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EVENT GUIDE 2017

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21st ANNIVERSARY | June 23rd - 25th, 2017 The 21st Annual Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival offering 20 different events is the MUST-DO multi-sport event in stunning Sunriver – 15 miles from Bend, Oregon. Post event party & beer sponsored by Village Bar & Grill and Deschutes Brewery Hit Machine rocks Fri & Sat nights | Fun and action-packed Fitness Expo sponsored by The Village at Sunriver • 20 different scenic races on paved forest trails with views of Mt. Bachelor & the Deschutes River • USAT Sanctioned races • Kids Splash, Pedal & Dash, Kids runs & Huge Fitness Expo with Mini-Golf, Bumper Cars, Jump Houses & Rock-climbing • Relay options for family, friends & team building

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While also finishing 1st overall in Las Vegas; Mike Wardian broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon in history dressed as Elvis.

1998 The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon took place in San Diego, forever changing the sport of running.

2010 Lisa Hallett and 22 women who lost loved ones to war, ran their first race together in Seattle for wear blue: run to remember. Wear blue now hosts a mile-long on-course tribute to military members who have died during service.

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2015 In San Diego, 92-yearold cancer survivor, Harriette Thompson, inspires us all by becoming the oldest woman to finish a marathon.

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2009 The inaugural marathon & 1/2 marathon in Seattle debuts with a picturesque course starting in Tukwila, continuing along the shores of Lake Washington and finishing at Qwest Field in downtown Seattle.

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Runners from across the world will converge on Spokane, WA for the 41st annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. This bucket list race, slated for May 7, 2017, covers 12 kilometers and had over 43,000 finishers last year. PHOTO: Jeff Ferguson

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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RECHARGE SPORT: ATHLETIC RECOVERY AND PERFORMANCE TRAINING FOR LIFE

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

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WEEKEND GETAWAY: JOSEPH, OR Shannah Werner

2017 EVENT GUIDE Run/Walks...............................................................................................................42 Relays..........................................................................................................................48 Half Marathons/Marathons/Ultras ......................................................49 Triathlons/Duathlons ......................................................................................55 Mud/Obstacle/Multi-Sport/Adventure Races ........................... 57 Cycling Series.......................................................................................................58 Cycling Races.......................................................................................................58 Cycling Tours/Rides ........................................................................................59 Swimming/Expos/Clinics/Other ..........................................................59

FROM THE PUBLISHER: WHY I RUN Brook Gardner

TRAIL MATTERS: WHY I RUN Paul Lieto

BRIEFS

FUEL: LESSONS FROM A YEAR NOT RUNNING: PART I. THE PHYSICAL Stephanie M. Howe, Ph.D.

MAXIMUS: YOUR 6 MONTH MARATHON PLAN (PART 1: THE FIRST 3 MONTHS) Max King

THE DIRT: TOP NOTCH TRAIL RACES UNDER 25K Jeff Browning

CLUB NORTHWEST NOTES Rick Albright

ON THE COVER: Our 2017 Event Guide marks RaceCenter’s 25th year in print and is packed with event information and must-do races happening in the months ahead – page 41. PHOTO: Paul Nelson ABOVE: Check out our Event Guide, Jeff Browning’s top trail races, and our Editor’s piece on why he runs; then connect with us via social media and share your race plans and reasons for running. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Why I Run During the fall months, our editorial staff mulls over topics for the year ahead and lays the groundwork for what we hope will be inspiring content to share with you. One topic that bubbled to the surface during those conversations — “why I run” — is a somewhat introspective and reflective question that you may have found yourself asking from time to time. For me, it’s a question that has a very different answer today than it did a decade ago. I didn’t always run, but when I started, I

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feel better about myself, and break through my own personal barriers of what I thought was possible. After several years of running my com-

petitive drive kicked in, which led to participating in 5Ks, 15Ks and eventually, marathons. A life as eating and sleeping. Along the way, I had children. My family and career took precedence over “logging the miles” and quite frankly, life got busy. In recent years, running has become my reset button. When I feel lost, buried, confused or overwhelmed, I know exactly what my mind and body need. Someone once said, “The hardest part of running is putting on your shoes.” I’ve had many of those days over the years, but lacing up my kicks and heading out the door has been so life-giving and for that, I am truly grateful. My twin girls, now 12 years old, have begun logging miles with me and we’ve started our own “run club.” The word ‘club’ is probably stretching it a bit since it’s just the three of us. We don’t have a regular schedule, and our

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meet-ups don’t always happen without a little prodding to get the three of us out the door together. But when we do make it out, it yields the experience I have come to crave. Is it a runner’s high? I’m sure it is in a way, but just a little different than the one I felt over 20 years ago when I laced up my shoes and headed out for my first run. I started running because I needed to, and quickly got hooked. Somewhere along the way, my desire morphed into necessity (training). Today if you asked me why I run, I guess I’d say, “Because I can,” and I’ll keep doing so as long as my body will let me. I hope you make the best of the year ahead, and enjoy the content and inspiration we strive to provide here at RaceCenter. See you at the races! Warm Regards, Brook Gardner, Publisher brook@racecenter.com

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TRAIL MATTERS

Deciding which road to take comes easy while running in the mountains. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

Why I Run PAUL LIETO

At one time or another, most running publications address the question, “why we run.” In 2017, it will be RaceCenter’s inquiry. In this first issue of the year, I share my personal reasons for running. In future issues, I hope to explore the many reasons why those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest also run. So, we begin today with what moves me. Why do I run? Beginning this exercise of reflection, I find myself in high school having just been cut from the freshman football team. Wait, did I say cut? I meant my mother was taken aside after the first week of practice, and it was kindly suggested I take up another sport. I hadn’t quite hit five feet in height, nor 100 pounds upon entering high school. I choose to believe, therefore, that the coaches were concerned for my safety. Rather than pursuing my dreams of becoming the next Walter Payton, I went out for cross country. We were a misfit crowd - none of us were popular, all of us were fairly skinny, and we were required to wear the far-too-short dolphin shorts. Freshman and JV squads ran 2 miles, while varsity runners ran a distance of 3 miles. In my four years on the team, I

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Occasionally I meet another wild and solitary soul on the trails. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

never ran the 3-mile course. I’m not sure I’m going to discover the answer to “why I run” in these high school memories, so let’s go back further. My next running memory is jogging around a track in middle school trying to achieve a decent mile time for the Presidential Physical Fitness Awards. Wait, did I say track? More accurately, they were laps around the school parking lot that had been measured, perhaps accurately, but definitely not the USATF-certified 400-meters. It was miserable. I recall my friends, Dan and Sean, were quick around those laps giving one another the motivation to keep up a “high standards”

pace. I didn’t run fast but rather drudged around the lopsided make-shift track which had a slight uphill start and finish. I also recall the pre-teen years in which I ran around the neighborhood playing cowboys and Indians with my friends, and occasionally my brother, Chris, when we weren’t fighting. I was always a cowboy, with the horse on a stick, blue chaps and six-shooter cap gun pinned to my side. Chris was the Indian, who would have happily scalped me if given the chance. These are my fond memories of play, which hold weight in answering the question of, “Why?” It seems my memories from the teenage years reveal I actually disliked running. Pre-teen was all play, but no formalized habit of running. If the reason I run cannot be found in my past, perhaps it lies in the present. Below I explore through a fragmented free-thought process, of why I run — today. I like the woods, so I only run on trails. I like the feeling of swerving between trees and flowing downhill over the rocks and roots on the path before me. I enjoy exploring new places, and am grateful my legs can take me there. I run to

escape an extroverted world. I like the quiet. I am an introvert. I need seclusion and solitude to reset. Admittedly, I may get a bit too much solitude, but running in the woods on my own never seems

the wild grounds me. It nourishes my soul. I run to let go and make room for new things. I run to clear my mind. I run to remember why I’m here and what I’m capable of. I run to be

I am kept alive by movement. When I am immobile, I risk all that I am. Even my sanity. — DR. GEORGE SHEEHAN

lonely. I experience a deep connection with nature when on the trails. I run solitarily through the woods to know I am not alone. When I am stagnant I am slowly dying, when I am moving I am most alive. Running in open spaces allows me to explore within myself. I gain clarity within these spaces. I do much of my productive thinking on long trail runs. I solve problems and am always the optimist. My thoughts trend upward during my runs in the mountains, and they trend downward if I sit stagnant for too long ruminating on things. The woods, nature, is the real world for me. While I’m not a hunter, nor could I live in the forest for days on end, being in

contemplative. It is my meditation. I like the sense of accomplishment after a run. I like pushing my physical limits. I like suffering. I run to feel emotions. I run to discover who I am. I run to remember who I am. The thoughts that do escape while running have a better perspective on things. Perhaps they are influenced by the endorphins that move through me. Perhaps my mind knows the trees and mountains hold no judgement. Perhaps my spirit running free impacts the direction of my mental pathway. The science, or spirituality of the why doesn’t matter. What matters is recognizing I can influence my thoughts, control the direction my day takes, and

pursue productive creativity through a physical and active connection with nature. I run to experience solitude, which leads to connection with nature and self, and ultimately brings a clarity to my existence. Solitude, clarity, and connection are the building blocks of my mental wellness, and the answer to the why I run. Why do you run? Have your reasons changed as your running progresses, and new goals and milestones beckon? Perhaps you’ve lost sight of your “why” in our distraction-filled world? Whether you’ve already pondered this question and have concrete reasons for putting in the miles, or you seek a “why” in order to begin (or begin again) running, I want to hear your answers. Reach out via email or social media (tag your Instagram photos #whyirunpnw) and tell me why you run. Your reasons will be inspiration for future columns. •

About the Author Paul Lieto is the Editor for RaceCenter Northwest. He lives in Bend where he writes, runs trails, and drinks far too much coffee. Follow Paul at madebravely.com and @madebravely on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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BRIEFS USATF 2017 Cross Country Championships Back in Bend Cross country runners from all over the U.S., including Olympic athletes, will descend upon Bend, OR, on February 4, to compete for cash prizes and an opportunity to qualify for the 2017 IAAF World Championships to be held in London, as well as the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Competitions will include national championships for Open, Masters, and Junior runners with distances ranging from 6K–10K. A 4K community race will also be held, as well as a 4 x 1K beer relay.

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Top runners from around the country will again converge on Bend, Oregon for the USATF Cross Country Nationals in February. PHOTO: Nate Wyeth

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BRIEFS place Sunday morning, February 12, 2017. The race, starting and ending at Liberty High School in Hillsboro, OR, is held on beautiful, scenic country roads, and winds through gently rolling farmland. The Heart Breaker Half Marathon includes the Heart Breaker Hill 1-Mile Challenge, a 1-mile timed section in the middle of Heart Breaker Hill. This is a great opportunity to spend a beautiful Sunday morning doing something healthy with all of your special “someones.” Athletes and spectators can also enjoy the indoor expo area, with music, contests, prizes and vendors.

romance which also offers 10K and 5K options. This unique event has a wide variety of options including individuals, couples, and relay, as well as four main categories for runners and partners to participate: Bromance (two guy friends), Besties (two girl friends), Lovers (romantically involved) and Lonely Hearts (self-explanatory).

Run / 02.12.2017 www.aasportsltd.com/heartbreaker

Sunday, February 12, marks the 49th running of the scenic and historic Birch Bay International Marathon. The race will start and finish at the south end of Birch Bay State Park in Blaine, WA. Participants of both the marathon and half marathon will be treated to stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Gulf Islands. The marathon course has been certified and serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Though most years the weather has been pleasant, runners should be prepared for cold, wet, and windy weather. Runners should bring layers and carry a windproof jacket.

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Run, Love, Run The Run, Love, Run is back in 2017 after a one year hiatus. The event starts at the Rogue Brewery, in Newport, OR and offers both a 15K and 30K distance. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in a sweetheart division, so consider teaming up with your spouse, best friend, or significant other and joining in the competition.

Run / 02.11.2017 www.ardoradventures.com/run-love-run/

Get decked out and run with your significant other at the My Better Half Marathon. PHOTO: My Better Half Marathon

Run With Your Better Half If you are in the Seattle area for Valentine’s weekend, head to Seward Park on February 12 for the My Better Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile, five loop course is a celebration of running and

Run / 02.12.2017 www.birchbaymarathon.com

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BRIEFS Run Into The Vortex Run Wild Adventures, together with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, are hosting the annual “Vortex” Half Marathon and 10K trail runs at Milo McIver State Park in Estacada, OR on March 25. The half marathon and 10K courses boast amazing single-track trails around Milo McIver State Park where runners can expect challenging and muddy terrain, scenic views of the Clackamas river, and a large fir tree canopy along the course. Expect several elevation changes for the half marathon, including a total of about 1,500 feet of climbing. The 10K will also include climbing with a total elevation gain of about 600 feet. Run wild!

Run / 03.25.2017 www.runwildadventures.com

Caked in Mud The Hagg Lake Mud Runs in Gaston, OR offer the long distance trail runner two options, a 25K and a 50K. Those wanting to push their limits can choose to do both as the 50K is held on Saturday, February 18 and the 25K is held on Sunday, February 19. The 50K is $85 and the 25K is $65, but if you do decide to register for both races you’ll get a discounted price of $110. Both the 25K and 50K consist of a group start by the Sain Creek Pavilion. Groups then thin out as they do a little over 3 miles on a gravel road out-andback (1.5 miles for 25K participants), before they hit the muddy trails. The bulk of the course gives participants a chance to run the trails around stunning Hagg Lake. 50K runners circle around Hagg Lake two times on the single-track trail, while 25K runners do one loop.

Run / 02.18-19.2017 www.orrc.net

The Buck Mountain Mudslinger Toss on them cowboy hats, button up those Wrangler cut-off shorts, and head to the 8th annual Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run on Saturday, February 25, in Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, OR. The course runs along very scenic single and double track equestrian trails around the Silver Falls Howard Creek Horse area and traverses around the challenging 6.6-mile course that covers the Buck Mountain Loop and the Smith Creek trails. Expect some significant elevation gain and loss. Conditions will likely be very muddy with chances of snow. You’ll be a filthy mess after this event.

Run / 02.25.2017 www.runwildadventures.com

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Serious mud for seriously dirty runners at the Hagg Lake Mud Runs in Gaston, OR. PHOTO:Paul Nelson

Head North for Bacon and Snow Yep. This one involves bacon. In Canada. On March 11, Golden, BC, plays host to the BaconBeiner, a cross country skiing event that has skiers downing bacon after each lap. They do claim to provide high-calorie vegetarian options for those who don’t partake in the bacon. For 2017, they are no longer requiring the bacon eating on each lap, although there’s no “Porcine Wonder” prize consideration unless you embrace the pork. Skiers will have 2, 4, or 6 hours to complete as many laps as possible of a 5K course. Laps will be registered by passing the start/finish line, and a skier’s last lap must be completed before the final hour mark of their chosen category. Laps are counted after the participant consumes a predetermined portion of bacon (or bacon substitute). Again, participants wanting consideration for a “Porcine Wonder” prize must consume at least one slice of bacon per lap. A piglets option kids race is also on the schedule with 30 minutes to do laps on a 500-meter loop. Below are all race options:

Couve Clover Run Goes Green Why Racing Events has designed 3-mile, 7-mile, and 10-mile courses for the festive Couve Clover Run that take runners through some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver, WA. Participants will run through the historic Officer’s Row, Fort Vancouver, the Columbian Riverfront, Ester Short Park, the Farmers Market and more. The course is relatively flat with a couple short hills. Soup and green beer will be provided courtesy of Deschutes Brewery, as well as pastries from Franz Bakery and coffee and hot chocolate at the Boomerang Coffee Shop. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive costume, so think green.

