Washington · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Santa Runs Tacoma
Santa Runs Tacoma is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Tacoma, Washington. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- tcmaevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:10 AM PST
About the Santa Runs Tacoma
Get ready for the most RUNderful time of the year! The half marathon is a gorgeous out-and-back course starting in downtown Tacoma, with a few rolling hills to keep those legs awake and working. You’ll run along the waterfront until it connects to the Ruston Way Path, where you’ll head towards the Point Ruston Waterwalk and Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula Park. Before turning around, you’ll go up the Wilson Way Bridge for a bird’s eye view of the area, and then make your way back down the waterfront to…
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Santa Runs Tacoma: common questions
- When is the Santa Runs Tacoma?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Santa Runs Tacoma held?
- In Tacoma, Washington.
- What distances does the Santa Runs Tacoma offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Santa Runs Tacoma?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Santa Runs Tacoma?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $110 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Santa Runs Tacoma start?
- 8:10 AM PST.
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