Tacoma City Marathon
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.
Related Events
Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Tacoma City Marathon Association events.
Run Pick of the Month - Tenacious 10
Fast, waterfront 10k and 10 mile races - April 6, 2024.
We really like the scenic route on this one. You'll be running along the waterfront almost the entire time, looping Lake Union, and getting killer views of the Seattle city skyline.
The Tenacious Ten courses are well supported with aid stations every 2 miles. Every participant will end up with a finisher medal and custom race shirt as well.
There is a cap of 900 runners, so don't wait too long to register.
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