2026 Tacoma City Marathon

The 2026 Tacoma City Marathon weekend takes place on May 2nd and May 3rd, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington, centered around the Point Ruston and Dune Peninsula Park area. Participants can expect various road-running events ranging from a kids' fun run to full marathons, all set against the backdrop of the Tacoma waterfront and local neighborhoods. Typical weather in Tacoma during early May includes mild temperatures, often ranging from cool mornings to pleasant afternoons, though occasional spring showers are possible.

What race distances are available during the event weekend?

• →Ghost of Tacoma Marathon: Full Marathon and Half Marathon (Saturday, May 2)
• →5K and 10K Road Races (Saturday, May 2)
• →Kids 1K Fun Run (Saturday, May 2)
• →Tacoma City Marathon & Half Marathon: Full Marathon and Half Marathon (Sunday, May 3)

What are the course details for the Tacoma City Marathon & Half Marathon?

The Sunday races are USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying point-to-point courses.

• →The Half Marathon starts at Tacoma Narrows Airport, crosses the Narrows Bridge, runs through Point Defiance Park, and crosses the Wilson Way Bridge with a short downhill finish at Dune Peninsula Park.
• →The Full Marathon follows the half marathon route before continuing along the flat, fast waterfront via the Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade and the Museum of Glass, before turning around to finish at Dune Peninsula Park.

What can runners expect from the Ghost of Tacoma Marathon & Half Marathon course?

• →This event features a road course loop that travels through Tacoma’s west-side neighborhoods and along the waterfront.
• →The route starts and finishes at Dune Peninsula Park (Point Ruston).
• →The terrain is described as moderately hilly but remains fast-friendly for competitive runners.

What are the characteristics of the 5K and 10K races?

• →These are USATF-certified road and paved-path races.
• →The routes are designed to be flat and fast, utilizing waterfront promenades and adjacent streets.
• →Runners will experience views of the bay and nearby mountains.
• →Both races start and finish at Dune Peninsula Park.

What is the format of the Kids 1K?

• →This is a short fun run designed for children.
• →The course consists of flat, paved paths.
• →The event is based at Dune Peninsula Park.

What type of running surfaces are used in these events?

• →All races are road-running events.
• →Courses consist of pavement or mixed-paved paths along the city and waterfront.