5 running events in Gig Harbor, Washington

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Guardian Angel Color Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us for the Guardian Angel Color Run on Saturday, May 16th!

  Celebrating 11 years, our Guardian Angel Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity to serve our St. Nicholas community and invest...

  Join us for the Guardian Angel Color Run on Saturday, May 16th!

  Celebrating 11 years, our Guardian Angel Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity to serve our St. Nicholas community and invest in our students’ futures by creating Saints and Scholars. The program provides tuition assistance to local families who wish to make Catholic education a priority in their lives.

  The run is open to the public as well as St. Nicholas students, families and parents. Join us for a family friendly 5k run/walk along the Cushman Trail featuring color stations along the course and a color blast at our start line. Each participant will receive a t-shirt designed by a St. Nicholas student, a color packet and lots of fun!

  Once you've finished the race stick around for music, cupcakes and light refreshments!

  3.1 Miles Run Trail Walk

  6 Cushman Trail, Gig Harbor, Washington, 98335, United States
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• Mike Stork Otter Fun Run-Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Artondale Elementary School is hosting the 43rd Annual Mike Stork Otter Fun Run- 3K. In the spirit of fun and fitness, we welcome the Gig Harbor community to participate in this wonderful family...

  Artondale Elementary School is hosting the 43rd Annual Mike Stork Otter Fun Run- 3K. In the spirit of fun and fitness, we welcome the Gig Harbor community to participate in this wonderful family event.

  This year $1.00 of all race registration fees will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. If you would like to make additional donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network please click the donation button on the website.

  Preregistration $22 with a t-shirt or a $12 without t-shirt by selecting no shirt option at checkout.

  Shirts will only be available for preregistration through May 1st at 1159PM. After that time, no shirts will be available for purchase.

  Packet pick up is May 26th 4pm to 6pm.

  3k Fun Run Run Walk

  6219 40th St NW, Gig Harbor, Washington, 98335, United States
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• Galloping Gertie [galloping-gertie.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  GALLOPING GERTIE!

  Join us for a half marathon, 10K and 5K that shows off Tacoma’s and Gig Harbor’s finest views. Each race will run on the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie), which...

  GALLOPING GERTIE!

  Join us for a half marathon, 10K and 5K that shows off Tacoma’s and Gig Harbor’s 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.

  Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Galloping Gertie Half Marathon

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  Rosedale Street, Gig Harbor, Washington, 98335, United States
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• Holmes Chiropractic Care Gig Harbor Turkey Trot! [gigharborturkeytrot.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Date of the Event- Thursday, Thanksgiving Morning!! 8am!

  Thursday, Day of event registration price doubles to $60.

  The event is timed by Tortoise & Hare Race Timing using RFID chips that are attached...

  Date of the Event- Thursday, Thanksgiving Morning!! 8am!

  Thursday, Day of event registration price doubles to $60.

  The event is timed by Tortoise & Hare Race Timing using RFID chips that are attached to your bib. The event is using chip start technology, so don't worry about when you cross the start line as your time will begin when you cross.

  Day Before Packet Pickup and T-Shirt/Socks purchase from 2-6 pm at the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way.

  Shirts will be $20

  Day of Event Packet Pickup and T-Shirt/Socks purchase starting at 7am Judson St (Starting Line).

  Shirts will be $20

  Two cans (no glass jars) of food to be donated the day of the event only.

  Proceeds of the event will benefit BackPack for kids, FISH Food bank, and Scholarships for High School Students entering college.

  Parking: To avoid parking problems

  . Get there early

  . Check out "Gig Harbor Public Parking" map on webpage

  . Consider being dropped off

  . Share a ride

  . Schedule an Uber

  NO DOGS ON COURSE PER CITY OF GIG HARBOR!

  5k Run

  3118 Judson St, Gig Harbor, Washington, 98335, United States
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