 www.mercerislandhalf.com

Dog Run at Peterson Ridge An early season favorite among ultra runners in the Pacific Northwest is the Peterson Ridge Rumble held April 8 in Central Oregon. The event hosts both 20-mile and 40-mile races. These

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Treat your training partner to a fun event with the 20-mile version of the Peterson Ridge Rumble. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

are fun, low-key events which run through the Peterson Ridge and Metolius-Windigo trails near Sisters, OR. Dogs are allowed and encouraged to join in on the 20-mile race, so consider rewarding your loyal training partner by giving them an exciting race environment to experience. Both races start and finish at Sisters Middle School and are fundraisers for the Sisters High School Cross Country team. There is also a $1,000 prize purse for you fast guys and gals.

Run / 04.08.2018 www.petersonridgerumble.com

Siskiyou Sprint Triathlon Begin the Pacific Northwest multisport season with the Siskiyou Sprint Triathlon in Grants Pass taking place Saturday, April 14. The adult triathlon participants begin with a 750-yard pool swim at the Grants Pass YMCA, then wind around the scenic, rural neighborhoods on the 20K bike course, and finish with a gorgeous 5K run through

the park and across the Rogue River. There is also a Kid’s Triathlon for those 13 and under, which includes a 250-yard swim, 3.1-mile bike, and 1-mile run. Both the adult and kid’s triathlons can be done as a relay or duathlon. Races kick-off at 8am.

Multisport / 04.14.2018 www.siskiyousprinttri.com

Tri in Montana Another early season sprint triathlon to get you motivated and inspired for the coming season is the Grizzly Triathlon in Missoula, Montana.

Beginning in 1987, this pool-swim has evolved over time and is still going strong thanks to Race Director Giles Thelen and the local triathlon club, Team Stampede. The race is comprised of a 1,000yard pool swim, a 20K mostly flat bike course, and out-and-back 5K run on the Kim Williams Trail.

Don’t be surprised to ride and run alongside local and visiting professional triathletes.

Multisport / 04.21.2018 www.grizzlytri.com

Bend Marathon Boasts New Course While still starting and finishing next to iconic Drake Park in gorgeous downtown Bend, this year’s Bend Marathon boasts newly designed full and half marathon courses which take advantage

Finish next to the iconic Drake Park in downtown Bend, OR this spring at the Bend Marathon. PHOTO: Joe Petrik (www.goactionphotos.com)

of the brand new paved trail paralleling the Cascade Lakes Highway. The Gorgeous Series event, held April 22, also includes a fast and flat 10K as well as a family-friendly 5K. Portland, OR-

based Skout Backcountry will be the on course nutrition provider this year, and Gorgeous Series will be hosting a bigger finish party that will include local, regional, and national vendors, music, activities, and more.

Run / 04.22.2018 www.bend-marathon.com Event Guide 2018 racecenter.com

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Run Like The Wind This April, choose to participate in the sixth annual Run Like The Wind Trail Running Festival hosted just outside Ellensburg, WA. Run for Good Racing Company hosts a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, woven along the trails, paths and roads out by the majestic wind turbines. The races look to be challenging with plenty of elevation gain traversing a few tough trails. Expect a mixture of single track trails, gravel and paved roads. The gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River and the eastern Washington plains should ease the difficulty of the course. For the curious, get a guided tour of the wind farm either before or after the race, and see the awesome power of the wind. Live music, chili and cornbread, beer courtesy of Iron Horse Brewery, and great food will be awaiting finishers. Space is limited to 200 participants, so sign up soon.

Running / 04.28.2018 www.run-like-the-wind.com

All levels of experience are welcome at the Heart of the Valley Triathlon held April 29 in Willamette Valley. PHOTO: Cara Seipel

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Heart Of The Valley Triathlon Celebrates 30 Years A long standing tradition nestled in the Willamette Valley, the Heart of the Valley Triathlon celebrates 30 years on April 29. This event is a great way for the family to spend an active weekend with a course that includes a 750-meter swim in the Osborn Aquatic Center’s indoor 50-meter pool, a

challenging yet scenic 11-mile country road bike ride, and a fast double loop 5K run course. There are also duathlons, aqua bike options, relays, and kid’s events. Whether you are looking to do your first triathlon or gunning for the win, this event is tailored for all ages and ability levels.

Multisport / 04.29.2018 www.hotvtriathlon.com

OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Smith Rock State Park provides a picturesque backdrop for runners participating in the Smith Rock Ascent events. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

Smith Rock Ascent Central Oregonians know Smith Rock as a staple spring training ground for running and mountain biking. Each May, the Smith Rock Ascent takes advantage of the clear trails and beautiful views at Smith Rock State Park. This year’s race will be held May 12 with 50K, 15-mile and 4-mile options.

The event fills up quickly so be sure to sign up soon. There are many trails in and around the state park that provide stunning views of the rock faces where you’ll see climbers scaling sheer walls, as well as take in scenic vistas of the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson. Expect ample elevation gain in all three races.

Run / 05.12.2018 www.gobeyondracing.com

Capital City Marathon

Central Oregon Gravel Grinding

Located in Olympia, WA, the Capital City Marathon features a beautiful course with rolling hills, enthusiastic volunteers, and a festive postrace party with food, music, massage and swag.

The event is a Boston Marathon qualifier with a loyal following of marathon veterans, newcomers and everyone in between. The event is also part of the Salish Sea Road Race Series which includes the Whidbey Island Marathon, North Olympic Discovery Marathon, and Bellingham Bay Marathon. Participants who finish any distance in three (3) of the four (4) events are eligible for commemorative swag and a medal.

A training group begins in January and meets weekly on Saturday mornings at South Sound Running, in Olympia. Cost for the group training is $75.

The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grind route highlights the county’s rugged character which sets rural Eastern Oregon apart from the rest of the Pacific Northwest. From long mountainous ascents, to teeth-chattering and eye-watering descents, breathtaking vistas, open rangeland, alpine forests, two stream crossings, and cattle guard after cattle guard, this gravel grind is a feat to finish and a testament to the rider’s grit and determination. Routes traverse miles of Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service public lands. The Skull 120 option covers 126 miles and 11,030 feet of elevation with 31 cattle guard crossing and three water crossings. Race directors recommend all participants use tires with widths greater than 35c. Disc brakes are also encouraged.

Run / 05.20.2018 www.capitalcitymarathon.org

Cycle / 06.18.2018 www.adventureharney.com

Whidbey Island Marathon, Capital City Marathon, North Olympic Discovery Marathon, and Bellingham Bay Marathon - combining efforts to provide the best running experiences of Western Washington.

Commemorative swag and medals for all participants who finish any three of the following events: any Whidbey Island race, any Capital City Marathon race, any North Olympic Discovery race, OR any Bellingham Bay race in 2018.

Register for any Salish Sea Series event and receive 15% OFF the other three!

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BRIEFS Jay Dicharry, a leading endurance sports physical therapist from Bend, Oregon shares a cutting-edge approach to better running in his new book, Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run For Stability, Strength & Speed. Readers will discover a program for runners that helps them become stronger, faster and more durable. Dicharry distills cutting-edge biomechanical research into 15 workouts that any runner can slot into their training, and start to see real results in approximately six weeks.

APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K The Inaugural APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon & Sunset 5K launches in Vancouver, WA in September. This Boston qualifying race will take you on a flat, fast and scenic course through Fort Vancouver, Officer’s Row, the Army Barracks, Pearson Airport, the historical Old Apple Tree, along the majestic Columbia River and many other historical vantage points. The marathon will be a two-loop, spectator-friendly, flat and fast course highlighting the beauty of this community and offering an exciting race experience with water stations every mile. The half marathon will offer the same experience.

The Sunset 5K will occur the day before the half and full marathons allowing for a pre-race shake down for the marathon and half marathon athletes, and the opportunity for them to earn the coveted BEAST medal for athletes who race both Saturday and Sunday.

Run / 09.15-16.2018 / www.whyracingevents.com

The Running Rewired program shows you how to shed old injuries, mobility problems, weaknesses and imbalances and rewire your body-brain movement patterns. Through work with athletes at his REP Lab and top university sports performance clinics, Dicharry has found that strength training alone is inadequate for runners. To develop the four essential movement skills required for faster, safer running, runners must practice better movement as they build strength. In the book, Jay offers: » 11 self-tests for joint mobility, posture stability, rotation and alignment » 83 exercises to fix blocks, move with precision, build strength and improve power » 15 Rewire Workouts to amplify any training plan from 5K to ultramarathon Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run For Stability, Strength & Speed is now available in bookstores, running shops and online. Preview the book at velopress.com/rewire.

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Beer Chase Relay Series Expands PAUL LIETO

Cascade Relays, the group that has been bringing the Cascade Lakes Relay to the Pacific Northwest for more than a decade is also the mastermind behind the growing Beer Chase Series. The Beer Chase Series is the first of its kind in the country featuring a one-day event, team relay, and brewery visits. In 2018, Cascade Relays will introduce another Beer Chase on February 24, this time further south. San Diego will be the host city kicking off the series. Six friends will travel 50 miles over one day experiencing and sampling beer from 15+ craft breweries. This event is a perfect reprieve from the gray winter of the Pacific Northwest. The San Diego Beer Chase starts in Escondido and travels west to the coastline before heading south through Encinitas, Solano Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Mission Bay to the finish in downtown San Diego. Relay runner exchanges will be at or near some of the area’s finest local craft breweries, and each exchange at a brewery will offer team members the option to enjoy and experience a 3-4 ounce sample of beer.

The Cascade Relays Foundation provides annual grants totaling $63,000 to communities of their hosted events. Since 2008, Cascade Relays has contributed over $300,000 to local community, school groups, and charitable organizations through their Cascade Relays Foundation.

Below is a line-up of Cascade Relay races for 2018. Use RaceCenter Magazine coupon code RCNW100 to save $100 off registration on the Beer Chase events.

San Diego Beer Chase Inaugural Event February 24, 2018 One day relay, 6 friends, 12 legs, 50 miles, 15+ breweries

Bend Beer Chase Celebrates 5 Years June 2, 2018 One day relay, 6 friends, 12 legs, 50 miles, 20+ breweries

11th Annual Cascade Lakes Relay August 3-4, 2018 216 mile run, 132 mile walk/ run, overnight relay

Centennial Beer Chase, 3 Years Running October 6, 2018 One day relay, 6 friends, 12 legs, 50 miles, 20+ breweries

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ABOVE: This fast and historically rich course has thousands seeking Boston qualification. PHOTO: Courtesy Eugene Marathon

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OPPOSITE PAGE: No matter what your goal, the weekend’s festivities have something for all. PHOTO: Courtesy Eugene Marathon

Eugene Marathon Offers 5K to Boston Qualifier PAUL LIETO

The 2018 Eugene Marathon marks the 12th consecutive running of the race as it returns to the original 2007 race date, Sunday, April 29. Runners will finish on the track at historic Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus.

“We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the 12th Eugene Marathon in 2018,” said race director, Richard Maher. “It’s a testament to the runners, fans and citizens of Eugene that we’ve become established as one of America’s premier marathons for more than a decade now.”

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Festivities will kick off with a health and fitness expo on Friday, April 27. The full and half Eugene Marathon events are slated for Sunday, April 29.

The 2018 event will welcome back popular favorites including the 5K run, Kids Duck Dash and the Health and Fitness Expo.

“We’ve enjoyed passionate interest from the more than 100,000 runners and volunteers who have participated in the marathon over the years,” said Maher. “We saw runners from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and from nearly twenty different countries in 2017, and we’re looking forward to continuing that trend.”

Established in 2007, the Eugene Marathon has been recognized by Runner’s World as one of the “Best of the Best” marathons in the United States.

In 2015, Marathon & Beyond magazine scored the Eugene Marathon at 91% — a better score than any other marathon over the previous two years. In 2016 and 2017, the marathon received a prestigious gold certification from the Council for Responsible Sport.

Registration is now open at www.eugenemarathon.com.

TrackTown USA Few events in the world capture the rich athletic history of American running quite like the Eugene Marathon. Each year, runners and athletes from every corner of the globe converge in Eugene, Oregon (TrackTown USA) to run in the footsteps of legends.

Two such individuals were Candy Matthias from Snyder, Texas and Dennis Works from New Athens, Illinois.

Candy Matthies lives in Snyder, TX and ran her first marathon a few years ago. She was instantly hooked and knew someday she wanted to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

She initially planned to run a local Texas race to qualify for Boston, but the race was unexpectedly canceled at the last minute due to extreme weather.

“I consulted with friends and did some research,” says Candy. “I decided to set my sights on Eugene, even though it was a two-thousand mile trip. I started training and packed my bags to visit Oregon for the very first time.”

