Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Celebrating 54 years of friendly competition in the South Sound. Whether it's our signature 12k route with challenging hills, spectacular water views, the occasional forest critter and trees that
touch the sky - or our fast 5k route, be assured that you are a part of something bigger than yourself. YOU are the fabric of Tacoma and the South Sound. YOU are our community. YOU are carriers of tradition.
And for our younger athletes, we happily offer the Sound to Narrows 2k race or the ever-competitive 20-yard Diaper Dash for the wee ones.
2k 5k 12k Run
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Mostly flat 5K Trail run/walk held at South Kitsap Regional Park.
The 24th running of the HotFoot 5K will be on Saturday June 20th, 2026.
Separate running of the 1 mile start is earlier at 0835. 5K
start time is 0900. Awards are presented approximately 1010.
Registrations: Preregistration $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 mile, $35 Day of Race (DoR) Cash or Check Only
T-shirts available (separate cost) while supplies last; $25 pre, $30 DoR
Presented by South Kitsap Fire Rescue Volunteer Association
Proceeds benefit Community Scholarship and public 4th of July fireworks show.
COVID-19 requirements may apply: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19%20Racing%20Guidance.pdf
Be prepared for COVID-9 updates
For more information, visit
Hotfoot 5K Website
1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Join us for the Annual Independence Day 5K on July 4th for a fun and FAST 5K! This event features a fast point-to-point course that takes runners and walkers from the top of Tacoma and finishes at
beautiful Point Ruston.
The 5K is a chip timed race on a fast, flat and downhill course starting at N 37th St & N Vassault St in Tacoma, close to Vassault Park, and finishing at the newly renovated Owen Beach at Pt. Defiance Park. While this is a speedy course for fast runners, it also is a fun course for a power walk before your Independence Day barbecue! Everybody is welcome to participate!
The Owen Beach finish line is also where the Kids 1K will start at 9:15 am. The kid’s run is an out-and-back, so the runners can cross the official finish line as well!
5k Run Walk
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Course map, results, and photos can be found at https://fouronthefourth.org
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5
7:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up
Opens
8:45 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile
9:10 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids
Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow
Electronic Chip Timing
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
Scenic, mostly flat, road course travels out-and-back along the waterfront
Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM
For everyone's safety, pets are not allowed on the course
Gift cards are given to the most patriotic dressed
Awards are available immediately after finishing
4 Mile Awards:
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Age Groups:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
1 Mile Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag
For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior
1 Miles 4 Miles Run
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The annual Twisted Cider 5K & 12k run and walk is coming to the City of University Place! How ‘bout them apples!
We hope you’ll join us for the Twisted Cider 5K & 12K event! Runners and walkers will
start and finish from the Curran Apple Orchard Park meandering around the quiet neighborhoods of University Place with glimpses of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Puget Sound. With gentle rolling hills along with flat and fast sections, you’re going to enjoy these courses.
Bring the whole family! The Kids 1K is a fun way to get the kids (12 and under) to participate! Parents can run with their kids and do not have to register for this distance. The course will be an out-and-back along Sound View Drive.
After the race, enjoy some snacks and wander the beautiful grounds of the park. (But please do not pick the apples. We need to save these juicy treats for the Annual Cider Squeeze!)
1k 5k 12k Run Walk
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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
Run
Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM
WHAT IS UNLEASHED?
Grit City Effort + Shared Struggle = Kindred Connection.
GRIT CITY EFFORT:
Tacoma is Grit City. Grit means, ‘indomitable spirit, strength of character, unyielding courage in the
face of danger or hardship’. Grit must be earned through effort.
SHARED STRUGGLE:
Unleashed at Stadium Bowl is a challenge for all participants regardless of age, gender, build, etc. On the stairs we are one.
KINDRED CONNECTION:
We are a group of diverse individuals who are choosing to challenge ourselves to do our best in what feels like an impossible feat. We don’t quit on each other or ourselves. We finish. And when we cross the finish line and high-five each other we are the same in that moment.
