Tacoma Independence Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Kids 1K Run
From the Organizer
Join us for the Annual Independence Day 5K on July 4th for a fun and FAST 5K! This event features a fast point-to-point course that takes runners and walkers from the top of Tacoma and finishes at beautiful Point Ruston.
The 5K is a chip timed race on a fast, flat and downhill course starting at N 37th St & N Vassault St in Tacoma, close to Vassault Park, and finishing at the newly renovated Owen Beach at Pt. Defiance Park. While this is a speedy course for fast runners, it also is a fun course for a power walk before your Independence Day barbecue! Everybody is welcome to participate!
The Owen Beach finish line is also where the Kids 1K will start at 9:15 am. The kid’s run is an out-and-back, so the runners can cross the official finish line as well!
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
75°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
17%
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
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Waiting For?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Tacoma Independence Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tacoma Independence Day 5K?
- Tacoma Independence Day 5K is a running race held in Tacoma, Washington on July 4, 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 Tacoma Independence Day 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington at N 37th & N Vassault St, Tacoma, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tacoma Independence Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tacoma Independence Day 5K
Jul 4, 2026