Tacoma City Marathon / Half / Ghost / 5K / 10K

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