2023 Santa Runs Tacoma 5K & 10K
Get ready for the most RUNderful time of the year!
We have a new FAST and exciting race course planned for you!
This year’s course will be a point to point 10k, running from Downtown Tacoma and finishing at Pt. Defiance’s Owen Beach. This scenic and FAST course will be USATF Certified.
The 5k will start and finish at Owen Beach.
Shuttle buses will run continuously back to the 10k start line in Downtown Tacoma,
All races are chip timed and all participants will receive a festive finisher’s medal, free race photo downloads, and long sleeve cotton shirts will be available for purchase during registration.
More info will be coming, stay tuned!

5K
Start Time: 9″00 AM
Start/Finish Location: Owens Beach Pt Defiance
USATF Certified: #WA22025RMB
10k
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start/Finish Location: Downtown Tacoma
USATF Certification: Pending
Registration Information
Registration includes:
- Santa Runs Tacoma Medal (or Kid’s 1K Finisher Ribbon)
- Collective Bib – Register by 11/9 to add a custom message to your bib
- Optional merchandise available for purchase during registration while supplies last
Group of 4+? Email us at contact us for a code to register with our group rate and save $5 per 5K Registration!
Late registration will be available online during packet pickup & on day of race. Online registration closes 15 min prior to race start.
5K
- July 5-6: $35 (2-Day Opening Special! On sale at 10:00 am.)
- July 7: $40
- August 20: $45
- September 5: $50
- October 20: $55
- November 20: $60
- December 8-9: $65
Kids 1K
- Registration for 2023 opens 7/5!
- Ages 12 and under: $10
- Parents running with their kids in the 1K do not need to register.
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.
TCMA reserves the right to alter or change race course(s) of events, without warning, based on the needs of the event, municipality requirements and/or other factors that may be out of the control of TCMA. While we do our very best to keep our courses consistent, year after year for their respective events, circumstances may arise that require TCMA to alter or change a course. As an organization that utilizes city streets, parks, and other such pathways for our events, we work very closely with the local municipalities, police departments and fire departments to ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers and staff. While we don’t like to have to change a familiar course, there are instances where we are required to do so in order to be granted permission to host the event. We appreciate your understanding as we work hard to keep the events safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Santa Runs Tacoma 5K Medals
Celebrate your accomplishment and add some more bling to your collection! All runners will receive their hard earned commemorative finisher medal as you come across the finish line.
Packet Pickup Information
Your packet will contain:
- Race bib with timing chip attached to back and safety pins
- Gear check tear tag attached to bottom of bib – please fix this to your gear bag if you are checking one on race day
- Goody bag with promotional offers and coupons from event sponsors and vendors (this bag can also be used as your gear check bag on race day)
We highly recommend you pick up your packet prior to race day to avoid long lines on race morning. You may also pick up a packet for a friend/family member, if you do so, please make sure they know you will be picking up their packet.
Pre-Race Pickup
Date: Friday, December 8, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Packet Pickup Location:
Fleet Feet Tacoma
3812 N 26th St
Tacoma, Washington 98407
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Day-of-race packet pickup will be available (times TBD) at the 5K start line.
*Please Note* Packets will not be available for pickup before stated times. Please do not call the pick-up location with packet pickup questions. If you have a question, please email us at info@tcmaevents.com.
Day of Race Schedule
5K
Date: Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Start/Finish Location: TBD
TBD: Packet Pickup & Gear Check Start
TBD: Packet Pickup & Gear Check End
TBD: 5K Start
Kids 1K
Date: Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Start/Finish Location: TBD
TBD: Packet Pickup & Gear Check Start
TBD: Packet Pickup & Gear Check End
TBD: Kids Run Start
Parking
Check back for parking information.
Gear Check
Gear check is provided for your personal items at the start line and brought to the finish. 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.
Finish Line Amenities
Once you cross the finish line, you will be greeted with a variety of food and beverages 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.

Awards & Rules
Age Group Ribbons
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 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, 80-84, 85-89, 90+.
How to Claim Your Ribbon
After you have finished your race, check the results computers and get your print out. 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!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & USATF RULES:
(1) 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.
(2) To be eligible for overall and age group awards or USATF submissions, you cannot be paced by or accept aid from a non-registered runner at any time during the event and you must complete the full course.
(3) Failure to complete the course in its entirety will result in disqualification.
(4) Use of personal music devices/headphones is discouraged for the safety and benefit of all participants. If you choose to wear them, please be safe and don’t turn them up so loud that you can’t hear volunteers or police. We recommend leaving one earbud out
*Please Note* Awards cannot be mailed out after the race, so please pick up your ribbon before leaving!

Awards & Rules
Age Group Ribbons
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 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, 80-84, 85-89, 90+.
How to Claim Your Ribbon
After you have finished your race, check the results computers and get your print out. 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!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & USATF RULES:
(1) 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.
(2) To be eligible for overall and age group awards or USATF submissions, you cannot be paced by or accept aid from a non-registered runner at any time during the event and you must complete the full course.
(3) Failure to complete the couse in its entirety may result in disqualification.
(4) Use of personal music devices/headphones is discouraged for the safety and benefit of all participants. If you choose to wear them, please be safe and don’t turn them up so loud that you can’t hear volunteers or police. We recommend leaving one earbud out.
*Please Note* Awards cannot be mailed out after the race, so please pick up your ribbon before leaving!
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.