RaceCenter Magazine - Spring/Summer 2018

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

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Bend, OR resident Susan Barrows exploring Mammoth Mountain via Dragon’s Back Trail.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES 26

A POWER METER FOR YOUR SWIM SESSIONS

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

Chris Bagg

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FROM THE PUBLISHER: TED WINN

Brook Gardner

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TRAIL MATTERS: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SUCCESS

Paul Lieto

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BRIEFS

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WEEKEND GETAWAY: MAMMOTH LAKES, CA

Shannah Werner

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5 HALF MARATHONS WORTH A ROAD TRIP

Amy Clark

20 MAXIMUS: TRAVELING THE WORLD WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY ABOUT IT

Max King

22 THE DIRT: BALANCING ACT: MANAGING FAMILY LIFE AND TRAINING

Jeff Browning

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CLUB NORTHWEST NOTES

Nick Welch

ON THE COVER: National Champion Trail and Ultra runner Mario Mendoza playing on the trails of Central Oregon. PHOTO: Whit Bazemore ABOVE: Runners in the Eastern Sierra tackling the Mammoth Half Marathon. – page 30. PHOTO: Courtesy Mammoth Half Marathon

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Ted Winn Ted Winn and I got to know each other in the back of a cramped van during the Hood To Coast Relay about 10 years ago. His laughter could be heard from across the room and you couldn’t help but crack a smile while in his presence.

This 48-year-old husband and father of two touched thousands of people — many of whom he worked with at Nike where he held various titles over the course of his 22-year career. He was diagnosed with Central Nervous System B-cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in April 2014, and he battled the disease like a courageous warrior for nearly four years.

In October 2017, Ted was told to prepare for the end of his life, which could come as soon as the following weekend. Ted soldiered on for more than five months until his passing on March 30, 2018. Ted will be missed by so many, yet his spirit will live on.

You are missed Ted — but I thank you dearly for the miles we ran together, the laughter and the amazing memories you created for me and all who knew you.

His family coined a phrase during his battle… “Go! Fight! Winn!”

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TRAIL MATTERS

ABOVE: The author finding his rhythm and thoroughly enjoying the process. PHOTO: Susan Barrows

The Importance Of Accountability For Success PAUL LIETO

It has taken years for my stubborn mentality to recognize the following: a plan without some form of consistent accountability is wasteful. This past January, I completed my first 50K trail race.

For three years I attempted to complete an ultra but injury, self-sabotage, and fear had kept me from getting to the start line.

This adventure goal of a 50K trail race had been on my agenda since 2015. I label it an adventure goal because it wasn’t tied to a specific race, rather the desire to move through nature for a distance I had yet to attempt. Unfortunately, for most of that time I’d been burdened with a plantar fasciitis issue in my left foot, one that flares up as I add volume to my weekly mileage. Despite the foot issue, I had signed up for two previous ultras — the Rut 50K in 2016 and The North Face 50K in

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2017. I ramped up mileage for many months leading into those races. As a result, the plantar fasciitis would flare up to the point where I couldn’t walk between runs. I would then convince myself, perhaps rightfully so, that I was doing more harm than good and throw in the towel. I didn’t make it to either of those events.

Self-sabotage would play into my training when the doubt of being able to finish 31 miles began to surface. This doubt contributed to poor eating habits and skipping key training days. I got good at creating excuses not to properly prepare myself for the looming event. I also chose events that required considerable travel, as I considered that part of the adventure. This also meant I chose options that were conveniently, financially restrictive. This added another layer

of potential excuses as traveling was expensive and required time off from work and other commitments. These events I picked required a long lead time, and participants must sign up typically nine months in advance making it difficult to know what the circumstances may be at the time of racing. I question now if I chose these races far off in the future and far from where I resided, in order to create an opportunity to pull out. Had I chosen events in my backyard (which there are plenty) I would have no choice but to face my doubts and fears.

Which leads me to the biggest factor in not making it to the start line: fear. Fear of not finishing, fear of my inability to meet my expectations, and perhaps mostly, fear I wouldn’t perform to the same ability as my peers and family. Regardless

of how my psyche was hijacking my endurance goals, I still very much wanted to get to a race start and see what I could do. I had to develop a different strategy.

My new strategy required an adjusted mentality. I needed to stop focusing on the finish line and instead concern myself with the initial objective of getting to the start line. Step one was to grasp that the fear of failing was keeping me from beginning. I needed only to get to the start line, and then I’d deal with the finish after objective one was accomplished. So I changed some things up.

coach. More importantly, she kept me accountable for the plan we came up with and getting me to the start line. Having someone holding me accountable removed many of the temptations to self-sabotage. She has had success in ultramarathons but couldn’t run with me because of her own injury. Knowing she would be sitting on the sidelines yet still fully supporting my goal, gave me the additional motivation I needed to run this race. “I can race so I will, no excuses,” I’d repeatedly tell myself. I didn’t want her to experience my failure, and that trumped my fears.

While injury creates barriers and physical pain, the mental interpretation of the situation is typically what causes my failure.

First, I picked a race that was less than three months out rather than repeating the daunting timeline of nine plus months. I had been running heavily in the summer to prepare for The North Face race, but had since decreased volume to allow the inflammation in my heal to subside. I had the base miles and the aerobic fitness, so I felt ramping up mileage for 8-10 weeks then tapering into a race might serve as a better strategy considering my injury history. With this plan I had less time to stress and come up with excuses. I also reduced the total volume of miles on my foot leading into the event.

Second, I chose a more realistic race. I was traveling through the western states and had planned on driving into Texas to visit my father, so I chose the Bandera 50K which was on my route.

After committing to the drive, I would literally be driving past the course.

Third, I ran no more than 50 miles per week.

Not only would the total volume decrease due to a shorter lead time into the race, but I’d reduce my weekly volume to keep the inflammation manageable. I knew heavy mileage would render me unable to race, and I had to compromise preparedness in order to get to the start.

Fourth, I enlisted my partner, Susan, as a

I made it to the race (if I hadn’t, this article would kinda suck). It didn’t go as ideally as I had hoped, but honestly it went as expected. My foot bothered me, cramping set in at around mile 19, and the last 8 miles were very difficult. That’s what I signed up for though — the struggle, and overcoming the struggle. Voluntarily putting myself through discomfort and pain unlocks an odd and sadistic joy within me.

What I recognize upon reflection, is that accountability has been the most determinant factor in my success. Being accountable to someone other than myself reduces mental deliberation and struggle. While injury creates barriers and physical pain, the mental interpretation of the situation is typically what causes my failure. When accountable only to myself I tend to find excuses — good or bad, reasonable or unreasonable — to ill prepare or sabotage. However, anytime I have been accountable to someone else I find a way to get it done. This can be said of my athletic pursuits, business pursuits, and even personal projects. The start line has often been my nemesis. I’ve always found the finish, but only if I get to the start. Accountability has had several forms over the years, but it has been a component to every success I’ve experienced.

Accountability took the shape of a coach that held me to a specific training program when I did Ironman Canada. I had to check in for a block of workouts and account for how training had gone during the prior block. Accountability was built in when signing up for Ironman 70.3 Boise with my father and brothers. Though we didn’t train together, I knew I was expected at the start line. I committed to my training because they also committed, and would be toeing the line alongside me. Accountability was in the form of training partners that I rode with several times a week when I dabbled in mountain bike events.

When I ride with them, training didn’t feel like training. Fitness and race preparedness came via camaraderie and common interest. And lastly, accountability came in when giving another person control over the details, thus reducing the factors that contributed to my stress and sabotage.

A specific plan is critical, but if you’re not answerable to anyone you may struggle getting the most from it. I would state having accountability without a detailed blueprint can be just as detrimental to success. The two need to be intertwined to experience the desired outcome.

You can devise a plan by finding one already outlined on the internet, reading a book, crafting something of your own, or hiring a coach. Accountability, on the other hand, must go beyond an event entry on the calendar. Enlist friends or family to race with, find a group or club, or hire a coach to keep you on target and help you make wise adjustments.

Don’t let the voices in your head keep you from attempting that which you’re capable of accomplishing. Getting help and releasing control isn’t weakness. Often, the strength to release expectations and control is the determining factor for success. •

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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BRIEFS Race for Home WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents) is hosting the Race for Home 5K run in Seattle’s Seward Park on May 6. All abilities are welcome to run, walk, stroll or roll this familyfriendly 5K. Post race participants get together to celebrate at the finish line with music, food, fun, child-friendly activities and prizes. Proceeds from Race for Home support WACAP in their efforts to find permanent homes for children waiting in U.S. Foster Care.

