University Place Twisted Cider 12K
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Twisted Cider 5K, 12K & 1K : University Place
The Twisted Cider event in University Place features road race distances of:
- 5K
- 12K
- 1K Kids Run (ages 12 and under; parents may run with children without registering)
All races start and finish at Curran Apple Orchard Park. The courses wind through quiet University Place neighborhoods with glimpses of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Puget Sound. The route includes gentle rolling hills as well as flat, faster sections. The 5K course is USATF certified (WA22013RMB).
Registration, services and awards
Registration packages include a finisher medal for the 5K and 12K (kids receive a ribbon), a tri-blend race shirt (size guaranteed if ordered by the posted cutoff), a bib with timing chip, and a complimentary giant pretzel and cider at the finish. Team pricing discounts are available at specified team sizes. Entry fees are non-refundable and participants under 18 require a parent or guardian waiver.
Packet pickup is available at Curran Apple Orchard the day before the race and at the start line on race morning. Gear check is provided (participants must bring their own bag and use the tear-off tag on the bib). Finish-line amenities include food and beverages, a food truck (Manic Meatballs), and live music. Timing is provided by Ready, Set…Time! and race photos are supplied by CJ Photography. Age-group ribbons are awarded to the top five finishers in standard age brackets from 9 & under through 90+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.