Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K 2027 — Tacoma, WA

Date
May 1, 2027
Location
Tacoma, WA
Venue
Dune Peninsula Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $390.00
Events
Sunday - Marathon (Main Event), Sunday - Half Marathon (Main Event), Sunday - Marathon Relay (Main Event), Saturday - 10K, Saturday - 5K, Saturday - Ghost of Tacoma City Marathon
Includes
Tech T-Shirt | T-Shirt

The Tacoma City Marathon offers multiple distance options starting at just $10 to enter, with costs running up to $390 depending on your chosen event. The race takes place on May 1, 2027, at Dune Peninsula Park in Tacoma, Washington. Runners can select from 0.62 miles, 1 mile, a full marathon at 26.2 miles, or a half marathon. The typical start time is 8:00 AM. Whether you're looking for a short fun run or committing to the full marathon distance, this event provides flexible racing options for athletes of varying levels and training stages.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the return of the Ghost of Tacoma on Saturday and the Tacoma City Marathon on Sunday with Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and Kids 1K options also available. Run 3 races in 2 days! Kick off Saturday morning with the 5K or 10K (8:00 am start) and afterwards, run the Ghost of Tacoma Marathon or Half Marathon (9:00 am start). Kids 1K race will be on Saturday at 9:30 am. Then complete the weekend with the Tacoma City Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday. PLUS receive a $40 Discount on the Ghost of Tacoma if you register for the Sunday Marathon or Sunday Half Marathon. Discount will be automatically applied to your cart when you add both races (must be the same registrant for both races). Sunday’s Marathon and Half Marathon are point-to-point courses running across the iconic Narrows Bridge and finishing at Tacoma’s beautiful Dune Peninsula Park, the Northwest’s premier waterfront neighborhood. This picturesque entertainment and recreation hub is situated along Commencement Bay with panoramic views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. 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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Race Travel Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K 2027 — Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K 2027 — Tacoma, WA takes place on May 1, 2027. The race is held in Tacoma, Washington.

Where is Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K 2027 — Tacoma, WA held?

Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K 2027 — Tacoma, WA is held at Dune Peninsula Park in Tacoma, Washington.

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