1 event
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us for the love of the run and animals! Your participation will help support MEOW Cat Rescue of Kirkland, WA!
Event details and schedule
Love to run? Love animals?
Then this is the best choice
for running in an event and supporting MEOW Cat Rescue at the same time!
Event details and schedule
Registration after 4/4/26 shirt sizes and quantities are limited and not guaranteed.
Event Schedule:
Start Time: 9:00 am
The Course:
Starts and finishes at Velodrome Shelter (next to the Rock Climbing wall) in Marymoor Park on the Sammamish River Trail. The course is fast and flat with MEOWarvelous views of the Sammamish River Trail!
Awards for Top 3 Finishers Male and Female.
Leashed dogs and jogger strollers are welcome with a start at the back!
Run helps support MEOW Cat Rescue of Kirkland! It is a fun and wonderful way to help support animals!
Packet Pick Up:
Date: Thursday, 4/23/26
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location:
Meow Cat Rescue
10600 NE 68th St. Ste F,
Kirkland, WA 98033
Race Day Pick up: 7am-8am
Arrival Info:
Plan your Race Day arrival time one hour before event
Parking:
There is parking throughout Marymoor Park their parking fee is $1.00. As always, try to carpool if possible! There are generally other sporting events happening in the park also.
Waivers and ID;
When registering through Active your waivers are electronic so no need to bring a copy. If you can't make it on packet pick-up day we are happy to allow a family member or friend pick up your packet - just send them with a copy of your race registration confirmation and copy of ID.
What to bring:
Bring your energetic, smiling self and feel free to bring any canned or dry pet food for donations!
What to wear:
Your running apparel and dressing up with an animal theme is always fun!
Questions:
E-mail [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
FAQ:
Children under 12 may run for free without registration, but a waiver will need to be signed by the parent at packet pick up. Children under 12 running free will not have a t-shirt. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt please email [email protected]
5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk
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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, 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
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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
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Sorry… no strollers or dogs at the event because of the insurance restrictions.
1 Miles 5k Gravel Run Trail Walk