Move More in JulyHike, walk, run, bike, swim, play and learn. It’s all good in July! Check out these local events. Remember that the Centers for Disease Control recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate-level physical activity and two days a week of muscle-strengthening exercises. WalkArboretum Walks – July 5 and 19 from the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free, no pre-registration required. Call 206-543-8800 or visit www.depts.washington.edu/wpa/adulttours.htm.
Lymphomathon 5K Walk – July 12 at Myrtle Edwards Park. 8 a.m. Non-competitive walk for survivors, friends, family, community and corporate teams. Benefits the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Free but participants are encouraged to raise funds. Visit www.lymphomathon.org or call 800-235-6848 for info.
Seattle Architecture Foundation tours – Every Thurs, Fri and Sat. Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. and are about 2 hours long. Topics include art deco buildings, Pioneer Square – out of the ashes, South Lake Union’s extreme makeover and more. $15-$20. Visit www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184. RunCrown of Queen Anne Fun Run and Walk - July 11. 3.3 mile fun run/walk circling the crown of Queen Anne Hill. Flat course with spectacular views. Run is followed by Children’s Parade and kid activities. Registration is $30. Call 206-461-1283 for info.
Seafair Torchlight Run - July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Participate in an 8K through the Battery Street Tunnel and along the Torchlight Parade route, or a 5K on the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Participation fee is $20 - $25. Visit www.seafair.com or call 206-728-0123 for info.
Swedish SummeRun – July 26. Onsite registration opens at 6 a.m. Events begins at 8:00 a.m. Choose a 10K run or 5K run/walk. Proceeds benefit the Marsha Rivkin Center to improve treatment, early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer. Participation fee ranges from $25 - $30. Get more info online at www.swedish.org/summerun or call 206-215-6700. TriathlonBenaroya Research Institute Triathon at Seafair – July 19th. Sprint distances (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike and 3.1 mile run). Compete individually or in a team. Register online or call 206-728-0123 for information. Beginner and experienced triathletes can participate in coached training sessions at Seward Park provided by Raise the Bar. HikeMount St. Helens Institute hikes - July 12 on the Blue Lake Trail and July 26 on the Sprit Lake trail. These hikes are free and guided by volunteer leaders. Donations are appreciated. Limited to 30 participants each hike. Families welcome. Hikers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring appropriate gear, water, lunch and extra clothing. Call 360-449-7883 or visit www.mshinstitute.org/Sundayhikes for info.
Issaquah Alps Trails Club – Several hikes during June leaving from the clubhouse at First and Bush Streets. Hikes vary in difficulty, length and time of departure. Some routes include Cougar Mountain, Rattlesnake Mountain and Tiger Mountain. Some hikes allow dogs. All hikes require participants carry a day pack with food and water and wear hiking boots. Visit www.issaquahalps.org for full schedule and details or call 425-641-3815. BikeSpokespeople - July 4 (and the 1st Saturday of every month). Leisurely paced ride for all skill levels leaving Wallingford at 2 p.m. Free. For details, visit www.spokespeople.us or call 206-547-9569.
Bicycle Sundays –Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park will be closed to motorized traffic every Sunday. Bike riders and other person-powered vehicles can ride in the middle of the road and enjoy the views from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info on route, times, etc. go to www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday or call 206-684-4075. PlayFriday Family Fun Night – at Kirkland’s Peter Kirk Pool. July 3, 10, 17 and 24. 3 hours of open swimming for $3 plus pool games, fun, music, use of rafts and inner tubes. Visit www.ci.kirkland.wa.us or call 425-587-3350
MyParksandRecreation.com – search a listing of over 300 activities in 9 cities including Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Snoqualmie and Woodinville. Community programs and activities are listed. Sort by age of participant, day of the week, etc.
Orienteering – July 26 at Lord Hill Regional Park in Snohomish. Explore the park searching for checkpoints marked on a map. Participate as a race or an easy stroll. No experience required. Start anytime between 10 a.m. and noon. $7 - $12. For info, go to www.cascadeoc.org or call 425-488-3691 for info. LearnSearch for Owls – July 18th at 8:30 pm at Camp Long in West Seattle. Bring a flashlight. Kids 5 and over. $7 per person. Call 206-684-7434 for info.
Explore the Beach at Low Tide - July 19th at 8:30 a.m. at Discovery Park. Take a long walk on the rocky beach to explore intertidal life. Children aged 6 and older. Free. Call 206-386-4236 for more info.
Me-Kwa-Mooks beach safari – July 18 at 9 a.m. Me-Kwa-Mooks park in West Seattle. Walk on slippery surfaces to see intertidal life at low tide. Children 3 and older. Free. Call 206-684-7434 for info.
TrailsFest – July 18, 10 a.m. at Rattlesnake Lake. Try fly-fishing, biking, hiking, bird watching, climbing, paddling and more. Free. Get more info at www.wta.org/trail-news/trailsfest or call 206-625-1367
Share your favorite activity or submit a Move More testimonial. E-mail health.matters@kingcounty.gov or call 206-263-6085.
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