Run the Bay
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Event overview
Run the Bay takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Chambers Bay Loop Trail in University Place, Washington. The event offers three distances:
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
The race is USATF sanctioned. The half marathon route uses one unique longer loop followed by three additional loops on the paved trail. The 10k and 5k follow the paved loop course with the distance chosen determining the number of loops.
Course and logistics
The course is a wide, paved loop around Chambers Bay with a mix of flat sections, inclines and switchbacks and notable bay views. Each loop includes roughly 236 feet of elevation change. Private race parking and a designated event area are reserved near the start/finish by the golf course entrance; the park remains open to the public. Packet pickup and day-of registration are available on race day if events are not sold out. Parking and the primary venue address are listed as Chambers Bay Loop Trail, 6320 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98467. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
