Ongoing Events

Ongoing: Tualatin Walk, Tualatin REI, OR; discover Tualatin’s walking paths; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Vale Walk, Vale, OR; discover Tualatin’s walking paths; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Brown’s Ferry Walk, Tualatin, OR; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Hedges Creek Wetlands Walk, Tualatin, OR; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Sherwood Walk, Sherwood, OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Tigard Walk, Tigard, OR; discover Tigard’s walking paths; ongoing; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: King City Walk, Tigard, OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org(1/08)
Ongoing: Outdoor Bootcamp, Portland, OR; Held in various park locations in SW Portland, Wildfire Fitness Outdoor Bootcamp is a fun way to meet new people and get in shape. Includes obstacle courses, group fitness missions, muscle condtioning and more, (503) 539-6286; www.wildfirefitness.com (1/08)

Sundays: Seattle Survivor Striders Walks, Team Survivor NW group meets at Super Jock & Jill, 7210 E Greenlake Dr. N; 8-9 a.m.; (206) 522-7711; cathy@fitnessvitalis.com, www.teamsurvivornw.org (1/08)
Sundays: Port Ludlow Survivor Striders Walks, Team Survivor NW group meets from 3:30-4:40 p.m.; (360) 732-4272, cathy@fitnessvitalis.com, www.teamsurvivornw.org (1/08)
Tuesdays: Injury Prevention Clinics, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners; 30 minute private sessions every other Tuesday by appointment only; 6-8 p.m.;
(206) 676-4955, steve@fairhavenrunners.com(1/08)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Portland Mazamas Street Rambles, REI parking garage on corner of NW 14th and Johnson; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (1/08)
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Kids Grass Volleyball, Lake Oswego, OR; Westridge Park, 3400 Royce Way; designed for kids 6-15 years old; Jennifer Bolger (503) 635-2933, www.usyvl.org (1/08)
Thursdays: Super Jock ‘n Jill Medical Clinics, Seattle; 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N.; local physical therapists, sports medicine doctors, etc. answer questions about injury prevention, training and medical issues; 6:30-8 p.m.; (206) 522-7711, info@superjocknjill.com, www.superjocknjill.com (1/08)
Thursdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Portland; 1207 NW 23rd Ave.; distances vary from 2-6 miles, leaders are present for all abilities; 6 p.m.; info@fitrightnw.com, www.fitrightnw.com (1/08)
Thursdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Vancouver, WA; 700 SE 160th Ave.; distances vary from 2-6 miles, leaders are present for all abilities; 6 p.m.; info@fitrightnw.com, www.fitrightnw.com (1/08)
Saturdays: Group Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)
Saturdays: Seattle Racewalk Clinics, Green Lake Rec. Center; second Saturday of each month; (206) 527-9393, www.albionarts.com/racewalking (1/08)
Saturdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Portland, OR (Feb. – Oct.); 1207 NW 23rd Ave.; distances vary from 2-6 miles and group leaders are present for all abilities; 8 a.m.; www.fitrightnw.com (1/08)

January

Jan 26-27: Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival, Concrete High School, 7830 S. Superior Ave. Concrete, WA; Three different walk routes, two in Concrete and one in Rockport; 5k-20k; 9-1 p.m.; (360) 853-8347, jboggswash@aol.com, www.nwtrekkers.org (12/07)

February

Feb. 2: Boardwalk Prediction Run/Walk, Coos Bay, OR; 5 mi run, 3 mi walk; Gift certificates to entrants who predict closest finishing times (no watches); 10 a.m.; (541) 267-6329, www.southcoastrunningclub.com (12/07)
Feb. 10: Love ‘Em Or Leave ‘Em Valentine’s Day Dash, Green Lake Park, Seattle; 5K Run/Walk; 9:30 a.m.; individuals and 2-person teams; (206) 729-9972, promotionevents.com (12/07)
Feb. 29-March 2: Women’s Ski and Yoga Retreat, Winthrop, WA; Winthrop Fitness presents this weekend retreat; includes expert cross-country ski instruction by all-female team of coaches, daily yoga classes, delicious food and discounted room rates at Sun Mountain Lodge; registration is limited to 48 women; (509) 996-8234, www.winthroppt.com (12/07)

March

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

April

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

May

May TBA: Walk/Run for Livestrong 5K, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)
May 3: FitnessWork Kids’ Pedal & Dash, Hillsboro, OR; www.hillsborobiking.org (4/08)

