Spread seasonal cheer with a dash of holiday fitness at Santa Runs Tacoma, hosted by the Tacoma City Marathon Association on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This festive event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, all starting and finishing in downtown Tacoma’s Pacific Avenue district.
🎁 Race Experience & Highlights
The Half Marathon begins at 8:10 AM PST, following a certified out‑and‑back along the waterfront, including the Ruston Way Path, scenic Point Ruston Waterwalk, Dune Peninsula Park, and a climb over the Wilson Way Bridge offering elevated views before returning downtown. The 10K follows a portion of this route, starting at 8:40 AM, while the Family-friendly 5K, which welcomes walk‑run participants, begins at 9:00 AM.
Costume participation is encouraged, with many runners donning festive attire—Santa hats, elf costumes, and more—adding a fun holiday spirit to the brisk winter morning. All finishers earn a signature Santa Runs Tacoma medal, and regalia includes a festive beanie and race shirt available for purchase.
🤶 What Makes It Unique
This event uniquely blends urban running circuits with holiday festivity—perfect for community members, charities, and runners of all levels. It’s a local Tacoma tradition with supportive organization, age-group awards for all distances, team discounts, and family-friendly energy. With flat, certified courses and a festive finish-line vibe, it stands out as a feel-good seasonal must-do.
A perfect blend of winter fun and fitness, Santa Runs Tacoma is an uplifting holiday run for individuals, teams, families, and costume lovers. With curated waterfront views, community spirit, and festive holiday flair, it’s the most “RUNderful” time of the year—wrapped in community energy and seasonal joy.
