Galloping Gertie
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Galloping Gertie
The Galloping Gertie event offers three race distances: a half marathon, a 10 km, and a 5 km. All routes run on the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which connects Tacoma and Gig Harbor and provides views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains. The event is one of the few races to traverse the full span of the bridge.
The race day venue is the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor. There is on-site packet pickup. Parking is available at the airport and on nearby roads. Bag check is provided at the start line.
Aid stations on the course offer water and Gatorade. Some stations on the half marathon route also provide Gu energy gels. Porta potties are available at specified points along the course.
All participants receive a technical race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and free downloadable race photos. The event is USATF sanctioned. Proceeds support local charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