Run / 05.06.2018 www.wacap.org

Run Through McDonald’s This year, the 23rd running of the McDonald Forest 50K Trail Run will occur May 12 in Oregon State University’s McDonald Forest. The ultra marathon includes a challenging course along single track trails and logging roads with at least 6,800 feet of elevation gain. On a sunny day, the route will grant runners scenic views of the Cascades, coast range and Soap Creek Valley.

The MAC is a fundraiser for the Corvallis area high school cross-country running and ski teams.

It is also part of the Trail Runner Magazine 2018

Thawing Spring in Ashland

Run through the thick and serene forest during the McDonald Forest 50K. PHOTO: Michael Lebowitz/Longrun Pictures

Trophy Series. Runners can expect homemade vegan soup served in the forestry cabin, and party at the finish with a bluegrass band. The race entry limit is 300 participants, so sign up soon.

Run / 05.12.2018 www.mac50k.org

The Ashland Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival is celebrating its 27th year in 2018. Held May 19 and 20 in Ashland, OR, the Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival has become one of the biggest and longest standing mountain bike events in Oregon’s rich history of racing. The event features a Cross Country Race on Saturday

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that utilizes some of the finest single tracks in Southern Oregon with over 4,000 feet of climbing and descending for the elite and expert riders.

The Sprint Enduro Event is held on Sunday starting at 4 Corners, and utilizing some of the newer downhill trails in the area. There will be an “All Mountain” Champion for both the men and women determined by adding riders points from the XC and the Sprint Enduro races.

A portion of every entry fee will be donated to the Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA) which was formed to protect and expand trail opportunities for mountain bikers in the Southern Oregon area.

Cycle / 05.19-20.2018 www.ashlandspringthaw.com

The 2018 Great Unknown Challenge At the Great Unknown Challenge held at 192 Brewing Company on May 18 in Kenmore, WA, participants are transported to five undisclosed locations where they must complete an unknown challenge at each. The challenges will require brains, brawn and/or sense of adventure. The event is designed to give participants a very unique and

fun experience. Participants gather for free beer at the beer garden afterwards, and all proceeds will go to the Lupus Foundation of America.

Adventure / 05.18.2018 support.lupus.org/site/TR?fr_id=1320

Grapes of Wrath Half Marathon Runners and wine enthusiasts should head to Eugene, OR, on Sunday May 20 for the Grapes of Half Marathon. This event, directed by Pink Buffalo Racing, is a classic tour of Willamette Valley’s

Run for the scenery, stop for the wine, at the Grapes of Wrath Half Marathon. PHOTO: Pink Buffalo Racing

premier wine country vineyards. The race is a point to point wine country half marathon touring Noble Estate Winery, Silvan Ridge Winery and Sweet Cheeks Winery. Aside from a complimentary glass of wine from one of the three wineries, participants receive plenty for their registration fee including: commemorative wine glass, chip timing, finisher medallion, post-race refreshments and live music.

Run / 05.20.2018 www.pinkbuffaloracing.com

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BRIEFS

Qualify for Boston in Idaho

Up the Lazy River 10K

The Coeur d’Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Fun Run taking place on May 27 boasts one of the more spectacular events in the country.

At an elevation of 2,200 feet above sea level, this lakeside resort community in northern Idaho offers spectacular access to nature and outdoor recreation. Coeur d’Alene is only a short, 40-minute drive from Spokane, WA, making this event an excellent full and half marathon option for Pacific Northwesterners. The Coeur d’Alene Marathon is a USATF-sanctioned event, and a Boston qualifier.

On Memorial Day, May 28, the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) will host Up the Lazy River 10K Run and Walk in picturesque West Linn, OR. The 10K course starts in the beautiful Mary S. Young State Park and runs counter-clockwise along Old River Road paralleling the majestic Willamette River. The race finishes with a downhill stretch under the canopied forest and through the recreational fields of the park. This scenic 10K is a great event for runners or walkers, and also serves as the ORRC Masters Championships.

The Coeur d’Alene Marathon and Half Marathon are part of the CDA Iron Series and Half Iron Series which includes the CDA Crossing on August 12, and CDA Gran Fondo on September 22. For the youth, there is the 5K to marathon program giving kids the opportunity to complete a marathon by tracking the miles run (or walked) in the weeks leading up to the Coeur d’Alene Marathon. Visit the website listed for further details.

Run / 05.27.2018 www.cdamarathon.com

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This event is the fourth of seven 10K events in the ORRC 10K series. The Hagg Lake 10K occurs on May 5, and the Up the Lazy River is followed by the Garlic Festival 10K on August 11, the Greenway Trail Trial 10K on September 3, and finally the Best Dam Run 10K held September 22.

Run / 05.28.2018 www.orrc.net

A Proper Track and Field Meet This summer, Club Northwest hosts the AllComers Track & Field Series in Shoreline, WA,

Up the Lazy River 10K is a great event for the casual participant as well as the competitive runner. PHOTO: Courtesy of ORRC

just north of Seattle. This is a full track and field meet which includes options for kids and adults.

A long list of event options ensures something for all. Events include: high jump, pole vault, shot put, javelin throw, 50-meter dash, 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 800-meter dash, 1,500-meter run, 3,000-meter run, and 5,000-meter run. Meets begin May 30, then continue through the summer. All participants need to fill out a USATF waiver before entry to their first meet. Cost of the event is $8 per person for adults, $7 per person for students, and $6 for youth and seniors. Consider joining Club Northwest for discounted season passes.

Run / All Summer www.clubnorthwest.org

Race Beneath the Sun If you’re looking for a short trail running race in the Seattle area, check out Race Beneath the Sun, held June 9. The event is a 5-mile course mostly held on trails surrounding Fairhaven Park, south

of Bellingham, WA. The race begins and ends at the park with runners doing loops and out-andbacks on the interurban trail. Awards are four deep in each age group with grand prizes for overall male and female finishers.

BBay Running and Greater Bellingham Running Club have joined together to start a program for runners to recycle their old running shoes. Bring all your old running shoes to the event and they’ll keep them out of our landfills.

dropping riders into the transition area at Wanoga Snow Park. Following the road loop, racers will tackle 23 miles of fast, tacky, single-track through the Deschutes National Forest. The event start, finish, and transition area, is at the Wanoga Snow Park on the Cascade Lakes Highway.

Run / 06.09.2018 www.gbrc.net

The event has multiple options for riders of all fitness and ability levels, with Open Pro men and women solo races, an amateur race, and a team relay. For those who want to cruise this course and enjoy the surroundings, The Best of Both has a fully supported Fondo-style ride.

Mountain Versus Road

Cycle / 06.16.2018 www.racethebestofboth.com

The Best of Both is a unique bicycle race, sanctioned by OBRA (Oregon Bike Racing Association), that will be staged in Bend, OR, on June 16. The cycling race pits mountain biker against road cyclist and is the first of its kind to combine road cycling and mountain bike riding within one conclusive race distance, bringing a cross-section of competitive bike racers together to compete head-to-head. The full course distance, both on and off the road, is a little over 85 miles. It begins with a 62-mile road loop around Mount Bachelor at 6,400 feet before

Peak Running in Oregon’s Coast Range At 4,097 feet, Marys Peak is the highest point in Oregon’s Coast Range, and sits to the west of Corvallis, OR. It’s also home to Marys Peak Trail Run being held June 16. The run has three distance options: 25K, 50K and 50-mile. The 50K and 50M trail races with roots and steep pitches will challenge even the most veteran runners.

Participants of the two longer distances split time running through the Siuslaw National Forest and

Run through the woods like a kid at the Marys Peak event outside Corvallis, OR. PHOTO: Audra Terry Photography

joining Starker Forest. The 25K navigates Marys Peak, but most of this course traverses through the less challenging Starker Forest. The 25K and 50K races start in Blodgett, OR with participants boarding a bus for a ride to the base of the Peak for the start of the point-to-point trail run. The 50M entries skip the bus ride for a double ascent of Marys Peak.

