10th Annual International Discovery Walk Festival
April 28-30, 2006
Vancouver, Washington, USA
Walk enjoying Vancouver parks, greenways, and neighborhoods. Walkers may choose their distance: 6k, 10k, 20k, 32k, or 42k (marathon). Non-competitive walkers go at their own pace. Each walker receives a medal, marathoners also receive a patch.

Walkers come from all over the US and the world. Often there is a group from the German Army marching the 42k walk each day with full packs and singing marching songs.

Family Fun 6k Walk: Families and beginner walkers will enjoy the Saturday 6k Family Fun Walk, 10am, Saturday April 29, 2006.

The 2006 event will be in a new location at the new Hilton Hotel at 301 West 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660.
www.discoverywalk.org

The Big Sur
International Marathon
The Big Sur International Marathon (BSIM), begun in 1986, has grown from a race of under 2,000 participants to one encompassing 6 events and well over 10,000 runners and walkers. In addition to the marathon and marathon relay, BSIM offers a 21-mile walk/run, a 10.6-mile walk, a 9-mile walk and a 5K run and walk. On the last Sunday of each April, runners and walkers traverse the stretch of coastal Highway One between Big Sur and Carmel, CA, enjoying spectacular views of both the mountains to the east and the ocean to the west. There are aid stations approximately every two miles and a diverse collection of musical entertainment. Registration for the marathon and related events opens September 1 at www.bsim.org.

The Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay
The Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay was founded in 2003 and deemed “an immediate and overwhelming success.” The mostly flat course passes through historic Monterey and along the famous Cannery Row before taking a tour through downtown Pacific Grove… America’s “Last Hometown.” The remainder of the course is run along the Pacific Grove coastline next to the beautiful Monterey Bay. In addition to the half marathon run, there is a half marathon walk and a 10-mile walk. Registration for all events opens April 1. Please visit www.bsim.org (click on the half marathon icon) for more information and to take a virtual tour of the course.

Go Red for Women with the
American Heart Association
Each year heart disease and stroke claim the lives of nearly half a million women — about a death a minute. That’s more lives than are claimed by the next six causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer.

On February 3, 2006, the American Heart Association will officially kick off this year’s Go Red for Women campaign from 11am to 1pm at Pioneer Place Mall in downtown Portland.

Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national call to increase awareness of heart disease and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health, providing the knowledge and tools to empower women to make positive changes in their lives that could help reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

The kick-off event will feature free health information about heart disease and stroke; free health screenings and consultations; educational demonstrations; and tons of heart-healthy giveaways from local vendors.

In addition to the kick-off event, February 3 also is National Wear Red Day, created by the American Heart Association to bring awareness to the number of women affected by cardiovascular disease. Show your support by wearing a red dress, tie, hat or scarf —anything that allows you to go red in your own fashion.
For more information about the Go Red for Women Campaign, presented by Macy’s, Pfizer, and PacifiCare, and how you can become involved, visit www.GoRedforwomen.org or call 503-233-0100.

The Relay
For the most fun 24 feet can have, you are invited to California's Longest Party on April 8 and 9, 2006 under the full moon, WALK THE RELAY.

Walk 128 miles with 12-member teams walking a total of 24 legs (2 legs per walker, 3 to 7 miles each) through 28 cities and across the Golden Gate Bridge from Marin to Santa Cruz. In the long run or walk, organ donations save lives. For more information visit, www.TheRelay.com or call 650-508-9700.