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Galloping Gertie Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

All three distances run onto the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, named for 'Galloping Gertie,' the original span that famously collapsed in 1940.

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Fun Run Atlas · Washington

Novelty course · Gig Harbor, WA

Galloping Gertie Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Gig Harbor, Washington, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, Aug 1, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:00 AM (half), 8:15 AM (10K), 8:30 AM (5K)
Early August Saturday
Where
Gig Harbor, WA · Pierce

What to expect

  • bridge run
  • Tacoma Narrows Bridge
  • Puget Sound views
  • finisher medal

2026 Season completed

Saturday, August 1, 2026

  • Sat, Aug 1, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

A Gig Harbor race that climbs onto the eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge with views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympics before returning to the finish.

The run

Distances
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Season
Summer
Swag
Custom finisher medal, tech tee
Benefits
Local charities

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.