Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma WA
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Dates: 2026-05-02
- Location: Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma, WA
- Race Options: Tacoma City Marathon, Half Marathon, Ghost of Tacoma, 5K, and 10K
- URL: Race Registration
Race Schedule
- Saturday Events: 5K or 10K (8:00 am start)
- Ghost of Tacoma: Marathon or Half Marathon (9:00 am start)
- Sunday Events: Tacoma City Marathon or Half Marathon
- Discount Offer: Receive a $40 discount on the Ghost of Tacoma when registering for the Sunday Marathon or Half Marathon (same registrant for both races).
Course Details
- Route Description: Point-to-point course featuring the iconic Narrows Bridge
- Finish Line: Located at Dune Peninsula Park, Tacoma
- Scenic Features: Panoramic views of the Puget Sound, Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges
- USATF-Certified: The course is Boston Qualifying and passes through Point Defiance Park
Marathon Experience
- Opening Miles: Scenic route through over 700 acres of gardens and old growth forests
- Wilson Way Bridge: Features a half mile downhill to Dune Peninsula Park for Half Marathon finishers
- Waterfront Views: Marathon runners enjoy views of Mt. Rainier and the Puget Sound
- Turnaround Point: Along the Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade near the Museum of Glass
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