Washington · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Galloping Gertie
Galloping Gertie is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Gig Harbor, Washington. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Gig Harbor, WA
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Gig Harbor, Washington
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- galloping-gertie.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
About the Galloping Gertie
GALLOPING GERTIE! Join us for a half marathon, 10K and 5K that shows off Tacoma’s and Gig Harbor’s finest views. Each race will run on the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie), which features stunning views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the surrounding cities of Tacoma and Gig Harbor. This is one of the few races that traverse the bridge span to span. All participants in the race will receive a custom finisher medal, free downloadable race photos and a…
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Galloping Gertie: common questions
- When is the Galloping Gertie?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Galloping Gertie held?
- In Gig Harbor, Washington.
- What distances does the Galloping Gertie offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Galloping Gertie?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Galloping Gertie?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Galloping Gertie start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
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