Washington Club Report

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Arlington Runners Club

Arlington
Founded: 2006
15 Members
www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org
Contact: Will Miller 360-659-4861 , or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We're all ages and abilities but we run with a purpose-- for our health, enjoyment, competition, fellowship, and best yet--to raise monies for charitable causes!

Bainbridge Runners

Bainbridge Island
Founded: 2005
70 members
www.bainbridgerunners.org
Contact: John Washenberger, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A running group on Bainbridge Island, where runners of all ages, abilities, and ambitions are invited to join and participate in our running and social activities.

Bloomsday Road Runners Club

Spokane
Founded: 1978
www.brrc.net
Contact: Jim Hoppe, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (509) 448-1522
300 members
BRRC actively promotes the mission of encouraging participation in running for health, fitness and competition.

Cascade Running Club

Western Washington
Founded: 1992
800 members (all participants of club events are members)
www.cascaderunningclub.com
Contact: Chris Ralph, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (206) 795-0338
We put on organized events aimed at having fun and raising money for charity.

Dupont Dashers

DuPont
www.dupontdashers.com
2277 Bob's Hollow Ln
DuPont, WA 98327
Contact: Rachell M. Pack, home office: (253) 302-3607, cell: (979) 599-8459

Clark County Running Club

Vancouver
Founded: 1973
300 members
www.ccrunning.org
Contact: John Martin, (360) 992-2282, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CCRC sponsors ~30 runs a year to promote running, health, and friendship. The club also sponsors scholarships, usually 3 or 4 per year, for our club members who are running at local community colleges and universities.

Club Northwest

Seattle
Founded: 1972
400 members (100 are life members since club's inception)
www.clubnorthwest.org
Contact: Events or membership, Brian Oster, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , All-comers series, Bill Roe, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , CNW team, Chuck Bartlett, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Although considered by many to be an elite club, CNW has a large general membership with a wide variety of disciplines and abilities represented; and have recently embarked on a mission to do more for and with those members on a monthly and even bi-weekly basis.

Cowlitz Valley Runners

Longview-Kelso
20 members
http://cowlitzvalleyrunners.org
President - Tom Rozwod
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Eastside Runners

Bellevue-Redmond-Kirkland
Founded: 1980
240 members
www.eastsiderunners.com
Leslie Miller, president, , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Eastside Runners is a club for every kind of runner.

Fit Mommies

Everett
Founded: 2004
http://groups.msn.com/FitMommies/homepage

FootZone Running Club

Redmond
Founded: 2003
Over 100 members
www.footzone.com
Contact: Brandon Strong, club coordinator (425) 556-0383, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The FootZone Running Club is dedicated to creating a community atmosphere for runners to join together and build upon their skills as athletes by providing a common group of peers to train and socialize with.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club

Tacoma
Founded: 1972
Over 400 members
Contact Pat Kenworthy 253-537-8712

Greater Bellingham Running Club

Bellingham
Founded: 1976
597 members
www.gbrc.net
Contact: Len Parine, president (360) 647-5703 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Bill Thibodeau, membership This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The GBRC exists to foster a pleasant, challenging, yet encouraging environment for runners of all ages and abilities- and provide opportunities to form friendships.

Hardcore Runners

Yakima
Founded: 1977
240 members
www.hcrunner.org
Contact: Eric Anderson, president (509) 966-4017, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We encourage family participation and provide opportunities for companionship for experienced & nonexperienced runners alike. (Club Motto: "Start out Slowly & Taper Off")

Highline YMCA Running Club

Burien-Des Moines-SeaTac
Founded: 2005
15 members
Contact: Tamara Mackey, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (206) 242-8185
Come run for fun!

Interurban Runners Club

South King County-Tacoma
Founded: 1990
110 members
www.interurbanrunners.net
Contact: Larry Coyne, president, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (253) 653-4456 or J. Ellis This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (253) 606-2511
Social Club with a running problem for the whole family.

Kitsap Running and Walking Club

Poulsbo and greater Bremerton area
Founded: 2005
Contact: Dave Steffens at 360-204-1307 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marathon Maniacs

At-large
Founded: 2003
240 Members
www.marathonmaniacs.com
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The Marathon Maniac culture...to run as many marathons and ultras as our bodies and time will allow...to boldly go where all marathons are held.

