Update to the annual Swim, Bike, Walk, Run and Fun Schedule for 2015
Judd Jones/Special to The Press | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 7 months AGO
This last weekend was the Spring Dash and for many, the kickoff to what should be a fantastic racing schedule for many disciplines. In my first installment of the 2015 schedule which includes both fun runs, biking, swimming and paddle boarding events, a number of these were not yet scheduled. This is an update to this year's group of both local and regional Swim, Bike, Walk, Run and Fun events.
April 26: Lilac Century & Family Bike Ride 100, 66, 25 & 15 Mile Rides, Spokane
May 3: 39th Annual Bloomsday 12K, Spokane
May 9: Walk N Roll 5K, Spokane Valley
May 9: State Park Series No. 1 Farragut State Park, Half Marathon & 5 Miles, Athol
May 8: North West Paddlefest, Lake Sammamish, Wash.
May 9: Spartan Beast 12 Plus Mile Mud & Obstacle Run, Big Fork, Mont.
May 16: America's Armed Forces Kid's Run, Spokane
May 16: Breakthrough For Brain Tumors 5K Walk/Run, Spokane
May 16: Tour de Cure 100, 50, 25 & 4 Mile Rides, Spokane
May 24: Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Run, Coeur d'Alene
May 23-24: 24 Hours Around the Clock MT Bike 14.8 Mile Laps, Spokane
May 24: Priest Lake Spring Run Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid's Dash, Priest Lake
May 24: 22nd Annual Onion Man Triathlon, Walla Walla, Wash.
May 30: Liberty Lake Trail Run 8 Miles, Liberty Lake, Wash.
May 30: Spokane Troika Half Ironman, Spokane
June 6: Woodrat 25er MT Bike Race 25 Mile or 12 Mile, Priest Lake
June 7: 7th Annual Windermere Marathon & Half Marathon, Liberty Lake, Wash.
June 7: Bay Trail Fun Run 10K, 5K, Sandpoint
June 13: State Park Series No. 2 Heyburn State Park, Half Marathon & 5 Mile, Plummer
June 13: Color Me Rad 5K, Spokane
June 13: Race-2-Place Fun Run 5K/10K, Spokane Valley
June 20: Trail Rail Run 50 Mile 50K, 30K & 12K, Mullan
June 27: Kaniksu 50, 5 person relay 50 Miler, Frater Lake, Wash.
June 28: Ironman Triathlon, Coeur d'Alene
July 5: 4th Of July Ultra 50 Miler, 50K, 25K, 5 Miler, Fourth Of July Pass
July 11: Let's Climb a Mountain 34.3 Miles, Spokane
July 11: Hayden Triathlon, Hayden Lake
July 11: Seattle to Portland Bike Ride 202 Miles, Seattle
July 12: Jacey's Race 5K, Sandpoint
July 12: The Valley Girl Triathlon, Liberty Lake, Wash.
July 18: Muddy Miles 2 Mile Obstacle course, Coeur d'Alene
July 18: The Dirty Dash 3.5 Mile Mud & Obstacle Run, Nine Mile, Wash.
July 18: Kids Race The River Triathlon, Coeur d'Alene
July 19: Windermere SUP CUP (Paddle Board), Missoula, Mont.
July 19: 8th Annual Race The River Triathlon, Coeur d'Alene
July 25: State Park Series No. 3 Mount Spokane, Half Marathon & 5 Miles, Spokane
Aug. 1: Long Bridge Swim 1.76 Miles, Sandpoint
Aug. 8: 32nd Annual Coeur d'Alene Triathlon & Duathlon, Coeur d'Alene
Aug. 14-15: Spokane To Sandpoint Run or Walk Overnight Relay, Spokane
Aug. 15: Dig Your Grave 30K, Hope
Aug. 15-16: Coeur d'Alene SUP Cup, Coeur d'Alene
Aug. 16: The CDA Crossing 2.4 Mile Swim, Coeur d'Alene
Aug. 29: Priest Lake Triathlon, Priest Lake
Sept. 12: State Park Series No. 4 Ponderosa State Park, Half Marathon & 5 Miles, McCall
Sept. 19-20: Bike MS Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's 150 mile or 84 Mile 1 or 2 day Option, Silver Mountain, Kellogg
Sept. 20: The Scenic Half Marathon 10K & 5K Run, Sandpoint
Sept. 26: Priest Lake Marathon, 50K, 25K & Half, Priest Lake
Sept. 26: Valleyfest Run for a Cause 10K, 5K, Spokane Valley
Sept. 26: Coeur d'Fondo 108, 85, 37 or 15 Mile Bike Ride, Coeur d'Alene
Oct. 17: Hayden Lake Marathon, Hayden
If I missed your event, please email me information with it's date to [email protected] and I will squeeze in an updated schedule in early June.
As always, here are those basic points to consider when preparing to participate in any distance or multi-sports event:
* Be sure to read and understand all event details like age limits, packet pickup times, start times and course map. Most races require you to sign a liability waiver. Read them before you sign.
* Race distances vary depending on age group, type of race and in some cases, the event could be an open fun run for a charity with no set distance requirements.
* Ensure you're outfitted with appropriate shoes, clothing, hat, sunscreen, etc. for the weather conditions and type of race. If you're not properly prepared, it can lead to a very unhappy set of blisters, sunburn or a chilly outing!
* Set a goal to participate in a set number of events throughout the year. Tie a fitness program to these goals and recruit friends and family to train with you.
For those of you who do not swim, bike or run, remember all these events need volunteers, so if you want to meet great people and help good causes, get out there and cheer on the participants plus lend a helping hand.
Judd Jones is a director for the Hagadone Corporation.
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