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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


Registration

You can register online for the event by clicking here or by mailing in this form.


Website

www.tacomacitymarathon.com


Map

EXTENT GREEN START
Race Start & Finish:
11 Market Street
RED START
Race Turnaround:
Mile 9
Marine Park



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