Normandy Park Running Club

Normandy Park-Burien-Des Moines
Founded: 2005
http://www.normandyparkrunningclub.com
Contact: Dave Knox, (206) 835-2887 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We are a non-competitive training group (that means there's no pressure to run hard)

North Sound Runners

Everett-Marysville
Founded: 1998
4 officers and whoever partakes in our activities
www.northsoundrunners.com
Contact: Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A relaxed group looking for good runs, fun and friendship

Palouse Road Runners

Moscow Idaho-Pullman WA
Founded: 1973
53 members
www.palouseroadrunners.org
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Palouse Road Runners serves the community by promoting healthy running and exercise, by conducting competitive well-organized races, by encouraging daily workouts on trails of known distances, by assisting many other community organizations who want to sponsor fun-run events, and by elevating running to the esteemed status it so richly deserves in the Moscow/Pullman communities.

Port Townsend Running Club

Port Townsend
Founded: 2004
Over 40 members
www.ptrunning.org
Contact: Matt Kite, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A no-dues club that focuses on training, racing, and socializing opportunities, PT Running is open to runners of all ages and paces.

Seaport Striders

Lewiston Idaho-Clarkston, WA
Founded: 1975
100 members
www.seaportstriders.com
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We are an eclectic group of fun, social runners-just out to have fun and meet new people.

Renton Running Club

Renton, South Seattle Area
Founded: 2006
Contact: Brian Van Houten at 206-321-8153 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Seattle Frontrunners
Seattle
Founded: 1984
325 members
www.seattlefrontrunners.org
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Seattle Frontrunners is a running and walking club composed of over 325 gay and lesbian members and their friends. We promote a healthy and social environment. We give members the chance to give back to the community, participate in team events and make lifelong friendships. We welcome participation regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.

Seattle Running Club

Seattle
Founded: 2003
284 members
www.seattlerunningcompany.com/club
Contact: Scott McCoubrey, (206) 329-1466, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Our club is full of what I would call, "Avid Users."

Skagit Runners

Mount Vernon
www.skagitrunners.org
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Slug Club

Port Orchard
Founded: 1988
25 members
Contact: Brian Begley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We have a diverse group of runners ranging from early 20's to mid 60's who continually challenge themselves and have overcome a lot of obstacles not only in running, but in life.... I found this quote from Lance Armstrong and I think it applies to a lot of folks in our club, "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever"

Snohomish Track Club

Snohomish County and beyond
Founded: 1967. One of the oldest, if not the oldest continually operating club in the state.
120 members
Contacts: At large Bob Langenbach, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (206) 433-8868
Snohomish County, Linda Ellingsen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (360) 652-9756
Sunday Run, Steve Lay This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (425) 259-1916
STC Youth Track Club, Frank Dauncey, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (425) 422-0718
STC is a relatively low key club with a quality youth contingent and many active open and masters distance runners with a tradition of national caliber individual and team masters.

Three Rivers Road Runners

Tri-cities
Founded: late 1970's
150 members
www.3rrr.org
Contact: Eric Greager, president, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (509) 942-7137
We welcome all who share our lifestyle of enjoying a good run.

Washington State Trail Running and Duathlon Club

Lakewood
Founded: 1997
85 members
www.humanmultisportspnw.org
Club Hotline: (253) 376-5737
Contact: Anthony Quinn (254) 594-6786, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Anthony is also a state rep for the RRCA
To provide opportunities in ultra-distance trail running, athletics, swimming, cycling, mtn biking and multi-sports. We advocate, promote, educate and host event(s) in open space park systems.

West Seattle Runners

Seattle
Founded: 1994
60 members
www.westseattlerunners.org
Contact: Dave Howard, president, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (206) 938-2416
West Seattle Runners was founded to create opportunities for runners of all levels to meet and run with others; to provide support and encouragement to members in achieving their personal goals; and to be a lot of fun.

Whidbey Island Runners

Oak Harbor
Founded: 2005
50 members
http://running.meetup.com/113/
A group that just about anyone can join, as long as you're willing to give running an effort-we have all different levels- don't hesitate to come check us out.

Y Run Club

Puyallup
Founded: 2002
50 members
www.yrunclub.org
Contact: Eric or Michelle Barnes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We are a very social group, with long runs, short runs, fast runners, slow runners and everything in between - and we can't have our run without our coffee, so we get together at a nearby coffee shop after every run.