Participants will run the stairs in a competitive timed event or walk (untimed). The race will cover the entire Stadium Bowl, ‘weaving the stairs’ by running up one staircase, and down the other. Total steps climbed 814, total descended 814 for a grand total of 1,628 steps. Double the pain and double the glory by choosing the 2 Lap Option for a grand total of 3,256 steps!
WHY?
To build character, connection, and community. Proceeds go to the rescue animals of Kindred Souls Foundation. Kindred Souls Foundation provides sanctuary to abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats, a holistic approach to their care, and education on the rewards and responsibilities of animal companionship.
WHO?
Anyone 8 years or older. Each participant under 18 must have a parent/guardian at the race to supervise and make medical related decisions on his/her behalf should that be necessary.
1.5 Miles Run Walk
Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 9:30 AM
STOMP OUT THE STIGMA is all about raising awareness of mental wellness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness. Join us in the fastest, flat 5k route in the area or a nice 1 mile race
around Waughop Lake. Parking will be easy at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom campus with a short walk down a trail to Fort Steilacoom Park. The 5k race starts by the lake where you will fly through a flat course at Fort Steilacoom Park and finish back at the entrance of the lake. The 1mile race starts at the entrance of Waughop Lake and takes you on a scenic lap around the lake. Both routes are mostly paved with a short area that is dirt/gravel. This 5k race is chip timed. The entry includes a race shirt if you register by 7/21. Finishing medals will be given to the first 200 finishers. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this great event!
Sorry… no strollers or dogs at the event because of the insurance restrictions.
1 Miles 5k Gravel Run Trail Walk
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Loops will be an incredibly enjoyable experience while simultaneously basking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the magnificent Bay! This sensational running trail allows participants to relish
every single moment, as they traverse the stunning Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. Immerse yourself in the invigorating atmosphere as you navigate the wide, impeccably paved loop that seamlessly encompasses a mixture of flat sections, inclines, and enticing switchbacks that add an exhilarating element to the journey. Delight in the notion that these mesmerizing vistas seem infinite, inviting you to indulge in a visual feast that is unparalleled. It is no wonder that the prestigious US Open was held at this remarkable location, and now, the time has come for enthusiastic individuals like yourself to intimately experience the splendor that is held within the bounds of this extraordinary destination. Whether you prefer to gracefully run, leisurely walk, or implement a combination of
both, we are absolutely thrilled to introduce our newest additions to the esteemed Run Super Series portfolio: the captivating 5k, the exhilarating 10k, and the awe-inspiring half marathon. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this unforgettable event! Each loop is about 220' of gain.
Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Twilight at the Bay
5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run Trail Walk
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Take me out to the ballgame, but first run over the bridge! Feed me a bagel and electrolytes, I just hope that my hamstrings aren’t tight!
The Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon is back, featuring a Half
Marathon 10K and 5K course that begins and ends at Cheney Stadium! We’re partnering with the Tacoma Rainiers, it’s going to be a weekend full of running and baseball fun!
The Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that will start outside Cheney Stadium, you’ll then run along the Scott Pierson Trail, cross the pedestrian bridge over highway 16 and run through the quiet Skyline neighborhood* then take you across the majestic Tacoma Narrows Bridge and bring you back inside Cheney Stadium, where you’ll run on the warning track (and where you will see yourself on the jumbotron and be able to say “Look Ma, I made it!”).
*You’ll cross the Skyline Bridge again on the way back and run the neighborhood loop again on the way back to Cheney Stadium.
The Tacoma Narrows 10K & 5K course will also start and finish at Cheney Stadium and include a lap around the warning track.
5k 10k Half Marathon Run Trail
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Event Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Registration Fee: $1,000 per player
Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
Shotgun Start Time: 9:00 AM
As a friendly reminder, Chambers Bay is a walking course only. Each two-person team will be provided with a caddie.
Walk
Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk
Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk