Tacoma City Marathon
Tacoma City Marathon: across the iconic Narrows Bridge to a waterfront finish.
Race Date
May 2, 2027
Location
Tacoma, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Course
The Experience
The Tacoma City Marathon weekend redefines the Pacific Northwest race experience. Starting on Sunday, the marathon and half-marathon course runs point-to-point across the towering Narrows Bridge, where the suspension cables frame views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The route then follows the shoreline into Tacoma, finishing at Dune Peninsula Park on Commencement Bay—a newly revitalized waterfront park with panoramic water and mountain vistas.
Saturday kicks off with the Ghost of Tacoma races (marathon, half, 5K, 10K, and kids' 1K), offering a double-dose challenge for those tackling both days. With typical race-day highs in the low-60s and only a trace of rain, conditions are favorable for fast times. The point-to-point course is paved and well-marked, though the bridge exposure means limited shade. Post-race, runners enjoy the park's grassy lawns and bay views—a fitting reward for crossing such an iconic landmark.
Race-provided description
Join us for the return of the Ghost of Tacoma on Saturday and the Tacoma City Marathon on Sunday with Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and Kids 1K options also available. Run 3 races in 2 days! Kick off Saturday morning with the 5K or 10K (8:00 am start) and afterwards, run the Ghost of Tacoma Marathon or Half Marathon (9:00 am start). Kids 1K race will be on Saturday at 9:30 am. Then complete the weekend with the Tacoma City Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday. PLUS receive a $40 Discount on the Ghost of Tacoma if you register for the Sunday Marathon or Sunday Half Marathon. Discount will be automatically applied to your cart when you add both races (must be the same registrant for both races). Sunday’s Marathon and Half Marathon are point-to-point courses running across the iconic Narrows Bridge and finishing at Tacoma’s beautiful Dune Peninsula Park, the Northwest’s premier waterfront neighborhood. This picturesque entertainment and recreation hub is situated along Commencement Bay with panoramic vie…
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
2 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Tacoma City Marathon?
The Tacoma City Marathon is held on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Where does the Tacoma City Marathon take place?
It takes place in Tacoma, Washington.
What distances does the Tacoma City Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Tacoma City Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Tacoma City Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course.
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