Santa Runs Tacoma
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:10AM PST
- Location Tacoma, Washington
- Price $39.95 - $77.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit at the Santa Runs Tacoma on Saturday, December 12th, 2026! This festive event takes place in the heart of Tacoma, Pierce, and offers an exciting array of race distances to suit everyone’s holiday spirit. The stunning half marathon features a scenic out-and-back course that begins in downtown Tacoma, leading participants along the picturesque waterfront and through the beautiful Ruston Way Path. Runners will experience rolling hills and breathtaking views from the Wilson Way Bridge before making their way back to the finish line downtown.
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 10K follows the same route as the half marathon, providing an exhilarating out-and-back experience along the waterfront. Families can also join the fun with the 5K, a delightful 3.1-mile tradition that welcomes both runners and walkers of all ages. Every finisher will receive one of the iconic Santa Runs Tacoma medals, making this a memorable way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration of fitness and community!
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 10K follows the same route as the half marathon, providing an exhilarating out-and-back experience along the waterfront. Families can also join the fun with the 5K, a delightful 3.1-mile tradition that welcomes both runners and walkers of all ages. Every finisher will receive one of the iconic Santa Runs Tacoma medals, making this a memorable way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
GET READY FOR THE MOST RUNDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
The half marathon is a gorgeous out-and-back course starting in downtown Tacoma, with a few rolling hills to keep those legs awake and working. Youll run along the waterfront until it connects to the Ruston Way Path, where youll head towards the Point Ruston Waterwalk and Tacomas Dune Peninsula Park. Before turning around, youll go up the Wilson Way Bridge for a birds eye view of the area, and then make your way back down the waterfront to finish downtown.
The 10K is an out-and-back following along the half marathon route, starting in downtown Tacoma and running along the waterfront.
The 5K is an annual tradition and fun for the whole family, runners and walkers are welcome to join in this 3.1 mile event.
All finishers will receive one of our famous Santa Runs Tacoma medals.
The half marathon is a gorgeous out-and-back course starting in downtown Tacoma, with a few rolling hills to keep those legs awake and working. Youll run along the waterfront until it connects to the Ruston Way Path, where youll head towards the Point Ruston Waterwalk and Tacomas Dune Peninsula Park. Before turning around, youll go up the Wilson Way Bridge for a birds eye view of the area, and then make your way back down the waterfront to finish downtown.
The 10K is an out-and-back following along the half marathon route, starting in downtown Tacoma and running along the waterfront.
The 5K is an annual tradition and fun for the whole family, runners and walkers are welcome to join in this 3.1 mile event.
All finishers will receive one of our famous Santa Runs Tacoma medals.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $7.40 Fee & Beanie (One Size Fits Most)
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:10AM PST)
$77.40
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10k
Incl. $5.65 Fee & Beanie (One Size Fits Most)
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:40AM PST)
$50.65
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5k
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Beanie (One Size Fits Most)
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$39.95
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