Seeing a couple of topics, I thought it would be good to start a thread with Pacific Northwest runs, rides, triathlons, dashes, and so on. If you have a local race or event you think is great and everyone should sign up for, tell us about it. If you're training for a specific event and want some support/workout partners/whatever, tell us about that, too. Or heck, start a thread.

Here in Spokane, the Bloomsday Run is our big running event. 12k (7.42 miles, I think). 40,000+ runners each year, bands along the route, and hundreds of thousands of spectators screaming along the way. If you want a race that's more challenging than a 5K, but you don't want to step up to a half-marathon yet, this is a great one--especially because you get cheered on the whole way. Or heck, if you're training for a summer/fall half or full marathon, this is a great one to put on your calendar in the midst of your training.

Always have heard good things about the Seattle Rock 'n Roll Marathon, and the Portland Marathon. Anyone run those?