Many RUNNING events are open to walkers.
Please check listings under RUNNING section.

Ongoing Events

Tuesdays: Injury Prevention Clinics, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners; 30 minute private sessions every other Tuesday by appointment only; 6-8 p.m.; fairhavenrunners.com (1/10)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Portland Mazamas Street Rambles, REI parking garage on corner of NW 14th and Johnson; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (1/10)
Wednesdays: Port Townsend Survivor Striders Walks; (360) 732-4272, cathy@fitnessvitalis.com, www.teamsurvivornw.org (1/10)
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Kids Grass Volleyball, Lake Oswego, OR; Westridge Park, 3400 Royce Way; designed for kids 7-14 years old; www.usyvl.org (1/10)
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 (1/10)
Thursdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Portland; distances vary from 2-6 miles, leaders are present for all abilities; 6 p.m.; info@fitrightnw.com, www.fitrightnw.com (1/10)
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.; www.fitrightnw.com (1/10)
Saturdays: Group Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/10)
Saturdays: Seattle Racewalk Clinics, Green Lake Rec. Center; second Saturday of each month; (206) 527-9393, www.albionarts.com/racewalking (1/10)
Saturdays: Fit Right Northwest Group Runs and Walks, Portland, OR (Feb. – Oct.); distances vary from 2-6 miles and group leaders are present for all abilities; 8 a.m.; www.fitrightnw.com (1/10)
Ongoing: Washington State University Puget Sound Marine Biology Lecture Series, Mukilteo, WA; (425) 357-6020, chrys@wsu.edu (1/10)
Ongoing: Spring Training for Walkers, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/10)
Ongoing: Three Parks Walk, Tualatin REI, OR; discover Tualatin’s walking paths; ongoing; www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Bill and Lou Ann’s YMCA Walk, Sherwood, OR; ongoing; www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Brown’s Ferry Walk, Tualatin, OR; ongoing; www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Hedges Creek Wetlands Walk, Tualatin, OR; ongoing; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Cook Park Walk, Tigard, OR; discover Tigard’s walking paths; ongoing; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Summerfield Walk, Tigard, OR; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
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 (1/10)
Ongoing: Get Fit Live Fit, Portland; personal training program for beginner or experienced athletes; www.getfitlivefit.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Steilacoom Walk, Steilacoom, WA; (253) 564-1766, www.evergreenwanderers.homestead.com (1/10)
Ongoing: Evergreen Wanderers Tacoma Bridge Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 564-1766, www.evergreenwanderers.homestead.com (1/10)
Ongoing: We Do Ks; Seattle; group meets monthly at charitable runs and walks for charities; www.meetup.com/WeDoKs (2/10)
Ongoing: Point Defiance Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 564-1766, www.evergreenwanderers.homestead.com (1/10)
Ongoing: Downtown Tacoma Walk, Tacoma, WA; (253) 564-1766, www.evergreenwanderers.homestead.com (1/10)

January

Jan. 17-18: Portland Sports and Fitness Festival, Portland; community walk, 3k and 5k runs; (503) 445-0172, www.sportfitnw.com (1/09)
Jan 23: Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival Walk, 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 (1/10)

February

Feb. 6: 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 (1/10)
Feb. 26-28: 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 (1/10)
Feb. 27: Spirits Walk, Woodinville, WA; www.ava.org/clubs/interlaken (1/10)
March

March 7: Firefighter Stair Climb, Seattle; Bank of America Tower; benefit for TLLS; (800) 955-4572, www.tlls.org/wa/firefighter (1/10)
March 13: Sound Steps St. Patty’s Day Walk, Seattle; www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/soundsteps.htm (1/10)
March 20-May 15: WalkAmerica, nationwide; fundraiser for the March of Dimes; www.marchofdimes.com/washington (1/10)
March 21: 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 (1/10)
March 27: 5K Walk With Friends, Lake Forest Park, WA; benefit for Team Survivor, feel free to bring dogs; www.teamsurvivornw.org (2/10)
March 27: Great Easter Egg Hunt and Walk, Sherwood, OR; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
March 27: DuPont Walk and Bike, DuPont, WA; 15k and 25k bike rides, 5k and 10k walks; 8 a.m.;
(253) 927-4580, www.theoverthehillgang.net (1/10)

