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Upcoming Half Marathons Near Tacoma, WA

Browse all Washington Half Marathons in 2026 and 2027 by month and by City below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.

We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Washington Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at [email protected] to submit your race.

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Lake Wilderness Multisport Half Marathon logo
June 6, 2026
1-100 runners
Maple Valley, Washington
June 6, 2026
1-100 runners
Kent, Washington
July 19, 2026
100-500 runners
Buckley, Washington
August 1, 2026
100-500 runners
Gig Harbor, Washington
August 15, 2026
100-500 runners
University Place, Washington
August 29, 2026
100-500 runners
Tacoma, Washington
September 13, 2026
1-100 runners
Gig Harbor, Washington
Mud Mountain Dam Marathon Half Marathon & 5K logo
September 19, 2026
100-500 runners
Buckley, Washington
November 4, 2026
1-100 runners
Kent, Washington
November 8, 2026
100-500 runners
University Place, Washington
Santa Runs Tacoma logo
December 12, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Tacoma, Washington

Running in Washington

FAQ

What are the most popular Washington half marathons?

The most popular Washington half marathons are the Seattle Half Marathon with 3,109 finishers in 2023. Followed by the Mount Rainier Half Marathon with 1,391 finishers in 2023.

What are the best Washington half marathons for beginners in 2026?

The Washington half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
Seattle Half Marathon: A large, well produced half marathon with a course around downtown Seattle and Green Lake.
Mount Rainier Half Marathon: A moderate course with 900 ft of elevation gain, with gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier, and a generous four hour time limit.
Iron Horse Half Marathon: A course along Olallie State Park finishing in North Bend with scenery of the river and woods with the entire thirteen miles downhill.

Which months can I run a half marathon in Washington?

You can run a half marathon in Washington in May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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