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Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
111 N E St, Tacoma WA
1 Mile
58–80°F · low rain risk
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59–78°F
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62–87°F
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58–85°F
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57–77°F
dry
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59–83°F
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58–79°F
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64–78°F
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56–71°F
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60–87°F
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55–69°F
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 2
Sunny · 51–78°F
Sunday, Aug 2starts near 51°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
WHAT IS UNLEASHED?
Grit City Effort + Shared Struggle = Kindred Connection.
GRIT CITY EFFORT
- Definition: Tacoma is Grit City. Grit means, ‘indomitable spirit, strength of character, unyielding courage in the face of danger or hardship’.
- Earned: Grit must be earned through effort.
SHARED STRUGGLE
- Challenge: Unleashed at Stadium Bowl is a challenge for all participants regardless of age, gender, build, etc.
- Unity: On the stairs we are one.
KINDRED CONNECTION
- Diversity: We are a group of diverse individuals who are choosing to challenge ourselves.
- Perseverance: We don’t quit on each other or ourselves. We finish.
- Shared Moment: When we cross the finish line and high-five each other we are the same in that moment.
EVENT DETAILS
- Activity: Participants will run the stairs in a competitive timed event or walk (untimed).
- Course: The race will cover the entire Stadium Bowl, ‘weaving the stairs’ by running up one staircase, and down the other.
- Steps: Total steps climbed 814, total descended 814 for a grand total of 1,628 steps.
- 2 Lap Option: Double the pain and double the glory with a total of 3,256 steps!
WHY?
To build character, connection, and community. Proceeds go to the rescue animals of Kindred Souls Foundation. Kindred Souls Foundation provides sanctuary to abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats, a holistic approach to their care, and education on the rewards and responsibilities of animal companionship.
WHO?
- Age Requirement: Anyone 8 years or older.
- Supervision: Each participant under 18 must have a parent/guardian at the race to supervise and make medical-related decisions on his/her behalf should that be necessary.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: 2026-08-02
Location: 111 N E St, Tacoma, WA
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