Washington > Tacoma City Marathon, Half Marathon &
10K Tacoma,
WA
Date
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Event
Details
The waterfront areas of Washington state's Puget Sound form the
backdrop for this scenic race in Tacoma, set just to the south of
Seattle across the sound in the northwestern corner of the state, in
the shadow of Olympic National Park. The day's events -- which include
a full marathon, half marathon and 10K road race -- take runners along
N. Ruston Highway and Schuster Highway within view of Commencement Bay,
including breathtaking views of nearby Mount Rainier and Fireman's
Park.
The course for all events consists entirely of paved surfaces (all
races are run through Tacoma's city streets). Elevation changes for the
half marathon are most pronounced at the start of the race, with the
highest hills occurring between miles 2 and 5, followed by a long,
mostly flat stretch of course between miles 5 and 12. An uphill rise
occurs at the end, between miles 12 and 13.
Race
Weather & Climate
Mild, occasionally cool weather tends be the norm in the Tacoma area in
the early weeks of spring, as May temperatures average between
47°F and 66°F. May is also among the city's drier
months, with an average of just over 2 inches of rainfall during the
month.
Fees
$45 if registered between Nov. 13 and Dec. 13, 2007
$55 between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2008
$65 between March 1 and April 15
$75 between April 15 and May 10
