St. Paddy's Day Run

MAR
14
2026
Run downtown Tacoma along the scenic waterfront in the St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma offering half marathon, 10K and 5K courses. All finishers get a medal and a portion of proceeds benefits the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County.
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma takes place on March 14, 2026, in downtown Tacoma, with the start/finish at 815 Pacific Avenue. The event includes the following distances:

  • Half marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K (3.1 miles)

The half marathon is certified WA24005RMB, the 10K is certified WA24006RMB, and the 5K is certified WA240007RMB. A portion of race proceeds goes to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. All finishers receive a finisher medal.

Course and race services

The half marathon is an out-and-back route that runs from downtown Tacoma along the waterfront, connects to the Ruston Way Path, continues toward the Point Ruston Waterwalk and Dune Peninsula Park, includes an ascent of the Wilson Way Bridge, then returns downtown. The 10K follows part of the same waterfront out-and-back route. The 5K starts downtown and covers 3.1 miles; runners and walkers are welcome.

Race registration for the half includes a tech shirt (order deadline to guarantee size noted on the race site) and a medal; a collective bib option and optional merchandise are available. Packet pickup is available at Co-Op, 4502 N Pearl St, with additional day-of pickup at the start line. Aid stations are provided roughly every 2 miles with water, electrolyte, basic first aid, Vaseline, and some energy gels; porta-potties are at selected stations. Medical personnel are on course and at the finish. Gear check is provided at the start line. The half marathon has a 3-hour course time limit. Age-group ribbons are awarded to the top five in standard age brackets from 9 & under to 90+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km

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