St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma
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St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma
The event offers three distances held in Tacoma, Washington: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The half marathon is an out-and-back course that starts in downtown Tacoma, follows the waterfront onto the Ruston Way Path toward Point Ruston Waterwalk and Dune Peninsula Park, includes an ascent up the Wilson Way Bridge, then returns along the waterfront to finish downtown. The 10K follows the same waterfront corridor as the half marathon for an out-and-back route. The 5K is a 3.1 mile event open to runners and walkers and described as an annual tradition for families.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Registration benefits include a commemorative finisher medal for all finishers, a long sleeve tech shirt for half marathon entrants and short sleeve shirts for 10K and 5K entrants, and optional merchandise during registration while supplies last. Team discounts apply for groups of 4, 10, and 15 with increasing per-person savings. A portion of proceeds supports the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County.
Packet pickup is available Friday, March 12, 2027 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Co-Op 4502 N Pearl St in Tacoma, with additional day of race pickup at each race start area. Course support includes water, electrolyte, vaseline, basic first aid, some energy gels, porta-potties at select stations, and medical personnel on course and at the finish. The half marathon has a three hour time limit. Awards include overall male and female and age group ribbons for top five finishers; ribbons must be picked up at the results tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
