Tacoma City Marathon
Tacoma, Washington, United States
May, 2027 (TBD)
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Relay
Race Information
Runners will enjoy a scenic, USATF-Certified and Boston Qualifying course that passes through Point Defiance Park, with over 700 acres of beautiful gardens and old growth forests. After exiting Pt. Defiance, the Marathon and Half Marathon runners will cross over the Wilson Way Bridge with a sweet half mile downhill to the Puget Sound and Dune Peninsula Park, where the Half Marathon will finish. The Marathon will continue down the flat and fast waterfront with views of Mt. Rainier and the Puget Sound. The Marathon turnaround is along the Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade and the beautiful Museum of Glass.
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Boston Marathon qualifying eligible with no downhill penalty! Marathon and half marathon distances un through the iconic Snoqualmie Tunnel.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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