Run / 06.16.2018 www.oregontrailruns.com

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BRIEFS Beer Run The Bite of Bend on June 15-17, celebrates cuisine and culture by bringing together chefs, bartenders, brewers, food enthusiasts and home cooks for a three-day food party on the streets of downtown Bend, OR. The event also hosts a 5K beer run on the final day. The 5K Beer Run starts at Crow’s Feet Commons and finishes in the heart of the Bite of Bend festival. Runners experience four hop-style rehydration stations along the way, and finish with a celebratory beer. Come wearing attire for the “Dressed to Impress” costume awards.

Participating breweries include: 10 Barrel Brewing, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, Deschutes Brewery, Immersion Brewing and ATLAS Cider.

There is something for the kids as well. The Little Hopper Root Beer Run happens on Saturday, June 16. Kids run this course while building the key components of their root beer float.

Run / 06.17.2018 www.biteofbend.com/beer-run

40 minutes from Seattle and 25 minutes from Bellevue. It is considered a trail runner’s paradise in the Pacific Northwest. Starting at Taylor Mountain Trailhead, runners will enjoy beautiful single track trails, lush forest, streams, and views of Mt. Rainier.

There will be plenty of aid stations on the wellmarked trails, but be prepared and bring your own nutrition and hydration, especially if you’ll be doing the longer distances.

Run / 06.23.2018 www.evergreentrailruns.com

Reebok Ragnar Northwest Passage

Cap off a foodie weekend with a festive 5K beer run in Bend, OR. PHOTO: Courtesy Lay It Out Events

Taylor Mountain Trailer The Taylor Mountain Trail Runs is a USATFsanctioned event held June 23, at Taylor Mountain in Issaquah, WA. The day offers plenty of race options for all abilities including a 5-mile, half marathon, marathon and 50K course. Taylor Mountain is located between Issaquah and Renton, WA, just

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Assemble a team of 6 or 12 for the July 13 - 14 running of the Reebok Ragnar Northwest Passage. The journey begins near the Canadian border in the city of Blaine, WA and passes famous views including the glacial Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, Deception Pass and the Puget Sound. As a team, you’ll run relay-style all day, all night and day again, passing vibrant fireweed blossoms, fruit stands, picturesque farms and noble bald eagles soaring above the trees. The peaceful Pacific Northwest scenery will certainly live up to its reputation on this Ragnar course. Each team member completes 3 (or 6) legs of the 200-ish mile event. The relay wraps up in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island where teams connect and celebrate their true accomplishment.

Run / 07.13-14.2018 www.runragnar.com

Cystic Fibrosis Cycle Event The Oregon CF Cycle for Life, happening July 14 in Hillsboro, OR, is a fully-supported road cycling ride

Ride 35 or 65 miles over the scenic roads of Hillsboro, OR to support the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. PHOTO: Studio 623 Photography

with route options of 35 and 65 miles. Each year, thousands of riders across the country join forces in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. This annual event will take riders through Oregon’s scenic wine country.

Riders can expect breakfast, themed rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for maintenance and repair, support vehicles, and a finish line celebration.

Grab friends and family and put your wheels in motion in support of a worthy cause.

Cycle / 07.14.2018 fightcf.cff.org

Triumph Iron Relay

Kit up the family and tackle the Triumph Iron Relay in Corvallis this August. PHOTO: Courtesy Best in the West Events

On August 3, Best in the West Events and the Corvallis Triathlon Club join forces to bring Oregonians the Triumph Iron Relay. This one-ofa-kind triathlon event is a great way for families, friends, age-groupers, and die-hard athletes to enjoy a full weekend of multi-sport activities. The Triumph Iron Relay covers the distance of a full or half Iron-distance triathlon, however, it is broken into

a relay over the weekend. Participants complete any portion of the event distance they choose, from a single individual to a team with a maximum number of 10 individuals. By the conclusion of the weekend, each team has completed the equivalent of an Iron or Half-Iron distance triathlon.

A Fast Downhill Half Marathon The Iron Horse Half Marathon takes place on August 26, and is a USATF-certified half marathon starting at Olallie State Park and finishing in North Bend, WA. The Iron Horse Half Marathon is a point-to-point half marathon taking place on the Iron Horse Trail and Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Both trails are the remains of old railroad tracks, and the course is nearly all downhill at a steady, gentle grade, except for some very short flat sections. Runners will enjoy a post-race beer garden and free barbecue after the race.

The swim is held at Osborn Aquatic Center in Corvallis, the bike is at Emerson Vineyards in Monmouth, and the run is in Corvallis at Brandis Farms. Free camping is available for racers and their families at Brandis Farms Friday through Monday.

Multisport / 08.03.2018 www.triumphrelay.com

Haul Yourself Thru the Aspens The Haulin’ Aspen, happening on August 11, is a staple in Central Oregon trail running. The event offers three distances: a 6.5-mile course (dubbed as the “half-as”), a half marathon, and a full marathon distance. The Haulin’ Aspen is Central Oregon’s only full marathon on trails. The event starts and finishes at Wanoga Snow Park at an elevation of 5,500 feet. It offers spectacular single track, double track and forest service roads. The event benefits

Run / 08.26.2018 www.runironhorse.com A staple in Central Oregon trail running, the Haulin’ Aspen offers runners three distances that weave in and out of the Deschutes Forest. PHOTO: Courtesy Lay It Out Events

Bend Endurance Academy. This race is also a points qualifier in the Trail Runner Magazine 2018 Trophy Series. Runners enjoy a post-race celebration with craft beers and scrumptious food.

Run / 08.11.2018 www.bendraces.com

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MAXIMUS

Traveling the World Without Feeling Guilty About It MAX KING

Traveling around the world to race I’ve had time to contemplate a few things about travel, but I’m by no means an expert. First, I’ve learned that I’m extremely lucky to be able to travel, period. Second, you can never take the opportunity to go from one side of the globe to the other for granted. The luxury of travel is relatively new and to be able to pick a destination race in South Africa, fly there in under 30 hours, run a race with 20,000 other people, and fly home before work on Monday is pretty absurd.

But, it’s not something everyone can do, and it’s often also at the cost of both the environment and our savings account.

With so many people traveling for work or pleasure, it is easy to lose sight of what impact that has on our lives. For those traveling for work it’s often easy to justify. For those of us traveling for pleasure, whether that is for racing, adventure, or

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other athletic endeavors, we often struggle with being able to validate our impact. Traveling to far off landscapes can be a double-edged sword of both helping and hurting the environment. So, here are a few tips that can help make that next trip more sustainable so it doesn’t break the bank, and also feel good about.

You may be thinking, what do money and the environment have to do with one another when traveling. I’m usually worried about two things how much money is this costing me and what am I doing to the environment. By being conscious of both, I can do small things for the environment that also help save a few bucks at the same time.

Fortunately, there are a few things we can do to help offset that environmental degradation of our travels. The key is to start saving (both money and your carbon footprint) before you ever leave home.

First, if you have the means, ride your bike as much as possible. Bikes are so versatile now that they have electric motors, cargo racks, kids seats and all the other bells and whistles they will work for just about everything. At this point I try to ride everywhere I can because I know I’m going to be flying somewhere soon. Offsetting that carbon footprint is about as much as I can do when I have to fly to France. Second, taking two minutes to make a 50 cent cup of coffee at home will save you time and money. Question all your purchases. A trip of a lifetime means giving up a few daily luxuries, and I’m ok with that.

As you plan your travel, think about how to do it more efficiently. If you’re driving, find a couple people to carpool with. They can share the gas costs and do some of the driving. If you’re flying, go light. Think about what you’re packing and try to

OPPOSITE PAGE: Max in the literal heat of the day at the Comrades Marathon. PHOTO: African Attachment / Kevin Trautman Photography ABOVE: Max exploring South Africa by foot. PHOTO: African Attachment / Kevin Trautman Photography BELOW: Max enjoys a mocha on the road. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

trim it back to exactly what you’ll need for your trip.

If you can trim your luggage back to just a carry-on, you’ll save hassle and the domestic baggage fees.

When you’re flying, weight really matters. United is saving 170,000 gallons of fuel this year because they reduced the weight of their inflight magazine by one ounce. Who knew leaving the curling iron and hair dryer at home could have a positive impact. Well, maybe not on your hair. And don’t forget to pack your reusable bottle for inflight beverages and airport refills. I never go anywhere without a one, and it triples as my water bottle, coffee mug, and foam roller.