Run / 03.26.2017 www.whyracingevents.com

Potbelly 2-hour endurance challenge (5K loop) Porker 4-hour endurance challenge (5K loop) Wild Boar 6-hour endurance challenge (5K loop) Piglet 30-minute charge (kids under 10) (500-meter loop) All categories will have a “Heritage Option” for those wanting to pull or carry children, in honor of the original Birkebeiner.

Ski / 03.11.2017 www.goldenultra.com/baconbeiner

Dress Irishly green at Why Racing Events’ Couve Clover Run on March 26, in Vancouver, WA. PHOTO: Gameface Media

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Can’t make the Birch Bay International Marathon in February? Here’s another promising event in the seaside village near the Canadian border. Head north April 1 for the scenic Birch Bay Road Race. The road race offers three distances for participants: 30K, 15K, and 5K. Birch Bay sits just two hours from Seattle and an hour and a half from Vancouver, BC. The course is a beautiful run along the shores of Birch Bay where views abound, and the crisp sea air fills your lungs. The beautiful shores of Birch Bay are home to eagles and herons so keep your eyes peeled as you run along the USATF-certified courses. Walkers are welcome, and running groups and teams are invited to sign up for the Club Challenge. A portion of every entry fee from the Birch Bay Road Race supports Girls on the Run of Whatcom County. Consider the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort just 10 minutes from the start line if you wish to make a weekend of it.

The Blooms to Brews Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, and 10K Run/Walk takes place April 9 in Woodland, WA, one of the most historic communities in Washington state. Experience the flat course through the Woodland Bottoms just when the tulips and lilacs are in full bloom. The marathon is USATF-certified, and a Boston qualifier. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Columbia and Lewis Rivers, then relax at the post party at Horseshoe Lake with a cold microbrew or root beer. There is also a 1-mile Kids Bloomathon course for the little ones held on Saturday. The event benefits the Scott Hill Park and Sports Complex, and coincides with the Holland America Flower Gardens’ Woodland Tulip Festival happening on April 7-8.

Run / 04.01.2017 www.birchbayroadrace.com

It’s remote, it’s mountainous, and it’s the kick-off to the Oregon Triple Crown Series. The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic in Waldport, OR, on April 22 is a gravel cycling endurance event that features seriously stout climbs found deep in the coastal mountains

Run / 04.09.2017 www.bloomstobrews.com

Kick-Off Gravel Cycling With The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic

Riders make their way through the Siuslaw National Forest during the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, the first event of the Oregon Triple Crown Series. PHOTO: Aaron Rogosin

of the Siuslaw National Forest. The event has two route options, The Abomination, which is 60 miles long and 6,500 feet of climbing, and the shorter Son of Abomination with a chest-thumping 4,500 feet of climbing over 37 miles. Follow up with the second race, the Oregon Gran Fondo, on May 21, then finish with the Sasquatch Duro on July 29. Complete all three of the Oregon Triple Crown Series events and you’ll be honored with an exclusive Pactimo finisher’s jersey and recognition of your extraordinary efforts. The event is Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) sanctioned.

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BRIEFS The Half & Full Options The Home Depot Half Marathon This beautiful, flat and fast course along the Columbia River is a wonderful event to set as a goal to keep your conditioning strong through the winter and spring.

April 23 / Portland, OR www.whyracingevents.com

Bend Half Marathon The Bend Marathon and Half Marathon will introduce a new course for 2017. Weather typically will be cooler this time of the year, but could still be sunny with beautiful views of Mt. Bachelor and the Three Sisters.

April 23 / Bend, OR www.bend-marathon.com

Why Racing Events’ 2017 Lineup Offers Something for Everyone Why Racing Events Inc. offers athletes of all abilities the chance to successfully train for and complete various types of races including fun runs, triathlons, adventure events and more while raising awareness for important causes. Over the years, they’ve organized a slew of races throughout the Pacific Northwest and have raised more than $2,000,000 for local and national charities. Many of the events in the Why Racing stable are standouts in the Northwest multisport community, including the annual Spring Classic Duathlon and Home Depot Half Marathon, 5K and 10K, and the Blue Lake Triathlon. This year’s Hagg Lake Triathlon will be a two-day event with off-road triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike. Of course, the Pacific Crest Triathlon and Weekend Sports Festival is back and celebrating 21 years this summer with the addition of 25K and 50K trail runs. Below is a full lineup that kicks off with a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Couve Clover Run on March 26, and finishes off with the Scary Run 5K, 10K and Half Marathon on October 29. 2017 Why Racing Events Schedule March 26: Couve Clover Run (3, 7, 10 miles) April 23: Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K May 27: Run to Remember 5K, 10K & Memorial Day Mile June 3-4: Blue Lake Triathlon & Multisport Festival

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The Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival attracts competitors from across the globe, and will celebrate its 21st anniversary in 2017. PHOTO: Bob Woodward

June 23-25: Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival July 8-9: Hagg Lake Triathlon & MultiSport Festival July 30: Mid Summer Triathlon & MultiSport Festival

Napa Valley Silverado Half Marathon Head south to California for a warmer climate and clearer skies during this exciting road race, which starts and finishes in the heart of Calistoga on the north end of scenic Napa Valley.

April 23 / Calistoga, CA www.envirosports.com

August 18-20: Columbia River Triathlon & MultiSport Festival August 19: Girlfriends Triathlon & MultiSport Festival October 15: Girlfriends Run for a Cure October 29: Scary Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

The Year of the Marathon Many of us head into the new year with goals of doing our first, or next half or full marathon. As such, we’ve tasked Max King with putting together a training plan to help you, our readers, reach your goals. Part one, the first 12 weeks of what will be a 24-week plan, is in this issue. The Spring issue will hold more advice from Max and the final 12 weeks of training, detailing preparation for your next marathon. Below are several half marathons in the Pacific Northwest that fall around the 12-week mark from this issue date, and several marathons that will fall around the 24-week mark. Consider registering now to put an event on your calendar and stay motivated, then head over to Max’s plan on page 26 to begin.

The Eugene Marathon has quickly become one of the west coast’s most iconic spring races. PHOTO: Courtesy AHM Brands

Eugene Half Marathon During the 11th edition of the Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon in Eugene, OR, you’ll enjoy a scenic, USATF-certified course known for its flat and fast route as it passes through beautiful parks and tree-lined paths that crisscross the picturesque Willamette River. You’ll then finish on the iconic track at famed Hayward Field.

May 7 / Eugene, OR www.eugenemarathon.com

The Full Distance Oregon Marathon The third running of the Oregon Marathon will occur July 22 in Vernonia and Banks, OR. The Boston Marathon qualifying course is 23 miles of hardsurfaced, forested trail, with 3.2-miles of pavement into the finish. The Marathon is coupled with the Oregon Summer Half Marathon.

July 22 / Vernonia, OR www.uberthons.com/marathon-oregon

The San Francisco Marathon Want to run a marathon not soon to be forgotten? Sign up for the 40th running of The San Francisco Marathon, and run the streets of San Francisco with over 27,000 other runners on July 23. Runners will enjoy iconic views and waterfront miles, while taking in the Embarcadero, Fisherman’s Wharf, Crissy Field, Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Golden Gate Park, and neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury and The Mission District.

July 23 / San Francisco, CA www.thesfmarathon.com

Runners cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge during the San Francisco Marathon. PHOTO: Michigan Bluff Photography

Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon This Boston-qualifying, USATF-certified course is a trail marathon located in North Bend, WA. Runners drop 2,000 feet in elevation while traveling 22 miles along the John Wayne Trail before finishing on the Snoqualmie Trail.

July 29 / North Bend, WA www.jackjillmarathon.com

Race the Reserve Race the Reserve on Whidbey Island in Washington is adding a full marathon option to their race roster for 2017. Participants will have the unique opportunity to run within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve offering panoramic ocean, mountain and prairie farmland views. Runners will be greeted with sweeping vistas that include Mount Baker, North Cascades, Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier and San Juan Islands.

August 12 / Whidbey Island, Washington www.racethereserve.com

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Stephanie back in her groove with a win at ElkKings 50K this past Fall. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

Part I. The Physical STEPHANIE M. HOWE, PH.D.

A year is a long time to be separated from something you love. However, time away can offer a perspective that’s not otherwise accessible. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder.

December, 2015 A nagging pain in my left Achilles prompted me to seek out surgery to once and for all rid myself of the pain that had plagued me for over a year. I was so tired of it. Tired of limping everywhere, not being able to run and most of all, tired of hurting all the time. Time off did nothing. With high hopes I tried various conservative treatments, only to have my hopes shattered. It was an emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows. Ironically, the only time I felt some relief was when I was running. After a year of trying to bargain with my body, I made the decision to start healing. Meaning, getting to the root of the problem and undergoing surgery. It was one of the most freeing decisions I’ve ever made, followed by one of the most frustrating, emotional, and challenging years of my life.

universe has a different plan, and despite our greatest intentions, healing takes time. And patience. And resilience. The first lesson I learned is that healing happens on its own time. Independent of any dates, events, or goals you have planned. My foot really didn’t care that I had a big race planned for June. And no matter how much I tried to keep “mind-overmatter” during the healing process, it just didn’t work. Every sense in my body wanted to race. I could literally see it, feel it and taste it. I willed

Learning the Hard Way I had goals for 2016. I was not going to let this little hiccup impact my entire year. Nope, I was going to stay focused and work hard so I could hit the ground running once my foot healed. Literally. But sometimes even the best laid plans don’t translate into application. Sometimes the

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Crutching around Sweden post-surgery with new found hope of recovery. PHOTO: Zach Violett

my foot to heal in time, but the tighter my grip, the further it slipped away from me. It culminated in an emotional and teary pandemonium, as realization set in and my racing goals came crashing down. It was in the aftermath when I picked myself up from rock bottom, that I realized how trivial it had been to pigeon hole myself into such a narrow goal. Why had I been so dead set on a timeframe for healing, and over-confidently committed to a race? Looking back, it seemed like such a juvenile thing to do. I had expected my body to follow a very scientific way of healing that would allow me to be healed by a certain time. Our bodies, although very scientific, are also an art. They do not work like a mathematical equation, and are more like a symphony where many instruments are involved to make a beautiful piece of music flow together. Healing is individual, and expectations should not be set in stone. As with art, the image starts to reveal itself as the artist works. Sometimes it follows the original plan, and other times it becomes something totally different. The second lesson that I learned is the importance of rest. The first thing most athletes seek out is how to stay fit while injured. Instead of embracing some down time, we often try to maintain our current fitness by shifting to a different mode. Although cross training is better than training through an injury, rest is even better. During the first part of my recovery I was determined to stay in shape. I spent countless hours going through

Letting Go

Stephanie pre-surgery with her doctor, Dr. Alfredson. PHOTO: Zach Violett

the motions of mindless cross training in the gym. I literally burned myself out mentally. And you know what the worst part was? It set me back. Yes, I maintained my fitness but when I was able to try running, I was too fit for my own good. Instead of slowly building up, I was able to run faster and farther than my body was ready for. And as a result, I injured myself. Again. It was like running into a brick wall. And once again, it crushed me. I had to pick myself up from rock bottom and re-examine

I believe the two biggest problems were, 1) my expectation of how and when my body should heal, and 2) cross training to stay in shape rather than focus on recovery. So, I let go. I actually relaxed and allowed my body and mind to have a break. The first week or so was tough. I was restless, irritable and cranky. But it got better. Each day was better than the last, and none were worse. In fact, after a week I was starting to feel happier than I’d felt in months. I wasn’t forcing myself to swim laps or complete mind numbing workouts in the gym. I started to actually enjoy a slower pace of life. I traveled to Colorado to spend time with my best friend from high school, spent a week in northern Minnesota canoeing with my parents, completed art projects, watched the entire series of Gilmore Girls, enjoyed sitting outside on warm summer evenings and read books. If you know me, this is not normal. Pushing my limits, in all areas of my life drives me to be my best. But now I was taking time to stop and smell the flowers — to gaze at them and appreciate the beauty. And I found that this slower pace of life really suited me. It felt good. For once my focus was not on pushing my limits,

but appreciating what each day had to offer. I didn’t totally cut activity out of my life, I just kept a better balance. I only swam when I felt like it, and I stopped when I got tired. I allowed myself to really approach activity intuitively, and it felt really good. Miraculously, my body started to heal. And once I was fully healed I didn’t revert back to my old ways. I continued to take an intuitive approach to training. I’ve been kind to my body and in return, it’s been kind to me. No one wishes for an injury, but I can honestly say that I am grateful for the experience. There are so many things I learned from a year off of running that I never would have otherwise experienced. There is always a silver lining. • Glenn Tachiyama Photography

what went wrong. I was not going to get stuck in this cycle. Change was imminent.

About the Author

Stephanie Howe, Ph.D., is a nordic skier turned trail runner, and enjoys racing distances from 50K up to 100 miles. Stephanie splits her time between racing as an elite runner on The North Face team, and working as a coach and sports nutritionist. She recently completed a doctoral program in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology at Oregon State University. You can learn more about Stephanie on her blog at www.stephaniemariehowe.blogspot.com and about her coaching and nutrition at www.endurancebystephanie.com.

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MAXIMUS

Your 6 Month Marathon Plan

Part 1: The First 3 Months MAX KING

Training for, and running a marathon is more complex than runners give it credit for. You’ll hear professional runners often say, “You have to respect the marathon.” No one ever says that about the 10K. I suppose that’s why the marathon is a pinnacle achievement, something that many people do once, feel a huge sense of accomplishment (because it is), and never do it again. However, if you want to revisit the marathon, it’s helpful to find a good training plan that works for you and use it during your next training cycle. Following a good plan can make training more enjoyable, help you improve your marathon time, and allow you to enjoy your marathon experience through proper nutrition, pacing and fitness. Training for a marathon is not easy. The miles alone are tough to fit into an already busy schedule.

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Throw in the physiological complexities of needing the right nutrition, hydration and pacing work, and it’s enough to make anyone (even the pros) run and hide. This year, because you’re reading this article, you’ll be better prepared. However, it won’t be complicated or messy. We’re going to give you a simple six-month plan to follow so that you’re ready for a marathon. The plan will give you a distance to run each week, broken down into individual workouts. Along with it are recommendations on how to find the correct pace for a given workout, race day nutrition, and staying healthy throughout the process. This first three months will be focused on gaining strength and endurance, developing an

Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon happening April 23, offers a good 13.1-mile mid-plan training race for this year; then tackle the full next spring and run across the famed Deception Pass Bridge. PHOTO: Whidbey Island Marathon Archives

aerobic base, and finishing it off with a half marathon trial run. The second part in April will tell you how to gain more higher-end fitness, taper for the marathon, and work out those last minute details. Training should be simple. Don’t get bogged down in the minutiae of why, let a coach do that. For you, the most important thing is to believe in what you’re doing and have faith that it will get you to your goal. My plans are based on a four-week training block, three weeks of increasing mileage with one week of rest, or lower mileage. This is a good schedule that will stress the body, and allow it to recover enough to get the most out of your training. Weeks are roughly scheduled so that you have rest days between hard days, and days off are CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 »

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Pickups WU/CD 6 X 1min pickups w/ 2min rest

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The first 12 weeks will be kept pretty simple. Focusing on the basics of a good training program; building mileage and aerobic strength, understanding the fundamental weekly schedule, and acclimating your body to the increasing stress load. WEEKLY GOAL

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Easy long run of 14 miles

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Hills. WU/CD. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1min hill intervals. Take 2-3min rest

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Intervals WU/CD. 4 X mile @ HM Pace w/ 2-3min rest

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12 mile Progression run

1st Target Race: Half Marathon*

NOTES * WU/CD. Warm up and cool down. 10-15min easy pace running followed by dynamic stretching, usually 15-25min total. I highly recommend doing at least the 10-15min easy running if you’re short on time. This is meant to get you ready for a run at faster than your easy pace. It increases blood flow to muscles and as I like to say “primes the system for hard work.“ * Tempo run guidelines: A tempo run is meant to get you close to your lactate threshold but not go over. It should be a comfortably hard effort that you could maintain for 10-20min past the end of the run. You should not be straining to achieve the desired effort. This run is best done by monitoring your heart rate to 87-92% of your maximum heart rate. These should be done on a flat course. * Easy hilly run. I’m a huge proponent of adding a lot of hill running into a marathon program. It helps give you the strength you need to finish out a successful marathon. Easy means easy. Keeping your heart rate or effort in the easy range while running significant elevation gain. You may have to re-calibrate what you think is a hill. If possible, you would achieve 1,000-1,500ft of elevation gain with an 8-10 mile run.

