Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K

  • Date Sat 2nd May 2026 - Sun 3rd May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM PDT
  • Location Tacoma, Washington
  • Price $13.20 - $267.50
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready for an incredible weekend of running at the Tacoma City Marathon and its exciting side events, taking place from May 2nd to May 3rd, 2026, in the picturesque Tacoma, Pierce. This vibrant event offers a variety of race distances for everyone, including a thrilling full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a fun Kids 1K. Kick off the festivities on Saturday, May 2nd, with the 5K and 10K races starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the unique Ghost of Tacoma Marathon or Half Marathon at 9:00 AM. Young runners can join in the fun with the Kids 1K at 9:30 AM.

On Sunday, May 3rd, participants will tackle the Tacoma City Marathon or Half Marathon, both featuring a stunning point-to-point course that showcases the beauty of the Northwest. Runners will traverse the iconic Narrows Bridge and finish at Dune Peninsula Park, a breathtaking waterfront venue with spectacular views of the Puget Sound and surrounding mountain ranges. The courses are USATF-Certified and Boston Qualifying, offering a scenic experience through Point Defiance Park’s lush gardens and old-growth forests. Don

Organiser's Description

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).

Sundays Marathon and Half Marathon are point-to-point courses running across the iconic Narrows Bridge and finishing at Tacomas beautiful Dune Peninsula Park, the Northwests 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.

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $10.20 Fee & Tech T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)

    $120.20

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $9.15 Fee & Tech T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)

    $104.15

  • Marathon Relay

    Incl. $17.50 Fee & Tech T-Shirt

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)

    $267.50

  • 10k

    Incl. $6.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)

    $61.35

  • 5k

    Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)

    $56.00

  • Ghost of Tacoma City Marathon

    Incl. $9.15 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $104.15

  • Ghost of Tacoma Half Marathon

    Incl. $9.15 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $104.15

  • Kids 1K

    Incl. $3.20 Fee

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:30AM PDT)

    $13.20

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Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma, 98407, WA, United States

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