Candy enjoyed Eugene’s fast and flat course beating her qualifying time by 18 minutes. “I had no idea how important the course is when it comes to qualifying for Boston,” commented Candy.

Candy concludes, “I’ve now experienced the flat and fast Eugene Marathon, finished on historic Hayward Field and enjoyed the hospitality of TrackTown USA. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.”

Dennis Works had always wanted to visit Eugene and the University of Oregon’s Historic Hayward Field since becoming a fan of Steve “Pre” Prefontaine in the 1970’s. After seeing a suggestion in Runner’s World to run the 5K, Dennis approached his daughter, Sarah, with the idea. Her response? “Let’s do it!” The two then planned the 2,000-mile trip from their home in New Athens, Illinois to Eugene.

For his first experience in Eugene, from the Health & Fitness Expo to the 5K and the entire 2017 Eugene Marathon weekend, Dennis described it as “fantastic” and would recommend the trip to other running enthusiasts.

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ABOVE LEFT: Max King and Andy Martin at TransRockies Run in 2010. PHOTO: TransRockies

Pick Your Perfect Running Mate

ABOVE RIGHT: Consider different partners for different occasions, your early morning running mate may not be person you choose to race with. PHOTO: Kevin Arnold OPPOSITE PAGE: Look for a running partner who has similar goals and interests whether that’s running short, long, on road or trail. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

MAX KING

If you’ve ever done a stage race with a partner, adventure race or relay, you’ve undoubtedly seen a couple screaming at each other over something gone wrong. So, this begs the question, what makes a good partnership between runners and how do you avoid getting into an argument with your training/racing companion? To answer this question (with no definitive conclusion, mind you) I relied on a lot of experience and asked the interwebs (because that always results in great advice).

The amount of contact between you and your partner can vary quite a lot between training and racing. During training you’re usually much more tolerant and your competitive nature isn’t in full swing. Finding someone to train with will usually be easier than finding that perfect individual to race with.

Obviously, a great place to find your next training partner might be a local community fun run

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or running store. Another unlikely suggestion

by Keith Laverty of Bainbridge Island, is Strava.

So many of us are on Strava these days that it’s become a great community of people to connect with online, but also in real life too. “Check your Strava segments and routes to connect with other local runners,” says Keith. “My wife and I have connected with a few local runners simply by some friendly competition on segment leaderboards.”

The great thing about finding your partners in these locations is knowing other like-minded people and their affinity for running, but a good training partner goes beyond that. Attributes that came out on top from internet polling (so obviously, 100% reliable) were accountability (flakiness is not tolerated), good conversationalists whom can talk about more than just running, and similar ability levels.

Selecting workout partners involves another

step. Yassine Diboun of Portland’s Wy’East Wolfpack likes to “tailor” his running partners to the situation and says “I will pick different training partners for different occasions. I like to run/train with someone that is a little better than me if I’m training for a big competitive race. For easier/ longer runs where it’s not as important for people to be able to keep up the pace, I run with mostly fun-loving, entertaining friends that are a blast to be around.” And for those time- crunched days where he just needs a quick noon run he’ll pick a busy runner that wants to “get as much bang for their buck as they can, and not bail or fart around.”

All sounds like good advice to me, but if you’re picking a runner who’s just a little bit faster than you to optimize your training (as suggested by as some of those on the internet), what’s in it for the other person if you’re just dragging them down?

When discussing strengths and weaknesses

relationship that comes to a frightening end at mile 95 of a 6-day stage race through the Rocky Mountains as you ascend yet another energy sapping 3,000 ft climb at 10,000 ft, with a broken toe and a screaming IT Band.

I find it best to fully understand yourself and your potential partner before racing together. If you don’t before, you surely will after. Before going into a race, talk about your respective strengths and weaknesses and how each may affect how the race plays out. Make sure you’re on the same page. If one of you goes in with a competitive mindset and the other is thinking more running vacation, you’ve got a recipe for disaster. If you’re screaming at your partner at the top of a climb to hurry up (with more obscenities than a sailor) and they’re picking wildflowers, your dinner conversation isn’t going to be pleasant — if you’re even speaking to each other. I’ve seen this scenario and it usually plays out with each person running alone over the subsequent days of racing (it’s not pretty for the other competitors to witness, either), and can result in disqualification.

My advice for racing: pair a competitive person with another competitive person of comparable abilities, a stronger but less competitive person with a slower more competitive person can also

work well, and two very non-competitive people getting together just sounds like a lot of fun to me. The key here is to manage expectations, have open communication, and empathy for the other person on your team.

This is good advice for any situation in life, but when you’re just trying to hang on to those valuable training/racing partners, this bit becomes very important. A running partnership that works well is nothing to take lightly. It’s difficult to find people that will support you in your lofty goals, hold you accountable by getting up at 4 a.m. for a run, and will talk you through some of life’s most trying moments, because after all, the best time to figure out life’s problems is on a run.

And if all else fails, just get a dog. • Kelvin Trautman Photography

with Keith, he mentions that “it’ll start to become a bit more apparent on skill sets such as hill strength, speed, endurance or technical running. This is the prime opportunity to build each other up. For example, your partner may be stronger than you on technical downhills. Start doing more runs with this person and you’ll find yourself practicing and improving that specific skillset. In turn, you may be able to push your partner by improving one of their weaknesses.”

Once you’ve established that you may have just found your new best friend, then you can discuss schedules and see if you can match up sometimes that will work to get together for a run. This is how I assume most running partnerships begin.

A racing partnership can be very different. Race dynamics amplify any underlying emotions or differences between partners. Alter egos can come flying out as the competition becomes heated and you find out your partner is more like Mr. Hyde than Dr. Jekyll. Usually finding a race partner comes from your close group of friends, often a significant other, and rarely from just picking a partner at random. Sometimes partnerships are forged through online forums. This can often create an interesting dynamic, sometimes great lifelong friends, and at worst (or the most entertaining), an explosive

About the Author Max King lives in Bend, OR with his family throughout the year, and uses ski mountaineering to keep him sane through the winter and work on his climbing legs for those big European summer mountain races. He runs for Salomon. Find him on Instagram at @MaxKingOR.

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ABOVE LEFT: The fat adaptation goal is consuming good sources of monounsaturated and saturated fats provided by such foods as grassfed, grass-finished meats, eggs, avocado, mixed with plenty of fresh veggies. PHOTO: Brooke Lark on Unsplash

Embracing the Fat: The Road to Fat Adaptation

ABOVE RIGHT: Jeff has put together a number of high profile wins and podium finishes in his mid 40’s after converting to a high fat, low carb diet. PHOTO: Rick Mayo / Mile 90 Photography

JEFF BROWNING

Fat. That tiny word has caused quite a stir as of late in the world of endurance sports. And with good reason. An increasing number of athletes are turning toward the previously shunned food group and experiencing big results.

After multiple flare-ups of candida in 2015, I started to dig into the idea of cutting out sugar and grains in my everyday diet. Yeast feeds on sugar, so it made sense to quit feeding the yeast.

This research led me to information about using daily diet to make a metabolic shift toward “fat adaptation,” also known as “optimized fat metabolism (OFM).”

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The idea is not a new one. It’s actually been around for thousands upon thousands of years.

Our hunter-gatherer and hunter-herder ancestors went with the flow, following a cycle of the seasons. History suggests they only ate a higher carb diet when things were ripe and in-season, defaulting the remainder of the year to a lower carb eating pattern. They relied on more fats, organ meats and proteins in the winter, spring and early summer months.

Our bodies are really good at being flexible.

Metabolic flexibility has given us a good edge on this planet for thousands of years. And as

any endurance athlete understands, with a little stress comes adaptation — whether training for that next trail race or a natural restriction phase through eating seasonally. The latter is a practice that has died over the last few generations. We now have the handy convenience of the commercial grocery store, and the ability to consume most foods at any time of the year, whether they are in-season or not. Those seasonal eating patterns and periodic restrictions that humans used to experience are either non-existent or so few and far between, that we no longer see any seasonal adaptation.

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Our bodies are really good at being flexible. Metabolic flexibility has given us a good edge on this planet for thousands of years. of low-glycemic berries), while replacing all those carb calories with fat calories. Remember that metabolic flexibility we have? Well, it turns out we have the ability to convert excess protein consumed into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. So, you do have to concentrate on fat consumption, not protein. I kept my protein moderate, while restricting carbs during the first four weeks to encourage the metabolic pathway to open up and burn on-board fat.

After that first month of eating ketogenic to encourage the fat-burning pathway to open, I then increased my intake of carbs by sticking to a list of foods from Bulletproof, Primal Blueprint, and Paleo sources. I also started to play with the strategic timing of carbs around harder efforts (long runs/ races, functional strength workouts, speedwork, hill repeats, etc.). With veggies as my baseline carb, I strategically added fruits and tubers — sweet potatoes, red potatoes, gold potatoes — back into my diet on workout days. With my on-board fat pathway open, adding naturally low-glycemic carbs brought all the pop back. My recovery and low-inflammatory response was amazing. I found I could run easily for up to 3 hours with zero calories and no dip in energy. On efforts over 3 hours, I kept using simple carbs like diluted carb drinks and gels, albeit less per hour than previously. I went from previously eating 300-500 calories per hour during a long run or ultra marathon, to consuming less than 200. Strategic carb use on my long runs suddenly became rocket fuel. What I found was the metabolic flexibility of two fuel sources — exogenous glucose and on-board fat — supplying my endurance energy needs.

Since a majority of daily caloric consumption comes from fat, this can be alarming to some folks who are still stuck in the old nutritional paradigm. The majority of the public is unaware of the emerging science on fat’s health benefits and the shoddy science behind the diet-heart hypothesis that demonized saturated fat and cholesterol, and drove our current dietary guidelines. Being a child of the 80’s, I’ve had a lot of “low-fat” propaganda beat into my head. As I started to uncover some of this information, I devoured podcasts and lectures

by Dr. Jeff Volek and Dr. Stephen Phinney, two of the leading and most published researchers on the subject of a Low Carb, High Fat (LCHF) diet. I uncovered a lot of interesting information on how our dietary guidelines, nutritional curricula and food has been influenced by the grain and sugar industries. Bottom line — if we’re getting a majority of our carbohydrates from fresh, unprocessed sources like vegetables, fruits and starches, we shouldn’t be afraid of fat. The emerging science over the past two decades suggests it’s the best for weight maintenance, steady energy and healthy bio-markers. •

About the Author Jeff Browning (aka Bronco Billy) is an endurance coach and professional ultra runner.

He has finished well over 100 ultras on four continents, and has consumed more than his share of coconut oil, grass fed butter, and bulletproof coffee. Find out more about his running and coaching, and be sure to join his Trail Tribe video tips at GoBroncoBilly.com.

Jeff Johnson

What I discovered through this personal exploration of healing my own system was a dormant metabolic pathway just sitting there waiting to be tapped into — the ability to burn a high rate of on-board fat for energy at a very high aerobic rate. I just needed to give my body that ancient seasonal adaptation phase. The key is keeping insulin stable every day. I did this by shifting my eating patterns to mirror more naturally lower glycemic carbs from paleo/primal sources, while replacing my former high carb intake with healthy monounsaturated and saturated fats.

Our modern-day grocery store can be quite challenging in this department. Most of the food stocked on the shelves of your local store is full of added sugar or processed grains that have a major effect on your blood sugar. This rise in blood sugar makes your pancreas kick out a bunch of insulin, telling the body to store fat, thus making it impossible to tap into and burn on-board fat stores.

To start the initial adaptation phase, I initially followed a ketogenic diet that restricted carb intake to around 50-70 grams per day (mainly non-starchy veggies and a single, small serving

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Mud & Teamwork: A Cross Country Season with Club Northwest TYLER VAN DOOREN

There is nothing quite like the start to a cross country race - the palpable nerves of runners as they follow their warm-up routines, teams huddling and chanting their cheers, the stillness and quiet that sets in as runners eagerly await the start, and the rumbling of the ground as runners take off after the gun, fighting for good placement among hordes of competitors to ensure victory for their team. Outside of collegiate running, much of the sport is a solitary experience with limited opportunities to race where every runner’s finish counts toward a common team goal. But during the fall club cross country season, runners of all types come together to take part in a sport that builds lifelong bonds through the humbling, and at times, heartbreaking and challenging terrain that is cross country.

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done at local college meets. These can be hectic as runners struggle to settle in among talented college athletes. But once November rolls around, club athletes leave the college scene and enter races that consist solely of other club runners. For these local races, it is not uncommon to know every opponent toeing the line, and to know exactly what their progress has been throughout the season. Some of these runners have been racing against each other for 20 plus years, while others have never run a cross country season in their life. Yet, across all levels of experience, the goal is clear: establish dominance over other local clubs.