* Progression Runs. A progression run starts out easy and progressively gets faster until you finish the last few miles at about tempo effort. Usually broken down to 1/3 easy pace, 1/3 progression dropping about 10-15sec/mi, 1/3 at tempo effort. These can be done on flat to rolling courses. * Easy Runs. Easy runs are meant to be EASY. Yes, they feel slow. Yes, I know you can go faster. That’s not the point. Take your time. Run for time if that helps you slow down. Keep these to 65-75% of your maximum heart rate and very conversational. Most in this chart do not have mileage because you’ll fill in your weekly mileage using easy runs of varying distance based on how much your target weekly mileage is. * 1st Target Race: Half Marathon. As we progress through the 6 month plan it is often a good idea to test your fitness using a race. The half marathon at the 12 week point is meant to help you stay motivated and on target with your training. It can also help you to figure out your current training paces as it gives you a training marker to start from. * MP (Marathon Pace) Workout. This workout is to get you familiar with your marathon pace. It will be similar to your tempo effort +5-10sec. You should feel pretty comfortable for the full 2 miles but it will start to get tough on the last interval. Keep an even pace and do this on a course similar in profile to your target marathon. Event Guide 2017 racecenter.com

MAXIMUS evenly spaced throughout the week. I believe that the more consistent you can be by spreading out the mileage over the course of the week, the better your fitness and running will become. That’s why you’ll see 4-5 days of running each week. This plan is based on the assumption that you’re at a point where running 5-6 miles at a sustained pace is relatively comfortable. I’ve tried to increase mileage responsibly. However, if it becomes too much then feel free to back off, move days around and be flexible with the plan. Take one week at a time. It will look intimidating if you jump to the last couple of big weeks before the marathon but as you gain fitness, those long runs and workouts will become easier. The last thing I want is for you to end up injured and unmotivated, so use it how you see fit and most of all, stay healthy.

Tips

Dress in layers when training outdoors and consider a heart rate monitor to make certain your easy runs are easy and your hard ones are hard. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

miles. So wear your shirt, shorts, hydration gear, shoes and socks on training runs to make sure you know what works. Shoes are obviously an important part of your gear, so finding the right pair is crucial. The best way to do that is not to take a recommendation, but to go to a running store and get fit by a professional. There are shoes out there that worked well for your best friend but would be the worst ones

you could get for yourself. Everyone is different. Make sure your easy runs are easy, and the hard ones are hard. The biggest mistake people make when they’re starting out is running their easy days too hard. You’ll benefit aerobically by going a little slower on your easy days than going too fast. I’ve put some intervals and tempo pace workouts into the plan not because you need them to get through the marathon, but because they’ll help you enjoy the experience more. Changing your pace breaks the monotony of easy runs, gives you better fitness and makes your goal more attainable. I did not put any strength training into the plan, but one of the best ways to stay healthy and injury-free is to add strength training into your routine. By implementing a 30-minute workout 2-3 times a week, you’ll see huge benefits over the long run. This doesn’t have to be done at a gym with weights, either. Body weight, high rep/ low weight core, and leg exercises are ideal. • Kelvin Trautman Photography

Use your long runs to work on your nutrition during the race. Training will never simulate a race, but it’s the best thing you have to figuring out what works ahead of time. You’ll want to shoot for 200-400cal/hr during the marathon and so you’ll need to find a good product (usually gel) that will get you through. Also try to get 300mg of sodium (S-caps, Metasalt, or Roctane electrolytes are good) and 20-24oz of water per hour. Figure out all your race gear in advance, and run with it to make sure it works. The last thing you want is to try out a new pair of shorts and find out that you’re chaffing in them the first three

The San Francisco Marathon falls at roughly the end of this full, six-month program. Run some iconic neighborhoods in NorCal and make your first marathon a destination race. PHOTO: Michigan Bluff Photography

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About the Author Max King lives and runs for @ SalomonRunning in Bend, OR where he attempts the big puzzle of life, running, coaching, and writing. Follow him @ MaxKingOR.

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THE DIRT

The Orcas Island 25K was dusted with the white stuff in 2016, so dress appropriately. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

The Pacific Northwest

Top Notch Trail Races Under 25K JEFF BROWNING

Trail running has many legitimate benefits over running on roads. And although it isn’t always possible to run on dirt, it’s worth staying off busy thoroughfares. A 2004 pollution study conducted by the University of Brisbane, Australia found that during exercise in crowded urban areas, low concentrations of pollutants caused lung damage similar to the high concentrations people experienced when not working out at all. So even if you can’t get to a trailhead, it’s smart to find a local park or routes through quiet neighborhoods. Trail running has also been shown to help with mental health. It relieves stress by allowing us to unplug for a moment — concentrate on the wind in the trees, chirping birds, or deer bounding off into the underbrush. Plus, running on trails helps with balance and core strength. Dirt creates less impact, which translates to a lower risk of injury. So, not only do we avoid breathing vehicle fumes, we also lower the risk of getting tagged by that idiot who’s texting while driving. But my favorite part of running trails is definitely the opportunity to tap into my inner kid. You know, that exhilaration that comes from jumping over

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obstacles — logs, roots, rocks — getting dirty and running along babbling brooks. Trail running reminds us to take a deep breath, find peace and reset. So how do you find the incentive to get out in the woods each and every week? Simply sign up for a trail race. The following are some top picks in the Pacific Northwest for your motivation list. Giddyup.

Orcas Island 25K ORCAS ISLAND, WA | 15.5 MILES | JANUARY 2018 rainshadowrunning.com

With old-growth forests, challenging climbs, and raw beauty of the Puget Sound, the Orcas Island 25K is one of Rainshadow Running’s oldest races, and one you don’t want to miss. Experience communal lodging complete with heated bunkhouses (don’t forget your bedding, headlamp and scary stories). There’s also camping in Moran State Park, but it’s first come, first served, so get there early. Be prepared for a winter weekend like no other, and make sure to stick around for an unforgettable after party.

The Elk-Kings 25K greets runners with lush greenery and spectacular forest canopies. PHOTO: Paul Nelson

Lake Padden Half

Hagg Lake 25K

BELLINGHAM, WA | 13.1 MILES | OCTOBER 2017 lakepaddentrailhalf.org

HENRY HAGG LAKE, OR | 15.5 MILES | FEBRUARY 19, 2017 orcc.net

The Pacific Northwest is known for its picturesque forests. And the woods around Lake Padden are no different. Be ready for plenty of rocks and roots, and enough dirt to satisfy even the most serious trail runners. The lakeside post-race party will feature awards, recovery food, drinks and massage therapists. Proceeds benefit Rebound of Whatcom County — a charity dedicated to kids on the fringes of the Whatcom County community.

If you haven’t run this one, it’s high time. One of the Pacific Northwest’s most popular winter ultras, Hagg Lake 25K offers one of the muddiest experiences around. It was featured in Runner’s World Trail Edition as one of Oregon’s top trail races, and you’ll see why. After a 1.5-mile gravel out-and-back featuring the biggest elevation change of the whole race, you’ll run the famously muddy singletrack trail around beautiful Hagg Lake before celebrating with friends and family at the post-race festivities.

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, OR | 15.5 MILES | OCTOBER 2017 gobeyondracing.com

Want to climb a mountain? How about two? The Elk-Kings Traverse 25K features a steep and technical course through the Tillamook State Forest. You’ll climb up and down rocky trails with exposure, and it won’t be easy. Summit both Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain, and conquer 5,800 feet of elevation gain (much of it in the first three miles of the race). But the hard work will be worth it. Post-race festivities include pulled pork BBQ or veggie burgers for all runners and volunteers.

High Alpine Half MT. BACHELOR, OR | 13.1 MILES | SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 superfitproductions.com

The High Alpine Half starts and finishes at Mt. Bachelor Resort’s Sunrise Lodge, and features a lollipop loop course with fabulous views of South Sister, Broken Top and the Three Sister’s Wilderness. The predominantly singletrack course will take you through hemlock forests and alpine meadows of the Cascade Mountains. Don’t miss this spectacularly scenic Central Oregon race. •

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About the Author Jeff Browning (aka Bronco Billy) is an endurance coach and ultra runner. He has finished over 100 ultras on four continents, and is dedicated to all things dirt. 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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2017 SCHEDULE

All Why Racing Events include a cool technical runners shirt and finisher medal, chip timing, scenic courses, USAT Sanctioned Multi-sport races, relay option for families, friends and team building, varying distances, fitness expo, plus a post-race party featuring Deschutes Brewery, food, music, awards & prizes, while supporting local charities.

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A Rich History of

Grassroots Running RICK ALBRIGHT

In December 2016, Club Northwest (CNW) and RaceCenter entered into a partnership designed to expand the reach of the Club in the region. The goals of both the Club and RaceCenter are very closely aligned, and this partnership will provide valuable support for grassroots running and track and field programs supported by CNW. RaceCenter’s commitment to serving the needs of Club Northwest, and this partnership itself, is a milestone for the magazine which enters its 25th year in print in 2017. Club Northwest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest and largest running and track & field clubs, with over 400 members. Centered mostly in the Seattle/Western Washington area, the club was founded in 1972. Our mission is to promote participation and competition in recreational activities for all ages and ability levels, create awareness and growth of physical fitness, and support local athletes aspiring to compete in regional, national, and international competitions. Over the years, CNW has helped over 20 athletes compete in Olympic finals and world championships. In 2016, nine CNW athletes competed in the Olympic Trials. We have fielded highly competitive men’s and women’s cross country and track & field club teams for decades. Support provided for our athletes includes coaching, medical care, physical therapy, massage therapy, gear, and travel. Additionally, the Club has supported youth athletic programs for over 40 years. Club Northwest supports the larger running and track & field communities by sponsoring high quality events including the following:

Resolution Run on New Year’s Day Firecracker 5000 on July 3rd The All-Comers Series consists of 11-12 weekly track & field meets during the late spring-summer, and attracts competitors of all ages (4-87 years old) and ability levels (from first-timers to Olympic caliber). Partnering with Seattle University and the Pacific Northwest Track & Field Association, they host two popular cross country meets, the Emerald City Open and the PNTF Championships, each fall.

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Joe Gray has accumulated a number of race wins while representing Club Northwest, including the 2013 USATF National Cross Country Club Championship title (pictured). PHOTO: BroFoto

By sponsoring Sunday runs open to all runners, hosting the Super Jock ‘n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series (a series of two-mile races to keep runners motivated and fit during the winter), and sponsoring Club social events, they

help support USA Track & Field’s Cross Country Regional Championships. • Rick Albright President, Club Northwest (clubnorthwest.org) Go Orange!

Membership Benefits

PHOTO: Club Northwest

Check out the CNW website at clubnorthwest.org for a 360-degree view of the Club, our events and various programs offered. Better yet, if the mission of the Club appeals to you, now is the time to join. Annual memberships cost $50 for individuals, $75 for families, and $40 for students (high school or college) and military members. You can also become a lifetime member for $750. In addition to helping support our elite athletes, youth and community programs, and being part of the CNW family, membership provides the following benefits: 1. A members-only t-shirt for new members. 2. Regular email news and updates on your local running community. 3. Invites to quarterly social events and weekly Sunday Runs. 4. Discounts to the following races: a. Resolution Run – a discount of $15 (pre-registered on-line only) b. Winter Grand Prix Two-Mile Series – save $10 on the series or $2 per single race c. Magnuson Series – save $5 per race, up to $60 per year d. Spring Break Open Track & Field Meet – FREE Entry e. CNW All-Comers Track & Field Series - $13 off the season pass, or $2 off each meet f. PNTF Association Championships – FREE Entry – a $10 savings each for track & field (June) wand cross country (November)

g. Firecracker 5000 – a discount of $15 (pre-registered on-line only) h. Up to four cross country selection meets for the team (when competing for CNW in uniform) – FREE Entry - $20 or more in savings Being a member of CNW also entitles you to 10% discounts at a number of Seattle-area specialty running stores, including Super Jock ‘n Jill (CNW flagship store and longest running partner), Run26, Everyday Athlete, Road Runner Sports at Greenlake, Sound Sports, and Oiselle U Village. As you can see, the benefits of being a CNW member quickly offset the annual membership fee.

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Recharge Sport:

Athletic Recovery and Performance Training for Life AMY CLARK

Walk into Recharge Sport and you’ll probably find owners, Renee and Austin, either chatting with customers or taking care of routine maintenance around the gym. As athletes, Renee and Austin have combined their experience, education and training to build a business model around their vision of an ideal recovery facility in Bend, Oregon. Most runners tend to focus on their training mileage, speed work and long runs. While paying attention to stretching, nutrition and sleep is instrumental in maintaining a healthy platform, they are often a second priority. Often, runners and athletes are left vulnerable to injury due to neglecting their bodies and not dedicating enough time for rest and other recovery techniques. Recharge is hoping to change that. Renee and Austin met while running cross country for the University of Colorado in Boulder. After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, Austin decided to pursue massage therapy due to his continued interest in running. With a developing desire to learn how to heal the human body, he enrolled in the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. “I learned more about

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myself in those years,” Austin said, as he reflected on transitioning his career path from mechanical engineering to a non-desk job which allowed him to learn more about biomechanics and minimizing impact on the body. After completing his massage training, Austin moved to Flagstaff, Arizona where Renee trained as an elite runner at Northern Arizona University’s Center for High Altitude Training. It was here that Austin trained under massage pioneers, Phil and Jim Wharton, and Renee learned about professional training and recovery methods from world class coaches and physicians, including Jack Daniels, Ph.D. She went on to win the 3,000 meters at the USA Indoor Track and Field

Recharge, in Bend, OR, offers hot and cold baths, infrared saunas, treadmills, compression boots, and more. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

Championships, and the couple moved back to Colorado where Renee trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. It was here where they discovered the ultimate recovery center. Sidelined with a severe Achilles injury, Renee traveled to Sweden for surgery. While there was a 50/50 chance that she would never run again, the recovery methods she discovered at the Olympic recovery center were priceless. Through physical therapy, she learned to incorporate finding the root of a problem rather than just trying to apply a quick fix. Along with Austin’s education in massage therapy, they both knew they wanted to take what they had learned and provide a similar service. Their business model not only targets athletes, but everyone with a desire to prevent future medical problems by strengthening their health and well-being. When Renee and Austin opened Recharge in 2013, they occupied a small space near the Old Mill District in Bend that was just large enough to fit a few recliners for compression boots, a small weight gym, locker room and loft for Austin’s massage therapy sessions. Fast forward to two years later and just a couple doors down, and Recharge has transformed into a customized space

OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Elite triathlete and Recharge customer, Jesse Thomas, utilizing a treadmill on a cold December morning. PHOTO: Paul Lieto OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT: Lounge chairs where patrons can recover with boots and beers. PHOTO: MR Photography

all their own. Renee and Austin will tell you that the process of constructing their own gym was frustrating and exhilarating all at once. As a brand new business model, everything from permits to insurance was harder to come by. But in January of 2015, they opened the doors to their new, expanded facility. This one-of-a-kind gym features numerous rooms for massage therapy, nutrition analysis, and acupuncture, and a physical therapy studio. The athletic recovery space is an open area with theater lounge seats, free wifi and flat screen TVs mounted to the wall. For those with injuries, or looking to recover from a big race, ice compression or massage boots can help the body by speeding up the healing process. There are also hot and cold tubs, as well as a full-spectrum infrared sauna – all of which are key components in workout recovery and injury prevention. Recharge has additional experts on staff including professional ultrarunner and nutritional coach, Stephanie Howe, Ph.D., along with sports acupuncturists, lifestyle and strength training

Recharge co-owner Renee Metivier sporting the American flag after her 2nd place finish at the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon. PHOTO: Victah / PhotoRun.net

coaches, and yoga and conditioning instructors. If there’s a class that’ll benefit your training regimen, you’ll probably find it at Recharge. “We want a place where people can come learn and get inspired,” said Renee. “It allows us to push the idea of preventative maintenance.” From core strength training to recovery yoga, Recharge seems to have filled a niche when it comes to meeting the needs of runners and those looking to improve their health and wellness, not to mention always bringing in new equipment. The ElliptiGO is an elliptical bicycle that’s been designed by runners as an ideal cross training device, and you can find them at Recharge for

demo, rental and personal instruction. While Recharge’s location in Bend has been open since 2013, they have found other people to manage branches in Eugene, Portland, Vancouver, Reno and Seattle (opening soon). Each location is privately owned, but Renee and Austin have made sure to choose like-minded people who are dedicated to sticking with their true vision of marketing towards everyone, not just athletes, and realizing their goal of offering a place that helps people make education-based choices, while reducing the need for medication and increasing opportunities for an active lifestyle. Recharge offers membership punch cards (10 punches for $99), that are good for any one service at a time, or a monthly all-inclusive membership fee of $125. They are always scheduling weekly runs and other group events, which are often free and a great way to meet others. Visit rechargesport.com for more information. •

About the Author Amy 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 the numerous marathons including Boston. In an attempt to balance work, life and twin seven-year-olds, she is currently training for her next ultra. Follow her @amywrites.

