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Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K
Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K is a 50K, 30K and 15K event held in Tacoma, Washington. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Distances
- 50K, 30K, 15K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- 1306 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- tcmaevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $82.50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 15K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1306 ft gain, 1306 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 30K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 2612 ft gain, 2612 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 3918 ft gain, 3918 ft loss (official course data)
About the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K
The Defiance 50K, 30K, 15K & 3-Person 50K Relay is a scenic race that takes runners through the beautiful trails of Point Defiance , with over 700 acres of old growth forests and panoramic views of the Puget Sound . The course is approximately a 9.75 mi / 15.7 km loop through old growth forest. Runners of the 15K and each team member of the 3-Person 50K Relay will complete this loop once, 30K runners will run the loop twice and 50K runners will run the loop three times. Each loop will take you …
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Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K: common questions
- When is the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K held?
- In Tacoma, Washington.
- What distances does the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K offer?
- 50K, 30K and 15K.
- How many people run the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $82.50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
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