For Club Northwest, there are two major local races; the USATF Pacific Northwest Cross Country Championships (PNTF) in Seattle and the Portland Regional Race. At PNTF, rival clubs for Club Northwest (CNW) are Seattle Running

The Club Northwest men line up for a chilly morning start.

PHOTO: Peter McKay

Club (SRC) and the Bellingham Distance Project (BDP). This is a notoriously challenging course in Lower Woodland Park with uneven footing, sharp turns and steep uphill climbs. On the open men’s side, CNW has been fierce rivals with SRC and suffered one of its first PNTF losses to SRC at the 2015 race. Meanwhile, the open women have closely battled both SRC and BDP in recent years.

This year, the open men pulled off a dominate victory in the 10K course, taking the top 8 places with teammate Joe Gray setting a course record in 31:13. The women’s 6K race was a tight team battle with BDP leading until 4K into the race.

Nevertheless, in an exciting turn of events, CNW was able to rally over the final 2K and pull off the win by a mere 2 points. The win was solidified by team member Lana Lacey who passed two BDP runners in the final 200 meters of the race.

The regional race at Fernhill Park in Portland contained all the clubs from PNTF in addition to the Jacuzzi Boys Athletic Club (JBAC) on the men’s side. The open men’s race started similarly to the women’s PNTF race, where CNW found itself in second place to the JBAC at 4K into the race. But with smart pacing, CNW was able to put six runners between the JBAC’s number 1 and 2,

easily securing the victory. On the open women’s side, CNW looked to put a close race with the BDP behind them. It was never a question of who was going to win as Lana Lacey, Ruby Roberts, and Ashley Nichols placed 1, 3, and 4.

To cap the season off, Club Northwest travelled to Lexington, Kentucky for the USATF Club National meet. Each year, this race is held in a different location and contains close to 100 clubs.

Competitors come from across the country and range from runner newbies to Olympians, and recent college graduates to recent retirees. This trip is not only a chance to compete at a national level, but provides critical, quality bonding time for club members who typically work full-time jobs with differing schedules. And for those who have been around the cross country circuit for longer amounts of time, it is a rare opportunity to see old friends from all over the country that also share love for a somewhat masochistic sport.

Despite bone-chilling wind and snowy conditions, many CNW runners were able to run their best race of the season. Most notably, the men’s 60+ masters team took first place in their division while the women’s 50+ masters team placed 3rd.

The women’s 40+ team and the men’s 50+ team

The Club Northwest women’s team at Regionals this year.

PHOTO: Drea Garvue

both took 4th while the 40+ men’s masters team was 5th. The open women and men held their own as well, placing 8th and 15th respectively.

In a world often made up of solo workouts and individual goals, cross country provides a chance

to come together through the joy, pain, and relentlessness experienced during racing. And when a team is able to achieve the shared defeat of local rivals, even better. The camaraderie of it all makes it a difficult sport to quit and for that, we are thankful. •

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Pacific Crest is a classic PNW event with several multisport options. PHOTO: Paloma Ayalat

Tri Something Different in 2018 MATT LIETO

It’s the time of year to leave holiday indulgences behind and look forward to the triathlon season ahead in the great Pacific Northwest. It’s not easy to pull yourself out of bed for early morning swims, bikes, or runs as the thermometer dips, and the sun sets not long after “the man” has allowed us to clock out for the day. With so many amazing adventures and races to prepare for in the PNW, a well-planned season can give you just the motivation you need at this time of year. So take a minute, step back, and think this season through with not only ambitions and PR’s in mind but adventures, new experiences, and times with pals scheduled in there, as well.

I know you’ve got a list of races you are just dying to do, so let’s start with the ones I think you should try, and I promise to not just recommend ones that I’ve personally dominated in the past.

Cobweb Buster: Beaver Freezer. Held in early April as a fundraiser for the collegiate team at Oregon State University, this sprint triathlon is one of the biggest indoor sprint triathlons in the country and a great way to start the season. With two different indoor pools in use, you’ll need to do it two years in a row to do both courses (so now you are set for ‘18 and ‘19). Sprint triathlons are a great way to bust through the cobwebs and get transition practice, so at your first big race you’ve ironed out the kinks by racing a fun event that opens up your throttle to FULL GAS! Bucketlister: Wildflower. It’s slightly out of the PNW but 1000% worth the

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drive. This 30-year-old, iconic event has had legends compete throughout its history including PNW native, Jesse Thomas. If you go through a triathlon “career” without doing Wildflower, it would be a shame. The race is an old school triathlon vibe with an uber challenging, scenic, and mixed surface course that will keep you intrigued throughout the entire course. The camping and parties keep the action going long after the race is done which is partly why this race is so special.

Global Series Race: Victoria 70.3. The fact that you’ll have to take a ferry to get there seems reason enough, right? Located on the beautiful Victoria Island in Canda, this race is a must do and will give you the opportunity to race a competitive international field on a rolling, Northwest course with challenging Pacific Northwest conditions. It is also a chance to get your 70.3 World Championships qualifying spot in South Africa.

PNW Classic: Pacific Crest. It’s one of the hardest long course triathlon (“half”) there is as well as being one of the most scenic courses you could possibly find. The race includes a tough bike course followed by an underestimated run course that finishes in the resort community of Sunriver. With plenty of other events including kids races, 5K and a marathon, this is a great event for everyone in the family, not to mention great post race grub and local beer.

Stretch Goals: Dirt. There is no shortage of gravel grinders these days, including the Ochoco Roubaix, The High Desert Roubaix and the new, Bust Your Butte Gravel Race in Bend. Gravel has been a staple training ground for

ABOVE LEFT: Jump into shorter races early in the season to work out transition logistics. PHOTO: Paloma Ayala ABOVE RIGHT: The author running the beaches of Hawaii during the XTERRA Championships. PHOTO: Jesse Peters / XTERRA

Off Season Training Off season things to focus on for a summer of adventure and racing success.

me since I moved to Bend 15 years ago, and for good reason. It keeps you off sketchy ice-covered roads, you move slower so you stay warmer, and you’ll often find yourself in some sweet new places. So this winter, train on the gravel and sign up for a super fun race to break up the summer triathlon monotony.

Six Hours of Hood is a great way to dip your feet into the ultra endurance mountain bike scene, while getting miles in for your next Ironman. The race is challenging with good competition, but also a lapped course that will give you opportunity to snack and visit with friends and family throughout the day.

Adventuring: Plan a multi day bike-camping, run camping or ski trip. Triathlon training does NOT have to be all about triathlon all of the time. Get some pals together and ride a section of the new Oregon Timber Trail (oregontimbertrail.org) for a summer goal or a spring training block. Coordinate a family camp expedition and run a couple days on the PCT while the family leap frogs you along the way. Downhill skiing is good base aerobic exercise, and scratches the adrenaline itch we don’t often get in our triathlon training.

We really do live in an amazing area to train and race triathlon, so take some time and plan to get the most out of it this season. There is plenty of terrain and adventure up for grabs in the best corner in the country, so get off your keister and go explore. •

About the Author Matt Lieto has lived in Bend, OR for the last 15 years while training and racing for professional triathlon and beyond. His goals this year are to do less of the things he’s already done and more of the things he never thought he could do, while encouraging others to do the same through his coaching business at theenduranceco.com. He is a six-time Pacific Crest Champion, 2nd place Wildflower triathlon finisher, U.S. Duathlon National Champion, and many time 70.3 and Ironman podium finisher.

Train your weakness, race your strength. It’s an old saying but nothing could be more true for triathlon training. It’s all about balancing three sports as best you can and would just be plain silly to continue to focus on your strengths when your finish time could most likely be affected by working on your weaknesses.

If you are a great swimmer and lack power on the bike, ride the trainer and do some high-end intervals when the total ride time outside is reduced. Maybe skip a swim session a week and throw in a long ride or a interval session.

Is the bike a strength while running is a bit weak? Swap an easy ride for another easy run, or make time for a weekly strength building hill rep session.

If you’re like most, your weakness is swimming. Well, you’re in luck. Swimming will take the least amount of hours to increase your current “mileage” and is often the easiest to fit in. If worked on, you’ll see results quickly. Don’t believe that a good swimmer is a good swimmer and a bad swimmer is a bad swimmer. Good swimmers often swim more yards/mileage than you can imagine.

Use the time of the year when your total volume is low and work on getting that swim yardage up.

Most of us have some weakness in our foundation of strength and muscular imbalance. This is a perfect time to go back to the drawing board and make sure your “functional strength” is on point. I strongly suggest finding a consistent strength and functional fitness program that will get you ready for the long season ahead and help prevent injury. Read Jay Dicharry’s newest book, Running Rewired (see Briefs) to get an idea of what workouts you should be doing along with insight of why these types of workouts can be beneficial. Or make an appointment with your physical therapist and ask what you can work on this off-season to make you stronger down the road.

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The Volcanic 50’s single track course that circumnavigates Mount St. Helens may seem formidable but it’s a doable race goal. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

Get Ready To Test Yourself In 2018 AMY CLARK

The beginning of a new year brings with it plenty of promise and possibility by hitting our internal reset button. While a plan to start anew simmers just beneath the surface, a little inspiration might be the jumpstart you need. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate bike race, ultra marathon or triathlon, we’ve compiled a list of races both old and new that promise to test your mettle for the year ahead.

Oregon Gravel Grinder Series This series of spring bike races that begin on April 8, 2018 include plenty of gravel miles with spectacular scenery. Riders can choose from distances of 59 up to 105 miles in the first race,

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Gorge Gravel Grinder located in The Dalles, Oregon. Participants will find this north central Oregon location to be the best in the northwest for spring riding, as it’s a prime spot for sun and warmer temps. Hundreds of miles of paved and gravel farm road await riders, along with little to no traffic. The course offers great views of the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding Cascade Mountains. Rolling wheat fields are also prominent, and create a breathtaking foreground for the majestic mountain views. Riders will find that the gravel sections are well packed, smooth and fast, which is why The Dalles is the original home of the Gravel Grinder Series. Keep up the adventure on April 29 at the High Desert Gravel Grinder in Bend, Oregon. For more information, visit www. oregongravelgrinder.com.

Ironman Santa Rosa For experienced triathletes who’ve ramped up training because a full Ironman distance is a real possibility, set your sights on Ironman Santa Rosa on May 12, 2018. Replacing the popular Ironman Vineman, Ironman Santa Rosa preserves the best parts of the iconic race. Located less than 10 miles from the original venue, triathletes will tour Sonoma’s historic wine country and rolling countryside, passing through regions known for their popular varietals including the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys.

The course begins with a swim in Lake Sonoma.

The 2.4-mile loop will lead athletes to their bikes, where they will set off on a 112-mile ride on rolling hills along countryside roads through Northern California’s wine country. Riders will return to

ABOVE LEFT: Races in The Dalles and Bend make up the Oregon Gravel Grinder Series for 2018. PHOTO: Courtesy of Breakaway Promotions LLC ABOVE RIGHT: Ironman Santa Rosa begins with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Sonoma, followed by 112-mile bike and marathon run on the Santa Rosa Creek Trail. PHOTO: Steve Godwin/IRONMAN

Santa Rosa where they’ll embark on a marathon course that consists of a double loop along the Santa Rosa Creek Trail. Ironman triathletes will cross the finish line at Courthouse Square Park in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. If this sounds like a perfect location for your first (or fifth) Ironman finish, visit www.ironman.com.

The Oregon Gran Fondo If a big road ride is where you’ve set your sights, then consider the Oregon Gran Fondo. Gran Fondo rides originate in Italy and France, where the public was invited to ride a single stage of one of the professional grand tours, like the Tour de France or the Giro D’Italia. By definition, a Gran Fondo is not a race, but rather a mass start event designed to draw the community together and give everyone a chance to enjoy the fun of riding a bike on the same course as the pros. The Oregon Grand Fondo starts south of Eugene in Cottage Grove. Riders have the choice of distances ranging from 40 up to 137 miles, through the foothills of the Willamette Valley west of Interstate 5. This

is pure road riding at its finest, through some of the greenest scenery in Oregon. For more information, visit www.oregontriplecrown.com.

High Cascades 100 If a century mountain bike ride is more likely to quench your thirst for adventure, check out the High Cascades 100 mountain bike race on July 21, 2018.

Featuring 100 miles of high desert mountain terrain on technical single track surrounding Mt. Bachelor, this challenge is for experienced riders and requires training for approximately 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Cascade Mountain Range. Riders will enjoy stellar views of surrounding peaks including Broken Top, Mt. Jefferson and South Sister. While there will be three aid stations and additional water stations throughout the course, the event organizer reminds participants that this is a remote event and adequate preparation is required. For more information, visit www.highcascades100.com.

