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

Ongoing: Adult Kickball, Seattle; www.kickball.com/season/waemeraldcityspring2010

January

Jan. 17-18: Portland Sports and Fitness Festival, Portland; community walk, 3k and 5k runs; (503) 445-0172, www.sportfitnw.com
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

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
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
Feb. 27: Spirits Walk, Woodinville, WA; www.ava.org/clubs/interlaken

March

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

April

April 2: 24-hour Ultraskate, Seattle, WA; distance skateboarding; pavedwave.org
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

April 10: Whidbey Island Marathon, Health and Fitness Fair, and 5K fun run/walk; Whidbey Island, WA; the 5K Fun Run/Walk, which includes a free t-shirt; Registrations need to be done in advance for this event by calling 360-279-4544 or stopping into City Hall to fill out a registration form; www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com/race.cfm
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
April 10, 17: MS Walk, throughout Oregon; 5k walk; to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; (503) 223-9511, www.nationalmssociety.org/orc
April 11-13: NW Trekkers Club Walk, Camano Island, WA; www.nwtrekkers.org

April 17: MS Walk, Eugene, Oregon; Alton Baker Park; www.eclecticedgeracing.com

April 17: BPA Trail Walk, Federal Way, WA; 10k & 5k walks; (253) 661-5890, maryblacker@comcast.net
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
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

May

May is Oregon Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month, www.walknbike.org
May 1: Sound Steps Green Lake Walk, Seattle; www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/soundsteps.htm
May 1: Arthritis Walk, Silverdale, WA; www.arthritis.org
May 1: Emerald City Lights Nite Walk, Seattle; emeraldcitylightsbikeride.org
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
May 1: Gluten Intolerance Walk, Portland; (503) 524-8302, glutenfreern.com
May 1: May Day Spring Walk,Vancouver, WA; 5/10k; (360)687-9261, riedel@teleport.com, www.allweatherwalkers.org
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

May 1-2: Potholes Walk, Moses Lake, WA; 5k and 10k; (425) 228-3058, mmantzar@yahoo.com, www.mywalkinglife.net/fourplusclub
May 2: May Day Walk, Seattle; www.healingcenterseattle.org
May 2: Arthritis Walk, Medford, OR; www.arthritis.org
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
May 2: Lung Walk, Seattle; fundraising walk/run aimed at supporting the American Lung Association; www.alaw.org
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

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
May 8: Arthritis Walk, Salem, OR; www.arthritis.org
May 8: South Sound Walk to Cure Diabetes, Tacoma, WA; Point Defiance Park, (206) 838-5153, www.jdrfnorthwest.org

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
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
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
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
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

May 15: Arthritis Walk, Portland, OR; (888) 746-1821, LetsWalkTogether.org
May 15: Relay for Life, Northshore; $10 w/tshirt, $50 must be raised to spend night at field. www.northshorerelay.org
May 15: Arthritis Walk, Portland; www.arthritis.org
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

May 22: Arthritis Walk, Eugene, OR; www.arthritis.org

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

May 22: Arthritis Walk, Tacoma, WA; www.arthritis.org
May 22: Bellevue Arts and Parks Walk, Bellevue, WA; tessie2t@yahoo.com, (425)466-0999, www.ava.org
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

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

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
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

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

June 7: Truffle Shuffle 5K Run/Walk; Astoria, OR; 9:00 A.M.; Walk or Run along the scenic Columbia River. First 500 registrants receive a unique Truffle Shuffle t-shirt. Prizes to those in costume. $20; (800) 875-6807; www.gooniesanniversary.com

June 12: Regence Grand Floral Walk, Portland; (503) 227-2681, rosefestival.org
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
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
June 19: Solstice Run/Walk, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com
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
June 19: Midsummer Night Walk, Seattle; Emerald City Wanderers sponsors this 5k & 10k walk; walkingwithecw.org
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
June 19: Walk/Run for Literacy, Bellingham, WA; Fairhaven Runners and Walkers; (360) 676-4955, www.FairhavenRunners.com
June 19-20: Livestrong Challenge, Seattle; 10k walk/run and 5k walk; www.livestrongchallenge.org
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
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
June 26: Seattle Brain Cancer Walk, Mercer Island, WA; (206) 320-7162, braincancerwalk.org

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

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
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
July 10: Key Peninsula Lions’ Volkssports Club Walk, Penrose Point State Park, WA; (253) 884-3319, hmcmnp1000@centurytel.net, www.keypen.com
July 10: Penrose Point State Park Volksmarch, Lakebay, WA; 5/10k, (253) 857-3655, nealvandervoorn@yahoo.com, www.lionwap.org/keypeninsulawa
July 11: Lymphomathon 5k Walk, Seattle; www.lymphomathon.org
July 16-18: NW Hiking Weekend, Sekiu, WA; 5k to 24k; Four hikes; www.mywalkinglife.net/fourplusclub July 17: Clarks Creek Walk, Puyallup, WA; hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport Assn.; (253) 845-6592, jcwarhol@comcast.net, www.ava.org/clubs/dvva