When you get to your destination, think about taking public transportation to save money. Most airports have trains and buses, and generally you can reserve seats on online before you leave for your trip. If you’re really trying to stick to a budget, get away from the cities and into the country.

When traveling for a race like a big city marathon, keep in mind that anything near the race location

is going to be more expensive. Try to get away from the race crowds and find your own space.

If you’re traveling for a trail race or just a running adventure, you can reduce costs and your carbon footprint by getting to your destination and staying put. I don’t mean just sit in your hotel or AirBnB, but rather use your feet or a bike to get around and rely less on motorized travel. From Colorado to Mallorca, or Chamonix to the Highlands of Scotland, you can settle down in a little village and have enough trails to explore for a month or more right from your door.

This is my favorite way to travel, and it’s more relaxing than always being on the move.

Part of travel is also the cuisine and eating at local restaurants. By all means, you should do this however, you can save a lot by selectively eating out as well as making your own meals. Pick one meal a day to eat out and use the supermarket for the others. If you’re in France, an absolute must is a lunch of salami, cheese, bread and wine, high in an alpine meadow. Cheap, easy, and oh so spectacular.

I want athletes to feel like they can still travel without destroying the environment we love to recreate in, so it’s imperative that we also do what we can to reduce our impact while at home, on the road, or in the sky. Travel is also what allows us to know the wilderness, and have a greater voice in protecting it.

The truth is, there are hundreds of small changes you can make that will make traveling more sustainable. Spending less means you’re consuming less, thus less waste. These little changes alone don’t make much of a difference on your bank account or the environment, but the cumulative effect can have a huge impact. •

About the Author Max is a professional runner for Salomon and has traveled the world with his trusty Hydroflask. It has the coffee stains and dents to prove it. You can follow his travels at @MaxKingOR.

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THE DIRT

Jeff with his youngest son at the finish of Hardrock 100.

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Balancing Act: Managing Family Life and Training JEFF BROWNING

My oldest son was born just three weeks after the 2002 Western States 100. It was my first hundred-mile race, and I’m pretty sure my wife hoped it would be my last. The first few years were an adjustment period for all of us. As I ramped up my training in order to compete at a higher level, there were times when my sweet wife wanted me to throw in the towel. I asked a lot of her in those new-baby years. And while I know it wasn’t always easy on her, I did try to be as considerate as possible.

I did a decent job of hiding much of my training in those early years, when we had small children in the house. People often asked my wife about the details of my training mileage, but she could never give a clear answer. I ran at odd, off times

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to minimize the impact if had on family life. I must have logged thousands of miles with a headlamp in the predawn hours, and then thousands more with the moon as my running partner.

I’ve now been racing ultra marathons for nearly two decades. I’m often asked how I balance it all.

And although it hasn’t always been easy to give ample time to children, marriage, three businesses and running, I have to say that it’s doable with a conscious effort.

For the sake of transparency, I have to say that I’m self-employed (and have been since 2001). I don’t work a typical 9 to 5 job, and that flexibility really does help the juggling act. I can work at all hours of the day—and night, if need be. Over the years, I’ve pulled more than my share of

all-nighters to meet looming deadlines, and simply chalked them up to sleep-deprivation training for my next 100.

Leveraging my flexible schedule, I started logging my long runs on Friday mornings instead of on the weekends. I’d be back to work for half the day, and make up the other hours a couple of nights a week after the kids were in bed. That small shift was huge for family time. I counted Saturday as a rest day, and snuck in an easy maintenance hour workout at some point on Sunday. That left plenty of time for family fun.

I asked my beautiful wife for some input about those early years. It wasn’t always smooth sailing.

She said things became more harmonious when she decided to let go of the expectation she had

ABOVE: Jeff ascending a tough climb during the Run Rabbit Run 100 race in 2014. PHOTO: Paul Nelson LOWER LEFT: Jeff celebrating a 3rd place finish with the family at the 2014 Run Rabbit Run 100. PHOTO: Paul Nelson LOWER RIGHT: Jeff and his wife — both sleep deprived at the dawn finish line — reunite after 100 miles on foot.

PHOTO: Paul Nelson

from 2011 to 2014. I negotiated an earlier start for a longer lunch, and it worked beautifully. I kept my lunch regimen going and was still able to head home at a reasonable hour to be with my family after the daily grind.

I would add, having a supportive spouse is key to this balancing act of working out so many hours per week. I won’t say it’s always been a simple path, but my wife and I have done a good job of communicating over the years. Admittedly, I took training too far from time to time. It’s an easy thing to do when you’re passionate about exploring the long trail in wild places. But family has always come before running in my book.

And if my wife was struggling with my time away during a particular season, I always listened and

adjusted accordingly. It’s a reflection of running a 100 miler—you ebb and flow. Sometimes it’s bleak and sometimes it’s great, but in the long run it seems to work beautifully. • Mile 90 Photography

that I’d “get over the ultra-running hobby.” I also tried to give her a heads up when peak weeks were coming with regard to my training schedule so she wouldn’t be blindsided. Since my wife had attended college on a Division I, full-ride gymnastics scholarship, she understood the importance of putting in the work in order to perform.

As the kids grew, I evolved my training regimen a bit and prioritized maintenance running at lunch during the week so that I could be home during the evenings. I have ongoing meetings blocked out in my Google Calendar from noon to 2 o’clock each weekday. Of course, for those of you with stricter work schedules, lunch runs may not be a possibility. However, it’s worth asking your employer. I took a hiatus from self-employment

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

He has finished over 100 ultras on four continents, but still manages to regularly read bedtime stories to his three kids. Find out more about his running and coaching, and be sure to join his Trail Tribe video tips at GoBroncoBilly.com.

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CLUB NORTHWEST NOTES

Club Northwest’s AllComers Track & Field Series Enters Year 50 NICK WELCH

The All-Comers Track & Field Series is one of Club Northwest’s longest-running events and has been a fixture on the Pacific Northwest running calendar for decades. Begun in 1969, the series consists of 12 weekly meets held Wednesday evenings from May through August. Participation has grown in recent years and continues to draw competitive athletes from age 2 to 87, including students from across Puget Sound, Olympic Trials qualifiers, our hometown Brooks Beasts, and many local club athletes.

Each meet begins with various kids races and field events, making the series a terrific way to introduce youngsters to athletics. While some little ones are so young that you’d swear they were crawling just yesterday, All-Comers also hosts serious high school talents - many chasing PRs after competing at State or before departing for college in the fall. Brand new athletes and veterans alike are welcome on Wednesday nights and compete together.

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Beloved features of All-Comers include the Jogger’s Mile, a twist on the classic distance where runners predict their finish time, discard their watches, and compete for precision without splits. The winner isn’t the fastest but the closest to their prediction. The relays are another favorite, as groups of (usually four) runners coalesce to get the baton around in their own way. Amidst this merriment are national-class performances. The last two summers have seen an Olympic Trialsqualifying mark in the pole vault, all-time series records in the men’s 400m and 1500m, and an 800m, with six women under 2:07.

Since its inception, All-Comers has been under the direction of CNW co-founder Bill Roe, a former president of USA Track & Field, and local athletics icon. While Bill gets lots of volunteer support with the series, he has been the indefatigable source of its success for five decades. As we enter Year 50, I asked Bill to look back on how we got here and ahead to the future of All-Comers.

LEFT: Women taking the turns around the track at last years meet. PHOTO: Courtesy of Club Northwest RIGHT: The men string out during one of the middle distance track events at the 2017 All-Comers Track & Field Series. PHOTO: Courtesy of Club Northwest

Nick Welch: Talk about the genesis of All-Com-

ers. What led you to co-found it back in 1969?

Bill Roe: There was a summer series sponsored

by the US Track & Field Federation, predecessor to USTFCCCA, which dates back to the early 60’s.

In 1969, the UW assumed sponsorship, and the two coaches, Ken Shannon and Dan Ghormley, left me in charge as they had better things to do — Ken was taking an AAU team to Europe, and Dan was getting married. Once they put me in charge, they never came back, so to speak, and the series was mine. When CNW was founded in 1972 and we needed some events to call our own, I shifted the sponsorship to us. The UW didn’t have a lot of interest in continuing it, and we soon had to move anyway as stadium costs kept rising.

NW: The meet has had several homes over the

decades. Take us through that history. Are we in Shoreline for the long haul?