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Half Marathon 8K and 3K Run/Walk

Downtown Joseph has that small, mountain town feel. PHOTO: josephoregon.com

Weekend Getaway: SHANNAH WERNER

Joseph, Oregon is not exactly an easy destination to get to, but if you are willing to make the effort, the reward is worth it for a weekend of trail running, hiking, biking and river rafting/kayaking adventures during summer months. Get an early start on Friday morning (or if you have flexibility, take off Thursday afternoon) and pack your bike, running shoes or hiking boots, and swim gear. Joseph is located on the Wallowa Lake Highway (Highway 82), about four hours from Boise, and a 5.5-hour drive from Portland. The Wallowa Lake Highway is 70 miles long and dead- ends at Wallowa Lake, just seven miles from Joseph. Once you’ve arrived in Joseph, the outdoor adventures are endless. The Eagle Cap Wilderness is Oregon’s largest at 556 square-miles, and has more than 530 miles of developed trails with access to over 50 lakes. Trail runners and hikers share the wilderness with deer, elk, sheep, beavers, black bears, cougars, foxes and wolves. Sacajawea Peak (9,838 feet), in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, is the sixth tallest peak in Oregon and the highest outside the Cascade Mountain Range. There is a 13.4-mile out-and-back trail offering views of the neighboring Matterhorn (9,826 feet)

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Joseph, Oregon

and the Wallowa Mountains. Seven miles south of Joseph where Highway 82 ends, the Wallowa Lake Trailhead begins. This is the main trailhead into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Chief Joseph Trail, Aneroid Lake (East Fork) Trail and the West Fork Trail, are the main trails into the Wallowa Lake area. Hikers and runners will be treated to breathtaking scenery throughout the Eagle Cap Lakes Basin, the most popular area in the Wilderness. Start a little higher up in the wilderness by taking the Wallowa Lake Tramway up to Mount Howard (3,700-foot vertical ascent). Explore the area at the top with a bike or hike, and enjoy a meal at the Summit Grill. The beauty in the northeast corner of the state is also why Cycle Oregon has repeatedly included Joseph and the surrounding area on its annual week-long ride. “We have chosen Joseph as a destination for a couple reasons,” said Chris of Rider Services with Cycle Oregon. “One, there is world class cycling in the area. Forest Road 39 from Hells Canyon to Joseph is one of the highest rated routes we’ve ever done. It feels like you’ve been transported from eastern Oregon to Switzerland. Two, you can’t beat the campsites around Wallowa Lake.”

The Wallowa Mountain Loop Classic is a multiday ride through and around the Wallowas. For a short but intense climb, the Salt Creek Summit ride has an elevation gain of 2,000 feet on winding mountain roads that have light to moderate traffic. Off-road bikers can explore the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The Redmont Trail Network has loops of 7-20 miles for riders to explore. To cool off from a run, hike or bike ride in the mountains, take a dip in Wallowa Lake or the Upper Imnaha River in Hells Canyon, the deepest river canyon in the country. Winding Waters River Expeditions in Joseph leads river rafting trips in the summer on the Snake River through Hells Canyon. Even in the winter, Joseph and the Wallowa Mountains appeal to the adventurer. The town of Joseph sees an average of 48 inches of snowfall, but the mountains can get up to 400 inches in the winter. Mountain biking trails become Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails, and the snow-capped peaks are breathtaking. Because of the snowfall and terrain, the Eagle Cap Wilderness hosts the Eagle Cap Extreme, a world-class mushing race which is a qualifier for the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. “The ECX 200-mile course features some of Northeast Oregon’s most spectacular landscapes,” said Troy Nave, Public Relations Director

TOP: Hit the open trails for epic running and scenic hikes. The Catsback area is worth checking out because of its vast, big sky open area with very little traffic. PHOTO: josephoregon.com BOTTOM RIGHT: A lone cyclist riding the scenic roads near Joseph during a Cycle Oregon ride. PHOTO: Cycle Oregon BOTTOM LEFT: Stop by the Terminal Gravity Brew Pub in nearby Enterprise, Oregon to finish the day with a welldeserved cold one. PHOTO: Kevin Harlander

for the race. “It traverses the Wallowa Mountains, skirting the Eagle Cap Wilderness — Oregon’s largest — through much of the course. Mushers can peer into Hells Canyon on the Snake River, the deepest river-cut gorge on the continent. The steep terrain and breathtaking views make this one of the most difficult and scenic courses in the sport. In all, mushers will climb and descend over 26,000 feet in the 200-mile race.” After a full day of playing outdoors, nothing tastes better than a good meal and cold beverage — Joseph offers both. Despite being a small town, Joseph’s main street (literally, Main St. North and South) is dotted with local bakeries, cafés, a

chocolate shop, breweries and a traditional soda shop. Terminal Gravity Brewing is a short drive north in Enterprise. Visiting Joseph is not just about running, hiking, biking and playing hard. The history of the area makes it a cultural and historical destination as well. Joseph was named for Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians who were forced out of the Wallowas and had to relocate in Idaho. Visitors to Joseph can see Chief Joseph’s gravesite at the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Great natural beauty often inspires beautiful artwork, and the art scene in Joseph exemplifies that. There are numerous art galleries to stroll through, and the use of bronze as a medium has put Joseph on the map as a mecca for artists specializing in bronze sculptures. A day of play, culture, good food and drink calls for a comfortable bed in order to repeat the fun and adventure the next day. Camping in and around Joseph is definitely an option, as well as

crashing at one of the local bed and breakfasts in downtown or along the Wallowa Lake Highway. The closest accommodation to the Eagle Cap Wilderness is the Wallowa Lake Lodge at the south end of the lake. It offers cabins and lodge rooms for accommodations, and rents out kayaks, paddleboards, motorboats and more to guests. The Wallowa Lake Tramway is a short walk from the Lodge, as well. The Camas Dining Room at the Lodge is open daily, May through October, for breakfast and dinner. •

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, waterskiing, snow-skiing and giving birth to and keeping up with her two kids, Haley (6) and Teddy (4).

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USATF 2017 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

USATF National Cross Country Championships will include races for Open, Masters and Junior runners, and a Community 4K and Beer Relay (4x1K).

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/heartbreaker > 2/18 2/18 2/18

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Multnomah University Community 5K; 5K; Portland, OR; runlikealion.wixsite.com/muxctf/community-5k-run My Heart Beats 5K; Kids, 5K; Monroe, WA; www.myheartbeats5k.com Run, Love, Run; 15K, 30K; Newport, OR; www.ardoradventures.com Sun Country Snowshoe Run; 5K, 10K; Cle Elum, WA; www.krankevents.com Valentines Columbia River Trail run/walk; 5K, 10K; The Dalles, OR; jumpstartyouthactivities@gmail.com

Hi5K - February 5K Run / Walk; 5K; Redmond, WA; www.hi5k.com Roaring Run @ Roaring River - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Scio, OR; sites.google.com/site/santiamrunning INTERLAKEN ICICLE DASH; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Zena Road Runs; 3m, 6m, 15K; Salem, OR; www.wvroadrunners.org SWEETHEART RUN Kids, 5K, 10K; Sweet Home, OR; www.shsweetheartrun.weebly.com Chocolatathon; 1m, 5K, 10K; Tigard, OR; www.uberthons.com Heart and Sole; Kids, 5K, 10K; Longview, WA; www.mylongview.com Hearty Party! 5K Run, Walk & Roll; 5K; Bellingham, WA; www.maxhigbee.org

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Lucky Rooster 5K Fun Run; 5K; Jacksonville, OR; www.getmeregistered.com Oregon Brewery Running Series - Rogue Eastside; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.com President Day Weekend: 5k, 10k, 15k, kids dash, 2 person team (5k each); Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Resolution Run Series 15K/15 mile; 15K, 15m; Steilacoom, WA; www.runfsrc.com WinterFest Royal Run; 8K; Bend, OR; www.oregonwinterfest.com FORT EBEY KETTLES TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coupeville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 5K Fun Run/Walk for Special Olympics Oregon; 5K; Portland, OR; www.plungeoregon.com Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run; 10K; Silverton, OR; www.runwildadventures.com Wurst Run 5K/10K; 5K, 10K; Mount Angel, OR; www.racenorthwest.com/wurst ICHS Lunar New Year 5K; 5K; Bellevue, WA; www.ichs.com/5k Mardi Gras 5K; 5K; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com

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

Saturday, May 6th, 2017 Registration: 8:00 a.m.

10K | 5K | 2.1K*

Race Starts: 9:30 a.m.

*Grades 1 - 8 are free

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Worst Day of the Year Run; 5K; Troutdale, OR; www.worstdayrun.com CHAMPOEG 10K, 30K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN; Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 30K; St Paul, OR; www.orrc.net FOOTHILLS DASH; 1m, 5K, 10K; Orting, WA; www.co.pierce.wa.us H.I.T. the Trail 5K Run; 5K; Tacoma, WA; www.tacomacc.edu/HIT5k HOT CHOCOLATE 15K/5K SEATTLE 5K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.hotchocolate15k.com/seattle LINCOLN CITY HALF-MARATHON AND 10K 10K, 13.1m; Lincoln City, OR; www.lincolncity.org Charlie’s Chocolate 5K Run/Walk; 5K; Ashland, OR; www.oregonchocolatefestival.com/chocolate-run Race to the Cape; 10m; Tillamook, OR; www.ascherlindustries.com/Caperun SPRING RUN FOR FUN @ REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY FOOT RACE; 1m, 5K, 10K; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Cabin Fever Reliever 2017; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; any, OR; www.raceyourneighbor.com iRun for Kids; Kids, 5K, 10m; Albany, OR; www.albanypublicschoolsfoundation.org Kirkland Shamrock Run; 5K; Kirkland, WA; www.kirklandshamrockrun.com Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce 5K/10K/Kids 1K Fun Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Lake Stevens, WA; www.lschamber.org O’Grady’s St. Paddy’s 5K; 5K; Leavenworth, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Runnin’ O’ the Green; Kids, 5K, 8K; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma; 1K, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tacoma, WA; www.stpaddyruntacoma.com St. Patty’s Day River Trail Run/Walk; 3K, 5K, 10K; The Dalles, OR; jumpstartyouthactivities@gmail.com F5 ST. PATRICK’S DAY DASH 5K; Seattle, WA; www.stpatsdash.com Lucky Dog 5k, 10k, & Free 1/4 Kids Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.doubledogdareuevents.com ST. PAT’S DAY DASH 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendstpatsdash.com

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CPRD Camellia Run & Walk 5K/10K; 5K, 10K; Newberg, OR; www.getmeregistered.com Honeywagon Runs; Kids, 4m, 13.1m; Everson, WA; www.gbrc.net Kids Bloomathon; 1m; Woodland, WA; kidsbloomathon.squarespace.com Run 2 Pieces; Kids, 5K; Snohomish, WA; run2pieces.wordpress.com Seattle Magazine’s Brunch Run; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemag.com Tabor Challenge; 5K; Portland, OR; www.taborchallenge.com BRIDGE TO BREWS! Kids, 8K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > NEGATIVE SPLIT HALF MARATHON 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.nsplit.com SALMON RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.runsalmonrun.com Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing; Kids, 5K, 10K; Renton, WA; www.seahawks12krun.com Twilight 5K; 5K; Lewiston, ID; connect.lcsc.edu/crosscountry HOP HOP HALF MARATHON & 5K!; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.hophophalf.com > TIGER MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 5K, 12K, 13.1m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Dash to Diamond Knot Spring Hop; Kids, 5K, 10K; Mukilteo, WA; register.chronotrack.com/r/24589 Go Race Series; 5K; Tigard, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com FALCON 15K RELAY PLUS 15K, 10K, 5K RUN & 5K WALK Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K, Relay; Hillsboro, OR; www.falcon15krelay.com TCCC SPRING INTO SUMMER 5 KM RUN; 1m, 5K; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Cherry Festival Run/Walk; 3K, 5K, 10K; The Dalles, OR; rthouvenel44@charter.net Double Five 5K, 5 Miler, 8.1 Miles; 5K, 5m; Lake Oswego, OR; www.doubledogdareuevents.com Falls 2 Falls 2 Falls; Kids, 5.2m, 10.5m; Twin Falls, ID; www.mavtec.org Fish Out of Water 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Guppy Run; Kids, 1m, 5K; Albany, OR; www.signmeup.com The Tenacious Ten presented by Oiselle; 10K, 10m; Seattle, WA; www.thetenaciousten.com WHIDBEY ISLAND MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Oak Harbor, WA; www.runwhidbey.com ICE BREAKER ROAD RACE; 1m, 3m, 5m; Great Falls, MT; www.icebreakergf.com >

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SPRING CLASSIC DUATHLON & HOME DEPOT HALF, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Du; Portland, OR; www.whyracingevents.com All In For Autism 5K/10K; Kids, 5K, 10K; Bellevue, WA; www.allinforautism.org Stronger Together 5K Walk; 5K; Eugene, Salem, Vancouver, OR; www.rmhcoregon.org/walk OMAK ORCHARDS IN BLOOM HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Omak, WA; www.orchardsinbloom.com SISTERS ‘BETTER HALF’ MARATHON; 6.55m, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.sistershalfmarathon.com SPRING EAGLE TRAIL RUN; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 20m, 26.2m; Sammamish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Have a Heart Run -5K & 10K Run & 2K Walk; Kids, 2K, 5K, 10K; Mount Vernon, WA; www.haveaheartrun.org Horse Lake Trail Runs; 5m, 13.1m; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Liberty Lake Trail Run; 8m; Liberty Lake, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com Run with Faith 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Issaquah, WA; www.runwithfaith.org Willamette Mission Trail 5K/10K Trail Runs; 5K, 10K; Salem, OR; www.runwildadventures.com HOOF’N AND WOOF’N 1 MILE AND 5K RACE 1m, 5K; Riverside, WA; omakorchardsinbloom@gmail.com Run Like The Wind Running Festival; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Ellensburg, WA; www.run-like-the-wind.com WALK/RUN FOR THE ANIMALS 3m, 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.southwesthumane.org/walk-run

