Race for a Soldier
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Race For A Soldier : Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation
Race For A Soldier is an annual running event presented by the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation. The 16th edition is scheduled for September 13, 2026 at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor, Washington. The event raises awareness of challenges faced by military service members, veterans and first responders living with post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.
The foundation offers programs that address mind, body and spiritual wellbeing. Examples include Mind Body and Spirit workshops, courage and leadership summits, removal of barriers to equine therapy and counseling, the Warrior PATHH training program, and peer to peer support meetings called Huddles in Gig Harbor.
Course maps are available for the main routes and the event includes multiple distance options:
- 5K run or walk
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Kids run
Packet pick up is arranged in the days before the race at the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites. Nordic walking sticks are allowed on course; wheeled equipment is not permitted except registered wheelchairs and official course vehicles. The event lists local sponsors and partner organizations and provides base camp services such as food drive and safety support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