April

April 2: 24-hour Ultraskate, Seattle, WA; distance skateboarding; pavedwave.org (1/10)
April 3: Easter Walk in the Park, Seattle; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; registration, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; walkingwithecw.org (1/10)
April 10-11: MS Walk, throughout Washington; cities from Bellingham to Olympia will sponsor walks of various lengths; to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; (206) 284-4254; www.nationalmssociety.org/was (1/10)
April 10, 17: MS Walk, throughout Oregon; 5k walk; to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; (503) 223-9511, www.nationalmssociety.org/orc (1/10)
April 11-13: NW Trekkers Club Walk, Camano Island, WA; www.nwtrekkers.org (1/10)

April 17: MS Walk, Eugene, Oregon; Alton Baker Park; www.eclecticedgeracing.com (1/10)

April 17: BPA Trail Walk, Federal Way, WA; 10k & 5k walks; (253) 661-5890, maryblacker@comcast.net (1/10)
April 18: Autism Walk-a-Thon, Portland; Oaks Park, registration at 9:30 a.m., walk begins at 10:30 a.m.; (503) 636-1676, www.firstgiving.com/asoautismwalk (1/10)
April 23-25: 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 (1/10)

May

May is Oregon Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month, www.walknbike.org (1/10)
May 1: Sound Steps Green Lake Walk, Seattle; www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/soundsteps.htm (1/10)
May 1: Arthritis Walk, Silverdale, WA; www.arthritis.org (1/10)
May 1: Emerald City Lights Nite Walk, Seattle; emeraldcitylightsbikeride.org (1/10)
May 1: Spencer Island Walk, Everett, WA; 5/11k walk on trails along Snohomish river, nature area and Union Slough; Langus Riverfront Park; (206) 214-5274, www.soundsteppers.org (1/10)
May 1: Gluten Intolerance Walk, Portland; (503) 524-8302, glutenfreern.com (1/10)
May 1: May Day Spring Walk,Vancouver, WA; 5/10k; (360)687-9261, riedel@teleport.com, www.allweatherwalkers.org (2/10)
May 1-2: 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 (1/10)

May 1-2: Potholes Walk, Moses Lake, WA; 5k and 10k; (425) 228-3058, mmantzar@yahoo.com, www.mywalkinglife.net/fourplusclub (2/10)
May 2: May Day Walk, Seattle; www.healingcenterseattle.org (1/10)
May 2: Arthritis Walk, Medford, OR; www.arthritis.org (1/10)
May 2: Volksmarch at Bloomsday, Spokane, WA; 12k walk on Bloomsday course; Must register for Bloomsday Race online at www.bloomsdayrun.org; register for IVV credit May 1 & 2 at Bloomsday Trade Show or at LCVA/ESVA booth May 3 Public Market Plaza River Front Park close to carrousel; (509)624-6518, lilaccityvolks.org (1/10)
May 2: Lung Walk, Seattle; fundraising walk/run aimed at supporting the American Lung Association; www.alaw.org (2/10)
May 8: May Day Dash Community 5K Run and Walk, Shoreline, WA; 10:am start, 9:15 packet pick up; Pre-Reg: $8 w/o shirt, $16 w/shirt; day of race reg. $12 w/o shirt, $20 w/shirt. ; www.myspace.com/maydaydash (1/10)

May 8: Relay for Life, Central Seattle, 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, www.relayforlife.org (1/10)
May 8: Arthritis Walk, Salem, OR; www.arthritis.org (1/10)
May 8: South Sound Walk to Cure Diabetes, Tacoma, WA; Point Defiance Park, (206) 838-5153, www.jdrfnorthwest.org (1/10)

