UNIVERSITY PLACE

TWISTED CIDER 5K

July 27, 2024
2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN

2024 Twisted Cider 5K!

The third annual Twisted Cider 5K run and walk is coming to the City of University Place! How ‘bout them apples!

We hope you’ll join us for the Twisted Cider 5K event! Runners and walkers will start and finish from the Curran Apple Orchard Park meandering through a 3.1 mile loop around the quiet neighborhoods of University Place with glimpses of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Puget Sound. With gentle rolling hills along with flat and fast sections, you’re going to enjoy this 5K course. 

Bring the whole family! The Kids 1K is a fun way to get the kids (12 and under) to participate! Parents can run with their kids and do not have to register for this distance. The course will be an out-and-back along Sound View Drive.

After the race, enjoy some snacks and wander the beautiful grounds of the park. (But please do not pick the apples.  We need to save these juicy treats for the Annual Cider Squeeze!)

5K

Start Time: 8:00 am
Start/Finish Location: Curran Apple Orchard Park
3920 Grandview Dr W
University Place, WA 98466

USATF Certification: WA22013RMB

Kids 1K

Start Time: 9:15 am
Start/Finish Location: Curran Apple Orchard Park
3920 Grandview Dr W
University Place, WA 98466

Registration Information

Registration includes:
  • Twisted Cider 5K Medal (or Kid’s 1K Finisher Ribbon)
  • Tri-Blend T-Shirt (5K) – Order by 6/27 to guarantee a shirt and size
  • Collective Bib
  • Complimentary Giant Pretzel & Cider at the finish line
  • Optional merchandise may be available for purchase during registration while supplies last

Register as a 5K team and save! Discounted pricing kicks in for teams of 4, 10, and 15. A $5 refund will be processed when your team reaches each of these sizes. The bigger the team, the bigger the discount!
*Discount not valid during 2-day opening.

Late registration will be available online during packet pickup & on day of race. Online registration closes 15 min prior to race start.

  • 5K

  • Jan 31 - Feb 1: $35 (Opening Week Special! On sale at 10:00 am.)
  • February 2: $45
  • March 20: $50
  • May 20: $55
  • June 15: $60
  • July 15: $65
  • July 26-27: $70
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  • Kids 1K

  • Registration for 2024 is open!
  • Ages 12 and under: $10
  • Parents running with their kids in the 1K do not need to register.
  • Register Now
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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.

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Hosted by:

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.

Twisted Cider 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. 

Race Swag

*2024 Swag TBA*

Race swag will be available for pick up during packet pickup or at the finish line on race day. Unclaimed swag cannot be mailed out after the race, so don’t forget to grab yours before you leave!

  • 5K Runners receive a tri-blend shirt (guaranteed shirt & size cutoff is 6/27*).
  • Optional Merchandise may be available for purchase during registration while supplies last.

*We do our best to estimate numbers to account for registrations after the shirt cutoff date but to help ensure that as many runners are able to get a shirt as possible, we cannot do size exchanges until the end of the day on race day.

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
  • Pretzel & Cider tear tag – redeem this at the finish line for your complimentary Giant Pretzel & Cider!

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, July 26, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Packet Pickup Location:
Curran Apple Orchard
3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98466

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Day-of-race packet pickup will be available at the 5K start line from 6:30 am – 7:45 am. 

*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. 

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Day of Race Schedule

5K

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Start/Finish Location: Curran Apple Orchard Park

6:30 am: Packet Pickup & Gear Check Start
7:45 am: Packet Pickup & Gear Check End
8:00 am: 5K Start

Kids 1K

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024

Start/Finish Location: Curran Apple Orchard Park

6:30 am: Packet Pickup & Gear Check Start
9:00 am:
Packet Pickup & Gear Check End
9:15 am: Kids Run Start

Parking

Parking will be available at United Church in University Place. The church is next to the Curran Apple Orchard and is located at 3912 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98466.

Additional parking will be available at Curtis High School Aquatic Center Parking Lot, located at 8805 40th St W, University Place, WA 98466.

Gear Check

Gear check will be available until 15 min before the start of the race. Please plan to bring your own bag. You may claim your bag after you finish by providing your bib number. Tear your gear check tag off of your bib and attach to your gear check bag.

Please do not put valuables in your bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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. Redeem your free Giant Pretzel & Cider and stop by the Manic Meatballs food truck for some more tasty bites. Stan the Guitar Man & Moonyard will be on the stage for live music.

Results & Photos

Timing provided by Ready, Set…Time! 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.

Results Archive

Photos Archive

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!

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Awards & Rules

Age Group Ribbons

Awards for the top Overall Male & Female and age group ribbons will be announced at the stage from 9:30 am – 9:50 am for ages 45 and over and from 10:00 am – 10:20 am for ages 44 and under. 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+.

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!

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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.

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