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saturday, may 6, 2017 Vancouver, WA 5k run and 3-mile walk beer garden . dog agility demos vendor village . VIP area . medals $5 off with code: runwithdogs before April 1 Register now at hssw.org/walk-run

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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 Cheadle Lake 5/10K Run Run/Walk and 1/2mi Kids Obstacle Dash; Kids, 5K, 10K; Lebanon, OR; www.buildlebanontrials.com Hosford Husky Hustle; 5K; Portland, OR; www.runsignup.com Loyalty Days Race; 2m; Newport, OR; www.facebook.com/CoastHillsRunningClub CINCO DE MAYO HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RUN/WALK Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > EUGENE MARATHON 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Kids; Eugene, OR; www.eugenemarathon.com LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN 12K; Spokane, WA; www.bloomsdayrun.org AVENUE OF THE GIANTS 10K; 10K; Avenue of the Giants, CA; www.theave.org > Seattle Brain Cancer Walk; 1m; Seattle, WA; www.braincancerwalk.org Snohomish Women’s Run; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishwomensrun.com WOODLAND PARK ZOOM TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #1; 5.1m, 10.8m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com LAKE RUN - TOUGH 10K, 5K RUN/WALK, KIDS DASH; Kids, 5K, 10K; Lake Oswego, OR; www.lowomensclub.org Butte Challenge; 5K, 10K; Hermiston, OR; www.buttechallenge.com Girls on the Run 5K; 5K; Portland, OR; www.girlsontherunpdx.org Hippie Chick Quarter Marathon, 15K, and Half Marathon; 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Inspiring Hope Run; 5K, 10K; Mukilteo, WA; www.inspiringhope.info Mother’s Day (Weekend) Run/Walk for Safe Families!; 1m, 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.cardv.org/runwalk Troutdale Trot/Walk; 6.7m; Troutdale, OR; jbcb58@yahoo.com Run Mama Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.runmamarunpdx.org RATTLESNAKE RIDGE RUN; 5m, 13.1m, 50K; North Bend, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Aviation Day 5K; 5K; Mukilteo, WA; www.aviationday5k.com Banks Linear Trail Brave Run; 5K, 10K; Banks, OR; banksbraverun.blogspot.com

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

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

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Interval: Often used to describe a speed workout, this term actually signifies the recovery period during that specific workout session. As an example, one might say they are doing 800-meter intervals with 3:00 recovery. Long Run: This is used to signify a run, usually done on the weekend, which is the longest of the week. In many cases, it is significantly longer than the typical run, often adding up to 20-25% of the runner's weekly miles. VO2 Max: The maximum volume of oxygen a person can consume during exercise, which is often used as an indicator of an athlete’s potential in endurance sports. A VO2 Max test is typically conducted on a bicycle ergometer or treadmill and is measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body mass per minute. Aerobic Threshold: The point at which anaerobic energy pathways start to operate, is considered to be around 75% of maximum heart rate. To calculate your maximum heart rate (MHR), simply subtract your age from 220.

Saturday May 13th Millennium Plaza Park Lake Oswego, Oregon 10K Run 5K Run/Walk Kids Dash REGISTER NOW!

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Bay View Women’s Run and Walk; 2m, 5K, 10K; Bow, WA; www.bayviewwomensrun.com Oregon Brewery Running Series - Base Camp Brewing Co; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.com/or Red Devil Challenge Trail Runs; 10K, 15m, 25K; Cashmere, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Skin Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.skincancer5k.org UW Bothell Husky 5K; Kids, 5K; Seattle, WA; www.bothell.washington.edu/5krun CAPITAL CITY MARATHON Kids, 5m, 13.1.m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.capitalcitymarathon.org > Girls on the Run 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.girlsrun.org Nordstrom Beat the Bridge 2017; Kids, 1m, 4mW, 8K; Seattle, WA; www.beatthebridge.org West Seattle 5K Run/Walk; Kids, 5K; West Seattle, WA; www.westseattle5k.com Youngberg Hill Half, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; McMinnville, OR; www.youngberghillhalf.com WILBURTON HILLBILLY TRAIL RUN; 4K, 8K, 12K; Bellevue, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN - BEND; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com RUN TO REMEMBER MEMORIAL MILE, 5K & 10K - VANCOUVER, WA; 1m, 5K, 10K; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com SPRING FESTIVAL 5K RUN AND 10K RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com Butte or Bust Run; 5K, 10K; Creston, WA; vaughande@gmail.com Grants Pass Freedom Run/Walk; 5K, 5m, Long Course Tri; Grants Pass, OR; www.gpfreedomrun.com Oregon Brewery Running Series - Laurelwood Brewing; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.com/or ORRC UP THE LAZY RIVER 10K; 10K; West Linn, OR; www.orrc.net Memorial Day Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org PAWZ by the Sea 5K Run/Walk; 5K; Langley, WA; www.pawzbythesea.com Miles on Memorial; 5K, 10K, 15K; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com MAD DASH FOR CASH 5K; Gresham, OR; www.terrapinevents.com

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For the Kids 5K; 5K; Newberg, OR; forthekids5k.itsyourrace.com Girls on the Run 5K; 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.gotrwillamette.org HealthPoint 5K; 5K; Bothell, WA; www.healthpointchc.org Spirit of Magic Valley; 5K, 13.1m; Twin Falls, ID; www.mavtec.org Starlight Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.starlightrun.com HEAVEN CAN WAIT 5K RUN/WALK 5K; Bend, OR; www.heavencanwait.org NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com RAVENNA RUN THE RAVINE; 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #2; 5K, 8.2m, 14.5m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com DASH FOR A CURE 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com RUN FOR THE HILLS; Kids, 2m, 8K, 30K; Corvallis, OR; www.gltrunforthehills.com Helvetia Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, and 25 mile Bike Race; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Montana Governor’s Cup; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Helena, MT; www.govcupmt.com Oregon Brewery Running Series - Ecliptic Brewing; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.com Trail Rail Run; 5K, 12K, 30K, 50K, 50m, Relay; St. Regis, MT; www.trailrailrun.com

Oak Harbor, WA

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6/11 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHORE RUN/WALK

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Join us for Seattle’s most scenic 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk while supporting the fight against cancer through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

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Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.shorerun.com 6/11 6/11 6/12 6/17 6/17 6/20 6/21 6/24

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THE BEAR RUN 5K RUN/WALK 5K; Maple Valley, WA; www.maplevalleybearrun.com ZERO PROSTATE CANCER 5K RUN/WALK; Kids, 1m, 5K; Portland, OR; www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/portland All Comer’s Track and Field; Various Dist.; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races 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 SUNSHINE SALUTATION TRAIL RUN; 8K, 5m, 10m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com ORRC SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNDOWNER 5K RELAY AND KIDS’ RUN AT THE OREGON ZOO; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net Battle for the Bridge 5K; 5K; West Linn, OR; www.battleforthebridge.com ODFW Running Wild 5K; 5K; Monmouth, OR; www.runsignup.com Twilight Run; Kids, 1m, 5K; Tigard, OR; twilightrun.the-ftts.org

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BEER RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.biteofbend.com/beer-run KONA MARATHON AND FAMILY RUNS; 5K, 10K, 26.2m; Kailua-Kona, HI; www.konamarathon.com PACIFIC CREST 5K/10K RUN & WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Defeat Multiple Myeloma; 1m, 5K; Seattle, WA; www.defeatmyeloma.org Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Vancouver, BC; www.vancouverhalf.com BIG FOOT FUN RUN Kids, 5K, 10K; Yacolt, WA; sites.google.com/site/bigfootfunrun Red, White, & Blues 10K; Kids, 10K; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com FIRECRACKER 5000 5K; Seattle, WA; www.promotionevents.com C.A.T. WALK & FUN RUN; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.catwalkfunrun.org > FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON & 5K & 8K; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat > FREEDOM 5K; 5K; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com ORRC JULY 4TH 5K; 5K; Wilsonville, OR; www.orrc.net Annual Yankee Doodle Dash; 1m, 5K, 10K; Everett, WA; www.ymca-snoco.org Butte To Butte; 4mW, 5K, 10K; Eugene, OR; www.buttetobutte.rog Camp Patriot 4th of July Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Pasco, WA; www.camppatriotfunrun.org Fort Steilacoom Running Club‚Äôs Four on the Fourth; Kids, 1m, 4m; Steilacoom, WA; www.runfsrc.com Freedomthon; 1m, 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.uberthons.com Independence Day 5K/10K; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; St. Paul, OR; www.runwithpaula.com

2017

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Come run the famed Deception Pass Bridge

April 9

Half Marathon • 10k • 5K Kick off the 2017 race season with a true Bend tradition —the 29th annual Salmon Run. Traverse beautiful dirt and paved trails along the Deschutes River in Bend; the race winds through some of the most scenic trails in town.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY

2016

RUN THE BRIDGE

Racers 2-10 can participate in The Little Fry Run! Three distances for each fry to choose from.

RACE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Riddle Sawdust Jubilee 5K; 5K; Riddle, OR; www.sawdustjubilee5k.com River Run on the Fourth of July; 5K, 10K; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #3; 5K, 10.8m, 19.5m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com MISSOULA MARATHON; 5K (Sat), 13.1m, 26.2m (Sun); Missoula, MT; www.missoulamarathon.org Lakewood SummerFEST Trail Run; 1m, 5K, 10K; Lakewood, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Mt Ashland 5K; 5K; Ashland, OR; www.mtashland5k.com BARE BUNS FUN RUN - WEST; 5K; Issaquah, WA; www.tigermtnudists.com Outdoor Sunday Evenings 5K Run/Walk and 1Mile Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Beaverton, OR; sw5k.swbible.org See Jane Run Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run Seattle; 1m, 5K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.seejanerun.com/seattle CARKEEK WARMER TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND - 10K & HALF MARATHON 10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 51ST ANNUAL SEASIDE BEACH RUN AND PROM WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seaside, OR; www.seasidebeachrun.org DESCHUTES DASH MULTI-SPORT EVENT; 5K, 10K; Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR HALF MARATHON/8K/3K AND TRIALS LEGACY MARATHON; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair SHORELINE RUN; 1m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Kla Ha Ya Beats; Kids, 5K, 10K; Snohomish, WA; www.thebeatsrun.com/klahaya Mud & Chocolate Bite Size 3 Mile & Kids Dash; Kids, 5K; Bellevue, WA; www.mudandchocolate.com Summer Spirit Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Summer Half Classic; 5K, 13.1m; Coburg, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com Swedish SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.summerun.org CAREY LAKES RUN; 5K; Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com LORD HILL PIE HIGH TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

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Float Dodger 5k; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.floatdodger5k.com Oregon Brewery Running Series - Migration Brewing Co; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.com/or

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7/23 BEAVERTON SUN RUN

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

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5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.beavertonsunrun.com 7/25 7/28 7/29 7/29 7/29 7/30 8/5 8/5 8/5 8/5 8/6 8/6 8/8 8/12 8/12

SEWARD SIZZLER TRAIL RUN; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Lumaglow Fun Run; 5K; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org ORRC DUAL DUEL - 10 MILE TRACK RELAY, 10K AND 1 MILE SOLO & KID’S RUN; Kids, 1m, 10K, 10m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; Tigard, OR; www.ladybugrun.com Run4US; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org CEDAR CREEK 5K/10K BEACH CHALLENGE Kids, 5K, 10K; Pacific City, OR; www.nvelc.com/Partners.html HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com SHOC WALK & RUN 5K/10K FOR OVARIAN CANCER 1m, 5K, 10K; Gladstone, OR; www.shocfoundation.org SUNSET ON THE SPRINGWATER Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > The Super Run 5K-Seattle; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.thesuperrun.com UNLEASHED AT STADIUM BOWL; 1m Stairs; Tacoma, WA; www.unleashedatstadiumbowl.org The Oregon Trail Game 5K; 5K; Oregon City, OR; www.downtownoregoncity.org/5k SUMMER EDDY TRAIL RUN; 4m, 8m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #4; 5K, 14.5m & 26.2; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com

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HIGH STREET HUSTLE 8K 5K 1K; Kids, 5K, 8K; Salem, OR; www.activesalem.com/high-street-hustle ORRC GARLIC FESTIVAL - 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K; North Plains, OR; www.orrc.net SCANDIA RUN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Junction City, OR; www.scandiarun.com Oregon Brewery Running Series - Laurelwood Brewing; 5K; Portland, OR; www.breweryrunningseries.com/or Stilly Fun Run 5K Footrace; 5K; Arlington, WA; www.festivaloftheriver.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 Mud & Chocolate 4.5 Mile and Half Marathon; 8K, 4.5m, 13.1m; Sammamish, WA; www.mudandchocolate.com COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com Tase T Lentil 5K Fun Run; 5K; Pullman, WA; www.lentilfest.com

8/19 SEAN’S RUN FOR AUTISM Sean’s Run is a 5K/10K Walk or Run and Half-marathon fun-run fundraiser for Autism Research and Resources of Oregon. Come run or walk with Sean!

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.seansrun.org 8/19 8/19 8/19 8/19 8/20

GIRLFRIENDS 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com SUMMER BLAST AT REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com VALLEY OF THE TROLLS HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls > Summer Fitness Day Runs; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Alki Beach Run 5K; Kids, 5K; West Seattle, WA; www.alkibeachrun.com

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INTERLAKEN ICE CREAM DASH; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Drug Free Run; 1m, 5K, 10K; La Grande, OR; drugfreerun.itsyourrace.com Run a Muk; 5K, 10K; Monroe, WA; www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com Seattle Marathon 10K Race; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org Squirrel Rampage; Kids, 8K; Great Falls, MT; www.racemt.com Riverhawk Run/Walk; Kids, 1K, 3K, 5K; The Dalles, OR; rthouvenel44@charter.net

9/2 IT’S MY ABILITY 5K FOR AUTISM 2017 Join us for our 5th Annual, It’s My Ability 5k for Autism. This is a family oriented event for a special cause, Autism/Aspergers Syndrome.

