17TH Annual
17th Annual Parkland Pace or Race
17th Annual Parkland Pace or Race is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Tacoma, WA, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Course map and results can be found at https://patriotcrosscountry.com/ppr
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5
8:30 AM - Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens
9:20 AM - Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes
9:30 AM - Start of Event
10:30 AM - Start of Awards
USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast
Gift cards are raffled away at awards ceremony
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
All proceeds benefit Washington High School Cross Country
Age Groups:
0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
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
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tacoma #1, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tacoma, WA
Population
220,482
as of 2023
City 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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31
Days to train
- Race
- 17th Annual Parkland Pace or Race
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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Running
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17th Annual Parkland Pace or Race
Aug 22, 2026