THE TACOMA NARROWS HALF MARATHON WEEKEND WITH THE TACOMA RAINIERS!
Take me out to the ballgame, but first run over the bridge! Feed me a bagel and electrolytes, I just hope that my hamstrings aren’t tight!
The Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon is back! We’re excited to announce the return of this event on Saturday, August 13th, which features a new half marathon and 5k course that begins and ends at Cheney Stadium! We’re partnering with the Tacoma Rainiers and are thrilled to be a part of their R Health and Wellness weekend. It’s going to be a weekend full of running and baseball fun!
Course Info & Maps
Registration
Medals/Swag
Packet Pick-Up
Day of Race Schedule
Results & Photos
Awards
Volunteer
FAQs
HALF MARATHON & 5K COURSES
The Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that will start outside Cheney Stadium, take you across the majestic Tacoma Narrows Bridge and then bring you back inside Cheney Stadium, where you’ll run on the warning track (and where you will see yourself on the jumbotron and be able to say “Look Ma, I made it!”).
Half Marathon Course HERE <
The Tacoma Narrows 5K course will also start and finish at Cheney Stadium and include a lap around the warning track.
5K Course HERE <
TACOMA RAINIERS R HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERIES
New year, new you…right?
The path to good times and self-improvement lead to Cheney Stadium, and the Tacoma Rainiers invite you to join us for R Health and Wellness Series!
Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or co-workers we’d love for you to join us for a Sunday afternoon of baseball and good vibrations at the ballpark. Enjoy nine innings of thrilling afternoon baseball, decompress with us post game, and for the first time ever you’re invited to join us on the field for a full restorative yoga session. What better way to stretch out post race?!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All registrations include a finishers medal, race shirt, PLUS the option to add on a Tacoma Rainiers Group Express Ticket.
Register by 7/13 to get your custom bib and guaranteed shirt size.
**2020 REGISTRATION ROLLOVERS TO 2022**
If you were registered for the 2020 Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon that was unfortunately cancelled due to the pandemic, you may choose to roll your 2020 registration to this year’s event. An email was sent to those who registered (sent to the email address used during 2020 registration) with instructions on how to register for the 2022 event. You may choose to roll your registration over to the same distance you registered for in 2020, downgrade from the half marathon to the 5k (no charge, no refund), or upgrade from the 5k to the half marathon for a minimal upgrade fee.
Please check your email (and make sure to check your junk/spam folder) for details on how to submit your rollover choice. Please note that 2020 rollovers are valid for the 2022 event ONLY and credit cannot be held for future events or transferred to other TCMA events.
2022 HALF MARATHON PRICE & INCREASE CALENDAR
February 2 – 3: $65 (2-Day Opening Special! On sale at 10:00 am.)
February 4: $75
April 15 – May 19: $80
May 20 – June 19: $85
June 20 – July 19: $90
July 20 – August 11: $95
2022 5K PRICE & INCREASE CALENDAR
February 2 – 3: $30 (2-Day Opening Special! On sale at 10:00 am.)
February 4: $40
April 15 – May 19: $45
May 20 – June 19: $50
June 20 – July 19: $55
July 20 – August 11: $60
TACOMA RAINIERS GROUP EXPRESS TICKET OPTION ($15) INCLUDES:
– A ticket to the Tacoma Rainier baseball game on Sunday, August 14th
– A meal voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips and water
– R Health and Wellness t-shirt (available for pick-up on game day only)
– Yoga on the field post game
Link to purchase tickets will be in your confirmation email after submitting your registration. Have friends or family who want to join you on game day? Additional discounted game tickets in the same section will be available for purchase using the same link, based on availability.
Online registration closes on August 11th at 11:59 pm.
Late registration will be available at packet pick-up & on day-of-race.
Confirm Registration HERE <
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A small transaction fee is assessed when registering online. Price increases occur at midnight.
(Please read! TCMA Policies) All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Sorry, no transfers to another individual, and no roll-overs to the following year. All participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to participate. Sorry, no exceptions.
Sponsored by:
In Partnership with:
Race Day Medical Services & Hydration Therapy On-the-Go Provided by:
A portion of proceeds goes toward the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. Additional donations can be made during registration.
2022 MEDALS & RACE SWAG
Add some more bling to your collection! All runners will receive your hard earned medal once you cross the finish line.
Race swag will be availabe for pick up during packet pick-up or on race day*. Order by 7/16 to guarantee your size!
Half Marathon & 5K Runners will receive a tech tank top.
*Unclaimed swag cannot be mailed out after the race, so don’t forget to grab yours before you leave! R Health and Wellness t-shirts can ONLY be picked up at the game on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
We highly recommend you pick up your packet on Friday, August 12th to avoid long lines on race morning.
Friday, August 12th: 2 pm – 6 pm
Packet Pickup Location:
Fleet Feet Tacoma
3812 N 26th St
Tacoma, Washington 98407
Day-of-Race Packet Pickup will available be from 6:00 am – 7:45 am.