Volcanic 50 Tackling a mountainous 50K ultra marathon is a very daunting but do-able race goal. And while the name itself might be intimidating, the Volcanic 50 is a single track course that circumnavigates Mount St. Helens — the infamous Pacific Northwest volcano that erupted in 1980. Runners will spend a majority of their time on the Loowit Trail which climbs and descends deep gullies left by the eruption. Runners will also be treated to expansive views from the base of the blast zone for 32 miles, while they accumulate approximately 7,400 feet of elevation gain. Because of the technical nature of this course, event organizers require registered runners complete a 50K prior to race day. For more information, visit www.gobeyondracing.com. •

About the Author Amy Clark is a writer, ultrarunner and RaceCenter’s copy editor, living in Bend, Oregon. With a knack for finding her way around in running shoes, Amy has finished numerous marathons including Boston. In an attempt to balance work and life while raising twins, she is currently training for her next ultra. Follow her @amywrites.

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Weekend Getaway:

The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon is mostly a downhill course, making it a popular early spring event.

PHOTO: Arturo Ramos

Wine Country SHANNAH WERNER

The Napa Valley has long been known for its wineries. If you plan on going to the rolling hills of Napa, Sonoma and surrounding areas, it’s also good to know where you can burn off some of those wine calories. Mountain biking, trail running, swimming in Lake Berryessa and road biking are just some of the many ways to earn a glass of chardonnay, cabernet or merlot.

Napa County and neighboring Sonoma County (county seat is Santa Rosa) are a short drive from the urban hubs of Oakland (50 miles), Sacramento (75 miles) and San Francisco (50 miles).

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weekend or a race destination.

On Sunday, March 4, the 40th annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon will take place on a mostly downhill course with a few rolling hills, and a flat finish. And, of course, don’t forget scenic hills covered in blooming vineyards.

“What makes the Napa Valley Marathon unique to runners is our commitment to our community,” said Michelle La Sala, of Blistering Race Pace Management who puts on the race.

“We have many local charitable partners, and try to support the Valley as much as possible. What makes us attractive to runners is our net downhill course, favorable weather, and awesome perks like free wine tasting at our expo and duffel bags for all participants.”

Additionally, there is a 5K for those not ready to tackle the full marathon distance.

Later in the year on July 14-15, 2018 is the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. The race starts at the Cuvaison Carneros Winery in Napa and finishes in historic Sonoma Plaza in front of City Hall. Like the Napa Valley Marathon, the Napato-Sonoma Half is basically downhill with scenery of vineyards, ranches, farms, Mt. Tamalpais (Marin) and the Wildlife Preserve along the way.

“The Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon will be celebrating its 15th year in 2018,” said Matt Dockstader, President of Destination Races. “The event quickly gained popularity because of its location and scenic course, but it was the first of its kind post-race Wine & Music Festival in Sonoma Plaza that gave runners an opportunity hang out, relax and meet with other runners. After the race, runners receive a complimentary event wine glass and wine tasting from

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Napa Valley offers great runs through vineyards, and on some fast courses to boot. PHOTO: Arturo Ramos Friends enjoying the post-race Wine & Music Festival in Sonoma plaza after the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. PHOTO: Destination Races Enjoy fewer beer gardens and more wine tasting at running events in the wine country. PHOTO: Kym Ellis on Unsplash Make the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon a roadtrip with the girls.

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many of the vineyards they ran past.”

Dockstader also noted that the popularity of the race is such that it attracts almost threequarters of its participants from out of state.

Ironman Santa Rosa on May 12, 2018, is part of the Ironman series and boasts a shaded, flat run course to finish the 140-mile challenge. The 2.4-mile swim is a two-loop course in a clear and calm Lake Sonoma. Participants transition to the bike portion and head out on a 112-mile ride among the vineyards of the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. The final portion, a marathon, is two loops on the Santa Rosa Creek Trail with a finish in the new Courthouse Square Park in downtown Santa Rosa.

If running in a race is not your idea of a vacation or getaway, there are plenty of casual outdoor activities to burn off the wine calories. The section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail in the North Bay is a great option for trail running throughout the region.

The Napa Valley Vine Trail is a 46-mile multi-use

trail system with a combination of paved paths and Class 1 trails. It begins in the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and goes north through Napa to Calistoga where it ends at the foot of Mount St. Helena.

“One of the best unique features here in Napa Valley is the new Napa Valley Vine Trail, which opened in June 2016,” said Kellie Macway, Group Sales and Marketing for Napa and Sonoma Valley Bike Tours. “We actually have two shop locations in Napa Valley - Napa and Yountville - that are 6.5 miles apart and both along the Vine Trail, so a unique experience we offer is that guests can rent from one shop location, ride point-to-point, and finish their ride at the other store. We charge a $10/bike relocation fee for this service, and guests have to take an Uber/Lyft/taxi to get back.”

Napa Valley Bike Tours offers both group and individual bike tours in the area. Half day and full day options are available starting in Yountville or Napa.

The Skyline Wilderness Park is another great playground for runners and mountain bikers.

The 850-acre wilderness in Napa has more than 25 miles of trails for hiking, biking, running and equestrian use.

To escape the heat in the summer, residents and visitors flock to Lake Berryessa to water ski, fish, kayak and canoe, swim, observe wildlife and jet ski. Berryessa is the largest lake in Napa County and provides water and hydroelectricity to the North Bay region of San Francisco.

And, of course, after all this fresh air and exercise, there are more than enough wineries to reward all of your hard work! •

About the Author Shannah Werner is a personal trainer at Stafford Hills Club in Tualatin, OR. She is passionate about working with people who want to get stronger for not only their athletic endeavors, but also their daily activity. She specializes in running gait analysis, boxing for fitness and functional training. Her own personal fitness accomplishments include several half marathons (1:40:08 PR in Dirty Half), a 10-miler, water skiing, snow-skiing and giving birth to and keeping up with her two kids, Haley (6)

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WINTER GRAND PRIX SERIES RACE #5; 2m; Seattle, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/wgp-info INTERLAKEN ICICLE DASH; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HI5K - SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.runsignup.com Roaring Run @ Roaring River - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Scio, OR; www.runsignup.com THE SWEETHEART RUN Kids, 5K, 10K; Sweet Home, OR; shsweetheartrun.weebly.com Hearty Party! 5K Run, Walk & Roll; 5K; Bellingham, WA; www.maxhigbee.org Portland Running Company Winter 5K Series: February; 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.runwithpaula.com Run, Love, Run; 15K, 30K; Newport, OR; www.bit.ly/2fvq8PO Valentines Columbia River Trail run/walk; 5K, 10K; The Dalles, OR Valentine’s Day Fun Run/Walk; 3K, 5K, 10K; The Dalles, OR; www.nwprd.org HEART BREAKER HALF - 5K, 10K, HALF-MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.heartbreakerhalf.com Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day Dash; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.promotionevents.com My Better Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.mybetterhalfmarathon.com WINTER GRAND PRIX SERIES RACE #6 - SEASON FINALE; 2m; Seattle, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/wgp-info President Day Weekend Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Run your Tutu Off 5K; 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.fitnessbe.com Lord Hill Trail Run; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 20m, 50K; Snohomish, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Mardi Gras 5K; 5K; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com FORT EBEY KETTLES TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coupeville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com RICHLAND RUN FEST; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 5K Run/Walk for Special Olympics Oregon; 5K; Portland, OR; www.plungeoregon.com Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run; 10K; Silverton, OR; www.runwildadventures.com Mardi Gras Mayhem 5K; Kids, 5K; Seattle, WA; www.promotionevents.com

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A part of the Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, WA.

Saturday, May 5th, 2018 Registration: 8:00 a.m.

10K | 5K |

2.1K*

Race Starts: 9:30 a.m.

*Grades 1 - 8 are free

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ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #1; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers 6/2 Go Granary 5K Run/Walk; 5K; McMinnville, OR; www.runsignup.com 6/2 Lake Wilderness Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernessrun.com 6/2 Maritime Gig & US Bank Family Fun Run; 5K; Gig Harbor, WA; www.gigharborchamber.net 6/2 Starlight Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.starlightrun.com 6/3 BIG BACKYARD 5K PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE

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5K; Maple Valley, WA; www.maplevalleybearrun.com 6/10 RUN FOR THE HILLS; Kids, 2m, 8K, 30K; Corvallis, OR; www.gltrunforthehills.com 6/10 ZERO PROSTATE CANCER 5K RUN/WALK; Kids, 1m, 5K; Portland, OR; www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/portland 6/11 All Comer’s Track and Field; Track & Field, Various Events; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races 6/12 RAVENNA RUN THE RAVINE; 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

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7/4 7/4 7/4

ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #3; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers SAINT EDWARD SOLSTICE SUNSET RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Echo Valley Trail Run; 1m, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, 100K; Chelan, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Grateful Dad Half Marathon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Seattle Solstice Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Vulture Venture 5K Trail Run & Walk; 5K; Bend, OR; www.highdesertmuseum.org/vultureventure BITE OF BEND BEER RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.biteofbend.com/beer-run ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #4; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers ORRC SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K AND KIDS’ RUN AT THE OREGON ZOO; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net Love Liberates Half Marathon & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Springfield, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Taylor Mountain Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com PACIFIC CREST 5K/10K RUN & WALK; 5K, 10K; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com PACIFIC CREST KID’S 1-MILE & 1/2-MILE DASH; Kids; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Defeat Multiple Myeloma; 1m, 5K; Seattle, WA; www.defeatmyeloma.org SUNSHINE SALUTATION TRAIL RUN; 8K, 10m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #5; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers Torchlight 5K & 8K; 5K, 8K; Seattle, WA; www.seafair.com Lostine River Run; 1m, 5K, 10K; Lostine, OR; lostineriverrun.itsyourrace.com ODFW Running Wild 5K; 5K; Monmouth, OR; www.runsignup.com Red, White, & Blues 10K; Kids, 10K; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENCE RUN 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #6; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers ORRC 5 ON THE 4TH; Kids, 5K; Wilsonville, OR; www.orrc.net 4th of July Celebration Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.ardoradventures.com/celebration-run

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Butte To Butte; 5K, 4m, 10K; Eugene, OR; www.buttetobutte.org Camp Patriot 4th of July Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Pasco, WA; www.camppatriotfunrun.org 7/4 Carnation Run for the Pies 5K Run/Walk; 5K; Carnation, WA; www.carnation4th.org 7/4 Foot Traffic Flat Half & Full Marathon, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat 7/4 Fort Steilacoom Running Club’s 30th Annual Four on the Fourth; Kids, 1m, 4m; Steilacoom, WA; www.runfsrc.org 7/4 Freedom 5K; 5K; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com 7/4 Freedomthon; 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.uberthons.com 7/4 Independence Day 5K/10K; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; St. Paul, OR; www.runwithpaula.com 7/4 River Run on the Fourth; 5K, 10K; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com 7/4 Stanfield Fourth of July Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Stanfield, OR; stanfieldfourthofjulyfunrun.itsyourrace.com 7/4 Tilikum Trail Run; Kids, 1m, 5K; Newberg, OR; www.camptilikum.org/trailrun 7/7 Mt. Ashland 5K; 5K; Ashland, OR; www.mtashland5k.com 7/8 27TH ANNUAL BARE BUNS FUN RUN~WEST; Kids, 5K; Issaquah, WA; www.tigermtnudists.com 7/8 HAGG LAKE 5K TRAIL RUN; 5K; Gaston, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 7/8 7th Annual Outdoor Sunday Evenings 5K Run/Walk and 1Mile Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Beaverton, OR; sw5k.swbible.org 7/10 CARKEEK WARMER TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 7/11 ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #7; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers 7/14 COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #3; 5K, 10m, 20m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 7/14 SHORELINE RUN; 1m, 10K; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 7/14 Carey Lakes Run; 5K; Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com 7/14 Tour des Chutes and COPA Family 5K; 5K, Bike Tour; Bend, OR; www.tourdeschutes.org 7/18 ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #8; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers 7/21 52ND ANNUAL SEASIDE BEACH RUN AND PROM WALK

Kids, 5K, 10K; Seaside, OR; www.seasidebeachrun.org 7/21 CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND - 10K & HALF MARATHON

10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/21 LORD HILL PIE HIGH TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

RUN THE BRIDGE

Run the famed Deception Pass Bridge!

www.runwhidbey.com

Oregon Summer Half Marathon; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Banks Vernonia Trail, OR; www.theoregonmarathon.com 7/21 SpoKenya Run/Walk 7K; Kids, 7K; SPOKANE, WA; www.spokenyarun.org

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7/22 6TH ANNUAL BEAVERTON SUN RUN

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8/11 5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.beavertonsunrun.com 7/24

Oak Harbor, WA

Learn more and register today!