BR: The history of sites and the reason to move were basically: 1969-72: UW, moved because of rising costs 1973-79: West Seattle, left because the middirected irrigation system was washing the track away to the asphalt

1980-83: Eastside, a couple of years at Bellevue Community College, a single year at Bellevue HS 1984-85: UW for the LA Olympic year and one additional year; first time meets were sponsored 1986: Shoreline for only one year because West Seattle came back on line with a new track the next year 1987-91: West Seattle, left when track was condemned again due to lack of maintenance 1992-04: Edmonds, with occasional side trips to Lynnwood HS, Terrace HS, Kings, etc. One entire year (1997) was at Lynnwood due to infield replacement at Edmonds 2005-18: Shoreline, except for the new field years of 2007 (when we went to Redmond) and 2016 (Edmonds-Woodway and UW) Shoreline is a great site with a real track guy — Don Dalziel — as athletic director. We’ll be there indefinitely.

NW: How has track and field in the Northwest

changed over the last 50 years?

BR: From cinder tracks to artificial, from total amateurism to pro athletes, from AAU to

USATF — lots of changes. But the base of support through high schools and colleges remains the focal point, and the envy of the rest of the world.

NW: Nearly 100,000 athletes of all ages have

competed at All-Comers. What performances stand out in your memory?

BR: Javelin throwers, including current officials Fred Luke and Duncan Atwood, in the late 60’s through mid-70’s. Distance runners, and in particular the mile at West Seattle in 1974, when Jim Johnson 4:01.2 beat Don Kardong 4:01.7 and Herm Atkins 4:01.9. Todd Scully’s American mile race walk record and first time under 6:00 in recorded history, 5:59.4, in 1976. Stacy Dragila pre-American record and gold medal ”trying out” the pole vault in the late 90’s, introduction of kids events in the mid-90’s. There are a ton.

NW: Kids play a big role at All-Comers. At 10

years old, I got my start in running when my dad brought me to All-Comers in 1998. You even let me start a few races, as long as I didn’t “sing the set.” How did youth running become such an important part of All-Comers?

like your dad — wanted something for their kids to do, but didn’t necessarily want them mixed in with the high school and older crowd. Numbers really took off with the advent of the Washington Games competitions of 2008-2014. The residual effect is that the kids are still coming even after the latter ended, and we get word-of-mouth new folks every week!

NW: What does the All-Comers series need to

grow and thrive for another 50 years?

BR: Eventually, someone — or several someones — to replace me. More immediately, support from businesses and individuals in the form of sponsorships and patronage. Over the next three-four years, I hope to convince a committee to form and put the meets on, each member of which will be in charge of a particular area of administration: web site, entries, results, set-up and tear-down, equipment management, etc.

For more information about All-Comers and Club Northwest, visit clubnorthwest.org/all-comers.

The 2018 series begins May 30 at Shoreline Stadium. Online registration is open. •

BR: We did it because parents who ran — just

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A Power Meter for Your Swim Sessions CHRIS BAGG

I’ve become a curmudgeon of a swim coach late in my triathlon career, so bear with me as I air a grievance. For example, I give my swimmers something simple but hard, the classic 20x100 on 1:30, aiming to hold 1:25 per repeat. Wanting to ensure that they make the interval, they set off with abandon, swimming the first 50 in :40 (1:20 pace) and the second one in :45 (1:30). At the end of the set they are satisfied, reporting that they “nailed every interval exactly.” It takes a lot of restraint on my part to point out that, actually, they swam exactly zero yards at the goal pace of 1:25/100, starting too hard and then fading in the second half. This “fly and die” attitude is pervasive in endurance sports, born out of a well-meaning (but ill-fated) desire to “put some time in the bank.” Apply this approach to anything longer than, say, a 200, and you’ll quickly discover that you give back that time in the bank quickly, along with interest. The sad reality about athletes like this is that they are actually training to slow down in races, which is probably the opposite of what they’re trying to do in the first place.

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The author Chris Bagg guiding workouts at his triathlon camp. PHOTO: Jay Prasuhn

So how to fix the problem? Any triathlete, faced with my criticism above, usually counters with a foreseeable argument, “But all triathlon swims start out fast, right? You’re supposed to race to that first buoy, so I’m just training specifically for my event.” Here’s the thing, those swimmers that race to the first buoy and then settle into a group once they’ve made a gap — they didn’t have to slow down. They chose to slow down. A group established with a gap behind them know that they’ve done the necessary work to whittle down the group to a more manageable size, and they can afford to back it off and save some energy. If you’re utilizing the fly and die method, you might make that group for a few meters before getting unceremoniously dumped out of the group, having exceeded your sustainable pace for that distance to the first buoy. As a triathlete or open-water swimmer, you have three main areas on which you need to focus on, ranked in order of importance: 1. Aerobic Endurance: Basically your swim fitness. Your ability to hold long, steady intervals at a pace that is not easy, but isn’t gaspingly hard.

This is a crucial area that I find too many athletes avoid, preferring the sexier, shorter and faster intervals that look good but do little for a

triathlete / open-water specialist.

2. Pace Change: Your ability to deal with weather accelerations and decelerations, once you’ve found the group you can finish the event with.

3. Starts/Lactate Tolerance: Yes, it is important to be able to deal with the red-line that occurs at the beginning of a triathlon or open water swim race.

However, you will actually improve your lactate tolerance the most by focusing on aerobic endurance.

So this third focus is actually a distant third.

So what do these subjective descriptions actually mean in a pool setting? It’s all well and good for me to tell you to focus on something, but I need to tell you how to get there, too. First of all, you need to establish your threshold pace, which is similar to your Functional Threshold Power on the bike or your threshold pace on the run. We could get into the weeds on what all those “thresholds” mean, but basically it’s your highest sustainable pace for a relatively extended period of time. For swimming, coaches have coalesced around your best 1500 pace as a good compromise for threshold. How to establish that number? Here are a few options.

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Go swim a 1500 time trial! Sounds like fun, right? Well, although you may think it’s fun, a lot of problems persist with this. Just like it’s hard to get an athlete to pace a 60-minute time trial on the bike, it’s hard to get someone new to swimming 1500s in the pool to pace correctly. That said, if you’re Bruce Lee where pacing is concerned, then this is a good option (of course, if that’s true, this article isn’t really for you…)

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Use the Critical Swimming Speed (CSS) formula. This formula has been around for a long time, and has been popularized by Swim Smooth. After a solid warmup, complete a 400 time trial followed by a 200 time trial. Take the difference between the two and divide in half.

This will spit out a pace per 100 that you can probably hold for 1500.

You’ve found your threshold pace.

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Perform the following “broken 1500” test, taking the exact rest specified: 2x250 with :25 rest; 2x200 with :20 rest; 2x150 with :15 rest; 2x100 with :10 rest; 2x50 with :05 rest. Take your time for THE WHOLE SET, rest included, and then subtract 2:25. This gives you an estimated 1500 time, which you can divide by 15 to get your pace per 100.

OK, you’ve got your threshold pace for swimming! Good work. Now how to use it? Well, let’s return to our types of workouts, above.

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Aerobic Endurance: Complete longer intervals (300s to 1000s) at anywhere from threshold pace + 3 seconds per 100 to threshold pace + 6 seconds per 100 with short rest. A classic is the Swim Smooth “Red Mist” workout, which is 10x400 with :20 rest in between each interval, swum as follows: 4x400 @ TP + 6 seconds/100, 3x400 @ TP + 5 seconds/100, 2x400 @ TP + 4 seconds/100, 400 @ TP + 3 seconds/100.

This workout looks easy at first, but I promise you it is not.

