Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K
- Date Sat 12th October 2024
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Tacoma, Washington
- Price $91.60 - $269.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Defiance 50K, 30K, and 15K race taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in the stunning Tacoma, Pierce region! This scenic event invites runners to explore the breathtaking trails of Point Defiance, a magnificent urban park that spans over 700 acres of lush old-growth forests and offers panoramic views of the Puget Sound.
Participants can choose from various distances: the 15K and each team member of the 3-PERSON 50K RELAY will tackle a beautiful 9.75-mile loop once, while 30K runners will complete the loop twice, and the dedicated 50K runners will conquer it three times. With soft trails meandering beneath majestic 500-year-old cedars and firs, this race promises a unique and invigorating experience. The course is primarily single track and is typically dry in mid-October, providing ideal conditions for runners to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding them. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and soak in the stunning scenery!
Participants can choose from various distances: the 15K and each team member of the 3-PERSON 50K RELAY will tackle a beautiful 9.75-mile loop once, while 30K runners will complete the loop twice, and the dedicated 50K runners will conquer it three times. With soft trails meandering beneath majestic 500-year-old cedars and firs, this race promises a unique and invigorating experience. The course is primarily single track and is typically dry in mid-October, providing ideal conditions for runners to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding them. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and soak in the stunning scenery!
Organiser's Description
The DEFIANCE 50K, 30K, 15K & 3-PERSON 50K RELAY is a scenic race that takes runners through the beautiful trails of POINT DEFIANCE, with over 700 acres of old growth forests and panoramic views of the PUGET SOUND.
The course is approximately a 9.75 mi / 15.7 km loop through old growth forest. Runners of the 15K and each team member of the 3-PERSON 50K RELAY will complete this loop once, 30K runners will run the loop twice and 50K runners will run the loop three times. Each loop will take you through the Start/Finish area at OWEN BEACH.
On the course, you will see sweeping views of the Puget Sound, run on soft trails beneath 500-year-old giant cedars and firs in one of the top 20 urban parks in the United States.
The course is mostly single track and typically dry mid-October. Train for some hills but the course is 95% run-able.
The course is approximately a 9.75 mi / 15.7 km loop through old growth forest. Runners of the 15K and each team member of the 3-PERSON 50K RELAY will complete this loop once, 30K runners will run the loop twice and 50K runners will run the loop three times. Each loop will take you through the Start/Finish area at OWEN BEACH.
On the course, you will see sweeping views of the Puget Sound, run on soft trails beneath 500-year-old giant cedars and firs in one of the top 20 urban parks in the United States.
The course is mostly single track and typically dry mid-October. Train for some hills but the course is 95% run-able.
Races
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50k
Incl. $7.80 Fee & Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$112.80
CLOSED -
30k
Incl. $7.20 Fee & Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$102.20
CLOSED -
15k
Incl. $6.60 Fee & Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$91.60
CLOSED -
3-Person 50K Relay
Incl. $14.25 Fee & Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$269.25
CLOSED
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