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Medal for each participant! Beer and Food at the end. Enjoy a nice run that goes over parts of the Fanno Creek Trail in Beaverton.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

SEWARD SIZZLER TRAIL RUN; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 7/25 ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #9; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers 7/28 HOODOO CHALLENGE: HALF MARATHON AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.sisterskiwanis.org/runtothetop 7/29 The ‘Original’ Bare Buns Fun Run; 5K; Loon Lake, WA; www.kaniksufamily.com 8/1 ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #10; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers 8/1 ORRC DUAL DUEL - 10 MILE TRACK RELAY, 10K AND 1 MILE SOLO & KID’S RUN; Kids, 1m, 10K, 10m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net 8/4 Catherine Creek Classic; 1m, 5K, 13.1m; Union, OR; catherinecreekclassic.itsyourrace.com 8/4 Race for the Homeless; Kids, 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.raceforthehomeless.org 8/4 Sunset On the Springwater; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com

8/11 8/11 8/12 8/12 8/12 8/15 8/17 8/18 8/18 8/18 8/18

SUMMER EDDY TRAIL RUN; 4m, 8m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #11; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers Lumaglow Fun Run; 5K; Lakewood, WA; www.rally4us.org COSMO 7K; 7K; Vancouver, WA; www.cosmo7k.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #4; 5K, 14.2m, 26.2; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com ORRC GARLIC FESTIVAL - 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K; North Plains, OR; www.orrc.net Galloping Gertie Half Marathon/10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Gig Harbor, WA; www.galloping-gertie.com Run 4US; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.rally4us.org Scandia Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Junction City, OR; www.scandiarun.com BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON, 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com Lake Union 10K; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.lakeunion10k.com Pacific City Beach Challenge; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; Pacific City, OR; www.nvelc.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET #12; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers COLUMBIA RIVER SUNSET 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com GIRLFRIENDS FITNESS FESTIVAL 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com SUMMER BLAST AT REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Columbia Winery Charity Run, Walk & Kids’ Dash; Kids, 5K, 10K; Woodinville, WA; www.runforchildrens.org Summer Fitness Day; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org

8/19 8/21 8/25 8/25 8/25 8/25 8/25 8/26 8/28 9/1 9/1 9/1 9/3 9/3 9/7 9/8 9/8 9/15 9/15 9/15

Evergreen Half Marathon; 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, WA; www.evergreenhalf.com INTERLAKEN ICE CREAM DASH; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Beat Beethoven’s 5K Fun Run/Walk; 1m, 5K; Bend, OR; www.beatbeethoven5k.com Kids 2 Camp Benefit Run; 1m, 5K, 10K; Stanwood, WA; www.warmbeach.com/giving/kids-2-camp-benefit-run Run a Muk; 5K, 10K; Monroe, WA; www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com Seattle Marathon 10K Race; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org Valley of the Trolls Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls COSMO 7K RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K, 7K; Seattle, WA; www.cosmo7k.com Alki Beach Run 5K; Kids, 5K; West Seattle, WA; www.alkibeachrun.com SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE - 10K, 5K, KIDS RACE; Kids, 5K, 10K; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com It’s My Ability 5K for Autism 2018; 5K; Boring, OR; www.runsignup.com Riverhawk Run/Walk; Kids, 1K, 3K, 5K; The Dalles, OR ORRC GREENWAY TRAIL TRIAL 10K; 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.orrc.net Overlake Medical Center Labor Day Half; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge; 1m, 5K, 20K, 13.1m; Oakridge, OR; www.oakridgetriplesummitchallenge.com Race to the Bar 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Hammond, OR; www.racetothebar.com The Oregon Fall Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Canby, OR; www.theoregonmarathon.com 14TH ANNUAL WALK, ROLL ‘N’ RUN FOR UCP; 5K; Portland, OR; www.walkrollnrun.org APPLETREE SUNSET 5K; 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com 34th Annual Harvest Classic; Kids, 1m, 8K; Nampa, ID; www.nampaparksandrecreation.org

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Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com Run the Dam; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Grand Coulee, WA; www.runthedam.com Twisted Pine Run; 5m, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.bit.ly/29QBuxc LAKEWOOD HALF MARATHON, 5K & JUST TRI 7MI RUN; 10K, 7m, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.justtri-swimbikerun.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SPOKANE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org ORRC BEST DAM RUN 10K; 10K; Estacada, OR; www.orrc.net PARADISE VALLEY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Country Girl Half Marathon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Molalla River Trail Race; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com ROTARY MULTI-SPORT RIVERFEST; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org Fall Festival 1,5,10K Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Corvallis, OR; www.hotvrunners.com Tehaleh Trail Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com RUN WITH THE KOKANEE; 5K, 10K; Issaquah, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Family Fitness Day Run & Duathlon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Newport Bay to Brews Half/10K; 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.runwithpaula.com BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org HARVEST CLASSIC 10K RUN AND 5K RUN/WALK Kids, 5K, 10K; Longview, WA; www.rotaryharvestclassic.org Kingsley Field Duathlon and Runs; 5K, 10K, Sprint Du; Klamath Falls, OR; www.kingsleyfieldduathlon.com Stein Dash; Kids, 5K; Puyallup, WA; www.steindash5k.com Oregon Women’s Half Marathon & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND QUARTER MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www.haydenlakemarathon.org ORRC BLUE LAKE RUNS 5K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN; 5K, 13.1m, Kids; Fairview, OR; www.orrc.net Hell of the Northwest Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; www.oregontrailruns.com

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10/13 Run! and Run! S’more; Kids, 5K; Bothell, WA; www.runandrunsmore.com 10/14 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON

11/22 Give and Gobble; 5K, 10K; Sherwood, OR; www.givengobble.com 11/22 Seattle Turkey Trot; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.seattleturkeytrot.org 11/22 Thanksgiving Day: 5K, 10K, Kids Dash; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA;

10/14 GREAT COLUMBIA CROSSING 10K RUN / WALK; 10K; Astoria, OR;

11/22 Turkey on the Run; Kids, 5K, 12K; Wenatchee, WA;

10/14

11/22 Turkey Trot; 5K; Longview, WA;

AND PINK BRIGADE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com

10/20 10/20 10/21 10/27 10/27 10/28 10/28 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/10 11/10 11/17 11/17 11/18 11/22

11/22 11/22 11/22

www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com Snohomish River Run; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishriverrun.com WHIDBEY WOODS TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Langley, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Oktoberfest Trail Runs; 8K, 10m; Leavenworth, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Run Like Hell Half Marathon!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Grants Pass Marathon, 1/2, 10K and 5K; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Grants Pass, OR; www.grantspasshalf.com Halloweenathon; 5K, 10K, 15K; Aloha, OR; www.uberthons.com SCARY RUN 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com Run Scared 5K/10K; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.runscared5k.com CARKEEK COOLER TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com/sisters Mud and Chocolate 4.5 Mile Run; 8K; Redmond, WA; www.mudandchocolate.com Silver Falls Trail 50K, Marathon and 7 Mile; 10K, 26.2m, 50K; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com BEND ALE RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.bendalerun.com COLUMBIA CLASSIC; 2m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org RAVENNA REFRESHER TRAIL RUN; 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Grand Ridge Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Run to Stay Warm; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.runtostaywarm.org TURKEY DAY 5K AND 5 MILE RUN 5K, 5m; Redmond, WA; turkeydayruns.wordpress.com ORRC/COLUMBIA BANK TURKEY TROT AT THE ZOO; Kids, 4m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net THE GOBBLER’S REVENGE (OMRR); 2.5m Walk, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org Clark County Turkey Trot 2018; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.turkey-trot.org

www.magnusonseries.org www.runwenatchee.com

www.mylongview.com/index.aspx?page=121

11/22 Turkeython Bridgeport Village; Kids, 5K; Tigard, OR; www.uberthons.com 11/22 Turkeython Clackamas; Kids, 5K; Clackamas, OR; www.uberthons.com 11/22 Turkeython Downtown Portland; 5K; Portland (and vicinity), OR;

www.uberthons.com

11/22 Turkeython Hillsboro; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.uberthons.com 11/22 Turkeython Vancouver; Kids, 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.uberthons.com 11/22 Woodinville Turkey Trot; 5K; Woodinville, WA;

www.woodinvilleturkeytrot.com

11/23 Santa’s Dash for Cash; 1m; Billings, MT; www.santasdashforcash.com 12/1 UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER RUN

12/1 12/1 12/1 12/1 12/9 12/15

12/15 12/15 12/22 12/22

5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com REDMOND REINDEER ROMP TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Self-Transcendence 2-Mile Race; 2 mile run/walk; Seattle, WA; us.srichinmoyraces.org Shellburg Falls Trail Run; 5m; Lyons, OR; www.runwildadventures.com Winter Sun 10K; 10K; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com Holiday Half & 5K - Portland; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday LAMPSON CABLE BRIDGE RUN (40TH ANNUAL) 1m, 5K, 10K; Pasco, WA; www.pascoparksandrec.com SEWARD SOLSTICE TRAIL RUN; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Holiday Fun Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Jingle Bells Run; 5K, 15K; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com

RELAYS

6/15 ALASKA RELAY 2/24 SAN DIEGO BEER CHASE

6 Friends. 50 miles. One day. One van. San Diego’s best breweries.

A unique beer relay- run and sample amazing craft beer along the course and escape the winter doldrums in sunny California!

8/17 SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY

Overnight relay running in the great north. 185 miles and 12 friends. Beautiful mountains, shoreline runs, late night sun, and a waterfront finish in Seward.

Inland Northwest’s premier overnight relay. 200 miles. 12 friends. World class trails along the Spokane River. Beach finish at Lake Pend Oreille. Memories for a lifetime.

Relay; Anchorage, AK; www.nxnwrelays.com

Relay; Spokane, WA; www.spokanetosandpoint.com

Relay; San Diego, CA; www.cascaderelays.com

FALCON 15K RELAY PLUS 15K, 10K, 5K RUN & 5K WALK

Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K, Relay; Hillsboro, OR; www.falcon15krelay.com 5/6 LAKE HILLS 50K RELAY; 5K, 50K, Relay; Bellevue, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 5/19 Sri Chinmoy 7 & 13 Hour Solo & Relay Race; Relay; Seattle, WA; us.srichinmoyraces.org

6/2 BEND BEER CHASE 6 Friends. 50 miles. One day.

One van. Central Oregon’s best breweries. A unique beer relay-run and sample amazing craft beer along the course!

Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascaderelays.com

8/24

6/16 WILD ROGUE RELAY

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8/24

A unique wilderness course starting at Applegate lake following the Applegate, Rogue, Coquille rivers and Oregon coast.

Crazy beautiful and fun! Sign up now.

Hood to Coast/Portland to Coast Relays; Relay; Mt. Hood, OR; www.hoodtocoastrelay.com Ragnar Trail Rainier-WA, Presented by Salomon; Relay; Crystal Mountain, WA; www.runragnar.com

10/6 CENTENNIAL BEER CHASE 6 Friends. 50 miles. One day. One van. Inland Northwest’s best breweries. A unique beer relayrun and sample amazing craft beer along the course!

Relay; Applegate Lake, OR; www.thewildroguerelay.com 7/13

Reebok Ragnar Northwest Passage; Relay; Blaine to Langley, WA; www.runragnar.com 8/3 CASCADE LAKES RELAY

Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascaderelays.com 8/10 Olympic Relay Adventure; Relay; Port Angeles, WA; www.olympicrelayadventure.com

Relay; Spokane, WA; www.cascaderelays.com 10/6

THE MORAN CONSTITUTIONAL RELAY; Relay; Olga, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

HALF MARATHONS/MARATHONS/ULTRAS 6/9

Sawtooth Relay; Relay; Sun Valley, ID; www.sawtoothrelay.com

REGISTER TODAY!

- Tech Shirts for All Participants - Customized Finisher Medals for All Events - Personalized Participant Bibs - Free Race Photos - Finish Line Celebration with Live Music

Sunday, April 22, 2018 Oak Harbor, WA

2/3

Geoduck Gallop Half Marathon and 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Olympia, WA; www.evergreen.edu/recreation/roadraces/gallop.htm 2/5 Roaring Run @ Roaring River - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Scio, OR; www.runsignup.com 2/11 HEART BREAKER HALF - 5K, 10K, HALF-MARATHON

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.heartbreakerhalf.com 2/11 50th Birch Bay International Marathon / Half-Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Blaine, WA; www.birchbaymarathon.com

Run the famed Deception Pass Bridge!

Race for a day, play for the weekend.

