Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K
Puyallup Valley Half Marathon: a small, flat riverfront race perfect for a PR.
Race Date
Sep 27, 2026
Location
Puyallup, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Puyallup, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Puyallup Valley Half Marathon offers a fast, flat course along the Puyallup River and through Van Lierop Park onto the Foothills Trail. With a mix of paved trail, sidewalks, and street crossings, the route showcases the valley’s scenic riverfront while keeping elevation gain to nearly zero—ideal for runners chasing a personal best. The event is intentionally intimate, capped at 200 participants, creating a low-key, community-focused atmosphere.
The start/finish line at the Puyallup Riverwalk Trail behind Fred Meyer sets a no-frills tone, but the rewards are genuine: a finisher medal, chipped timing, and post-race snacks. The first 60 registrants receive a short-sleeve event shirt, and top two male and female finishers in each distance earn awards. With a generous 4-hour time limit, this race welcomes beginners and veterans alike to enjoy a smooth, scenic day along the river.
Race-provided description
Join us in celebrating the rich history of the Puyallup Valley with a scenic run along the river! This is a fast and relatively flat course, perfect for chasing a PR or enjoying a smooth, scenic run through the valley.
The START/FINISH line is located on the Puyallup Riverwalk Trail behind Fred Meyer. The 10K will head toward Sumner along the river. The Half Marathon will continue through Van Lierop Park and onto the Foothills Trail, showcasing some of the area’s most scenic paths. The course includes a mix of paved trail, sidewalks, and a few street crossings.
🏅 Awards will be presented to the top two male and female finishers in both the Half Marathon and 10K.
⚠️ Participant limit: This event is limited to 200 total registrants for safety reasons. Registration Includes: Finisher medal Chipped timing bib Post-race snacks
👕 First 60 registrants will receive a short-sleeve event shirt.
⏱ Half Marathon time limit: 4 hours.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1100 N Meridian Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98371
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Lake River, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
5 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
79%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K?
The Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K is held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K take place?
It takes place in Puyallup, Washington.
What distances does the Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K.
Is the Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K course flat and good for a PR?
The Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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