May 8: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Portland; 5-mile walk in the Rose Quarter; sponsored by the American Cancer Society; (503) 795-3958, www.cancer.org (1/10)
May 8-9: 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 (1/10)
May 9: 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 (1/10)
May 15: Alzheimer Association Miles for Memories Walk/Run, Bellingham, WA; Sanctioned 5K run along Bellingham’s waterfront. 8:30am, $25 for humans (includes T-shirt, $10 for canines (includes bandana); (800) 848-7097, www.alzsociety.org (1/10)
May 15: Armed Forces Day Volksmarch, Fort Lewis, WA; 5/10k walk; Cowan Stadium; Enter base I5 Exit 119; rlkalies@aol.com, (253) 630-2728 (1/10)
May 15: Relay For Life, Bothell, 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.relayforlife.org (1/10)
May 15: Relay for Life - Northshore; $10 w/tshirt, $50 must be raised to spend night at field. www.northshorerelay.org (1/10)
May 15: Arthritis Walk, Portland; www.arthritis.org (1/10)
May 15: Relay For Life, Bothell, 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, www.relayforlife.org (1/10)

May 22: Arthritis Walk, Eugene, OR; www.arthritis.org (1/10)

May 22: Walking in the Woods, Shoreline, WA; (206) 938-0438, www.ava.org/clubs/FSFamilyWanderers (1/10)
May 22: Fort Wright & Spokane River Volksmarch, Spokane, WA; 5/10k walk; (509) 534-7056, dicklodell@comcast.net, lilaccityvolks.org (1/10)

May 22: Arthritis Walk, Tacoma, WA; www.arthritis.org (1/10)
May 22: Bellevue Arts and Parks Walk, Bellevue, WA; tessie2t@yahoo.com, (425)466-0999, www.ava.org (1/10)
May 22: Moving You Forward 5k & 10k Run/Walk, Vancouver, WA; Esther Short Park; 5k & 10k and health expo to benefit the Clara Jean Foundation (breast cancer research); www.clarajean.org (1/10)

May 22: 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, www.relayforlife.org (1/10)
May 29-31: Triangle of Fire VolksWalks, Fort Flagler, WA; NW Trekkers Walk, (360) 392-0101, www.nwtrekkers.org (2/10)

June

June 5: 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 (1/10)
June 5: Spokane Bridge Walk, Spokane, WA; A 4.5 mile walk along the Spokane River and across 17 bridges; 9:30 start; $17; 509-625-6200; www.spokaneparks.org (1/10)

June 5: Northwest Trek, Eatonville, WA; 10k & 5k walks; www.theoverthehillgang.net (1/10)
June 5-6: Trails to a Healthy Heart, Lacey, WA; (360)273-0390, sioux@olywa.net (2/10)

June 12: Regence Grand Floral Walk, Portland; (503) 227-2681, rosefestival.org (1/10)
June 12: Relay For Life, Bellevue, WA; take turns running or walking laps; $100 sugg. donation to the American Cancer Society; 12 p.m.; (425) 322-1141; www.cancer.org, www.relayforlife.org (1/10)
June 12: 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.relayforlife.org (1/10)

July 17: Robin Hood Walk, Sherwood, OR; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
June 19: Solstice Run/Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/10)
June 19: Walk for Rice, Seattle; 2.5 mi loop at Seward Park; fundraiser for Asian Counseling and Referral Service; (206) 695-7551; www.walkforrice.com, www.acrs.org (1/10)
June 19: Midsummer Night Walk, Seattle; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; walkingwithecw.org (1/10)
June 19: Get Movin’ Kick-Off Event; Bellingham, WA;
Program encourages families to exercise 5 days a week, 30 minutes, for one month; (360) 778-7000 (1/10)
June 19: Walk/Run for Literacy, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com (1/10)
June 19-20: Livestrong Challenge, Seattle; 10k walk/run and 5k walk; www.livestrongchallenge.org (1/10)
June 19-20: Army Strong Fitness Expo, Lakewood, WA; Fort Steilacoom State Park; (253) 967-2604, www.lewis.army.mil/DPCA/Sports (1/10)
June 20: Fathers Day Walk, North Bend, WA; 5/10k on Snoqualmie Valley Trail; Les Schwab Tire Company; (425) 888-0737, www.ava.org/clubs/northweststriders (1/10)
June 20: Low Tide Walk at Titlow Beach, Tacoma, WA: Bring Dad and the whole family for one of the lowest tides of the summer (minus 3-ft) for a naturalist-led exploration of Puget Sound shoreline wonders, 10:am - 1pm, (206) 382-7005, lgoldberg@pugetsound.org(1/10)
June 25: Relay For Life, West Seattle, 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.relayforlife.org (1/10)
June 26: Seattle Brain Cancer Walk, Mercer Island, WA; (206) 320-7162, braincancerwalk.org (1/10)