Register Now at

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My Better Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.mybetterhalfmarathon.com 2/17 ORRC HAGG LAKE MUD RUN ULTRA 50K; 50K; Gaston, OR; www.orrc.net 2/17 Fragrance Lake Half Marathon & 10K; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamtrail.com 2/18 ORRC HAGG LAKE MUD RUN ULTRA 25K; 25K; Gaston, OR; www.orrc.net 2/18 Lord Hill Trail Run; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 20m, 50K; Snohomish, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 2/24 FORT EBEY KETTLES TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coupeville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 2/24 RICHLAND RUN FEST; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 2/25 Vancouver Lake Half Marathon; 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.clarkcountyrunningclub.org/vancouver-lake-half-marathon 3/3 CHAMPOEG 10K, 30K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN; Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 30K; St Paul, OR; www.orrc.net 3/3 39th Annual Snake River Canyon Half Marathon; 13.1m; Pullman, WA; www.palouseroadrunners.org

3/4 10TH ANNUAL LINCOLN CITY HALF-MARATHON AND 10K Run/walk the 10th annual Lincoln City Half Marathon & 10K! A beautiful out-and-back course on the Central Oregon Coast. Finisher medals, long-sleeved T-shirts, and more!

10K, 13.1m; Lincoln City, OR; www.getmeregistered.com 3/10 3/17 3/17 3/17 3/17 3/17 3/18

Lake Sammamish Half Marathon; 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.lakesammamishhalf.com Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run; 5m, 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com Chuckanut 50K; 50K; Bellingham, WA; www.chuckanut50krace.com/ Pacific Rim One Day Run; 24hr; Longview, WA; www.ultrasignup.com Run to the Pub; 10K, 13.1m; Bozeman, MT; www.runtothepub.com Spring Fling Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; www.oregontrailruns.com Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Mercer Island, WA; www.mercerislandhalf.com

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Portland Shamrock Run; Kids, 5K, 8K, 15K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.motivrunning.com Dash Point State Park Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m; Federal Way, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Owyhee Off-Road Challenge Half, 10K, & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Adrian, OR; www.owyheeoffroadchallenge.com Vortex Half Marathon & 10K Trail Run; 13.1m; Estacada, OR; www.runwildadventures.com Wheatfield Half Marathon, 8K, & 3K; 3K, 8K, 13.1m; The Dalles, OR OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Oakland, CA; www.oaklandmarathon.com SPRING RUN FOR FUN @ REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Hop Hop Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.hophophalf.com Yakima River Canyon Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Yakima, WA; www.yakimarivercanyonmarathlon.com Cottage Grove Half Marathon; 10K, 13.1m; Cottage Grove, OR; www.cottagegrovehalf.com Honeywagon Runs; Kids, 4m, 13.1m; Everson, WA; www.gbrc.net Squak Mountain Trail Run; 12K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

4/8 NEGATIVE SPLIT HALF MARATHON 10K & 5K

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Deception Pass Marathon; Kids, 26.2m; Oak Harbor, WA; www.bellinghamtrail.com 4/14 Hot Springs Trail Runs; 5m, 18m; McKenzie Bridge, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com 4/15 CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON AND 5K; 1m, 5K (4/14), 13.1m; Corvallis, OR; www.corvallishalfmarathon.com 4/15 ORRC VERNONIA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Banks, OR; www.orrc.net 4/21 Earth Day Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org

4/22 WHIDBEY ISLAND MARATHON Come run the famed Deception Pass Bridge while enjoying picturesque ocean views along tranquil countryside. Experience Whidbeyís beauty in a race distance suited for you.

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Oak Harbor, WA; www.runwhidbey.com 4/22

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April 8, 2018. Start Strong & Finish Stronger! A scenic and rewarding course full of inspiration, medals, and swag. The best race experience in the PNW.

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5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.nsplit.com 4/8 4/8 4/8

SALMON RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.runsalmonrun.com Everett Half Marathon; 10K, 13.1m; Everett, WA; www.everetthalf.com/ Peterson Ridge Rumble; 20m, 40m; Sisters, OR; www.petersonridgerumble.com 4/14 SPRING EAGLE TRAIL RUN; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 20m, 26.2m; Sammamish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 4/14 Deception Pass Half Marathon; Kids, 13.1m; Oak Harbor, WA; www.bellinghamtrail.com

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BEND MARATHON AND HALF Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.bend-marathon.com SPRING CLASSIC DUATHLON & HOME DEPOT HALF, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Du; Portland, OR; www.whyracingevents.com La Jolla Half Marathon; 13.1m; La Jolla, CA; www.lajollahalfmarathon.com OMAK ORCHARDS IN BLOOM HALF MARATHON & 10K 10K, 13.1m; Omak, WA; www.orchardsinbloom.com RATTLESNAKE RIDGE RUN; 5m, 13.1m; North Bend, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Big Sur International Marathon; 5K, 10m, 20m, 26.2m, Relay; Big Sur, CA; www.bigsurmarthon.org Horse Lake Trail Runs; 5m, 13.1m; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com OAT Run - Olympic Adventure Trail Run; 12K, 13.1m; Port Angeles, WA; www.oatrun.org Sisters ‘Better Half’ Marathon; 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.sistershalfmarathon.com

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5/6 WILLAMETTE VALLEY MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

4/29 EUGENE MARATHON Flat, fast, scenic course in TrackTown USA — finishes at Historic Hayward Field. Make your own unforgettable history running in the footsteps of legends at the 2018 Eugene Marathon!

Experience the beauty of the Willamette Valley and its legendary wines at the Willamette Valley Marathon and Half Marathon. Entry includes post race catered lunch, music, custom wine glass, and wine tasting!

Sat: Kids, 5K; Sun: 13.1m, 26.2m; Eugene, OR; www.eugenemarathon.com

RIP CITY RACE FOR THE ROSES Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.ripcityracefortheroses.org Blooms to Brews Marathon; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Woodland, WA; www.bloomstobrews.com 4/29 Michelob Ultra Tacoma City Marathon; Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Tacoma, WA; www.tacomacitymarathon.com 4/29 Mt. Si Relay & Ultra Runs; 50K, 50m, Relay; Snoqualmie, WA; www.mtsirelay.com 5/5 40th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Prescott, AZ; www.whiskeyrowmarathon.com 5/5 Lost Creek Trail Run; 5K, 20m, 30K, 50K, Relay; Lost Creek Lake, OR; www.lctrailruns.com/LostCreek

The 5th Annual Run on the River sponsored by Buoy Beer Company runs along the scenic Columbia River in beautiful Astoria, OR.

13.1m, 26.2m; Salem, OR; www.willamettevalleymarathon.com

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5/20 5TH ANNUAL RUN ON THE RIVER HALF, 10K & 5K SPONSORED BY BUOY BEER COMPANY

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AVENUE OF THE GIANTS MARATHON 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.theave.org Cinco de Mayo Half marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Snohomish Women’s Run; 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishwomensrun.com Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon; 13.1m, Relay; Santa Barbara, CA; www.motivrunning.com Hippie Chick Quarter Marathon, 15K, and Half Marathon; 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com McDonald Forest 50K; 50K; Corvallis, OR; www.mac50k.org Orcas Island Trail Festival; Kids, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50m; Olga, WA; www.bellinghamtrail.com Smith Rock Ascent; Kids, 5m, 15m, 50K; Terrebonne, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Smith Rock Road Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Terrebonne, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com TIGER MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 5K, 12K, 13.1, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE

5K, 10K, 13.1m; Astoria, OR; www.astoriaparks.com

5/20 WINDERMERE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON May 20, 2018. Ready, Set, Run! One of the fastest, flattest, and most scenic courses in the PNW. Awesome medals, gear and after party!

13.1m, 26.2m; Spokane, WA; www.windermeremarathon.com 5/20

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CAPITAL CITY MARATHON Kids (Sat), 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.capitalcitymarathon.org RUN TO REMEMBER MEMORIAL MILE, 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON - VANCOUVER, WA; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com

BENEFITING

Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Kid’s Race RACE WEEKEND | SEPTEMBER 1ST AND 2ND, 2018 Set in beautiful Sunriver, Oregon, just 15 miles south of Bend, this premiere running event includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Race. Stay minutes from the start and finish line by booking a Sunriver Resort lodging package.

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Grapes of Half Marathon; 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com 5/26 HAPPY GIRLS RUN - BEND; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com 5/26 Soaring Eagle 5 Mile, 10 Mile, Marathon and 50K Trail Run; 5m, 10m, 26.2m, 50K; Sammamish, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 5/26 Stumptown Half Marathon; 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 5/27 COEUR D’ALENE MARATHON

5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coeur D alene, ID; www.cdamarathon.com 5/28 Stumptown 50K; 50K; Portland, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 6/2 Lake Wilderness Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernessrun.com 6/2 Newport Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Newport, OR; www.newportmarathon.org 6/2 Red Devil Trail Runs; 10K, 25K, 50K; Cashmere, WA; www.runwenatchee.com 6/2 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; San Diego, CA; www.runrocknroll.com 6/2 Thelma & Louise Women’s Half Marathon; 13.1m, Relay; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 6/3 NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON

Kids (Sat), 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com 6/3 THE TEANAWAY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Cle Elum, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 6/3 Snoqualmie Valley Run; 10K, 13.1m; Carnation, WA; www.snoqualmievalleyrun.com 6/6 Bristow 24 Hour Run; 100m; Eugene, OR; www.bristow24.org

6/9 MONTANA GOVERNOR’S CUP The Governor’s Cup will be held June 9, 2018, in Helena, MT, and features a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run.

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8/12 BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON, 10K/5K

Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Helena, MT; www.govcupmt.com 6/9 6/9 6/10 6/16 6/16 6/16 6/16 6/16 6/16 6/16 6/22 6/23 6/23 6/23 6/24 7/4 7/7 7/7

Helvetia Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, and 25mi Bike Race; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seatle, WA; www.runrocknroll.com The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon; 26.2m; North Bend, WA; www.tunnelmarathon.com SAINT EDWARD SOLSTICE SUNSET RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com TIMBERLINE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Clackamas Ranger Station, OR; www.timberlinemarathon.com Echo Valley Trail Run; 1m, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, 100K; Chelan, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Grateful Dad Half Marathon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Mary’s Peak Trail Run; 13.1m, 25K, 50K, 50m; Blodgett, OR; www.maryspeak50k.com Mt. Adams Ride and Tie; 12m, 30m; Trout Lake, WA; mtadamsride.wordpress.com White Salmon 1/2 Marathon & 4 Miler Trail Run; 8K, 13.1m; White Salmon, WA; www.ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=52524 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL RUNS 28K AND 50K; 28K, 50K; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com PACIFIC CREST HALF MARATHON & MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Love Liberates Half Marathon & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Springfield, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Taylor Mountain Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Kona Marathon Events; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Kailua-Kona, HI; www.konamarathon.com Foot Traffic Flat Half & Full Marathon, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat HAGG LAKE HALF MARATHON TRAIL RUN (14 MILES); 13.1m; Gaston, OR; www.whyracingevents.com WILD WOMAN TRAIL MARATHON, 50K AND RELAY; 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, Relay; Trout Lake, WA; www.wildwomanmarathon.com

7/8 FUELED BY FINE WINE HALF MARATHON

Exciting summer Half Marathon & 10K in the Scenic Columbia Gorge that runs through two states, over five historic bridges and finishes on an island. Large finishers medal, swag bag, chip timing, catered lunch, free massage, and free beer included!

5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/18 8/18 8/19 8/19 8/25 8/26 9/2 9/2 9/3 9/7 9/8 9/8 9/8 9/8 9/15

Combine your passion for running and love of fine wine in one event!

A breath-taking 13.1 miles through vineyards followed by an after party with Oregon’s finest wines!

