Celebrate Veterans 5K
Celebrate Veterans 5K is a running race on November 15, 2026 in Tacoma, WA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 15, 2026 (70 days to go)
- Location
- 4256 84th St E., Tacoma, WA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
VETERANS 5K
RUN WITH PURPOSE. HONOR WITH PRIDE.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
9:10 AM START
PIPELINE / ORANGE TRAIL
84TH & PIPELINE ROAD • PIERCE COUNTY
Every Step Matters
Join us for the Celebrate Veterans 5K as we come together to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country.
This meaningful run/walk is more than just miles — it's about gratitude, remembrance, and community.
Remember Those Who Are Still Missing
We are proud to partner once again with Project Recover, an organization dedicated to locating and bringing home American service members still missing in action.
~81,000 SERVICE MEMBERS REMAIN UNACCOUNTED FORTogether, we can help raise awareness and support efforts to bring them home.
Run With Purpose
🇺🇸 HONOR
Honor the veterans who have served our country with courage and sacrifice.
⭐ REMEMBER
Remember the American service members who are still missing.
🤝 COME TOGETHER
Bring your family, friends and community together for a meaningful morning.
🏃 MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Whether you run, walk, or simply come to show your support, your presence matters.
🏃 The Celebrate Veterans 5K
Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a morning walk, running with friends or participating to honor someone special, there's a place for you at the Celebrate Veterans 5K.
Run. Walk. Remember. Honor.
📍 Race Day Details
DATE:
Sunday, November 15, 2026
START TIME:
9:10 AM
LOCATION:
Pipeline / Orange Trail
LOCATION DETAILS:
84th and Pipeline Road
Pipeline / Orange Gate Park
Pierce County, Washington
PACKET PICK-UP:
November 15th • 8:00–8:45 AM
Please Note: Packet pick-up time and date may be adjusted. Please check race communications for any updates.
🎖️ Your Registration Includes
✓ Chip-timed race bib for accurate results
✓ Incredible commemorative finisher medal
✓ Commemorative race bib
✓ Free digital photo download
✓ After-race snacks
👕 Don't Forget the Race Shirt!
Optional long-sleeve Celebrate Veterans 5K race shirts are available for purchase.
SMALL – XL
$25
2XL – 3XL
$30
Run With Purpose.
Honor those who served.
Remember those still missing.
Stand together as a community.
🇺🇸 JOIN US FOR THE CELEBRATE VETERANS 5K 🇺🇸
REGISTER NOWALL THINGS FUN SPORTS
RUN • WALK • EXPLORE • HAVE FUN
Celebrate Veterans 5K • Tacoma, Washington
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
50°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
63%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcmillin Rsvr, 6 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Celebrate Veterans 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
70
Days to train
- Race
- Celebrate Veterans 5K
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- 4256 84th St E., Tacoma, WA
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Celebrate Veterans 5K
Nov 15, 2026