DAY OF RACE SCHEDULE
Packet Pick Up & Gear Check: 6:00 am – 7:45 am
Half Marathon Start: 7:30 am
5k Start: 8:00 am
Course Closes: 11:30 pm
Gear Check
Gear check is provided for your personal items at the start line. Participants will be provided with a bag to use for gear check. Please tear your gear check tab off of your bib and hand it to the gear check volunteer. Please do not put valuables in your bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. You may claim your bag after you finish by providing your bib number.
Course Support (Half Marathon)
Water, Nuun Electrolyte, Vaseline, and Porta-Potties will be provided at all water stations. Additionally, various aid stations will be supply energy gels. Aid Stations will be approximately every 2 miles. Medical personnel will be on the course and at the finish.
Time Limit (Half Marathon)
There is a time limit of 4 hours for the Half Marathon (22:54 min avg. pace). All of those remaining on the course must move to the sidewalks and obey pedestrian laws. The timing mats, medical staff, and finish line amenities will remain at the finish until all participants have finished.
Finish Line Amenities
Once you cross the finish line, you will be greeted with a variety of food and water to aid in your recovery.
RESULTS & PHOTOS
Timing provided by Racewire. Photos & Free Downloads provided by CJ Photography.
Results will be posted online shortly after you come across the finish line. Photos will be posted online in the week following the race, you will receive an email when they’re available. Results & Photos from previous years are also archived below.
Photos
2022 Photos (Coming Soon)
2019 Photos
AWARDS
Awards for the top Overall Male & Female and age group ribbons will be available for pick up at your convenience at the results tent*.
Age Group Ribbons
Age group ribbons will be given out to the top 5 finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under,10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
How to Claim Your Ribbon
After you have finished your race, check the results computers. If your results are not yet posted please check back again in 10-15 minutes as they are updated often.
If you are in the top 5 in your age group, proceed to the awards table to claim your ribbon. Congratulations!
Awards will not be mailed out after the race, so please pick up your ribbon before leaving!
Rules
To be eligible for overall and age group awards you cannot be paced by or accept aid from a non-registered runner at any time during the event. USATF rules: if you win both an overall and age group spot you will be presented with both awards. Overall winners ARE NOT knocked out of their respective age group.
HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Volunteer support means everything to us and our runners. We couldn’t do this without the hard work and efforts of dedicated volunteers who provide encouragement and a helping hand from getting our runners ready to hit the start line to fueling them through the finish.
FAQs
Can I switch race distances after I have signed up?
Yes, you can switch distances at packet pickup. There are no refunds. If you move up in distances, please be prepared to pay the price difference. Pick up your packet first and then go to the registration table where the timer will reassign your bib number.
Can an entry be transferred to someone else?
No transfers, sorry no exceptions.
Is my entry fee refundable?
Our policy is no refunds, no transfers to another individual or to another TCMA event, and no rollovers to the next year’s race. Sorry, no exceptions.
Is there a Military discount available?
Yes, there is a $5 discount for military personnel. You will see a checkbox on the registration page. You must show your Military ID at packet pick up.
Can I pick up someone else's race packet?
Yes, as long as you have permission from them to do so. Written permission is not required.
Can I pick up my race packet on race day?
Yes, you can but to avoid race day anxiety we strongly suggest picking your number up at Packet Pickup.
Are the courses USATF certified?
The half marathon and 5k are both USATF Certified Courses, certification pending.
Where can I park for the event?
TBD
What time does the race start?
Half Marathon Start: 7:30 AM in front of the Matador Restaurant in downtown Tacoma.
5K Start: 8:00 AM in front of the Matador Restaurant in downtown Tacoma.
Are there porta-potties at the start?
Yes
Are there porta-potties on the course?
Yes, at all the aid stations (about every two miles).
Is there a gear check at the start?
Yes
Will there be professional photographers on the course?
Yes, photos will be provided by CJ Photography.
Is the race Chip Timed?
Yes, Chip Start, Chip Finish. Your timing tag is attached to the back of your race bib. In order to receive a time your race bib must be worn on the outside of your top outer garment. Avoid bending your bib which may damage the timing tag. The timing tag is disposable so it does not need to be returned.
Are dogs allowed?
Sorry, not for this event.
Can you walk the Half Marathon?
We have a 4-hour cut off. If the police don’t think you can make it in the allotted time you may be moved to the sidewalk, the finish line will remain until you finish.
Can I wear headphones during the race?
Yes, be safe and don’t turn them up so loud that you can’t hear volunteers or police. We recommend leaving one earbud out. Be safe out there.
Are strollers allowed?
Yes, in the 5K & Half Marathon.
Will there be pacers?
Yes. Provided by The Half Fanatics.
Will there be energy gel on the course?
Yes, energy gels & Nuun Electrolyte will be on the course.
Do you get a finisher medal?
Yes.
Can I pick up my award after the race?
Yes, at the results tent. Unclaimed awards cannot be mailed out after race day.
Are we missing something? Please let us know and we will gladly make the addition. Contact us at info@tcmaevents.com.