13.1m; Dundee, OR; www.fueledbyfinewine.com

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Deschutes Dash Multi-Sport Event; 5K, 10K, Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com Grey Rock -50k, 25K, 12k; 12K, 25K, 50K; Yakima, WA; www.ultrasignup.com Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon; 5K, 13.1m; Sonoma, CA; www.motivrunning.com Summer Half Classic; 13.1m; Coburg, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com Mt. Hood 50; 25K, 50K, 50m; Timothy Lake, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND - 10K & HALF MARATHON 10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com LORD HILL PIE HIGH TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Oregon Summer Half Marathon; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Banks Vernonia Trail, OR; www.theoregonmarathon.com HOODOO CHALLENGE: HALF MARATHON AND 5K 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.sisterskiwanis.org/runtothetop Angry Owl Ultramarathons 24/12/6 Hour Runs; 6hr, 12hr, 24hr; Salem, OR; www.crustycap.com Catherine Creek Classic; 1m, 5K, 13.1m; Union, OR; catherinecreekclassic.itsyourrace.com Crawfish Crawl Relay & Half Marathon Run/Walk; 13.1m, Relay; Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Sunset On the Springwater; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Volcanic 50; 50K; Cougar, WA; www.gobeyondracing.com Bigfoot 100K; 100K; Cougar, WA; www.bigfoot200.com Bigfoot 200 Mile Endurance Run; 200m; Randle, WA; www.bigfoot200.com Bigfoot 40 Mile; 40m; Cougar, WA; www.bigfoot200.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #4; 5K, 14.2m, 26.2; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com Galloping Gertie Half Marathon/10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Gig Harbor, WA; www.galloping-gertie.com Run 4US; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.rally4us.org Tiger Mountain Half, Full and 50k; 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

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SUMMER BLAST AT REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Monkey Face Half Marathon; 13.1m, Relay, 4 mile; Terrebonne, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Evergreen Half Marathon; 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, WA; www.evergreenhalf.com Tunnel Vision Marathon; 26.2m; North Bend, WA; www.tunnelmarathon.com Valley of the Trolls Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls Iron Horse Half Marathon; 13.1m; North Bend, WA; www.runironhorse.com OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, Relay; Yamhill County, OR; www.motivrunning.com SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE; 13.1m; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com Overlake Medical Center Labor Day Half; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge; 1m, 5K, 20K, 13.1m; Oakridge, OR; www.oakridgetriplesummitchallenge.com MIDDLE FORK 50K TRAIL RUN; 10K, 13.1m, 20m, 50K; North Bend, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com GOAT Run - Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run; 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Port Angeles, WA; www.greatoatrun.org Lake of the Woods Tri Sport Weekend; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Klamath Falls, OR; www.lakeofthewoodstri.com The Oregon Fall Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Canby, OR; www.theoregonmarathon.com TIMOTHY LAKE HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Timothy Lake, OR; www.timberlinemarathon.com Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com Run the Dam; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Grand Coulee, WA; www.runthedam.com Twisted Pine Run; 5m, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.bit.ly/29QBuxc

9/16 LAKEWOOD HALF MARATHON, 5K & JUST TRI 7MI RUN JUST TRI Half Marathon, known for ‘That’s a Tough One.’ Several steep uphills, downhills, 4 miles of multiuse trails — athletes are rewarded nicely with well deserved swag.

10K, 7m, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.justtri-swimbikerun.com 9/16 9/16 9/16 9/21 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/22 9/23

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APPLETREE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com Tunnel Light Marathon; 26.2m; North Bend, WA; www.tunnelmarathon.com XTERRA Trail Running National Championship; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Ogden, UT; www.xterraplanet.com Golden Ultra; 5K, 10K, 20K, 13.1m, 20m, 50K, 50m, Relay; Golden, BC; www.goldenultra.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SPOKANE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org PARADISE VALLEY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Country Girl Half Marathon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www. terrapinevents.com Florence Half Marathon; 13.1m; Florence, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Molalla River Trail Race; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com Mountain Lakes 100; 100m; Detroit, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com ROTARY MULTI-SPORT RIVERFEST 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org Orca Half Marathon; 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.orcahalf.com Tehaleh Trail Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half, and Constantly Boring 8K (and Virtual races); 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Boring/Gresham, OR; www.boringmarathon.com Newport Bay to Brews Half/10K; 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.runwithpaula.com BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org Fast On Flat Marathon; 5K, 26.2m, Relay; Portland, OR; www.fast-on-flat.com Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose; 5K, 13.1m; San Jose, CA; www.runrocknroll.com PORTLAND MARATHON & PORTLAND MARATHON HALF Kids, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org Oregon Women’s Half Marathon & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com

10/13 HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND QUARTER MARATHON Located just 10 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, this unique marathon course goes completely around Hayden Lake on hilly, challenging forest-lined roads.

10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www.haydenlakemarathon.org 10/13 ORRC BLUE LAKE RUNS 5K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN;

5K, 13.1m, Kids; Fairview, OR; www.orrc.net

10/13 Elk King’s 25K/50K; 25K, 50K; Tillamook, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 10/13 Hell of the Northwest Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR;

www.oregontrailruns.com

10/14 CITY OF TREES MARATHON The City Of Trees Marathon is not only flat fast and beautiful, but the Boston Qualifier course travels along the tree lined Boise River.

13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; www.cityoftreesmarathon.com 10/14 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON

AND PINK BRIGADE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com 10/14 Maui Marathon & Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Lahaina, HI; www.mauimarathon.com 10/14 Maui Marathon Relay; 26.2m, Relay; Lahaina, HI;

www.mauimarathon.com

Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com

10/14 Snohomish River Run; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Snohomish, WA;

www.snohomishriverrun.com 10/14 The Other Half; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 10/20 WHIDBEY WOODS TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Langley, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

10/21 COLUMBIA GORGE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON Beautiful fall Marathon and Half Marathon that showcases the Scenic Columbia Gorge at peak of fall colors making it one of the most scenic runs in the country! Large finishers medal, swag bag, chip timing, catered lunch, and free massage included!

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Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com/sisters Lake Washington Half Marathon; 13.1m; Kirkland, WA; www.lakewashingtonhalf.com Silver Falls Trail 50K, Marathon and 7 Mile; 10K, 26.2m, 50K; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com Zeitgeist Half Marathon; 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.zhalfmarathon.com Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon; 13.1m; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com

11/10 BEND ALE RUN

13.1m, 26.2m; Hood River, OR; www.columbiagorgemarathon.com 10/21 Run Like Hell Half Marathon!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR;

www.terrapinevents.com

10/26 Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon; 5K, 13.1m; Healdsburg, CA;

www.motivrunning.com

10/27 ORRC AUTUMN LEAVES 50/50 - 50 MILE & 50K ULTRA RUNS;

50K, 50m; St. Paul, OR; www.orrc.net

10/27 Chocolate Chip Cookie 50K Trail Run; 50K; Spokane, WA;

www.ccc50k.com 10/27 Grants Pass Marathon, 1/2, 10K and 5K; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Grants Pass, OR; www.grantspasshalf.com 10/28 COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 7.6m, 19.5m, 50K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 10/28 SCARY RUN 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m;

11/22 THE GOBBLER’S REVENGE (OMRR)

10/28 TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay;

Enjoy this fall run along the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range’s dry side with views of snow-capped peaks lining the course. Participants get catered lunch and free entry (and beer) to the Bend Ale Festival post-race.

Come join us Thanksgiving morning for an exciting and challenging event!

Food, music, awards and prizes await those not afraid of The Gobbler’s Revenge.

2.5m Walk, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org 11/25 Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA;

www.seattlemarathon.org REDMOND REINDEER ROMP TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 12/2 XTERRA Trail Running World Championship; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Ka’a’awa, HI; www.xterraplanet.com 12/9 Holiday Half & 5K - Portland; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday 12/15 Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com 12/1

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www.montereybayhalfmarathon.org

11/10 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Las Vegas, NV;

www.runrocknroll.com

11/17 Grand Ridge Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA;

www.evergreentrailruns.com

11/18 Run to Stay Warm; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR;

www.runtostaywarm.org

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EVENT GUIDE TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS TRIPLE THREAT TRIATHLON SERIES Compete in three South Sound sprint triathlons this summer. Join Black Hills Triathlon (June 17), Lakewood SummerFEST Triathlon (July 14) , and Pacific Pathways Triathlon (August 4) for a summer of races! Triple Threat participants receive medals at each race, a t-shirt and raffle for a grand prize. Contact Sally 253-983-7758 Sprint Triathlon (distances vary by event), South Sound region, WA; www.regtorace.com/event/321 3/23 3/24 4/7 4/14 4/14 4/21 4/22 4/29 4/29 5/5 5/12 5/19 5/28 6/2 6/2

Snake River Triathlon; Sprint Tri; Lewiston, ID; connect.lcsc.edu/crosscountry Spring Into Action Run & Duathlon; Sprint Du; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Beaver Freezer; Sprint Tri; Corvallis, OR; www.osubeaverfreezer.com RAGE IN THE SAGE DUATHLON; Sprint Du, Off Road Du; Benton City, WA; www.3rrr.org Siskiyou Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du; Grants Pass, OR; www.siskiyousprinttri.com The 30th Grizzly Triathlon; Sprint (pool) Tri; Missoula, MT; www.grizzlytri.com SPRING CLASSIC DUATHLON & HOME DEPOT HALF, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Du; Portland, OR; www.whyracingevents.com HEART OF THE VALLEY TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du; Corvallis, OR; www.hotvtriathlon.com MT RAINIER DUATHLON LONG AND SHORT COURSES; Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Enumclaw, WA; www.buduracing.com Portland Tri Club - Mock Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Clinic; Vancouver, WA; www.pdxtriclub.org OREGON DUNES TRIATHLON & DUATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Florence, OR; www.oregondunestriathlon.com FIASCO IN PASCO DUATHLON; Olympic Du; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org Spring Festival Triathlon and Duathlon; Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com BLUE LAKE SUPER SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Lake Wilderness Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du,

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Olympic Du; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernesstriathlon.com BLUE LAKE OLYMPIC & SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 6/3 Onion Man Triathlon; Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Walla Walla, WA; www.wwmultisports.com 6/9 Granite-Man Triathlon & Duathlon; Off Road Tri, Off Road Du; Jacksonville, OR; www.granite-man.com 6/9 Heart of the Country; Sprint Tri; Helix, OR; heartofthecountry.itsyourrace.com 6/9 Moses Lake Triathlon: For the Health of It!; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 6/10 406 Duathlon Challenge and 5K Challenge; 5K, Sprint Du, Long Du; Billings, MT; www.406raceseries.com 6/3

6/17 BLACK HILLS TRIATHLON Black Hills Triathlon - sprint triathlon & duathlon suited to beginner/ advanced triathletes: 1/2 mi swim, 12 mi bike, 3.1 mi run. Long Lake Park, great swag!

7/8 7/8 7/11 7/14 7/14 7/14 7/14 7/21

7/21 7/22 7/22

Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Lacey, WA; www.blackhillstriathlon.com

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PACIFIC CREST KIDS SPLASH, PEDAL-N-DASH; Kids; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 6/23 PACIFIC BEASTMAN TRI, ENDURANCE DU & AQUABIKE; Long Tri, Long Du, Long Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 6/23 Padden Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/services/recreation 6/24 PACIFIC CREST OLYMPIC TRI, DU & AQUABIKE AND ULTRA SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 6/30 ELTON HOME TEAM EASTSIDE TRIATHLON

Kids Tri, Sprint Tri; Issaquah, WA; www.eastsidetri.com 6/30 RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 7/1 Spring Meadow Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Helena, MT; www.springmeadowtri.com 7/7 HAGG LAKE TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic

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7/29 8/3 8/4 8/4

Aquabike; Forest Grove, OR; www.whyracingevents.com HAGG LAKE OFF-ROAD SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Off Road Tri, Off Road Du; Forest Grove, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Valley of the Sun Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Yakima, WA; www.yakimagreenway.org Pool to Path; Sprint Du (Aquathlon - run, swim, run); Ashland, OR; www.pool2path.com Deschutes Dash Multi-Sport Event; 5K, 10K, Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com Ellensburg Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com Lake Whatcom Triathlon; Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.lakewhatcomtriathlon.com Lakewood SummerFEST Triathlon; Sprint Tri; Lakewood, WA; www.lakewoodsummerfesttriathlon.com CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND Sat: Olympic Tri, Long Tri; Sun: Tri-A-Tri, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com ROLF PRIMA TRI AT THE GROVE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Cottage Grove, OR; www.triatthegrove.com MONTANA WOMEN’S TRIATHLON; 5K, Sprint (pool) Tri; Helena, MT; www.mtwomenstri.com SEAFAIR TRIATHLON; Kids TriSprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du; Seattle, WA; www.seafair.com WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIATHLON Sprint Tri; Langley, WA; www.whidbeytriathlon.com Jedi Mountain Bike Weekend; 5K, Long Du, Off Road Du; Ashland, OR; www.roguevalleyracegroup.com PDX TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com TRIUMPH IRON RELAY; Long Tri, Iron Distance Tri, Relay Tri; Corvallis, OR; www.triumphrelay.com BLACK DIAMOND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Enumclaw, WA; www.blackdiamondtri.com POWER OF PASCO SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org

8/11 LAKE TYE TRIATHLON

9/8

USAT Sanctioned, flattest and fastest course in the Pacific Northwest.

Sprint, Olympic and Youth races.

Pancake breakfast!

9/23 ROTARY MULTI-SPORT RIVERFEST In 2018 Salem Rotary clubs are adding a Half Marathon and Kids’ Run to our spectacular Triathlon, Duathlon and 5K/10K events through Salem’s premier parks.

Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com

COEUR D’ALENE TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Coeur D alene, ID; www.cdatriathlon.com 8/11 MAC DASH

Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri; Madras, OR; www.macdash.org 8/11 LAKE TYE YOUTH TRIATHLON; Youth Tri; Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com 8/18 AQUAMAN DUATHLON; Sprint Du (Aquathlon - run, swim, run); Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 8/18 GIRLFRIENDS ALL WOMEN’S TRI, DU & AQUABIKE - VANCOUVER, WA; 5K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com 8/19 COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com 8/25 LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com 8/25 TITANIUM MAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/1 PLUTONIUM MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/1 Bonney Lake Triathlon (Olympic and Sprint); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bonney Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 9/7 BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; 3 Days; Kids Tri, Kids Du, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Long Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Long Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike, Long Aquabike; Foster, OR; www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com 9/8 LAKE STEVENS TRIATHLON (Olympic and Sprint); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lake Stevens, WA; www.buduracing.com

Lake of the Woods Tri Sport Weekend; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Long Course Tri, Sprint Du, Long Course Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike, Long Course Aquabike; Klamath Falls, OR; www.lakeofthewoodstri.com

8/11

5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org 9/29

Family Fitness Day Run & Duathlon; Sprint Du; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 10/6 Kingsley Field Duathlon and Runs; Sprint Du; Klamath Falls, OR; www.kingsleyfieldduathlon.com

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ADVENTURE RACES 2/3 2/10 2/18 2/25 3/17 4/28 4/28 4/29 5/19

Winter Series Orienteering #7; Adv Race; Auburn, WA; www.cascadeoc.org My Muddy Valentine; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Lee Farms, OR; www.terrapinevents.com OREGON WINTERFEST ROYAL RUN; 5K, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Bend, OR; www.oregonwinterfest.com FORT EBEY CHECKPOINT RUN; 2hr, 4hr Adv Race; Coupeville, WA; www.navraces.com The Dirty Leprechaun!; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Tualatin, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Siskiyou Challenge; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; Ashland, OR; www.siskiyouchallenge.org Siskiyou Challenge; Multi-sport Race; Ashland, OR; www.siskiyouchallenge.org STREET SCRAMBLE CAPITOL HILL; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com SELCO POLE PEDAL PADDLE Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bend, OR; www.pppbend.com

Running Terminology Base: This refers to how many miles you are running. If you are running 30 miles a week, you have a 30-mile base. For beginning runners, it is extremely important to build a base before doing speed workouts.

Fartlek: The original meaning comes from the Swedish word for "speed play." This term is typically used to describe timed workouts, where you might do repeats of two minutes of hard running followed by a one-minute recovery pace, as well as other variations of workouts.

Interval: Often used to describe a speed workout, this term actually signifies the recovery period during that specific workout session. As an example, one might say they are doing 800-meter intervals with 3:00 recovery.

Long Run: This is used to signify a run, usually done on the weekend, which is the longest of the week.

In many cases, it is significantly longer than the typical run, often adding up to 20-25% of the runner's weekly miles.

VO2 Max: The maximum volume of oxygen a person can consume during exercise, which is often used as an indicator of an athlete’s potential in endurance sports. A VO2 Max test is typically conducted on a bicycle ergometer or treadmill and is measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body mass per minute.

Aerobic Threshold: The point at which anaerobic energy pathways start to operate, is considered to be around 75% of maximum heart rate. To calculate your maximum heart rate (MHR), simply subtract your age from 220.

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5/19

The Great Unknown Challenge; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; www.thegreatunknownchallenge.org 5/26 STREET SCRAMBLE GIG HARBOR; Adv Race; Gig Harbor, WA; www.streetscramble.com 5/27 Ski to Sea; Multi-sport Race; Bellingham, WA; www.skitosea.com 6/2 THE TEANAWAY NAVIGATION RACE; 2hr, 4hr, 8hr Adv Race; Cle Elum, WA; www.navraces.com 6/3 Gap2Gap; Multi-sport Race; Yakima, WA; www.yakimagreenway.org 7/8 STREET SCRAMBLE BELLINGHAM; Adv Race; Bellingham, WA; www.streetscramble.com 7/22 STREET SCRAMBLE EVERETT; Adv Race; Everett, WA; www.streetscramble.com 9/15 Vital Choice Bellingham Traverse; Multi-sport Race; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamtraverse.com

9/16 SALEM RIVER 2 RIDGE Experience the beauty of the Willamette Valley and Silver Falls State park with the Salem River 2 Ridge Relay. 6mi down river paddle, 40mi bike, and 6mi run — individuals or teams.

10/27 Halloween Run: 5K, 10K, Obstacle Dash!; 5K, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; 12/8

CYCLING RACES 2/4 2/11 2/25 3/4 3/11 3/24 4/8 4/15 4/15 5/12

Multi-sport Race; Salem, OR; www.salemriver2ridge.com 9/22 9/23

The Big Hurt; Multi-sport Race; Port Angeles, WA; www.bighurtpa.com STREET SCRAMBLE FREMONT OKTOBERFEST; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com

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Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org STREET SCRAMBLE AT THE MARKET; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com

5/19 5/19 5/27 6/9

Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Soaring Eagle; MtB; Sammamish, WA; www.buduracing.com Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Dash Point; MtB; Tacoma, WA; www.buduracing.com Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Lord Hill; MtB; Snohomish, WA; www.buduracing.com Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Cookin in the Kettles; MtB; Fort Ebey, WA; www.buduracing.com Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Henry’s Ridge; MtB; Maple Valley, WA; www.buduracing.com Mudslinger; MtB; Blodgett, OR; www.mudslingerxc.com Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Port Gamble Trails; MtB; Port Gamble, WA; www.buduracing.com Coast Hills Classic Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Newport, OR; www.coasthillsclassic.com Securite’ Gun Club West Side Mountain Bike Series - Key Penn-360 Park Trails; MtB; Gig Harbor, WA; www.buduracing.com Stottlemeyer 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Port Gamble, WA; www.nwepicseries.com Sasquatch Duro; MtB; Oakridge, OR; www.sasquatchduro.com Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival; MtB; Ashland, OR; www.ashlandspringthaw.com Sisters Stampede; MtB; Sisters, OR; www.sistersstampede.com Echo Valley 14/30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Chelan, WA; www.nwepicseries.com

Distance Conversions 1 kilometer------------------------------------ .62 mi 5 kilometers------------------------------------ 3.1 mi 10 kilometers---------------------------------- 6.2 mi 15 kilometers---------------------------------- 9.3 mi 42.25 kilometers----------------26.2 mi (marathon)

6/29 6/30 7/14 7/21 7/28 7/28 8/25 8/26 9/29 10/5

Baker City Cycling Classic; 3 Day Stage; Baker City, OR; www.bakercitycycling.org Mission Granduro 25/45 Mile Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Wenatchee, WA; www.nwepicseries.com Sun Top 9/30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Enumclaw, WA; www.nwepicseries.com High Cascades 100; 100m MtB; Bend, OR; www.highcascades100.com Alsea Falls OBRA State XC Champs; MtB; Monroe, OR; www.mudslingerevents.com Return on th Jedi Bicycle Festival; MtB; Merlin, OR; www.roguevalleyracegroup.com Capitol Forest 14/50/100 Mile Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Olympia, WA; www.nwepicseries.com Mt. Ashland Hill Climb Bicycle Race; MtB; Ashland, OR; www.mtashlandbike.com Oregon 12/24 MTB relay; MtB; Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com Bend Fat Tire Tour; MtB; Bend, OR; www.bendfattiretour.com

ADVERTISER INDEX APPLE BLOSSOM RUN.................................................39

CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON....................................42

PORTLAND MARATHON..................................... 7, 47, 49

AVENUE OF THE GIANTS................................................8

EUGENE MARATHON.......................................................3

SALISH SEA ROAD RACE SERIES................................19

BARE BUNS FUN RUN..................................................40

HEART BREAKER HALF.................................................41

SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE............47

BLOOMSDAY....................................................................15

JAMBA JUICE..............................................................10, 11

TRIBUTE TO THE TRAILS..............................................13

BLUE WAVE AQUATICS..................................................51

LAY IT OUT EVENTS........................................................ 2

TRISPORTS.....................................................................49

BROOK GARDNER, REAL ESTATE BROKER........39, 55

LINCOLN CITY HALF MARATHON...............................43

USA TRIATHLON............................................................50

CAPITAL CITY MARATHON...........................................46

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON...............20

WHIDBEY ISLAND MARATHON...................................43

CASCADE RELAYS.........................................................56

OAKLAND MARATHON..................................................44

WHIDBEY ISLAND MARATHON...................................45

CHELANMAN....................................................................9

OBLITERIDE.....................................................................51

WHY RACING EVENTS........................................... 28, 29

CITY OF TREES MARATHON........................................43

OREGON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB.................................40

CLUB NORTHWEST........................................................31

POLE PEDAL PADDLE.....................................................8

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES McClinchy Mile Bicycle Ride; Bike Tour; Arlington, WA; www.bikesclub.org/mcclinchy 5/5 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic; Gravel Grinder; Waldport, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com 6/2 Oregon Gran Fondo; Bike Tour/Race; Cottage Grove, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com 6/22 TOUR DE CREST - BIKE RIDES AT PACIFIC CREST WEEKEND; Bike Tour; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 7/14 Tour des Chutes and COPA Family 5K; 5K, Bike Tour; Bend, OR; www.tourdeschutes.org 7/21 Tour de Whatcom; Bike Tour; Bellingham, WA; www.tourdewhatcom.com 8/11 OBLITERIDE; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; www.obliteride.org 8/11 Ride 4US; Bike Tour; Lakewood, WA; www.rally4us.org 8/17 Ride from Seattle to Vancouver & Party; Bike Tour; Seattle - Vancouver, BC, WA; www.cascade.org 9/8 The Vineyard Tour; Bike Tour; Roseburg, OR; www.thevineyardtour.com

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SWIMMING/EXPOS/CLINICS/OTHER 2/10 2/17 2/24 3/17 4/3 6/10 6/15 6/21 7/4

7/10 7/13 8/5 9/8 9/15

Sun Country Snowshoe Run; 5K, 10K; Cle Elum, WA; www.krankevents.com Foot Traffic Women’s Academy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Training Program; Running Clinic; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/the-groups/academy Recreation Northwest EXPO; Expo; Bellingham, WA; www.recreationnorthwest.org The BaconBeiner; XC Ski; Golden, BC; www.baconbeiner.ca Yoga for Runners & Walkers Class Series; Class/Clinic; Portland, OR; www.runningmindfully.com Hagg Lake Open Water Swim; Swimming; Gaston, WA; www.pdxtriclub.org The blueseventy Friday Night Swim Race June; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com Retreat Golden - Yoga + Trail Running Retreat; Running Camp/Clinic; Golden, BC; www.retreatgolden.com MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM JULY Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; www.marthalakeswim.com Clearwater River Running Camp; Running Camp/Clinic; Lewiston, ID; connect.lcsc.edu/crosscountry The blueseventy Friday Night Swim Race July; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com SWIM DEFIANCE; Swimming, 3K, 5K; Tacoma, WA; www.swimdefiance.com COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Swimming; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org LAST GASP OF SUMMER; Swimming, 1m, 2m; SeaTac, WA; www.lastgaspofsummer.com

PACE 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00

5K 15:32 16:19 17:05 17:52 18:38 19:25 20:12 20:58 21:45 22:31 23:18 24:05 24:51 25:38 26:24 27:11 27:58 28:44 29:31 30:18 31:04 31:51 32:37 33:24 34:11 34:57 35:44 36:30 37:17

5MI 25:00 26:15 27:30 28:45 30:00 31:15 32:30 33:45 35:00 36:15 37:30 38:45 40:00 41:15 42:30 43:45 45:00 46:15 47:30 48:45 50:00 51:15 52:30 53:45 55:00 56:15 57:30 58:45 1:00:00

10K 31:04 32:37 34:11 35:44 37:17 38:50 40:23 41:57 43:30 45:03 46:36 48:09 49:43 51:16 52:49 54:22 55:55 57:29 59:02 1:00:35 1:02:08 1:03:41 1:05:15 1:06:48 1:08:21 1:09:54 1:11:27 1:13:01 1:14:34

1/2 MAR 1:05:33 1:08:49 1:12:06 1:15:23 1:18:39 1:21:56 1:25:13 1:28:29 1:31:46 1:35:03 1:38:19 1:41:36 1:44:53 1:48:09 1:51:26 1:54:42 1:57:59 2:01:16 2:04:32 2:07:49 2:11:06 2:14:22 2:17:39 2:20:56 2:24:12 2:27:29 2:30:45 2:34:02 2:37:19

MARATHON 2:11:06 2:17:39 2:24:12 2:30:45 2:37:19 2:43:52 2:50:25 2:56:59 3:03:32 3:10:05 3:16:38 3:23:12 3:29:45 3:36:18 3:42:52 3:49:25 3:55:58 4:02:31 4:09:05 4:15:38 4:22:11 4:28:45 4:35:18 4:41:51 4:48:24 4:54:58 5:01:31 5:08:04 5:14:37

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