Sunday, May 19, 2013. Windermere Marathon* & Half*. Spokane. Marathon course is point to point from Post Falls, ID to Spokane along the Centennial Trail; half begins in Spokane Valley. www.windermeremarathon.com

Sunday, May 19. West Seattle 5K*.Alki Beach Bath House, West Seattle. 9:30 a.m. Benefits West Seattle H.S., part of Car Free Sunday on Alki. www.westseattle5k.com

Sunday, May 19. Rhody Run 12K. Fort Worden State Park, Port Towsend. 11 a.m. One of the NW’s best-loved races; great community event and walker-friendly. Hilly and scenic loop course; prize money for top finishers. www.rhodyrun.com

Sunday, May 19, 2013. Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon*. Portland, OR. Wave start. Live bands and cheer squads along scenic course. www.runrocknroll.competitor.com

Sunday, May 19, 2013. Capital City Marathon*, Half* & 5 Miler. Olympia. Course features rolling hills and views of Rainier, Olympics and Puget Sound. www.capitalcitymarathon.org

Saturday, May 25. Magnuson Series 5K, 10K, & 15K. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 10 a.m. Monthly series for health and fun, team options and kids’ dash. www.magnusonseries.org

Sunday, May 26.Good Karma 5K Run & 4K Walk. Seward Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. Benefits the charity of your choice. www.goodkarma5k.com

Sunday, May 26, 2013. Run For Water Marathon* & Half, 10K & 5K. Abbotsford, B.C. One of the flattest and fastest courses in Canada; supports clean water projects. www.runforwater.ca

Sunday, May 26. Coeur d’Alene Marathon*, Half Marathon & 5K. Coeur d’Alene, ID. Waterfront runs along Centennial Trail, walkers welcome. www.cdamarathon.com

Sunday, June 2: Big Backyard 5K*. Marymoor Park, Redmond. 9 a.m. Dog-friendly event on flat, paved course; benefits King County Parks. www.bby5k.com