5K; Boring, OR; www.runsignup.com 9/2 9/4 9/4 9/9 9/9 9/9 9/10 9/16 9/16 9/16 9/16

SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE, 5K, KIDS RACE; Kids, 5K; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com > ORRC GREENWAY TRAIL TRIAL 10K; 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.orrc.net OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com K-9 CANDY CANE 5K RUN; 5K; Renton, WA; www.buduracing.com PARADISE VALLEY TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Lake of the Woods Tri-Sport Weekend; 5K, 13.1m; Klamath Falls, OR; www.lakeofthewoodstri.com Spirit of Bellevue 12K & 5K; 5K, 12K; Bellevue, WA; www.spiritofbellevuerun.com VANCOUVER USA FESTIVAL WEEKEND - FREEDOM 5K; Kids, 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.vancouverusamarathon.com > Eastside 10K; 10K; Vancouver, BC; www.eastside10k.com Harvest Classic; Kids, 1m, 8K; Nampa, ID; www.nampaparksandrecreation.org Walk, Roll ‘n’ Run for UCP; 5K, 8K; Portland, OR; www.walkrollnrun.org

Running Pace Chart PACE

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GOLDEN ULTRA; 5K, 10K, 20K, 13.1m, 20m, 50K, 50m, Relay; Golden, BC; www.goldenultra.com Earth Day Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SPOKANE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org ORRC BEST DAM RUN 10K; 10K; Estacada, OR; www.orrc.net Squirrels in the Headlamp; Kids, 5K; Great Falls, MT; www.racemt.com Three Course Challenge; 5K; Warrenton, OR; www.threecoursechallengeshs.com BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org RUN ON THE RUNWAY 5K; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.oregonairshow.com > REED COLLEGE 5K; 5K; Portland, OR; www.reed.edu/5k > Family Fitness Day; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K, Du; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org ROTARY TRIATHLON OF SALEM 5K/10K; 5K, 10K; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org > Harvest Classic 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk; Kids, 5K, 10K; Longview, WA; www.rotaryharvestclassic.com PORTLAND MARATHON & PORTLAND MARATHON HALF Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org Free Flight Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Newport, OR; www.facebook.com/CoastHillsRunningClub ORRC BLUE LAKE RUNS 5K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN; 5K, 13.1m, Kids; Fairview, OR; www.orrc.net RUN WITH THE KOKANEE; 5K, 10K; Issaquah, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Detroit Lake Trail Mud Run; 5m; Detroit Lake, OR; www.runwildadventures.com Leavenworth Oktoberfest Trail Runs; 8K, 10m; Leavenworth, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Run for Humanity Zombie Fun Run; 5K, 10K; St. Paul, OR; www.runsignup.com

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EVENT GUIDE 10/15 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON,

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PINK BRIGADE GUYS; 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org RUN LIKE HELL HALF MARATHON! Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #5; 7.6m, 20m, 50K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com SCARY RUN 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com Captain Jack’s Treasure Run; 5K, 8K; Woodinville, WA; www.captainjacks8k.com Run Scared 5K; 4K, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.runscared5k.com CARKEEK COOLER TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SISTERS; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com Columbia River Classic 10 mile / 2 mile Fun Run; Kids, 2m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.facebook.com/ColumbiaRiverClassic BEND ALE RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.bendalerun.com COLUMBIA CLASSIC; 1m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Veterans Day 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com RAVENNA REFRESHER TRAIL RUN; 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Turkey Trot; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com OREGON MID VALLEY ROAD RACE Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org > ORRC/COLUMBIA BANK TURKEY TROT AT THE ZOO; Kids, 4m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net TOFURKY TROT PASADENA; 5K ; Pasadena, CA; www.tofurky.com/trot TOFURKY TROT PORTLAND; 5K; Portland, OR; www.tofurky.com/trot TURKEY DAY 5K AND 5MI RUN; 5K, 5m; Redmond, WA; www.finishstrongevents.com Burn the Bird 5K/10K walk/run; 5K, 10K; Great Falls, MT; www.racemt.com Mukilteo Turkey Trot; 5K, 10K; Mukilteo, WA; www.mukilteoturkeytrot.com

11/23 Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K; Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA;

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11/23 Turkey on the Run; Kids, 5K, 12K; Wenatchee, WA;

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www.runwenatchee.com 12/2 MUSTACHE DACHE CORVALLIS; Kids, 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.mustachedache.com/corvallis 12/2 REDMOND REINDEER ROMP TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 12/2 REINDEER RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; www.crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun.html 12/2 Bend Jingle Bell Run; Kids, 5K; Bend, OR; www.jbr.org/bend 12/2 Shellburg Falls Trail Run; 5m; Lyons, OR; www.runwildadventures.com 12/3 Portland Jingle Bell Run; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.jbr.org/ portland 12/7 Self-Transcendence 2-Mile Race; 2m; Seattle, WA; us.srichinmoyraces.org 12/9 Santa Runs Tacoma; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tacoma, WA; www.santarunstacoma.com 12/10 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday > 12/16 SEWARD SOLSTICE TRAIL RUN; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 12/23 Holiday Fun Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org

12/31 THE FIRST RUN & WALK Start your New Year right with an energizing 5K or 10K Run/Walk at Midnight on New Year’s Eve along the scenic waterfront in Downtown Portland!

4/23

6/3 BEND BEER CHASE 6 Friends. 50 miles. One day. One van. 20+ Breweries. A unique “beer relay” where participants run and sample amazing craft beer along the course!

Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascaderelays.com 6/10

1/1/18 RESOLUTION RUN 5K AND POLAR BEAR DIVE

5K; Seattle, WA; www.promotionevents.com/resorun/home.html

A unique wilderness course starting at Applegate lake following the Applegate, Rogue, Coquille rivers and Oregon coast. Crazy beautiful and fun! Sign up now. Relay; Applegate Lake, OR; www.thewildroguerelay.com 6/24

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6/16 WILD ROGUE RELAY

7/22 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/firstrun >

FALCON 15K RELAY PLUS 15K, 10K, 5K RUN & 5K WALK Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K, Relay; Hillsboro, OR; www.falcon15krelay.com MT. SI RELAY & ULTRA RUNS 50K, 50m, Relay; Snoqualmie, WA; www.mtsirelay.com

Twelve Bridges Relay; Relay; North Plains, OR; www.onedayrelayseries.com ROSE CITY RELAY Relay; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com CSC Barrel to Keg Relay; Relay; Philomath, OR; www.communityservices.us/barrel-to-keg CASCADE LAKES RELAY; Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascaderelays.com CLR24 - WALK & RUN; Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascaderelays.com Grand Teton Relay; Relay; Ashton, ID; www.grandtetonrelay.com

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8/11

Olympic Relay Adventure; Relay; Port Angeles, WA; www.olympicrelayadventure.com

8/18 SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY Pacific Northwest’s premier overnight relay. 200 miles. 12 friends. Picturesque Mt. Spokane. World class trails. National Forests. Waterfront views. Memories for a lifetime. Relay; Spokane, WA; www.cascaderelays.com 8/25 9/17

Hood to Coast/Portland to Coast Relays; Relay, Adventure Race; Mt. Hood, OR; www.hoodtocoastrelay.com Gorgeous Relay; Relay; Cascade Locks to Portland, OR; www.gorgeousrelay.com

10/7 CENTENNIAL BEER CHASE 6 Friends. 50 miles. One day. One van. Inland Northwest’s best breweries. A unique “beer relay”run and sample amazing craft beer along the course!

1-day Relay; Spokane, WA; www.cascaderelays.com

10/21 THE MORAN CONSTITUTIONAL RELAY

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Relay; Olga, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

HALF MARATHONS/MARATHONS/ULTRAS Geoduck Gallop Half Marathon and 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Olympia, WA; www.evergreen.edu

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2/12 HEART BREAKER HALF 5K, 10K, HALF-MARATHON Enjoy a fun, heart-healthy event for the whole family. And because it’s the weekend of love, don’t forget to bring along friends and neighbors, too.

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Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/heartbreaker > 2/12 2/12 2/18 2/19 2/19

Birch Bay International Marathon / Half-Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Blaine, WA; www.birchbaymarathon.com My Better Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.mybetterhalfmarathon.com ORRC HAGG LAKE MUD RUN ULTRA 50K; 50K; Gaston, OR; www.orrc.net ORRC HAGG LAKE MUD RUN ULTRA 25K; 25K; Gaston, OR; www.orrc.net Lord Hill Trail Run; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 20m, 50K; Snohomish, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

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FORT EBEY KETTLES TRAIL RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Coupeville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com RICHLAND RUN FEST; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Dum and Dummer Half-Marathon; 13.1m, Sprint Du; Lewiston, ID; connect.lcsc.edu/crosscountry CHAMPOEG 10K, 30K, HALF MARATHON & KIDS’ RUN; Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 30K; St Paul, OR; www.orrc.net Lake Sammamish Half Marathon; 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.lakesammamishhalf.com Snake River Canyon Half Marathon; 13.1m; Pullman, WA; www.palouseroadrunners.org LINCOLN CITY HALF-MARATHON AND 10K 10K, 13.1m; Lincoln City, OR; www.lincolncity.org COTTAGE GROVE HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Cottage Grove, OR; www.cottagegrovehalf.com SPRING RUN FOR FUN @ REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Run to the Pub; 10K, 13.1m; Bozeman, MT; www.runtothepub.com CANYONLANDS HALF MARATHON AND FIVE MILE RUN; 5m, 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com Pacific Rim One Day Run; 20m, 26.2m, 50K, 50m, 100K, 100m; Longview, WA; www.ultrasignup.com Resolution Run Series 20K/20 mile; 20K, 20m; Steilacoom, WA; www.runfsrc.com Spring Fling Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; www.oregontrailruns.com ADIDAS SHAMROCK RUN Kids, 5KR/W, 8K, 15K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.shamrockrunportland.com Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Mercer Island, WA; www.mercerislandhalf.com

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RUN THE BRIDGE APRIL 23, 2017 Oak Harbor, WA

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Dash Point State Park Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m; Federal Way, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Vortex Half Marathon & 10K Trail Run; 13.1m; Estacada, OR; www.runwildadventures.com Wheatfield Half Marathon, 8K, & 3K; 3K, 8K, 13.1m; The Dalles, OR; rthouvenel44@charter.net YAKIMA RIVER CANYON MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Yakima, WA; www.yakimarivercanyonmarathlon.com > OAT Run - Olympic Adventure Trail Run; 12K, 13.1m; Port Angeles, WA; www.oatrun.org OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Oakland, CA; www.oaklandmarathon.com RACE FOR THE ROSES; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.race4theroses.org Honeywagon Runs; Kids, 4m, 13.1m; Everson, WA; www.gbrc.net Squak Mountain Trail Run; 12K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Corvallis, OR; www.corvallishalfmarathon.com NEGATIVE SPLIT HALF MARATHON 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.nsplit.com ORRC VERNONIA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Banks, OR; www.orrc.net SALMON RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.runsalmonrun.com Blooms to Brews Marathon; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Woodland, WA; www.bloomstobrews.com Everett Half; 10K, 13.1m; Everett, WA; www.everetthalf.com Peterson Ridge Rumble; 20m, 40m; Sisters, OR; www.petersonridgerumble.com HOP HOP HALF MARATHON & 5K!; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.hophophalf.com > TIGER MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN; 5K, 12K, 13.1m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Hot Springs Trail Runs; 5m, 18m; McKenzie Bridge, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Wenatchee Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Wenatchee, WA; www.teddriven.com/wenatchee-marathon Grand Ridge Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Lost Creek Trail Run; 5K, 30K, 50K, Relay; Lost Creek Lake, OR; www.lctrailruns.com Trout Lake Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Trout Lake, WA; www.facebook.com/troutlakerun

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4/23 WHIDBEY ISLAND MARATHON Come run the famed Deception Pass Bridge while enjoying picturesque ocean views along tranquil countryside. Experience Whidbey’s beauty in a race distance suited for you.

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Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Oak Harbor, WA; www.runwhidbey.com 4/23 4/23 4/23 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30

BEND MARATHON AND HALF 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.bend-marathon.com MT. SI RELAY & ULTRA RUNS 50K, 50m, Relay; Snoqualmie, WA; www.mtsirelay.com SPRING CLASSIC DUATHLON & HOME DEPOT HALF, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Du; Portland, OR; www.whyracingevents.com OMAK ORCHARDS IN BLOOM HALF MARATHON & 10K 10K, 13.1m; Omak, WA; www.orchardsinbloom.com SISTERS ‘BETTER HALF’ MARATHON 6.55m, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.sistershalfmarathon.com SPRING EAGLE TRAIL RUN; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 20m, 26.2m; Sammamish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Horse Lake Trail Runs; 5m, 13.1m; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Michelob Ultra Tacoma City Marathon; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay, Kids; Tacoma, WA; www.tacomacitymarathon.com Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon; 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.mudandchocolate.com

5/7 EUGENE MARATHON Flat, fast, scenic course in TrackTown USA — finishes at Historic Hayward Field. Make your own unforgettable history running in the footsteps of legends at the 2017 Eugene Marathon!

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5/21 RUN ON THE RIVER SPONSORED BY BUOY BEER COMPANY The 4th 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.getmeregistered.com 5/21 5/21 5/27

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

CINCO DE MAYO HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RUN/WALK Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > AVENUE OF THE GIANTS MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Avenue of the Giants, CA; www.theave.org > Snohomish Women’s Run; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishwomensrun.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 Pacific Northwest Marathon; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Eugene, OR; www.pacificnorthwestmarathon.com Smith Rock Ascent; Kids, 15m, 50K; Terrebonne, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Smith Rock Road Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Terrebonne, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Queen of the High Road; 10K, 13.1m; Wilsonville, OR; www.solesisters.us Sri Chinmoy 7 & 13 Hour Solo & Relay Race; 7-13hrs; Seattle, WA; us.srichinmoyraces.org State Park Series #1 Farragut; 10K, 25K, 50K; Athol, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com

CAPITAL CITY MARATHON Kids, 5m, 13.1.m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.capitalcitymarathon.org > Grapes of Half Marathon; 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com HAPPY GIRLS RUN - BEND; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com

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Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Gervais, OR; www.runwithpaula.com Soaring Eagle 5 Mile, 10 Mile, Marathon and 50K Trail Run; 5m, 10m, 26.2m, 50K; Sammamish, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Trail Factor 50K; 50K; Portland, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com THELMA & LOUISE HALF MARATHON AND RELAY; 13.1m, Relay; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com Lake Wilderness Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernessrun.com NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SAN DIEGO MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; San Diego, CA; www.runrocknroll.com THE TEANAWAY TRAIL RUN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Cle Elum, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #2; 5K, 8.2m, 14.5m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com TIMBERLINE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Government Camp, OR; www.timberlinemarathon.com Bald Peak Half; 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.baldpeakhalf.com Helvetia Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, and 25 mile Bike Race; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Montana Governor’s Cup; 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Relay; Helena, MT; www.govcupmt.com NUT 100K & 50K; 50K, 100K; Glide, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Snoqualmie Valley Run; 10K, 13.1m; Carnation, WA; www.snoqualmievalleyrun.com Tesoro March Point Run, 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Anacortes, WA; terry.l.sentinella@tsocorp.com Echo Valley Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Chelan, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com FootZone Dirty Half; 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.footzonebend.com GRATEFUL DAD HALF MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > Elijah Bristow 24 Hour Run; 50K, 50m, 100K, 100m; Eugene, OR; www.bristow24.org Mary’s Peak 50k/25K; 13.1m, 50K, 50m, 25K; Blodgett, OR; www.maryspeak50k.com ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SEATTLE MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA; www.runrocknroll.com

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PACIFIC CREST 25K & 50K TRAIL RUN; 25K, 50K; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com PACIFIC CREST HALF MARATHON & MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Taylor Mountain Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com KONA MARATHON AND FAMILY RUNS 5K, 10K, 26.2m; Kailua-Kona, HI; www.konamarathon.com FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON & 5K & 8K; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat > COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #3; 5K, 10.8m, 19.5m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Grey Rock Trail Runs; 12K, 25K, 50K; Yakima, WA; www.ultrasignup.com

7/9 FUELED BY FINE WINE HALF MARATHON

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5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com 8/5 8/5

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SUNSET ON THE SPRINGWATER Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > Crawfish Crawl Relay & Half Marathon Run/Walk; 13.1m, Relay; Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com Volcanic 50; 50K; Cougar, WA; www.gobeyondracing.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #4; 5K, 14.5m & 26.2; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com

8/13 BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON, 10K/5K

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

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The Huckleberry Half takes place in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Runners are treated to views of the Salmon River and lush Douglas Firs overhead.

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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!

