Frequently Asked Questions

Membership questions

How do I join Club Northwest?
Visit our Membership page to learn how and why to join Club Northwest.

What benefits will I receive if I join Club Northwest?
Club members have access to quarterly social events, discounted entry to partner road races, free entry to cross country races, a 25% discount to RaceCenter magazine, and many other benefits. Check out our Membership page for more!

How can I volunteer with Club Northwest?
Thank you! We are always looking for volunteers to help out and give back to Club Northwest. Visit our Volunteer page to signup and learn about opportunities.

How do I order Club Northwest gear?
Visit our store. We do not carry large stocks of gear; instead, we do seasonal orders and orders when enough members express interest in a particular piece of gear.

Can I donate to Club Northwest?
Yes! Visit our Donations page to learn how. Your donation helps Club Northwest share the excitement of competing in Track & Field, Distance Running, and Cross Country with thousands of athletes in the Greater Seattle area. Club Northwest is a 501c-3 organization so this donation is tax deductible. You can multiply your gift to Club Northwest if you work for a matching gift employer. Please check with your (or your spouse's/partner's) human resources department.

I see you have profiles of different athletes on your Athletes page. Can I get a profile?
All CNW athletes are welcome to create an athlete bio. Instructions can be found at the top of the athletes page.

Can I still get Northwest Runner magazine?
Unfortunately, due to the changing nature of print, we ceased publication of Northwest Runner in 2016. However, we have partnered with RaceCenter magazine to offer discount subscriptions to our membership. If you are interested in helping us digitize Northwest Runner, contact us.

I don’t want my pictures to be used on the website, social media, or other promotional materials. Can I have them removed?
We respect your right to privacy and will take down any images using your likeness. Please email contact@clubnorthwest.org and we will process your request.

Sponsorship Questions

I'm a competitive athlete seeking a team and sponsorship for my competitive goals:
In cooperation with our main sponsor Brooks, we offer support to up-and-coming regionally and nationally competitive athletes living in Western Washington. Please visit our Athlete Sponsorship page to learn about support available to competitive and elite athletes, and the performance standards for each level of support.

I represent a business/organization interested in partnering with Club Northwest:
Thanks for expressing interest. We are always open to new sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Email us at contact@clubnorthwest.org for inquiries.

I'm a race director looking to advertise my race:
If you are interested in partnering with Club Northwest to attract more general runners to and help advertise your race, please contact our Membership Committee at membership@clubnorthwest.org.

I'm a race director looking to recruit elite runners to my races:
If you are looking to recruit elite runners with comp-entries, please contact our Teams Committee whose email can be found on our contact page.

Any other questions that are not answered above?
Check our contact page for whom to email with your question. Still unsure? Direct other general inquiries to contact@clubnorthwest.org.