Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K
- Date
- May 1–2, 2027
- Location
- Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma, WA
- Distance
- 1K · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
- Price
- $10–$215
From the Organizer
Join us for the return of the Ghost of Tacoma on Saturday and the Tacoma City Marathon on Sunday with Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and Kids 1K options also available.
Run 3 races in 2 days! Kick off Saturday morning with the 5K or 10K (8:00 am start) and afterwards, run the Ghost of Tacoma Marathon or Half Marathon (9:00 am start). Kids 1K race will be on Saturday at 9:30 am. Then complete the weekend with the Tacoma City Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday. PLUS receive a $40 Discount on the Ghost of Tacoma if you register for the Sunday Marathon or Sunday Half Marathon. Discount will be automatically applied to your cart when you add both races (must be the same registrant for both races).
Sunday’s Marathon and Half Marathon are point-to-point courses running across the iconic Narrows Bridge and finishing at Tacoma’s beautiful Dune Peninsula Park, the Northwest’s premier waterfront neighborhood. This picturesque entertainment and recreation hub is situated along Commencement Bay with panoramic views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges.
Runners will enjoy a scenic, USATF-Certified and Boston Qualifying course that passes through Point Defiance Park, with over 700 acres of beautiful gardens and old growth forests. After exiting Pt. Defiance, the Marathon and Half Marathon runners will cross over the Wilson Way Bridge with a sweet half mile downhill to the Puget Sound and Dune Peninsula Park where the Half Marathon will finish. The Marathon will continue down the flat and fast waterfront with views of Mt. Rainier and the Puget Sound. The Marathon turnaround is along the Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade and the beautiful Museum of Glass.
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
44°
Chance of Rain
44%
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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318
Days to train
- Race
- Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K
- Date
- May 1–2, 2027
- Location
- Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma, WA
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K?
- Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K is a running race held in Tacoma, Washington on May 1, 2027. 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 Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Tacoma, Washington at Dune Peninsula Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 10K / 5K / 1K
May 1, 2027