Galloping Gertie
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gig Harbor, Washington
- Price $52.94 - $95.34
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Galloping Gertie event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Gig Harbor, Pierce! This exciting race day features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, showcasing the breathtaking views of Tacoma and Gig Harbor as you traverse the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Known for its stunning vistas of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the majestic Olympic Mountains, this unique event offers runners the rare opportunity to cross this historical bridge from span to span.
Participants can look forward to receiving custom finisher medals, free downloadable race photos, and stylish tech tees, all while supporting fantastic local charities. The Galloping Gertie name pays homage to the bridge's storied past, making this not just a race, but a celebration of engineering and community spirit. Donโt miss out on this chance to combine fitness, fun, and philanthropy in one spectacular day!
Participants can look forward to receiving custom finisher medals, free downloadable race photos, and stylish tech tees, all while supporting fantastic local charities. The Galloping Gertie name pays homage to the bridge's storied past, making this not just a race, but a celebration of engineering and community spirit. Donโt miss out on this chance to combine fitness, fun, and philanthropy in one spectacular day!
Organiser's Description
GALLOPING GERTIE!
Join us for a half marathon, 10K and 5K that shows off Tacomas and Gig Harbors finest views. Each race will run on the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie), which features stunning views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the surrounding cities of Tacoma and Gig Harbor. This is one of the few races that traverse the bridge span to span. All participants in the race will receive a custom finisher medal, free downloadable race photos and a cool tech tee! The best part? It all supports great local charities!
WHAT IS GALLOPING GERTIE?
Galloping Gertie is the nickname of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a local icon that spans the Puget Sound between Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington. Crossing it provides breathtaking views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse in November 1940, just four months after it opened. It earned its nickname while it was under construction, when workers observed the bridge deck jump during periods of high wind. A fatal error in the engineering of the bridge resulted in its collapse when the winds caused something called aeroelastic flutter. At the time, Gertie was the third longest suspension bridge in the world.
The replacement bridge opened in 1950 (this is the existing westbound bridge) and the newer eastbound bridge (the one you will run across) opened in 2007. The engineering disaster that resulted in the collapse of the bridge makes the Tacoma Narrows Bridge one of the more famous in the world.
Join us for a half marathon, 10K and 5K that shows off Tacomas and Gig Harbors finest views. Each race will run on the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie), which features stunning views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the surrounding cities of Tacoma and Gig Harbor. This is one of the few races that traverse the bridge span to span. All participants in the race will receive a custom finisher medal, free downloadable race photos and a cool tech tee! The best part? It all supports great local charities!
WHAT IS GALLOPING GERTIE?
Galloping Gertie is the nickname of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a local icon that spans the Puget Sound between Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington. Crossing it provides breathtaking views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse in November 1940, just four months after it opened. It earned its nickname while it was under construction, when workers observed the bridge deck jump during periods of high wind. A fatal error in the engineering of the bridge resulted in its collapse when the winds caused something called aeroelastic flutter. At the time, Gertie was the third longest suspension bridge in the world.
The replacement bridge opened in 1950 (this is the existing westbound bridge) and the newer eastbound bridge (the one you will run across) opened in 2007. The engineering disaster that resulted in the collapse of the bridge makes the Tacoma Narrows Bridge one of the more famous in the world.
Races
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Galloping Gertie Half Marathon
Incl. $6.34 Fee & T-Shirt & Custom Medal (Size Not Guaranteed After 7/1)
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$95.34
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Galloping Gertie 10k
Incl. $4.54 Fee & T-Shirt & Custom Medal (Size Not Guaranteed After 7/1)
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$63.54
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Galloping Gertie 5k
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt & Custom Medal (Size Not Guaranteed After 7/1)
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$52.94
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