June 26: 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 (1/10)
June 26: Sound Steps Union Loop Walk, Seattle; www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/soundsteps.htm (1/10)
June 26: Walk at Hoopfest, Spokane, WA; 10k; (509) 927-3616, wickedneedles@netrivers.us, lilaccityvolks.org (1/10)
June 27: SeaTac International Fest Walk, SeaTac, WA; 5/10k; Angle Lake Park; (206) 788-7969, francarson@clearwire.net (1/10)

July

July 10: Relay For Life, Edmonds, 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, www.relayforlife.org (1/10)
July 10: Race for the Animals, Portland; 5K/10K trail run/walk to raise money for vegetarian and cruelty-free outreach campaigns; www.nwveg.org (2/10)
July 10: Key Peninsula Lions’ Volkssports Club Walk, Penrose Point State Park, WA; (253) 884-3319, hmcmnp1000@centurytel.net, www.keypen.com (2/10)
July 10: Penrose Point State Park Volksmarch, Lakebay, WA; 5/10k, (253) 857-3655, nealvandervoorn@yahoo.com, www.lionwap.org/keypeninsulawa (2/10)
July 11: Lymphomathon 5k Walk, Seattle; www.lymphomathon.org (2/10)
July 16-18: NW Hiking Weekend, Sekiu, WA; 5k to 24k; Four hikes; www.mywalkinglife.net/fourplusclub (2/10)
July 17: Clarks Creek Walk, Puyallup, WA; hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport Assn.; (253) 845-6592, jcwarhol@comcast.net, www.ava.org/clubs/dvva (2/10)

July 17: Willamette Valley 30k Walk and Relay, Eugene, OR; Walk solo or as a team member for a great day of fun, challenge and camaraderie - all on the bike paths of Alton Baker Park. Participate in the family 5K walk, 10K walk/run or 30K walk/relay; (503) 282-1677, www.wondersofwalking.com (2/10)

July 17-18: 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 (2/10)
July 18: Wacky Wheelays, 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) 216-4438, katej@nsb.org (1/10)

July 24: Dogathon Walk, Tacoma, WA; benefits the Tacoma Humane Society; (253) 383-2733, margueriter@thehumanesociety.org, thehumanesociety.org (2/10)
July 24: Renton River Days Walk, Renton, WA; www.ava.org/clubs/interlaken (1/10)

July 30-Aug. 8: NW Regional Volksport Conference, Anchorage, AK; (360) 687-3727, www.walkoregon.org (2/10)

August

Aug. 14: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R., Seattle; National Alliance for Autism Research; Magnuson Park; www.walknowforautism.org (2/10)
Aug. 14: Scandia Run and Walk, Junction City, OR; 8 a.m.
The 35th annual Scandia Run offers a 10K run (USATF certified) and 4.4-mile walk, a flat and fast course through Junction City and the surrounding countryside that has produced pr’s for many runners. Enjoy the Scandinavian Festival after the race; (541) 998-1171, www.goodrace.com (1/10)
Aug. 16-20: Boats, Bikes, Beach, Rock Climbing Camp; (ages 12-15) Unique opportunity to bike, kayak, sail, rock climb all at Magnuson Park. M-F 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Magnuson Community Center; (206) 684-7026, www.seattle.gov/parks (2/10)

Aug. 27-28: Portland to Coast Walk Relay and High School Challenge, Portland; (503) 292-4626, www.hoodtocoast.com (2/10)

Aug. 28: Memory Walk; Tacoma, WA., Reg opens at 8:30AM, Walk begins at 10:00AM; (206) 363-5500 x 502, www.alz.org (1/10)