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Pace Change: Get in a good warm up, then do the following: a. 4x100 at threshold pace with :15 rest, 100 easy after the four 100s b. 4x100 at threshold pace + 3 seconds per 100 with only :05 rest, 100 easy after the four 100s c. 4x100 2 seconds faster than threshold pace with :20 rest, 100 easy after the four 100s d. 4x100 at threshold pace + 2 seconds per 100 with only :05 rest, 100 easy after the four 100s

To be comfortable and proficient in this environment you’ve got to start in the pool. PHOTO: Tim Moxey

e. x100 4 seconds faster than threshold pace with :25 rest, 100 easy after the four 100s 3. Lactate Tolerance/Starts: After you’ve gotten your aerobic endurance in place (a good test is that you can make it through the 10x400 workout above without slowing down or having to extend the rest), here’s a simple session for improving your body’s ability to deal with the start speed of triathlon. Get in a solid warmup, and then go through this following set twice: a. 2x100 SPRINT with :20 rest (you may feel inclined to extend this rest—don’t. There’s a scientific reason not to—you can email me about it at chrisbagg@gmail.com). b. 2x400 @ threshold pace + 2 seconds per 100 with :15 rest in between 400s c. 100 easy and :30 rest before repeating the main set OK, I’m over my word count, so I’ve gotta call it there, but I hope you found this useful/helpful. Remember, triathlon is a pacing game, not really a racing game. •

About the Author Chris Bagg has been an actor, cook, teacher, writer, professional triathlete, and coach. He's at his happiest surfing, riding a bike, backpacking, or playing board games. As a coach, his fondest wish is for athletes to achieve their dreams and to find value in those achievements. Really he just wants everyone to get along.

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The mountain biking at Mammoth Lakes has long been known for its stoke. PHOTO: Courtesy Mammoth Mountain

Weekend Getaway:

Mammoth, CA — Train Like an Olympian SHANNAH WERNER

Run, bike, rock climb, ski, snowboard, hike — the outdoor adventures are endless in Mammoth Lakes.

“Mammoth Lakes is known for world-class skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain, but there is so much opportunity for outdoor recreation the rest of the year as well,” said Lara Kaylor, Director of Communications for Mammoth Lakes Tourism. “You’ll often hear locals say they came for the winter but stayed for the summer.”

The Mammoth Lakes Basin and Mammoth Mountain are located to the south of the East Gate of Yosemite National Park. There are flights into Mammoth Yosemite Airport or Mammoth Lakes Airport. Another option is to drive five hours northeast from Los Angeles or five hours southeast from Sacramento.

The town of Mammoth Lakes sits at more than 7,800 feet above sea level, making it an ideal high-altitude training destination. Mammoth Mountain is the training mountain for Olympians Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Greg Bretz and many others.

“For more than a decade this small, mountain community has produced some of the most successful endurance athletes in the world,” Kaylor said.

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Three-time Olympian Deena Kastor, and Rio Olympian Alexi Pappas are some of the elite runners with the Mammoth Track Club.

Summer months, after the snow has melted, are perfect for trail running with crisp mornings and warm days. Kaylor lists Duck Pass, Mammoth Rock Trail and Inyo Craters Loop as some of the top trails for runners.

The Mammoth Half Marathon on Sunday, June 17, 2018, offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada range and the mountain lakes, while descending from 9,000 feet into the town of Mammoth Lakes at 7,800 feet.

“The Mammoth Half Marathon & 5K was born out of a love for the Mammoth Lakes area and a desire to give back to the community,” said Rachel Cross, Marketing Director for the race. “We hope that more people take advantage of all the amazing activities and scenery the Sierras have to offer in the summer, including our race.”

Another local run is the Tioga Pass Run on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

“The Tioga Pass Run is a homegrown event that began with a few crazy locals who decided they wanted to run the 3,165 feet of elevation gain over 12.4 miles from our small town in Lee Vining, CA to the eastern entrance of Yosemite National Park, at 9,941 feet above sea level,” said Jessica Horn,

office director for the Mono TOP: Visit Mammoth Lakes in June for the Mammoth Half Lake Committee. “The reMarathon. PHOTO: Courtesy Mammoth Half Marathon markable views along the CENTER: A group of riders enjoy the majestic views during the Mammoth Gran Fondo held on September 8 road are beyond stunning, this year. PHOTO: Miles Weaver and almost make you forBOTTOM: A runner descends the spectacular Duck Pass get the pain of the run.”

Trail in the John Muir Wilderness. PHOTO: Paul Lieto All proceeds from the run benefit the Mono Lake Committee, a non-profit group devoted to protection, restoration and education of Mono Lake and the surrounding area.

Road cycling and mountain biking are also popular activities in the area.

The Mammoth Gran Fondo on Saturday, September 8, 2018 draws more than 1,500 participants for its 102-mile, 70-mile and 42-mile routes. Participants 18 and under can ride the Gran Fondo for free.

“The Mammoth Gran Fondo is one of the best fondos in the nation,” said Caroline Casey, Event Production Manager for the Fondo. “With 75 miles of the 102 closed to traffic, you can’t beat the ride experience coupled with the incredible scenery of the Eastern Sierra.”

Also included in the entry fee and experience are a bacon buffet, tech shirt, signature event socks, post ride party with BBQ, complimentary Sierra Nevada beer, and on course support by VeloFix. If you want to get off the road, the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park boasts 80 miles of single track on over 3,500 acres of terrain for all levels of riders.

Rentals, clinics, lessons, and a lift and shuttle service are all offered at the park after the snow melts.

According to Kaylor, some of the top trails outside the Park for mountain bikers include Lower Rock Creek, Mammoth Rock Trail, Uptown/Downtown and Shady Rest.

The Kamikaze Mountain Bike Trail on Mammoth Mountain spans from the peak of the mountain (11,053 feet above sea level) weaving through the backside of the mountain and finishes at the lodge. On April 28, 2018, the Ezakimak Challenge (Kamikaze spelled backwards) takes place and participants have to snowshoe, run, cross country ski or ride a fat bike up the Kamikaze Trail to the top for the Sunset Summit Party.

In the winter months, Mammoth Mountain gets an average of 400 inches of snowfall while still averaging 300 days of sunshine. The ski resort has more than 3,500 skiable acres on 3,100 vertical feet, and is serviced by 28 chairlifts, including nine high-speed quads, two high-speed six packs, and three gondolas.

Additionally, several outfits offer cross-country and snowshoe tours on 19 miles of terrain around the mountain.

For the kids, Woolly’s Tube Park and Snow Play area is a great way to let the little ones burn off energy in the outdoors.

After a long day of playing in the mountains, whether in the snow or on the trails, there plenty of places to satiate an appetite. From sushi to Italian to Bavarian food and basic pub food, the Mammoth area will satisfy all tastebuds.

There are several lodging options around Mammoth, including The Village Lodge, Juniper Springs, Mammoth Mountain Inn and others. Inns, bed and breakfasts, and summer camping are also viable options.

“The variety of outdoor activities and the amazing scenic beauty that surrounds you makes Mammoth an appealing destination for active folks,” said Kaylor. “Adventure is limitless in our area and there is literally something for everyone.” •

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) and Teddy (4).

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5 Half Marathons Worth A Road Trip AMY CLARK

With summer fast approaching, race schedules are being locked into place. Keeping a few weekends open for a road trip or two just might be worth it when throwing in the goal of running a half marathon. While some races offer cash prizes for top winners, all of these events will reward participants with spectacular courses and post-race festivities after crossing the finish line.

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Mammoth Half Marathon – Mammoth Lakes, CA Sunday, June 17, 2018

Beginning in Northern California’s High Sierras at roughly 9,000 feet above sea level, this race follows a route that runs along a combination of trails and mountain roads — including a stretch around Lake Mary and across the Waterford Bridge. Runners follow a point-to-point course in the shadow of nearby Mammoth Mountain, which starts at Horseshoe Lake and

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finishes along Old Mammoth Road, next to the Sierra Nevada Resort and Spa. If you’re looking to set a new PR, a net loss of 1,131 feet on this course will probably be your best bet. For more information, visit halfmarathons.net.

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Dirty Half Marathon – Bend, OR Sunday, June 10, 2018

Join some serious dirt fanatics in the high desert of Central Oregon. Known for its single track, Bend is home to some infamous trail systems. Runners will traverse the Phil’s Trail area just west of Bend, with a net elevation gain of approximately 1,000 feet, and wind their way through this network of mountain biking trails. Lodge pole and ponderosa pine trees make up this recreation area, whose founder was honored by becoming the namesake of Deschutes Brewery’s Phil’s Trail Pale Ale. While runners will no doubt finish with a little extra dirt on their shoes, post race festivities always include beer from Deschutes Brewery and hearty breakfast fare from local businesses.

