COURSE

The loop course starts and finishes at Point Ruston, the Northwest's premier waterfront neighborhood. This picturesque entertainment and recreation hub is situated along Commencement Bay with panoramic views of the Puget Sound. Runners will enjoy a scenic, USATF-certified and Boston Qualifying course that passes through Point Defiance Park, with over 700 acres of beautiful gardens and old growth forests. After leaving the rolling hills in the park, runners will make their way back towards the Puget Sound with the Half Marathoners. The Marathon will continue down the waterfront with views of Mt. Rainier and the Puget Sound, This 6.5 mile out & back is flat and fast, making the second half really fast and as easy as it gets for a marathon! The Marathon turnaround is on Dock Street, If you're up for the challenge you can continue on to finish the ULTRA Marathon Distance with the addition of a 4.8 mile loop on the Tacoma Tide Flats.

EARN ALL 4 MEDALS
Run the 5k Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30 am. Pace yourself though and start the Half or Full Marathon 1 hour later at 8:30 am! The Ghost of Tacoma course is a beautiful out and back along the Tacoma Waterfront. Flat and fast but it is a low key event with several stoplight crossings. You must obey pedestrian laws during this event. YOU CAN DO IT!


Example medal from 2018

Map my Run Link: Full Marathon Map HERE<<

Tacoma City Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. WA19009RMB

REGISTRATION is OPEN


>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<

Packet Pickup Times

Friday, May 1, 2020
2:00 - 7:00 PM
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Saturday, May 2, 2020 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
5k and Ghost Packet Pick Up available starting at 6:30 AM
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Sunday, May 3, 2020 
Starting at 5:45 AM 
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REGISTRATION COSTS:

*Ghost runners! Receive $40 Discount if registered for May 3, 2020 Marathon or Half Marathon.  Email for discount code info @ tcmaevents.com

NEW IN 2020.  Tacoma City Marathon Training Program.  Join our 14-week training group to help you reach your goals.  Learn more HERE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• A small transaction fee is assessed when registering online
• Price increases occur at midnight
• Day of race registration will be available at packet pick up and will close 30 minutes before the start of each race.
• Marathon, Half Marathon, and each Marathon Relay participant receive a technical running shirt & finisher medals. 5K participants receive a cotton shirt & finisher medal. Kid Milers receive a finisher ribbon.
• Medals will be given out to all participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultra, Relay, Ghost Marathon & Half and 5K.
• Participants who run the Michelob ULTRA distance (50k) receive a commemorative medal for completing the ULTRA. There is no additional charge to run the ULTRA Marathon. Participants wishing to run the ULTRA should register for the Marathon and check the appropriate box if interested in running the ULTRA.
• Take the Michelob ULTRA Challenge. Run 3 races in 2 days and receive a commemorative plaque. See FAQ HERE.

TCMA Policies: All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Sorry, no transfers to another individual, and no roll-overs to the following year. All participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to participate. Sorry, no exceptions.

 Customized Bibs:

The last day to get your bib customized is Monday, March 31st at midnight.

Gear Check

Gear check is provided for your personal items at the start line. Participants will be provided with a bag to use for gear check. Please tear your gear check tab off of your bib and hand it to the gear check volunteer.  Please do not put valuables in your bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. You may claim your bag after you finish by providing your bib number.

Course Support (Half and Full Marathon)

Water, Nuun Electrolyte, Vaseline, and Porta-Potties will be provided at all water stations. Additionally, various aid stations will be supply energy gels. Aid Stations will be approximately every 2 miles. Medical personnel will be on the course and at the finish.

Chip Timing

All events will be chip timed by RaceWire

Pacers (Half and Full Marathon)

Pacers will be there to help you reach your goal for the full and half marathon distances.

Time Limit (Half and Full Marathon)

There is a time limit of 6 hours for the Full and Ultra Marathon (13:45 minutes per mile average pace), 4 hours for the Half Marathon (22:54 min avg. pace). All of those remaining on the course must move to the sidewalks and obey traffic laws. The timing mats, medical staff, and finish line amenities will remain at the finish until all participants have finished.  Participants requiring more than 6 hours for the Full or Ultra Marathon may start 1 hour early.  Runners taking the early start will be disqualified if they finish under 5 hours.

Awards

Awards for the Sunday Half, Full, and Ultra Marathon will be presented to the overall male and female winners, and to the overall masters male and female. Age group awards will be available to the top five in each of the following divisions: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80 & over. Saturday's 5k ribbons will be available for age group winners at the results tent. Sunday April 29 events we will mail out awards after the race, you will be able to find your results at the results tent at the finish line day of race. Results will also be available Sunday evening on the website. HERE <<

Finish Line Amenities

Once you cross the finish line, you will be greeted with a variety of food and water to aid in your recovery.  Stick around, enjoy the exciting atmosphere and celebrate your accomplishment at the Michelob ULTRA beer garden located at Race Headquarters inside Farrelli's Pizza. Enjoy breakfast pizza and Michelob ULTRA Beer specials! All ages welcome, 21 and over on the Farrelli's balcony overseeing the finish line! Race to the ULTRA and join us starting at 7:00am Saturday and Sunday!