Aug. 28: Dungeness Spit Walk, Sequim, WA; (360) 452-0593, opepresident@hotmail.com, www.olympus.net/community/ope (2/10)
Aug. 28: Portland Brain Tumor Walk, Portland; (866) 455-3214, braintumor.org (2/10)
Aug. 28: Hike ‘n Bike For the Future, Beaverton, OR; 5 and 10k hike, 15k, 30k and 65 mi bike; Terpenning Recreation Complex; 7:30 a.m.; $10 donation to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation; (503) 629-6300, www.thprd.org (2/10)

September

Sept. 9: Canine Caper 5K Fun Run/Walk; Bonners Ferry, ID; (208) 267-7504; Bring your favorite canine and race for the prize of first over the finish line! Flying solo? Not a problem! Better yet, why not rent a dog from us at the race?! You might just fall in love and take him home! Race begins and ends at Bonners Ferry Fairgrounds on Riverside Rd. Proceeds benefit 2nd Chance Animal Adoption. Prizes Galore! Police Drug Dog Demonstration! Photos with your pet! Live Music! Food! A fun-filled day for your family!!

Sept. 11: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Seattle; 5k; 10:00am; (206) 363-5500 x502; melissa.soules@alz.org, www.alz.org (1/10)
Sept. 11: PAWS Walk, Seattle; 5k walk benefits animal shelter; www.paws.org (2/10)
Sept. 11: Central Oregon Walk To D’Feet ALS, Bend, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (2/10)
Sept. 12: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Portland; Rose Quarter; 1 mi, 5k & 10k walks; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (2/10)
Sept. 12: Southern Oregon Walk To D’Feet ALS, Medford, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (2/10)
Sept. 18: Lake to Lake walk, Bellevue, WA; 6/15k, 15k is one-way walk w/ bus transportation from start at Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm; (425) 746-9641, www.ava.org/clubs/northweststriders (2/10)
Sept. 18: Harbor Hounds Walk, Gig Harbor, WA; benefits the Peninsula Spay/Neuter Project and Prison Pet Partnership; (253) 255-1424, harborhounds.com (2/10)
Sept. 18: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Silverdale, WA; 5k; 10:00am; (206) 363-5500 x 502, ariana.dawson@alz.org, www.alz.org (1/10)
Sept. 18: Salem Walk To D’Feet ALS, Salem, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (2/10)
Sept. 18: Walk To D’Feet ALS, Tacoma, Bellingham and Kennewick, WA; 866-STOP ALS, www.alsa-ec.org (2/10)
Sept. 18-19: The Parrett Mountain Farm Walk, Newberg, OR; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org (1/10)
Sept. 19: Eugene Walk To D’Feet ALS, Eugene, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (2/10)

Sept. 19: 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 (2/10)
Sept. 24-26: 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 (1/10)
Sept. 25: AIDS Walk, Seattle; www.lifelongevents.org (2/10)
Sept. 25: Walk To D’Feet ALS, Seattle and Yakima, WA; 866-STOP ALS, www.alsa-ec.org (2/10)
Sept. 25: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Medford, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (2/10)
Sept. 25: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R.,Portland; National Alliance for Autism Research; www.walknowforautism.org (2/10)
Sept. 25: Walk From Obesity; Tacoma and Bellevue, WA; (253) 944-6543, www.walkfromobesity.com (2/10)
Sept. 25: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Mount Vernon, WA; 5k; 10:00am; (206) 363-5500 x502; ariana.dawson@alz.org, www.alz.org (1/10)
Sept. 26: Portland Walk To D’Feet ALS; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org (2/10)
Sept. 27: 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 (2/10)

October
Oct. 2: Oktoberfest Walk, Leavenworth, WA; 5k & 10k walk; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; (509) 548-4084, www.leavenworthbva.org (1/10)

Oct. 2: Pierce Co. Start! Heart Walk; Tacoma, WA; The Heart Walk is a non-competitive and family-friendly walk, and honors survivors of heart disease and stroke. Help the American Heart Association fight the No. 1 killer of Americans by participating in this fun 5K. Walk in honor of someone you know or for your own good health! A fun festival follows the walk. (253) 272-7854; www.piercecountyheartwalk.org (3/10)