July 17: Robin Hood Walk, Sherwood, OR; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org

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

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
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

July 18: Lymphoma 5K Walk; Seattle; non-competitive 5k fundraiser to find a cure for lymphoma; www.lymphomathon.org

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

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

August

Aug. 14: Walk F.A.R. N.A.A.R., Seattle; National Alliance for Autism Research; Magnuson Park; www.walknowforautism.org
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
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

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

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

Aug. 28: Dungeness Spit Walk, Sequim, WA; (360) 452-0593, opepresident@hotmail.com, www.olympus.net/community/ope
Aug. 28: Portland Brain Tumor Walk, Portland; (866) 455-3214, braintumor.org
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

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
Sept. 11: PAWS Walk, Seattle; 5k walk benefits animal shelter; www.paws.org
Sept. 11: Central Oregon Walk To D’Feet ALS, Bend, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org
Sept. 12: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Portland; Rose Quarter; 1 mi, 5k & 10k walks; (503) 736-2770, www.diabetes.org/walk
Sept. 12: Southern Oregon Walk To D’Feet ALS, Medford, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org
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
Sept. 18: Harbor Hounds Walk, Gig Harbor, WA; benefits the Peninsula Spay/Neuter Project and Prison Pet Partnership; (253) 255-1424, harborhounds.com
Sept. 18: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Silverdale, WA; 5k; 10:00am; (206) 363-5500 x 502, ariana.dawson@alz.org, www.alz.org
Sept. 18: Salem Walk To D’Feet ALS, Salem, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org
Sept. 18: Walk To D’Feet ALS, Tacoma, Bellingham and Kennewick, WA; 866-STOP ALS, www.alsa-ec.org
Sept. 18-19: The Parrett Mountain Farm Walk, Newberg, OR; (503) 625-8986, www.sherwoodmerrywalkers.org
Sept. 19: Eugene Walk To D’Feet ALS, Eugene, OR; (503) 238-5559, walkor.alsa.org

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

October

Oct. 2: Arthritis Walk, Medford, OR; (888) 746-1821, LetsWalkTogether.org
Oct. 2: Oktoberfest Walk, Leavenworth, WA; 5k & 10k walk; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; (509) 548-4084, www.leavenworthbva.org

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

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
Oct. 2: Arthritis Walk, Richland, WA; www.arthritis.org

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

Oct. 9: America’s Step Out for Diabetes, Vancouver, WA; 5k or 10k; (503) 736-2770, walk.diabetes.org
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
Oct. 9: Arthritis Walk, Bellevue, WA; www.arthritis.org
Oct. 9: Liberty Lake Walk, Liberty Lake, WA; 5/10k; Mission St. Water & Server District Bldg, (509)255-6683, gdonnageorge@aol.com, lilaccityvolks.org

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
Oct. 10: Greenwater Lake Walk, Greenwater, WA; 13k and 23k; (425) 228-3058, mmantzar@yahoo.com, www.mywalkinglife.net/fourplusclub
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
Oct. 23: Discovery Park Walk, Seattle, WA; 5/10/12k; (206) 938-0438, natalie.bumgardner@symetra.com

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

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

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
Nov. 20: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Spokane, WA; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.spokanejinglebellrun.kintera.org
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

December

Dec. 2: Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb; Seattle; (206) 282-4770, www.cff.org
Dec. 4: Holiday Walk, Olympia, WA; www.capitolvolkssportclub.org
Dec. 4: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Coupeville, WA; (360) 678-5434, www.centralwhidbeychamber.com
Dec. 4: Olympia Holiday Walk, Olympia, WA; 5/10k; State Capitol Building; (360) 491-7266, lsberry@peoplepc.com
Dec. 4: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Mount Vernon, WA; (360) 733-2866, skagitjbr.kintera.org
Dec. 5: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Portland; portlandjinglebellrun.kintera.org
Dec. 11: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Bellingham, WA; (360) 733-2866, bellinghamjbr.kintera.org
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
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

Dec. 12: Jingle Bell Run & Walk; Seattle; (206) 547-2707 ext. 102; www.seattlejinglebellrun.org
Dec. 18: Holiday Lights Walk, Camas, WA; 5/10k; (360)944-8190, titone7604@comcast.net, www.allweatherwalkers.org
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