Gig Harbor, WA | Saturday, August 1, 2026Registration Open
GALLOPING GERTIE! Join us for a half marathon, 10K and 5K that shows off Tacoma’s and Gig Harbor’s finest views. Each race will run on the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie), which features stunning views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the surrounding cities of Tacoma and Gig Harbor. This is one of the few races that traverse the bridge span to span. All participants in the race will receive a custom finisher medal, free downloadable race photos and a cool tech tee! The best part? It all supports great local charities! WHAT IS GALLOPING GERTIE? Galloping Gertie is the nickname of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a local icon that spans the Puget Sound between Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington. Crossing it provides breathtaking views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains. The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse in November 1940, just four months after it opened. It earned its nickname while it was under construction, when workers observed the bridge deck jump during periods of high wind. A fatal error in the engineering of the bridge resulted in its collapse when the winds caused something called aeroelastic flutter. At the time, Gertie was the third longest suspension bridge in the world. The replacement bridge opened in 1950 (this is the existing westbound bridge) and the newer eastbound bridge (the one you will run across) opened in 2007. The engineering disaster that resulted in the collapse of the bridge makes the Tacoma Narrows Bridge one of the more famous in the world. Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Galloping Gertie Half Marathon
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
Galloping Gertie Half Marathon: T-Shirt & Custom Medal (size not guaranteed after 7/1)
Galloping Gertie 10k: T-Shirt & Custom Medal (size not guaranteed after 7/1)
Galloping Gertie 5k: T-Shirt & Custom Medal (size not guaranteed after 7/1)
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
Galloping Gertie Half Marathon
$89.00
Feb 1
Feb 11
$101.00
Feb 11
May 24
$111.00
May 24
Aug 1
Galloping Gertie 10k
$59.00
Feb 1
Feb 11
$71.00
Feb 11
May 24
$81.00
May 24
Aug 1
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Galloping Gertie 5k
$49.00
Feb 1
Feb 11
$54.00
Feb 11
May 24
$59.00
May 24
Aug 1
Parking
Parking is available on-site at the airport (Hub Parking Lot) and along 26th Ave NW and Stone Dr NW. We encourage you to carpool with friends and family to limit the number of cars parked along the road. Parking controls will be on hand to direct, please follow their directions. You can only park on the dirt shoulder of the area roads. Please do not park on paved surface. DO NOT park on the section of 26th Ave between the Airport Gate and Stone Drive. This section is part of the race course. You