Wicked Fast 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma, WA
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · Kids 1K Run
From the Organizer
Continuing the Halloween 5K tradition here in Tacoma we have added a 10k distance to the event! The Wicked Fast 5K & 10k registration will include t-shirts and Halloween themed medals that are sure to scare the daylights out of you!
This flat and fast 5K & 10K course features Tacoma's beautiful waterfront with 1 out and back. So you’ll get lots of opportunities to scare your friends. Once you turn back on to the Water Walk at the Giant Octopus Mural you’ll have a frightfully flat and fast jaunt back to Dune Peninsula Park where Frank Herberts Spice Worm statue art will be waiting for you. ~ Dune the Movie
The Kids 1K Run will begin at the sane start finish as the 5K & 10k and run around Dune Peninsula Park and back through the finish line!
Halloween costumes are not required, but STRONGLY encouraged and you could just win a prize!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
56%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tacoma #1, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tacoma, WA
Population
220,482
as of 2023
Elevation
354 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wicked Fast 5K & 10K?
- Wicked Fast 5K & 10K is a running race held in Tacoma, Washington on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Wicked Fast 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington at Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wicked Fast 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wicked Fast 5K & 10K
Oct 31, 2026