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8/5 HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K

MISSOULA MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Missoula, MT; www.missoulamarathon.org See Jane Run Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run Seattle; 1m, 5K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.seejanerun.com/seattle CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND - 10K & HALF MARATHON 10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR HALF MARATHON/8K/3K AND TRIALS LEGACY MARATHON; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair TRIALS LEGACY MARATHON; 3K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair WILD WOMAN TRAIL MARATHON, 50K AND RELAY; 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, Relay; Trout Lake, WA; www.wildwomanmarathon.com Run4US; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org

Exciting summer Half Marathon & 10K in the Scenic Columbia Gorge that runs over the Historic Bridge of the Gods and finishes on Thunder Island.

5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/19 8/19 8/19

SEAN’S RUN FOR AUTISM; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.seansrun.org SUMMER BLAST AT REDMOND WATERSHED; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com VALLEY OF THE TROLLS HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls >

TRAIL RUNS

FULL MARATHON HALF MARATHON • 6.5K HALF AS

AUGUST 12TH, 2017 • BEND OR Choose from the Haulin Aspen’s Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 6.5K Half As trail runs. Wind through amazing forests, starting and finishing at Wanoga sno-park. Experience stunning views of the Cascade Mountains, rolling terrain, beautiful ponderosas and finish off with a celebratory craft brew!

www.haulinaspen.com

stunning views | Amazing Trails | Great Beer

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Monkey Face Half Marathon; 4m, 13.1m, Relay; Terrebonne, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Evergreen Half; 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, WA; www.evergreenhalf.com Iron Horse Half Marathon; 13.1m; North Bend, WA; www.runironhorse.com Dash Point State Park Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m; Federal Way, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

9/3 OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON Run, sip, and explore your way through Oregon Wine Country with Destination Races! A stunning 13.1-mile course leads you to our Wine & Music Festival.

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13.1m, Relay; Willamette Valley, OR; www.destinationraces.com/runoregon 9/3

SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE; 13.1m; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com >

9/4 OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF One of the flattest courses in Washington, all half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal and all participants will receive a commemorative 1/4 zip pullover.

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10/8 CITY OF TREES MARATHON

Join us for a three-day stage running race in the Rockies! Register for the 85 km or 45 km stage race or for any one stage. Distances from 3 km - 60 km.

The City Of Trees Marathon is not only flat fast and beautiful, but the Boston Qualifier course travels along the tree lined Boise River.

5K, 10K, 20K, 13.1m, 20m, 50K, 50m, Relay; Golden, BC; www.goldenultra.com 9/23

FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SPOKANE; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com MIDDLE FORK 50K TRAIL RUN; 13.1m, 20m, 50K; North Bend, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Mountain Lakes 100; 100m; Detroit, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com North County Wine Run; 13.1m, Relay; Battle Ground, WA; www.ncwinerun.com Tehaleh Trail Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org Florence Half Marathon; 13.1m; Florence, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com Orca Half Marathon; 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.orcahalf.com Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon and Half-Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Leavenworth, WA; www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon SAINT EDWARD HARVEST HALF; 10K, 13.1m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; www.cityoftreesmarathon.com

COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com >

PORTLAND MARATHON & PORTLAND MARATHON HALF Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org 10/14 HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND QUARTER MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www. haydenlakemarathon.org 10/8

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TIMOTHY LAKE HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Government Camp, OR; www.timothylakehalf.com Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Half-Marathon and 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Manson, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Oregon Fall Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Aurora, OR; www.theoregonmarathon.com

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9/22 GOLDEN ULTRA

Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com 9/9

BOZEMAN MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Bozeman, MT; www.bozemanmarathon.com CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKY MARATHON; 26m; Crystal Mountain, WA; www.whiteriver50llc.com/CrystalMountainSkyMarathon American Lake 1/2 Marathon and 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Tacoma, WA; marcarmychung@gmail.com Beat The Blerch - 10K/Half/Full Marathon; 2 Day; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Carnation, WA; www.beattheblerch.com Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com GOAT Run - Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run; 13.1m, 26.2m; Port Angeles, WA; www.greatoatrun.org LAKEWOOD 1/2 MARATHON, 10K AND 5K FUN RUN 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.justtri-swimbikerun.com VANCOUVER USA FESTIVAL WEEKEND; 13.1m, 26.2m; Vancouver USA, WA; www.vancouverusamarathon.com > Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half, and Constantly Boring 8K (and Virtual races); 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Boring/Gresham, OR; www.boringmarathon.com Scenic Half; 10K, 13.1m; Sandpoint, ID; www.scenichalf.com

Bend, OR | May 27th

Spokane, WA | Sept 23rd

Sisters, OR | Nov 4th

WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K RUN

WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN

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.org october 46th Annual Marathon and 8th Annual HALF—Enter early, the HALF sells out in January!

10/14 Elk King’s 25K/50K; 15m, 50K; Tillamook, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com

10/22 COLUMBIA GORGE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

10/14 Ft Steilacoom Trail Runs; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Lakewood, WA;

www.evergreentrailruns.com

10/14 Newport Bay to Brews Half/10K; 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR;

www.runwithpaula.com

10/15 HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K This spectacular course in Humboldt Redwoods State Park runs along the beautiful Avenue of the Giants, home to the world’s tallest trees. Paved, shaded and fast!

Beautiful fall run that showcases the Scenic Columbia Gorge at peak of fall colors making it one of the most scenic runs in the country!

13.1m, 26.2m; Hood River, OR; www.columbiagorgemarathon.com 10/22 RUN LIKE HELL HALF MARATHON! 10/28

5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org 10/28 10/15 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON,

PINK BRIGADE GUYS; 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www. whyracingevents.com 10/15 Snohomish River Run; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Snohomish, WA; www.snohomishriverrun.com 10/21 Hell of the Northwest Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; www.oregontrailruns.com

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Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > ORRC AUTUMN LEAVES 50/50 - 50 MILE & 50K ULTRA RUNS; 50K, 50m; St. Paul, OR; www.orrc.net Chocolate Chip Cookie 50K Trail Run; 50K; Spokane, WA; www.ccc50k.com COUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN SERIES #5; 7.6m, 20m, 50K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com SCARY RUN 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Washougal, WA; www.whyracingevents.com TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org HAPPY GIRLS RUN - SISTERS; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com ZEITGEIST HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.zhalfmarathon.com >

SUNRIVER HALF MARATHON FOR A CAUSE

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Lake Washington Half Marathon; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Kirkland, WA; www.lakewashingtonhalf.com Silver Falls Trail 50K Ultra, Marathon and 7 Mile; 7m, 26.2m, 50K; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon; 13.1m; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com

11/11 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 free entry (and beer) to the Bend Ale Festival post-race.

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10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.bendalerun.com 11/12 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LAS VEGAS MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 5K (Sat),

10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Las Vegas, NV; www.runrocknroll.com

11/18 Grand Ridge Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA;

www.evergreentrailruns.com

11/23 OREGON MID VALLEY ROAD RACE

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org >

11/26 Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA;

www.seattlemarathon.org

BENEFITING

Half Marathon | 5K | Kid’s Race

RACE WEEKEND | SEPTEMBER 2ND AND 3RD, 2017 Set in beautiful Sunriver, Oregon, just 15 miles south of Bend, this premiere running event includes a Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Race. Stay minutes from the start and finish line by booking a Sunriver Resort lodging package.

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12/2 REINDEER RUN Enjoy refreshments before and after, special gift for finishers, free massage, half marathoners receive a custom medal and there is a costume contest!

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MT RAINIER DUATHLON LONG AND SHORT COURSES; Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Enumclaw, WA; www.buduracing.com

5/6 PORTLAND TRI CLUB - ANNUAL MOCK TRIATHLON

6/17 GOLDENMAN TRIATHLON The Golden Man Triathlon a sprint triathlon with a 500 yard pool swim, 14 mile bike ride and 3.25 mile run in Central Klickitat County. Individuals or form a team.

Not a formal competition, a learning event with demonstrations, clinics, and the chance to try a Sprint or Olympic distance race in a supportive environment.

5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; www.crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun.html REDMOND REINDEER ROMP TRAIL RUN; 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 12/2 THE OTHER HALF; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 12/3 CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON; 26.2m Solo/Relay; Sacramento, CA; www.runcim.org 12/10 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday > 12/16 Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com

5K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Goldendale, WA; www.goldendalepool.com Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Clinic; Vanouver, WA; www.pdxtriclub.org

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TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS 2/25 4/1 4/8 4/15 4/23 4/23 4/30

Dum and Dummer Duathlon; 13.1m, Sprint Du; Lewiston, ID; connect.lcsc.edu/crosscountry Beaver Freezer; Sprint Tri; Corvallis, OR; www.osubeaverfreezer.com RAGE IN THE SAGE DUATHLON; Sprint Du, Off Road Du; Benton City, WA; www.3rrr.org Siskiyou Sprint Triathlon; Youth Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du; Grants Pass, OR; www.siskiyousprinttri.com SPRING CLASSIC DUATHLON & HOME DEPOT HALF, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, Sprint Du; Portland, OR; www.whyracingevents.com The Grizzly Triathlon; Sprint (pool) Tri; Missoula, MT; www.grizzlytri.com HEART OF THE VALLEY SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike, Kids Tri; Corvallis, OR; www.hotvtriathlon.com

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FIASCO IN PASCO DUATHLON; Olympic Du; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org OREGON DUNES TRIATHLON & DUATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Dunes City, OR; www.oregondunestriathlon.com BELLINGHAM SWIMRUN; Swim, Run; Bellingham, WA; www.recreationnorthwest.org ONION MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Walla Walla, WA; www.wwmultisports.com > SPRING FESTIVAL TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON; Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com BLUE LAKE SUPER SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Super Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Lake Wilderness Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Kids Tri; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernesstriathlon.com BLUE LAKE OLYMPIC & SPRINT TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com MOSES LAKE TRIATHLON: FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 406 Duathlon Challenge and Un-Du 5k; 5K, Sprint Du, Long Course Du; Billings, MT; www.406raceseries.com

HUMBOLDT REDWOODS

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USA TRIATHLON DUATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS; Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Bend, OR; www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon PACIFIC CREST KIDS SPLASH, PEDAL-N-DASH; Kids; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com PACIFIC CREST LONG COURSE TRI, ENDURANCE DU & AQUABIKE; Long Course Tri, Long Course Du, Long Course Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Padden Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races TriMonroe Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Youth Tri; Monroe, WA; www.trimonroe.com

6/25 BLACK HILLS TRIATHLON Black Hills Triathlon-USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon suited to beginner/advanced triathletes: 1/2 mi swim, 17 mi bike, 3.1 mi run. Covered transition & great swag!

Sprint Tri; Lacey, WA; www.blackhillstriathlon.com 6/25

PACIFIC CREST OLYMPIC TRI, DU & AQUABIKE; Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com

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RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Black Butte Ranch Tri For Fun; 5K, Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du, Kids Tri; Black Butte Ranch, OR; www.ultrasignup.com HAGG LAKE TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE; 2 Day; Sat: Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Sun: Off-Road Tri, Off-Road Du, Aquabike; Forest Grove, OR; www.whyracingevents.com Lakewood SummerFEST Triathlon; Sprint Tri; Lakewood, WA; www.lakewoodsummerfesttriathlon.com Valley of the Sun Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Yakima, WA; yknottri@gmail.com CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND Sat: Olympic Tri, Long Tri; Sun: Tri-A-Tri, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com DESCHUTES DASH MULTI-SPORT EVENT; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike, Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com TIGER TRI; Olympic Tri; Colville, WA; www.tigertri.com > Lake Whatcom Triathlon; Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.lakewhatcomtriathlon.com Montana Women’s Triathlon; 5K, Sprint (pool) Tri; Helena, MT; www.mtwomenstri.com ELLENSBURG TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com ROLF PRIMA TRI AT THE GROVE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Cottage Grove, OR; www.triatthegrove.com WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Langley, WA; www.whidbeytriathlon.com MID-SUMMER TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com POWER OF PASCO SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org Bellingham Youth Triathlon; Kids, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races TRIUMPH IRON RELAY; Long Course Tri, Iron Distance Tri; Corvallis, OR; www.umphrelay.com

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Corvallis Tri-Umph Relay; Relay, Long Course Tri, Iron Distance Tri; Corvallis, OR; www.umphrelay.com

8/12 EMMETT’S MOST EXCELLENT TRIATHLON (KID’S TRI FRIDAY) Come join us for the 16th Annual Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlons in Downtown Emmett, Idaho; just 30 miles from Boise! USAT Sanctioned, Cash Prizes. Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Aquabike; Emmett, ID; www.emmetttri.com > 8/12 8/12 8/13 8/18 8/18

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LAKE TYE TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Youth Tri; Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON - AUGUST; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com The Great Northwest Duathlon and 5K; 5K, Sprint Du; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/great-nw-duathlon AQUAMAN DUATHLON; 2m Run, .5m Swim, 3m Run; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Kids Tri, Bike Tour; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com GIRLFRIENDS ALL WOMEN’S TRI, DU & AQUABIKE PLUS 5K/10K; 5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com TITANIUM MAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org CRESCENT CITY TRIATHLON; Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du; Crescent City, CA; www.crescentcitytriathlon.com > Third Annual Sprint Triathlon; 5K, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Centralia, WA; www.thorbeckes.com

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121st Boston Marathon to be Held April 17

APR 30 - MT RAINIER DUATHLON

SHORT (1.64MILE RUN, 14.44MILE BIKE, 3.79 MILE RUN) LONG (5.23 MILE RUN, 28.88MILE BIKE, 3.79 MILE RUN)

May 27 Spring Festival 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk,

Moses Lake May 29 Spring Festival Triathlon/Duathlon,

Moses Lake June 10 Moses Lake Triathlon

Olympic, Sprint and Family Courses June 10 Dash for a Cure 10K/5K Run, Moses Lake July 22 Ellensburg Triathlon

Olympic and Sprint Courses July 22 Carey Lakes10K Run & 5K Run/Walk,

Ellensburg Sept 2 Bonney Lake Triathlon Olympic and Sprint Courses Sept 9 Lake Stevens Triathlon Olympic and Sprint Courses Dec 3 K-9 Candy Cane 5K Run, Renton BUDU RACING, LLC IS PROUD TO DONATE A PORTION OF THE REGISTRATION FEE TO THE JDRF FOR ALL MULTISPORT EVENTS.

The 121st running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 17, 2017. Qualifying for, and running the Boston Marathon is the holy grail among marathoners. If you have your heart set on racing this historic event, you’ll need to submit a time from a qualifying race that is within the time listed below for your age and gender. Only a certified, full marathon distance will be accepted. Several of the marathons listed above as well as others in our calendar are qualifying races, so be sure to double check before registering if running Boston is your goal. For the 2018 Boston Marathon, qualifying times must be run on or after Saturday, September 17, 2017. AGE GROUP

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BONNEY LAKE TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bonney Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com PLUTONIUM MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon; Sprint Tri; Orcas Island, WA; www.friendsofmoran.com/sbmt BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; 2 Day; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Long Course Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Long Course Du, Olympic Aquabike, Long Course Aquabike, Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Clinic; Sweet Home, OR; www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com MAC DASH Sprint Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri, Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Madras, OR; www.macdash.org ALUMINUM MAN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; The Dalles, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/event/aluminum-man-tri > BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; 2 Day; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Long Course Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Long Course Du, Olympic Aquabike, Long Course Aquabike, Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Clinic; Sweet Home, OR; www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com BLACK DIAMOND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Long Course Tri; Enumclaw, WA; www.blackdiamondtri.com LAKE STEVENS TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lake Stevens, WA; www.buduracing.com Lake of the Woods Tri-Sport Weekend; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Long Course Du, Long Course Aquabike, Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Klamath Falls, OR; www.lakeofthewoodstri.com ROTARY TRIATHLON OF SALEM; 5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Salem, OR; www.rotarytriathlonofsalem.org >

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ADVENTURE RACES

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2/4 2/11

Date TBD CAPITOL TO BAY RELAY Formerly the Olympia Traverse, this 5-leg Adventure Relay includes Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Paddling, Running, with a final Team Trek to the Olympia Brewfest Finishline.

