Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA
- Distance
- 50K · 30K · 15K & more
- Price
- $62.50–$187.50
From the Organizer
The Defiance 50K, 30K, 15K & 3-Person 50K Relay is a scenic race that takes runners through the beautiful trails of Point Defiance, with over 700 acres of old growth forests and panoramic views of the Puget Sound.
The course is approximately a 9.75 mi / 15.7 km loop through old growth forest. Runners of the 15K and each team member of the 3-Person 50K Relay will complete this loop once, 30K runners will run the loop twice and 50K runners will run the loop three times. Each loop will take you through the Start/Finish area at Owen Beach.
On the course, you will see sweeping views of the Puget Sound, run on soft trails beneath 500-year-old giant cedars and firs in one of the top 20 urban parks in the United States.
The course is mostly single track and typically dry mid-October. Train for some hills but the course is 95% run-able.
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
61°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tacoma Narrows Ap, 4 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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115
Days to train
- Race
- Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K is a running race held in Tacoma, Washington on October 10, 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 Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington at Point Defiance Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K
Oct 10, 2026