Race for a Soldier

SEP

13

2026

An annual community race in Gig Harbor on September 13, 2026 supporting veterans and first responders with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, with distances from a kids run to a half marathon.

Sun 13 Sep 2026

Gig Harbor, Washington

Website Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Race For A Soldier

Race For A Soldier is the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation's annual community running event. The 16th edition takes place on September 13, 2026, at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor, WA. The event raises awareness of the challenges faced by military service members, veterans and first responders living with Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries.

The foundation delivers programs focused on mind, body and spiritual wellbeing, including workshops, courage and leadership summits, equine therapy and counseling access, the Warrior PATHH training program, and peer-to-peer support meetings called Huddles in Gig Harbor. The race supports those efforts by bringing community attention to recovery resources and support networks.

Course maps are available for the main routes. The event offers multiple distances to accommodate different participant preferences and includes a children’s run. The Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Gig Harbor, funded by private donations.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.