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

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

June

June TBA: Solstice Run/Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)
June TBA: Walk/Run for Literacy, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/08)
June 7: Summer Volksmarch, Eatonville, WA; (360) 832-7152, www.nwtrek.org (1/08)
June 7: Northwest Trek, Eatonville, WA; 10k & 5k walks; www.theoverthehillgang.net/ (1/08)
June 7: Happy Trails Run/Walk, Portland; (503) 459-4508, www.happytrails.com(1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Burien, WA; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Shoreline, WA; Woolsey Stadium; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Snohomish, WA; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; 10 a.m.; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Renton, WA; Renton Memorial Stadium; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1127, www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 7-8: Relay For Life, Redmond, WA; Redmond High School; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; (425) 322-1141, www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 8: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R., Seattle; National Alliance for Autism Research; Magnuson Park; www.autismwalk.org (1/08)
June 13-16: Columbia River Classic; Cascade Locks, OR; register at Marina Park; 11 walks and one bike ride; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; gorgewalks@gmail.com, www.ava.org/clubs/crvc/classicdetails.htm (1/08)
June 14: Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 12k Run/Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 403-3065, www.soundtonarrows.org(1/08)
June 14: Sawtooth Relay, Stanley to Sun Valley, ID; 6 person teams run 62-mi run or walk relay; post-relay party with live band and full meal; benefits Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation; (208) 853-1221, www.sawtoothrelay.com (1/08)
June 14: Hike ‘n Bike For the Future, Beaverton, OR; 5 and 10k hike, 15 and 30k bike; Terpenning Recreation Complex; 7:30 a.m.; $10 donation to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation; (503) 629-6300, www.thpf.org (1/08)
June 14-15: Relay For Life, Bellevue, WA; Interlake High School; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; 12 p.m.; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org (1/08)
June 21: Out of the Darkness Overnight, Seattle; walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 888-THEOVERNIGHT, www.theovernight.org (2/08)
June 21: Walk for Rice, Seattle; 2.5 mi loop at Seward Park; fundraiser for Asian Counseling and Referral Service; (206) 695-7551; www.walkforrice.com (1/08)
June 21: Beach to Chowder Run/Walk, Long Beach, WA; 5k and 10k; (800) 451-2542, www.funbeach.com (1/08)
June 21: Evergreen Wanderers New Tacoma Narrows Bridge Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 564-1766, www.evergreenwanderers.homestead.com (1/08)
June 21: Doggie Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula, WA; canine competitions, vendors of doggie goods, information booths, a raffle, a silent auction, and a dog and companion photo opportunity, benefits the South Pacific County Humane Society’s “No Kill” shelter, (800) 451-2542, www.beachpets.com(1/08)
June 21: Summerfest Run/Walk, Lakewood, WA; Fort Steilacoom State Park; (253) 376-5737, (253) 983-0100, humansports2001@yahoo.com, www.active.com (1/08)
June 21: Get Movin’ Kick-Off Event; Bellingham, WA;
Program encourages families to exercise 5 days a week, 30 minutes, for one month. (360) 676-6985, www.getmovinwhatcom.org (1/08)
June 21: Safe from the Sun Urban Scavenger Hunt, Seattle; benefits skin cancer patient support programs in the Puget Sound; (866) 463-6663, www.melanomainternational.org (1/08)
June 29: Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at Seafair, Bellevue, WA; Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Run & Walk, 5k, Marathon Team Relay, New Kids Race; 7 a.m.; (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com (1/08)

July

July TBA: Wacky Whelays, Bothell, WA; Bothell High Track and Soccer Stadium; fun and competitive relay games for people of all ages on wheels, especially those living with disabilities, and their families, friends and caregivers; (425) 216-4409, bobr@nsb.org (1/08)
July 12: Key Peninsula Lions’ Volkssports Club Walk, Penrose Point State Park, WA; hmcmnp1000@centurytel.net (1/08)
July 18-21: NW Regional Volksport Conference, Seaside, OR; dozens of walks of various lengths along the Oregon coast; (360) 687-3727, www.walkoregon.org (1/08)
July 19: Willamette 10K Walk/Run, Eugene, WA; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (1/08)
July 19: Willamette Valley 30K Walk and Relay, Eugene, OR; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (1/08)
July 26-27: Relay For Life, Portland; take turns running or walking laps; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org (1/08)
July 26-27: The Son of Huff and Puff Walk, Sylvania,OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/08)
July 27: Lacamas Lake 1/2 Marathon and 5k Walk & Run, Camas, WA; (360) 885-4556, www.fitrightnw.com (1/08)

August

Aug. 14-17: Can-Fit-Pro Group Fitness & Personal Training Conference and Trade Show, Toronto, Ont.; (800) 667-5622, info@canfitpro.com, www.canfitpro.com (1/08)
Aug. 16: Latinofest Run/Walk, Lakewood, WA; Fort Steilacoom State Park; (253) 376-5737, (253) 983-0100, humansports2001@yahoo.com, www.active.com (1/08)
Aug. 16: The Covey Run and Walk, Woodinville, WA; Start and finish at Red Hook Brewery; Festival to follow race; 8:00 a.m. Start; (360) 863-2358; Hamevents@aol.com, www.10krun5kfunrun.com (1/08)
Aug. 22-23: Portland to Coast Walk Relay, Portland; teams of 8-12 walk from Portland to Seaside; (503) 292-4626, www.portlandtocoastwalk.com (1/08)
Aug. 22-23: Hood to Coast Walk Relay, Portland; teams of 8-12 walk from Mount Hood to Seaside; (503) 292-4626, www.hoodtocoast.com (1/08)

