In 19 days · Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
Wapato Park, Tacoma WA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
55–72°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
58–74°F
dry
2024
55–69°F
dry
2023
54–66°F
rain
2022
57–76°F
dry
2021
58–67°F
rain
2020
52–79°F
dry
2019
55–77°F
rain
2018
52–65°F
dry
2017
57–76°F
dry
2016
51–71°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Wapato Park, Tacoma, WA
- Event Type: 5K run, ruck, and walk
- Website: 9/11 Heroes Run Tacoma
Purpose
- Honor: Commemorate the heroes of 9/11
- Support: Acknowledge those who have served our nation since
- Community: Activate and unite communities
- Empower: Local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen
Rucking Division
- Partnership: TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK
- Rucking: A sport based on special forces training
- Participation: Walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks
- Recognition: All GORUCK division participants will earn an exclusive TMF GORUCK patch
Learn More
- Information: Learn more about GORUCK here
Course map
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