2/18 2/19 3/18

Winter Series Orienteering #7; 1m, 5K, 8K, 10K - Adv Race; Tacoma, WA; www.cascadeoc.org MY MUDDY VALENTINE 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Lee Farms, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > Winter Series Orienteering Championships; 1m, 5K, 8K, 10K - Adv Race; Spanaway, WA; www.cascadeoc.org Oregon Winterfest Royal Run; 5K, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Bend, OR; www.oregonwinterfest.com THE DIRTY LEPRECHAUN! 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Tualatin, OR; www.terrapinevents.com >

3/25 4/16 4/29 4/29 4/30 5/13

CEDAR MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION RACE; 2hr, 4hr; Renton, WA; www.navraces.com TIGER MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION RACE; 2hr, 4hr, 6hr; Issaquah, WA; www.navraces.com Be a Super Hero for SAFE; 1m, Mud/Adv Race; Sweet Home, OR; superheroforsafe.weebly.com Siskiyou Challenge; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Ashland, OR; www.siskiyouchallenge.org STREET SCRAMBLE ALKI; 90 min, 3hr (run or ride); Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com KULSHAN QUEST ADVENTURE RACE; Adv Race; Bellingham, WA; www.recreationnorthwest.org

Multi-sport, Relay; Olympia, WA; www.capitoltobayrelay.com

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EVENT GUIDE 5/20 5/27 5/28 6/3 6/10 6/18 6/24 7/23 8/5 8/13 9/16

U.S. BANK POLE PEDAL PADDLE Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bend, OR; www.pppbend.com STREET SCRAMBLE GIG HARBOR; 90 min, 3hr (run or ride); Gig Harbor, WA; www.streetscramble.com Ski to Sea Race; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Bellingham, WA; www.skitosea.com THE TEANAWAY NAVIGATION RACE; 2hr, 4hr, 8hr; Cle Elum, WA; www.navraces.com VANCOUVER SPARTAN SPRINT; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; North Vancouver, BC; www.spartanrace.ca Squirrel Obstacle Course; Kids, 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Great Falls, MT; www.racemt.com Running Wild 5K Fun Run/Walk & Outdoor Skills Challenge; 5K, Adv Race; Monmouth, OR; www.teamrunningwild.com STREET SCRAMBLE EVERETT; 90 min, 3hr (run or ride); Everett, WA; www.streetscramble.com Willamette River Relay; Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Albany, OR; www.riverrelay.com STREET SCRAMBLE SEATTLE; 90 min, 3hr, 6hr (run or ride); Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com VITAL CHOICE BELLINGHAM TRAVERSE; 5K, 15K, Relay, Adventure Race, Road Race, MtB, Multi-sport; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamtraverse.com

9/17 SALEM RIVER 2 RIDGE RELAY Experience the beauty of the Willamette Valley and Silver Falls State park with the Salem River 2 Ridge Relay. 6mi down river paddle, 50mi bike, and 6mi — individuals or teams.

SPARTAN SPRINT AT SUN PEAKS RESORT; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.ca 9/30 ISLAND QUEST AR; Adv Race; Orcas Island, WA; www.questadventureraces.com 10/7 STREET SCRAMBLE AUBURN; 90 min, 3hr (run or ride); Auburn, WA; www.streetscramble.com 10/22 MORAN CONSTITUTIONAL NAVIGATION RACE; Short Course, Long Course; Olga, WA; www.navraces.com 10/28 Halloween Run: 5k, 10k, Obstacle Dash!; 5K, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 11/12 STREET SCRAMBLE BELLINGHAM; 90 min, 3hr (run or ride); Bellingham, WA; www.streetscramble.com 12/9 STREET SCRAMBLE AT THE MARKET; 2hr; Seattle, WA; www.streetscramble.com

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Multi-sport, Relay/Solo; Salem, OR; www.salemrivertoridge.com 9/23 9/23 9/23

SPARTAN BEAST & ULTRA BEAST AT SUN PEAKS RESORT; 13.1m, 26.2m, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.ca The Big Hurt; Adv Race; Port Angeles, WA; www.bighurtpa.com The Inferno; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Mud/Obstacle; Salem, OR; www.racetheinferno.com

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Monday Night PIR; Circuit; Mon 4/17-8/28; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Tuesday Night PIR; Circuit; Tue 4/18-8/29; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Champion Thursday’s Series; Circuit; Thu 5/4-7/27; Central Point, OR; www.obra.org Thursday Night Track Racing; Track; Thu 5/4-8/31; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Bend TT and Duathlon Series; TT; Wed 5/10-6/7; Bend, OR; www.obra.org Mt. Tabor Series; Circuit; Wed 5/31-7/5; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Portland Short Track MtB Series; MtB; Mon 6/5-7/31; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Bend Crit Series; Circuit; Wed 6/21-8/2; Bend, OR; www.obra.org Portland Trophy Cup; Cyclocross; Tue 9/5-10/3; Portland, OR; www.obra.org MBSEF THRILLA CYCLOCROSS SERIES; Cyclocross; Wed 9/6-9/27; Bend, OR; www.mbsef.org

CYCLING RACES 2/12 2/26

SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES KEY PENN-360 PARK TRAILS; MtB; Gig Harbor, WA; www.buduracing.com SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES LORD HILL; MtB; Snohomish, WA; www.buduracing.com

3/11 3/19 3/26 4/2 4/8 4/9 4/15 4/23 5/7 5/7 5/7 5/13 5/13 5/13 5/21 5/21 5/27 5/27 5/28 6/3 6/4 6/10 6/10

SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES COOKIN IN THE KETTLES; MtB; Fort Ebey, WA; www.buduracing.com Table Rock Time Trial Series; TT; central point OR, OR; www.imathlete.com SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES HENRY’S RIDGE; MtB; Maple Valley, WA; www.buduracing.com SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES PORT GAMBLE TRAILS; MtB; Port Gamble, WA; www.buduracing.com Gorge Roubaix: Gorge Gravel Grinder; Gravel Ride; The Dalles, OR; www.gorgeroubaix.com King’s Valley Road Race; Road; Kings Valley, OR; www.obra.org SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES DASH POINT; MtB; Tacoma, WA; www.buduracing.com Mudslinger; 10m, 20m MtB; Blodgett, OR; www.mudslingerxc.com Barton Park Road Race; Road; Boring, OR; www.obra.org Montinore Road Race; Road; Forest Grove, OR; www.obra.org SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES SOARING EAGLE; MtB; Sammamish, WA; www.buduracing.com Coast Hills Classic Mountain Bike Race; MtB; Newport, OR; www.coasthillsclassic.com OBRA TTT Championships; Time Trial; Brownsville, OR; www.obra.org BriHOP Interstellar Omnium; 2 Day, Track; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Chainbreaker MTB; Mountain Bike; Bend, OR; www.obra.org Stottlemeyer 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 30m, 60m MtB; Port Gamble, WA; www.nwepicseries.com SECURITE’ GUN CLUB WEST SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES SWAN CREEK; MtB; Tacoma, WA; www.buduracing.com Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival; MtB; Ashland, OR; www.ashlandspringthaw.com 24 Hours Round the Clock; MtB; Spokane, WA; www.roundandround.com Bend Don’t Brake; Road; Bend, OR; www.benddontbrake.com Sisters Stampede MTB; Mountain Bike; Sisters, OR; www.obra.org Hammer Velo Crit; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org High Desert Gravel Grinder; 2 Day, Road; Redmond, OR; www.obra.org Echo Valley 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 30m, 60m MtB; Chelan, WA; www.nwepicseries.com FAT 55 Oakridge Mountain Bike Marathon MTB; Mountain Bike; Oakridge, OR; www.obra.org

6/10 6/11 6/17 6/18 6/23 6/24 7/1 7/15 7/15 8/6 8/26 8/26 8/27 9/9

Franz Bakery Criterium; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org OBRA TT Championships; Time Trial; Brownsville, OR; www.obra.org Hammer Velo Crit; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Blue Ribbon Track Omnium; Track; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Baker City Cycling Classic; 3 Day Stage; Baker City, OR; www.bakercitycycling.org Mission: GranDuro Mountain Bike Race and Trail Run; MtB, Trail Run; Wenatchee, WA; www.missiongranduro.com High Desert Omnium; 2 Day, TT, Criterium, Road; Bend, OR; www.highdesertomnium.com High Cascades 100; 100m MtB; Bend, OR; www.highcascades100.com Sun Top 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 30m, 60m MtB; Enumclaw, WA; www.nwepicseries.com OBRA Crit Championships; Criterium; Bend, OR; www.obra.org Capitol Forest 50/100 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 50m, 100m MtB; Olympia, WA; www.nwepicseries.com Ochoco Gravel Roubaix; Gran Fondo; Cottage Grove, OR; www.obra.org Kruger’s Kermesse CX Farm Crit; Cyclocross; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Oregon 12/24; Relay, MtB; Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES 2/12 4/22 4/30 5/20 5/21 6/3 6/10 6/17 6/23

Worst Day of the Year Ride; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; www.worstdayride.com Oregon Coast Gravel Epic; Gravel Ride; Waldport, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com MCCLINCHY MILE BICYCLE RIDE; Bike Tour; Arlington, WA; www.bikesclub.org/mcclinchy Reach The Beach - American Lung Association; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; action.lung.org Oregon Gran Fondo; 100K, 100m; Cottage Grove, OR; www. oregontriplecrown.com Apple Century Bike Ride; Bike Tour; Wenatchee, WA; www. applebikeride.com STRAWBERRY CENTURY; Bike Tour; Lebanon, OR; www. santiamspokes.org Columbia Century Challenge; Bike Tour; Saint Helens, OR; www.cyclecolumbiacounty.com TOUR DE CREST - BIKE RIDES AT PACIFIC CREST WEEKEND; Bike Tour; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com

6/24 7/22 7/29 7/30 8/13 9/16 9/23

Petal Pedal; Bike Tour; Silverton, OR; www.petalpedal.com Cycle Magic Valley; Bike Tour; Twin Falls, ID; www.mavtec.org Ride4US; Bike Tour; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration; Bike Tour; Spokane Valley, WA; www.cyclecelebration.com OBLITERIDE; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; www.obliteride.org CYCLE THE LAKES; Bike Tour; Cottage Grove, OR; www. cyclethelakes.org THE KETTLE METTLE; Cyclocross, Road Race, MtB, Bike Tour; Penticton / Kelowna, BC; www.kettlemettle.ca

SWIMMING/EXPOS/CLINICS/OTHER 2/11 2/12 2/25 3/5 3/18 5/13 5/20 5/27 6/9

Foot Traffic Event Expo; Expo; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/events Kongsberger Stampede XC Ski Race; XC Ski; Cabin Creek, WA; www.kongsbergers.org RECREATION NORTHWEST EXPO; Expo; Bellingham, WA; www.recreationnorthwest.org Ozbaldy XC Ski Race; XC Ski; Cabin Creek, WA; www.kongsbergers.org The BaconBeiner; XC Ski; Golden, BC; www.baconbeiner.ca Trek Dirt Series Co-ed Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Winthrop, WA; www.dirtseries.com Mt. Adams Ride and Tie; 12m, 30m; Trout Lake, WA; www.mtadamsride.wordpress.com Trek Dirt Series Women’s Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Whistler, BC; www.dirtseries.com THE BLUESEVENTY FRIDAY NIGHT SWIM RACE - JUNE; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com

6/10 6/17 6/22 6/24 7/1 7/4 7/15 7/15 7/21 8/5 8/5 8/19 9/9 9/9 9/9

Road Cycling Essentials Workshop; Cycling Workshop; Bend, OR; www.bowensportsperformance.com Trek Dirt Series Women’s Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Whistler, BC; www.dirtseries.com Retreat Golden - Yoga + Trail Running Retreat; Clinic; Golden, BC; www.retreatgolden.com Trek Dirt Series Co-Ed Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Whistler, BC; www.dirtseries.com Trek Dirt Series Women’s Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Whistler, BC; www.dirtseries.com MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM - JULY; Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; www.marthalakeswim.com FAT SALMON OPEN WATER SWIM; 3.2m Open Water Swim; Seattle, WA; www.fatsalmonswim.org > Trek Dirt Series Women’s Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Hood River, OR; www.dirtseries.com THE BLUESEVENTY FRIDAY NIGHT SWIM RACE - JULY; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com Train Smarter, Not Harder Workshop; Cycling Workshop; Bend, OR; www.bowensportsperformance.com Trek Dirt Series Women’s Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Whistler, BC; www.dirtseries.com Trek Dirt Series Women’s Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Fernie, BC; www.dirtseries.com COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Swimming; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - SEATTLE; .5m, 1m, 2.4m Open Water Swim; Mercer Island, WA; www.swimacrossamerica.org > Trek Dirt Series Co-Ed Mountain Bike Camp; MtB; Whistler, BC; www.dirtseries.com

6/10 HAGG LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM This swim features 3 distances for 1 price. Choose between 800, 2000 or 4000 meters.Want to do more than 1 distance, no problem!

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Swimming; Gaston, WA; www.pdxtriclub.org

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3 Rivers Multisport Series .........................................................................59 Apple Blossom Run .......................................................................................42 Avenue of the Giants .....................................................................................10 Bare Buns Fun Run ........................................................................................46 Best in the West Events .............................................................................58 Bloomsday ...........................................................................................................17 Brook Gardner, Real Estate Broker ......................................................63 Budu Racing ......................................................................................................56 California International Marathon .........................................................51 Capital City Marathon ..................................................................................50 Cascade Relays................................................................................................64 ChelanMan ............................................................................................................11 City of Trees Marathon ................................................................................52 Club Northwest ................................................................................................35 Corvallis Half Marathon ..............................................................................48 Crystal Mountain Sky Marathon............................................................46 Eugene Marathon ..............................................................................................3 First Run ................................................................................................................61 GoBroncoBilly.com Coaching ...................................................................16 Happy Girls Run ...............................................................................................53 Haulin Aspen .....................................................................................................52 Heart Breaker Half .........................................................................................29 Hot Chocolate Run ............................................................................................7 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon ............................................................55 Jamba Juice .........................................................................................................12 Jamba Juice .........................................................................................................13 Lake Run ..............................................................................................................44 Lincoln City Half Marathon .......................................................................45

Maxwell Medals .............................................................................................. 60 North Olympic Discovery Marathon ...................................................23 Oakland Running Festival .........................................................................47 Obliteride...............................................................................................................16 OHSU Sports Medicine .................................................................................. 9 Olympia Lakefair Run...................................................................................37 Oregon Road Runners Club......................................................................44 Portland Marathon..........................................................................................18 Portland Marathon........................................................................................ 40 Portland Marathon.........................................................................................49 Portland Marathon.........................................................................................54 Rainbow Racing System ......................................................................... 60 RegToRace .......................................................................................................... 60 Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll Marathon Series ................................................................... 4 Salish Sea Road Race Series ...................................................................21 Salmon Run ........................................................................................................45 Scott Sports.........................................................................................................19 Sunriver Marathon for a Cause ..............................................................54 Team In Training ..............................................................................................25 Tribute to the Trails .........................................................................................15 U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle.....................................................................10 USA Triathlon .....................................................................................................57 Walk/Run for the Animals .........................................................................43 Whidbey Island Marathon.........................................................................45 Whidbey Island Marathon.........................................................................49 Why Racing Events - Pacific Crest .........................................................2 Why Racing Events - Series.....................................................................32

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