Santa Runs Tacoma
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Santa Runs Tacoma - December 13, 2025
Santa Runs Tacoma takes place in downtown Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, December 13, 2025. All events start and finish in downtown Tacoma at 815 Pacific Avenue. The event offers three timed race distances:
- Half Marathon - certified WA24005RMB
- 10K - certified WA24006RMB
- 5K - certified WA240007RMB (3.1 miles)
Courses, registration and race services
The half marathon is an out-and-back course that follows the waterfront and the Ruston Way Path toward Point Ruston Waterwalk and Dune Peninsula Park. The route includes several rolling hills and a climb up the Wilson Way Bridge before returning along the waterfront to downtown. The 10K is an out-and-back that follows part of the half marathon waterfront route. The 5K is a 3.1 mile course for runners and walkers.
Registration includes a finisher medal, a collective bib with timing chip, and a festive beanie; long sleeve race shirts are available for purchase during registration. Packets are available for pickup the day before the race at Central Co-Op, Tacoma. Race services include on-course aid stations, gear check, finish-line food and beverages, medical services from ProSport Sports Medicine, timing by Ready, Set...Time!, and photos by CJ Photography. A portion of proceeds supports the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. Awards include overall male and female and age-group ribbons for the top five in standard age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.