Oct. 2: Start! Puget Sound Heart Walk; Seattle; 8:30 a.m.; (206) 642-6881; The Heart Walk is a non-competitive and family-friendly walk, and honors survivors of heart disease and stroke. Help the American Heart Association fight the No. 1 killer of Americans by participating in this fun 5K. Walk in honor of someone you know or for your own good health! A fun festival follows the walk. New location this year: Seattle Center. www.pugetsoundheartwalk.org (3/10)
Oct. 2: Arthritis Walk, Richland, WA; www.arthritis.org (1/10)

Oct. 3: 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 (2/10)
Oct. 9: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Eugene, OR; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk (2/10)

Oct. 9: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Vancouver, WA; 5k or 10k; (503) 736-2770, walk.diabetes.org (2/10)
Oct. 9: Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes), one-day fundraising walk; routes range from 1-5 miles. Seattle, (206) 282-4616, www.diabetes.org/stepout (2/10)
Oct. 9: Arthritis Walk, Bellevue, WA; www.arthritis.org (1/10)
Oct. 9: Liberty Lake Walk, Liberty Lake, WA; 5/10k; Mission St. Water & Server District Bldg, (509)255-6683, gdonnageorge@aol.com, lilaccityvolks.org (1/10)

Oct. 9: 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 (2/10)
Oct. 10: Greenwater Lake Walk, Greenwater, WA; 13k and 23k; (425) 228-3058, mmantzar@yahoo.com, www.mywalkinglife.net/fourplusclub (2/10)
Oct. 10: AIDS Walk, Portland; Pioneer Courthouse Square; 5k walk; goal to raise $300,000 for HIV/AIDS services, public education and outreach; (503) 223-WALK, www.cascadeaids.org (2/10)
Oct. 23: Discovery Park Walk, Seattle, WA; 5/10/12k; (206) 938-0438, natalie.bumgardner@symetra.com (2/10)

Oct. 30: Doc Sears Fall Classic, Lewiston, ID. 2m Walk or 5m Run. (208) 792-2308, mcollins@lcsc.edu, www.lcsc.edu/crosscountry (1/10)

Oct. 30-31: Halloween Walk at Remlinger Farm, Carnation, WA; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; walkingwithecw.org (1/10)

November

Nov. 19-21: Can-Fit-Pro Group Fitness & Personal Training Conference and Trade Show, Vancouver, BC, Canada; (800) 667-5622, info@canfitpro.com, www.canfitpro.com (2/10)
Nov. 20: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Spokane, WA; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.spokanejinglebellrun.kintera.org (2/10)
November 25: 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 (2/10)

December

Dec. 2: Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb; Seattle; (206) 282-4770, www.cff.org (2/10)
Dec. 4: Holiday Walk, Olympia, WA; www.capitolvolkssportclub.org (2/10)
Dec. 4: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Coupeville, WA; (360) 678-5434, www.centralwhidbeychamber.com (2/10)
Dec. 4: Olympia Holiday Walk, Olympia, WA; 5/10k; State Capitol Building; (360) 491-7266, lsberry@peoplepc.com (2/10)
Dec. 4: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Mount Vernon, WA; (360) 733-2866, skagitjbr.kintera.org (2/10)
Dec. 5: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Portland; portlandjinglebellrun.kintera.org (2/10)
Dec. 11: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Bellingham, WA; (360) 733-2866, bellinghamjbr.kintera.org (2/10)
Dec. 11: Christmas Rush Fun Run & Walk, Kent, WA; Russell Road Park; 10k run & 5k run/walk; 9:50 a.m.; (253) 856-5050, www.kentarts.com (2/10)
Dec. 11: 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 (2/10)

Dec. 12: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Seattle; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.seattlejinglebellrun.org (2/10)
Dec. 18: Holiday Lights Walk, Camas, WA; 5/10k; (360)944-8190, titone7604@comcast.net, www.allweatherwalkers.org (2/10)
Dec. 31-Jan 1: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Walk, Seattle; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; walkingwithecw.org (1/10)