For more information, visit footzonebend.com.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Road trip south this summer to the small mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, CA for the Mammoth Half Marathon. PHOTO: Courtesy Mammoth Half Marathon THIS PAGE: Head to Seattle in the fall for the Orca Half Marathon. PHOTO: Gameface

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The Orca Half – Seattle, WA Sunday, September 23, 2018

If you’re a fan of the big city, the Orca Half in Seattle might become a favorite. With a course that skirts the shores of West Seattle starting at Lincoln Park and finishing at Don Armeni Boat Launch, runners will be treated to views of downtown Seattle, Blake Island, Vashon Island and Puget Sound.

Benefitting the Whale Trail, a Seattle-based non-profit dedicated to inspiring appreciation and stewardship of whales, you can rest assured you’re running for a great cause. Finishers will receive a custom finisher’s medal, along with pies from the Alki Pie Company for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. For more information, visit orcahalf.com.

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Spokane Half – Spokane, WA Sunday, October 14, 2018

This late fall half marathon starts in the heart of downtown Spokane at Riverfront Park, and heads west along the Centennial Trail winding near the Spokane River. Runners will cross over the river at the T.J. Meenach Bridge on route to the Doomsday Hill since it gains 120 feet of elevation in less than three quarters of a mile. Runners will climb a total of almost 900 feet throughout the 13.1-mile course, but the scenic river views are worth it. All finishers will receive

a custom medal, technical shirt and awards that will go to the top three finishers in each age group. All runners will enjoy post race festivities with free pizza and finisher photos. For more information, visit thespokanemarathon.com.

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Bozeman Half -Bozeman, MT Sunday, September 9, 2018

A drive through Big Sky country in early fall will take your breath away, so why not make the trip to Bozeman for a running adventure? Home to the Montana State Bobcats, this mountainous college town has magnificent running in just about every direction. Half marathon runners will begin south of town near the entrance to Hyalite Canyon and continue through Bozeman’s country roads towards downtown. The course is predominantly downhill and runs past farmland with the Bridger Mountains in the background. Runners will be treated to a post-race party on Main Street at the finish. For more information, visit bozemanmarathon.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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WALK/RUN FOR THE ANIMALS 3m, 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.southwesthumane.org/walk-run ¡FIESTA 5K OLE!; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.fiesta5kole.com APPLE BLOSSOM RUN; 1m, 5K, 10K; Wenatchee, WA; www.confluencehealth.org/abr ORRC HAGG LAKE RUNS - 10.5 MILE, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 10.5m; Gaston, OR; www.orrc.net AVENUE OF THE GIANTS MARATHON 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.theave.org LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN 12K; Spokane, WA; www.bloomsdayrun.org Cinco de Mayo Half marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com Hosford Husky Hustle 5K Fun Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.runsignup.com Snohomish Women’s Run; 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishwomensrun.com WOODLAND PARK ZOOM TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 42ND ANNUAL LAKE RUN - TOUGH 10K, 5K RUN/WALK, KIDS DASH Kids, 5K, 10K; Lake Oswego, OR; www.lowomensclub.org COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #1; 5.1m, 10.8m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Hippie Chick Quarter Marathon, 15K, and Half Marathon; 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Miles for Mothers; Kids, 5K, 10K; Redmond, OR Mother’s Day (Weekend) Run/Walk for Safe Families!; 1m, 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.cardv.org/runwalk Oregon Brewery Running Series - Ecliptic Brewing 5K Fun Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.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 BANKS LINEAR TRAIL BRAVE RUN; 5K, 10K; Banks, OR; banksbraverun.blogspot.com TIGER MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 5K, 12K, 13.1, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Girls on the Run 5K Community Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.girlsontherunpdx.org Univera Serve First 5K race/walk & children’s fun run; Kids, 5K; Puyallup, WA; www.servefirst.org

UW Bothell Husky 5K; Kids, 5K; Seattle, WA; www.bothell.washington.edu/5krun 5/20 CAPITAL CITY MARATHON

Kids (Sat), 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.capitalcitymarathon.org 5/20 5TH ANNUAL RUN ON THE RIVER HALF, 10K & 5K SPONSORED BY BUOY BEER COMPANY; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Astoria, OR; www.astoriaparks.com 5/20 RUN TO REMEMBER MEMORIAL MILE, 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON - VANCOUVER, WA; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com 5/20 Girls on the Run 5K; 5K; Renton, WA; www.girlsrun.org 5/22 WILBURTON HILLBILLY TRAIL RUN; 4K, 8K, 12K; Bellevue, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 5/26 HAPPY GIRLS RUN - BEND; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com 5/26 Butte or Bust Run; 5K, 10K; Creston, WA 5/26 Grants Pass Freedom Run/Walk; 5K, 5m; Grants Pass, OR; www.gpfreedomrun.com 5/26 Memorial Day Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 5/26 Oregon Spring Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Paul, OR; www.uberthons.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 Spring Festival 5K Run and 10K Run/Walk; Kids, 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 5/27 COEUR D’ALENE MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.cdamarathon.com 5/28 ORRC UP THE LAZY RIVER 10K; 10K; West Linn, OR; www.orrc.net 5/28 Miles on Memorial; 5K, 10K, 15K; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com 5/30 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

5K; Redmond, WA; www.bby5k.com 6/3 NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON

Kids (Sat), 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com

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

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2.1K*

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THE TEANAWAY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Cle Elum, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Snoqualmie Valley Run; 10K, 13.1m; Carnation, WA; www.snoqualmievalleyrun.com ALL-COMERS TRACK & FIELD SERIES MEET ; Track & Field, Various Events; Shoreline, WA; www.clubnorthwest.org/all-comers THE BIG RUN; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #2; 5K, 8.2m, 14.5m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com MONTANA GOVERNOR’S CUP; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Helena, MT; www.govcupmt.com Dash for a Cure 5K & 10K Run/Walk; 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com Granite-Man Runs; 1m, 5m, 10K; Jacksonville, OR; www.granite-man.com Heart of the Country; 1m, 5K, 10K; Helix, OR; heartofthecountry.itsyourrace.com Helvetia Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, and 25mi Bike Race; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com The Super Run 5K-Seattle; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.thesuperrun.com THE BEAR RUN 5K RUN/WALK 5K; Maple Valley, WA; www.maplevalleybearrun.com RUN FOR THE HILLS; Kids, 2m, 8K, 30K; Corvallis, OR; www.gltrunforthehills.com ZERO PROSTATE CANCER 5K RUN/WALK; Kids, 1m, 5K; Portland, OR; www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/portland All Comer’s Track and Field; Track & Field, Various Events; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races RAVENNA RUN THE RAVINE; 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 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 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 Carnation Run for the Pies 5K Run/Walk; 5K; Carnation, WA; www.carnation4th.org Foot Traffic Flat Half & Full Marathon, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat Fort Steilacoom Running Club’s 30th Annual Four on the Fourth; Kids, 1m, 4m; Steilacoom, WA; www.runfsrc.org Freedom 5K; 5K; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com Freedomthon; 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.uberthons.com Independence Day 5K/10K; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; St. Paul, OR; www.runwithpaula.com River Run on the Fourth; 5K, 10K; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Stanfield Fourth of July Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Stanfield, OR; stanfieldfourthofjulyfunrun.itsyourrace.com Tilikum Trail Run; Kids, 1m, 5K; Newberg, OR; www.camptilikum.org/trailrun

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7/22 6TH ANNUAL BEAVERTON SUN RUN 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.

