When
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where
10550 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor WA
Distances
5K
Typical weather
55–71°F · some rain risk
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2025
53–75°F
dry
2024
52–68°F
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2023
55–73°F
dry
2022
59–71°F
dry
2021
56–68°F
dry
2020
55–73°F
dry
2019
59–69°F
dry
2018
52–66°F
rain
2017
55–67°F
dry
2016
50–71°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
16th Annual Race For A Soldier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Virtual Run, or Kids Run
Date: September 13, 2026
Location: 10550 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor, WA
More Information: Race For A Soldier
Foundation Mission
- Purpose: Presented by the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation to raise awareness of the challenges faced by our military service members, veterans, and first responders living with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
- Workshops: The Foundation has delivered Mind, Body and Spirit workshops: courage and leadership summits.
- Therapy Support: Eliminated barriers for veterans to receive equine therapy and counseling.
- Training Programs: Facilitates the Warrior PATHH training program: peer to peer support meetings called “Huddles” in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Bremerton.
Commitment
- Focus: The Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation is committed to finding the best tools and training to enhance the mind, body and spiritual wellbeing of our nation’s veterans, first responders and their family members.
- Quality Programs: We believe they should be provided the very best programs that help restore their lives.
- Trauma Support: Programs to help overcome the trauma they face while serving their country and communities.
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