St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma
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Event overview
The St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, in downtown Tacoma with the start/finish area at 815 Pacific Avenue. The event offers three race distances and awards age group ribbons and overall male and female awards. A portion of race proceeds supports the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. Registration includes a finisher medal for all participants; half marathon registrants can request a long sleeve tech shirt (guaranteed if ordered by 2/16) and collective bib messages are available for early registrants.
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Course, services and rules
The half marathon is an out-and-back route starting downtown, running along the waterfront, onto the Ruston Way Path toward Point Ruston WaterWalk and Dune Peninsula Park, ascending the Wilson Way Bridge before returning downtown. The 10K follows the same waterfront out-and-back segment. Aid stations on the half marathon course are provided about every 2 miles and supply water, electrolyte drink, some energy gels, Vaseline, basic first aid, and porta-potties or fixed bathrooms at noted locations. A time limit of 3 hours applies to the half marathon; participants remaining on course after the cutoff must use sidewalks and obey pedestrian laws. Packet pickup is available before race day at Central Co-Op (4502 N Pearl St) and on race morning at the start lines. Gear check is provided at the start; participants are advised not to leave valuables. Entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred or rolled over. Results and race photos are posted online after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