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5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.beavertonsunrun.com

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

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LAKEWOOD HALF MARATHON, 5K & JUST TRI 7MI RUN; 10K, 7m, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.justtri-swimbikerun.com 9/22 REED COLLEGE 5K

5K; Reed College Quad, Portland, OR; www.reed.edu/5k 9/22 HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SPOKANE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com 9/22 INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/22 ORRC BEST DAM RUN 10K; 10K; Estacada, OR; www.orrc.net 9/22 PARADISE VALLEY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 9/22 Country Girl Half Marathon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com 9/22 Molalla River Trail Race; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com 9/23 ROTARY MULTI-SPORT RIVERFEST; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org 9/23 Fall Festival 1,5,10K Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Corvallis, OR; www.hotvrunners.com

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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 SPIRIT OF OREGON HALF MARATHON & 5K 5K, 13.1m; www.spiritoforegonrun.com Stein Dash; Kids, 5K; Puyallup, WA; www.steindash5k.com Oregon Women’s Half Marathon & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com

10/13 HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND QUARTER

MARATHON; 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 Hell of the Northwest Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR;

www.oregontrailruns.com

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 10/14 10/14 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

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AND PINK BRIGADE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com GREAT COLUMBIA CROSSING 10K RUN / WALK; 10K; Astoria, OR; 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 Give and Gobble; 5K, 10K; Sherwood, OR; www.givengobble.com Seattle Turkey Trot; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.seattleturkeytrot.org Thanksgiving Day: 5K, 10K, Kids Dash; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Turkey on the Run; Kids, 5K, 12K; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Turkey Trot; 5K; Longview, WA; www.mylongview.com/index.aspx?page=121 Turkeython Bridgeport Village; Kids, 5K; Tigard, OR; www.uberthons.com Turkeython Clackamas; Kids, 5K; Clackamas, OR; www.uberthons.com Turkeython Downtown Portland; 5K; Portland (and vicinity), OR; www.uberthons.com Turkeython Hillsboro; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.uberthons.com Turkeython Vancouver; Kids, 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.uberthons.com Woodinville Turkey Trot; 5K; Woodinville, WA; www.woodinvilleturkeytrot.com Santa’s Dash for Cash; 1m; Billings, MT; www.santasdashforcash.com UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER RUN 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

SWIM • BIKE • RUN Seattle’s ONLY Triathlon Seward Park, Seattle July 22, 2018

RELAYS 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

6/16 WILD ROGUE RELAY

5/6

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; Applegate Lake, OR; www.thewildroguerelay.com

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

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

6/15 ALASKA 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.

Register TODAY at Sea-Tri.com 8/24

Hood to Coast/Portland to Coast Relays; Relay; Mt. Hood, OR; www.hoodtocoastrelay.com 8/24 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!

7/13

Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascaderelays.com 6/9

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

Crazy beautiful and fun! Sign up now.

Olympic Distance Tri • Sprint Distance Tri Sprint Relay Distances • Olympic Duathlon Kids Triathlon

8/17 SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY

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

HALF MARATHONS/MARATHONS/ULTRAS 5/5

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.

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

5/5

40th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Prescott, AZ; www.whiskeyrowmarathon.com Lost Creek Trail Run; 5K, 20m, 30K, 50K, Relay; Lost Creek Lake, OR; www.lctrailruns.com/LostCreek

Relay; Spokane, WA; www.spokanetosandpoint.com Relay; Anchorage, AK; www.nxnwrelays.com

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SWIM 1K BIKE40K RUN 10K

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EVENT CALENDAR 5/6 WILLAMETTE VALLEY MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

5/20 WINDERMERE MARATHON & HALF 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!

5/6 5/6 5/11 5/12 5/12 5/12 5/12 5/13 5/19

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

5/20 5TH ANNUAL RUN ON THE RIVER HALF, 10K & 5K SPONSORED BY BUOY BEER COMPANY The 5th Annual Run on the River sponsored by Buoy Beer Company runs along the scenic Columbia River in beautiful Astoria, OR.

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

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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; Salem, OR; www.willamettevalleymarathon.com 5/6

6/3

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.

13.1m, 26.2m; Spokane, WA; www.windermeremarathon.com

CAPITAL CITY MARATHON Kids (Sat), 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.capitalcitymarathon.org 5/20 RUN TO REMEMBER MEMORIAL MILE, 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON - VANCOUVER, WA; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com 5/20 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

Snoqualmie Valley Run; 10K, 13.1m; Carnation, WA; www.snoqualmievalleyrun.com Bristow 24 Hour Run; 100m; Eugene, OR; www.bristow24.org

5/20

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

MARKETPLACE

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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 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 7/14

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OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR RACES 3K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.olympialakefairraces.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 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

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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

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

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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 9/15 9/15 9/15

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

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 SPIRIT OF OREGON HALF MARATHON & 5K 5K, 13.1m; www.spiritoforegonrun.com 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.

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;

Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com

10/28 TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay; 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/4

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 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.

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10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.bendalerun.com 11/10 MONTEREY BAY HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Monterey, CA;

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

10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www.haydenlakemarathon.org

11/22 THE GOBBLER’S REVENGE (OMRR)

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.

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

13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; www.cityoftreesmarathon.com 10/14 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON 10/14 10/14 10/14 10/14 10/20

AND PINK BRIGADE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com Maui Marathon & Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Lahaina, HI; www.mauimarathon.com Maui Marathon Relay; 26.2m, Relay; Lahaina, HI; www.mauimarathon.com Snohomish River Run; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishriverrun.com The Other Half; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 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!

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

TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS 5/5

Portland Tri Club - Mock Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Clinic; Vancouver, WA; www.pdxtriclub.org 5/12 OREGON DUNES TRIATHLON & DUATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Florence, OR; www.oregondunestriathlon.com 5/19 FIASCO IN PASCO DUATHLON; Olympic Du; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org 5/28 Spring Festival Triathlon and Duathlon; Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 6/2 BLUE LAKE SUPER SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com 6/2 Lake Wilderness Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernesstriathlon.com 6/3 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

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

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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!

Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Lacey, WA; www.blackhillstriathlon.com 6/22 6/23 6/23 6/24 6/30

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7/28 7/29 8/3 8/4 8/4

PACIFIC CREST KIDS SPLASH, PEDAL-N-DASH; Kids; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com PACIFIC BEASTMAN TRI, ENDURANCE DU & AQUABIKE; Long Tri, Long Du, Long Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Padden Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/services/recreation PACIFIC CREST OLYMPIC TRI, DU & AQUABIKE AND ULTRA SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com ELTON HOME TEAM EASTSIDE TRIATHLON Kids Tri, Sprint Tri; Issaquah, WA; www.eastsidetri.com RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Spring Meadow Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Helena, MT; www.springmeadowtri.com HAGG LAKE TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic 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 TIGER TRI; Olympic Tri; Colville, WA; www.tigertri.com MONTANA WOMEN’S TRIATHLON; 5K, Sprint (pool) Tri; Helena, MT; www.mtwomenstri.com BRI SEAFAIR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Relay; Seattle, WA; www.sea-tri.com SEAFAIR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Sprint 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 USAT Sanctioned, flattest and fastest course in the Pacific Northwest.

Sprint, Olympic and Youth races.

Pancake breakfast!

Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com 8/11

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

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9/8 9/8

LAKE TYE YOUTH TRIATHLON; Youth Tri; Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com AQUAMAN DUATHLON; Sprint Du (Aquathlon - run, swim, run); Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org GIRLFRIENDS ALL WOMEN’S TRI, DU & AQUABIKE - VANCOUVER, WA; 5K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com TITANIUM MAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org PLUTONIUM MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Bonney Lake Triathlon (Olympic and Sprint); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bonney Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 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 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

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.

5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org 9/29 10/6

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

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ADVENTURE RACES 5/19

SELCO POLE PEDAL PADDLE Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bend, OR; www.pppbend.com 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.

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 10/27 Halloween Run: 5K, 10K, Obstacle Dash!; 5K, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 12/8 STREET SCRAMBLE AT THE MARKET; Adv Race; Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com

CYCLING RACES 5/12

Stottlemeyer 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Port Gamble, WA; www.nwepicseries.com

5/19 5/19 5/27 6/9 6/29 6/30 7/14 7/21 7/28 7/28 8/25 8/26 9/29 10/5

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 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

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES 5/5

Oregon Coast Gravel Epic; Gravel Grinder; Waldport, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com 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 6/2

SWIMMING/EXPOS/CLINICS/OTHER 6/10

Hagg Lake Open Water Swim; Swimming; Gaston, WA; www.pdxtriclub.org 6/15 The blueseventy Friday Night Swim Race June; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com 6/21 Retreat Golden - Yoga + Trail Running Retreat; Running Camp/Clinic; Golden, BC; www.retreatgolden.com 6/29 NORTHWEST WOMEN’S RUNNING RETREAT

Running Camp; Orcas Island, WA www.clubnorthwest.org/nw-womens-running-retreat 7/4 MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM JULY

Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; www.marthalakeswim.com 7/10 Clearwater River Running Camp; Running Camp/Clinic; Lewiston, ID; connect.lcsc.edu/crosscountry 7/13 The blueseventy Friday Night Swim Race July; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com 8/5 SWIM DEFIANCE; Swimming, 3K, 5K; Tacoma, WA; www.swimdefiance.com 9/8 COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Swimming; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/15 LAST GASP OF SUMMER; Swimming, 1m, 2m; SeaTac, WA; www.lastgaspofsummer.com

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