September

Sept. 5-7: Coupeville VolksFest, Coupeville, WA; 3 day festival of walks; (360) 392-0101, www.nwtrekkers.org (1/08)
Sept. 6: PAWS Walk, Seattle; 5k walk benefits animal shelter; www.paws.org (2/08)
Sept. 7: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R.,Portland; National Alliance for Autism Research; www.autismwalk.org (1/08)
Sept. 12-14: The Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day, Seattle; 3-day, 60-mi walk; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund; support, training and fundraising assistance available upon registration; www.the3day.org (1/08)
Sept. 14: Portland Walk To D’Feet ALS; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 14: Alzheimer Association Pacific Northwest Memory Walk, Seattle; (800) 848-7097, alzwa.org (1/08)
Sept. 14-16: Discovery Trail, Leavenworth, WA; 5k & 10k walk along the Discovery Trail; gorgewalks@gmail.com, www.ava.org/clubs/bva/bva.html (1/08)
Sept. 20: Blow the Whistle on Asthma, Bend, OR; McKay Park; 5k walk to benefit the American Lung Assn. of Oregon;
10 a.m.; (866) 661-5864x20, www.bendasthmawalk.kintera.org (1/08)
Sept. 20: Salem Walk To D’Feet ALS, Salem, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 21: Eugene Walk To D’Feet ALS, Eugene, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (1/08)
Sept. 21: Sisters Stride Into Autumn, Sisters, OR; Deschutes National Forest; compet.10k & 15k; non-compet. “Walk our Way” trail walk; 9 a.m.; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (1/08)
Sept. 27-28: The Parrett Mountain Farm Walk, Newberg, OR; (503) 925-9139, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/08)

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

October

Oct. 4: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Bend, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Oct. 4: Spanaway Parks Walk, Spanaway, WA; hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport Assn.; (253) 841-4775, n_wittenberg@comcast.net (1/08)
Oct. 4: Walk Now for Autism, Seattle; www.walknowforautism.org/seattle (1/08)
Oct. 5: Portland Marathon 5 Miler, Portland; (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org (1/08)
Oct. 5: Neurofibromatosis Team Runs the Portland Marathon, Portland; (212) 344-6633x251, www.ctf.org/marathon (1/08)
Oct. 5: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Spokane, WA, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)
Oct. 11: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Medford, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Oct. 11: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Portland; Rose Quarter; 1 mi, 5k & 6k walks; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (1/08)
Oct. 11: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Seward Park, Seattle, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)
Oct. 11: Arthritis Walk, Bellevue, WA; $100 donation benefits Arthritis Foundation; www.arthritis.org (1/08)
Oct. 11: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Point Defiance, Tacoma, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (1/08)
Oct. 12: AIDS Walk, Portland; Pioneer Courthouse Square; 5k walk; goal to raise $300,000 for HIV/AIDS services, public education and outreach; www.cascadeaids.org (1/08)
Oct. 12: Asthma Walk, Yakima, WA; 5k walk benefiting the American Lung Association; begin and end at Yakima Greenway at Sarg Hubbard Park; 8:30 a.m. registration; $100 donation; (206) 441-5100, www.alaw.org (1/08)
Oct. 19: Rippling River Run/Walk, Eugene, OR; 5k run/walk, benefitting Community Network; (541) 686-1842, militarynetwork@rio.com (1/08)
Oct. 25-26: Halloween Walk at Remlinger Farm, Carnation, WA; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; (206) 783-3758, walkingwithecw.org (1/08)

November

Nov. 1: Doc Sears Fall Classic, Lewiston, ID. 2m Walk or 5m Run. (208) 792-2308, mcollins@lcsc.edu, www.lcsc.edu/crosscountry/2007funruns.htm (1/08)
November 20: Rubber Chicken Relay, Lewiston, ID; 2 person teams. Each runner runs two X 2 mile legs. All proceeds to the Valley Food Bank. (509) 947-5069, runnerross@hotmail.com (1/08)
Nov. 30: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Portland; (206) 547-2707ext. 102; www.seattlejinglebellrun.org (1/08)

December

Dec. 6: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Mount Vernon, WA; (360) 733-2866 (1/08)
Dec. 13: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Bellingham, WA; (360) 733-2866 (1/08)
Dec. 13: Christmas Rush Fun Run & Walk, Kent, WA; Russell Park; 10k run & 5k run/walk; 9:50 a.m.; (253) 856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts/christmasrush/index.asp (1/08)
Dec. 13: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Spokane, WA; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.seattlejinglebellrun.org (1/08)
Dec. 13: Pathway of Lights at Green Lake, Seattle; Come walk with others and take in the warm glow of luminarias that line both sides of the pathway; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; (206) 684-0780 (1/08)
Dec. 14: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Seattle; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.seattlejinglebellrun.org (1/08)

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