St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma
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About the race
St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma is a community race day on Saturday, March 13, 2027, organized by the Tacoma City Marathon Association in downtown Tacoma. Distances offered include: - Half Marathon - 10K - 5K (3.1 miles) - Kids 1K The Half Marathon is an out-and-back route that starts and finishes downtown (815 Pacific Avenue), runs along the waterfront, connects to the Ruston Way Path, passes the Point Ruston Waterwalk and Dune Peninsula Park, and includes a climb over the Wilson Way Bridge before returning to downtown.
The 10K follows the same waterfront corridor as the half marathon on an out-and-back course. The 5K is a family-oriented 3.1 mile event open to runners and walkers. Half, 10K and 5K finishers receive commemorative finisher medals; kids receive a custom 1K finisher ribbon. Course support for the half marathon includes aid stations approximately every 2 miles offering water, electrolyte, Vaseline, basic first aid, and some energy gels; selected aid stations have porta-potties.
The Half Marathon is certified (WA24005RMB), as are the 10K (WA24006RMB) and 5K (WA240007RMB). Packet pickup is available the day before at Ruston Waterfront Market and on race day at the start lines; packets contain a timing-chip bib and a gear-check tag. Race swag includes a long sleeve tech shirt for half marathon entrants and short sleeve shirts for 10K and 5K entrants, with a guaranteed shirt/size cutoff in mid-February.
Entry fees are non-refundable and a portion of proceeds supports the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
