Tacoma Narrows Airport, Gig Harbor WA
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
🏃♂️Galloping Gertie Overview
- Date: 2025-08-02
- Location: Tacoma Narrows Airport, Gig Harbor, WA
- Events: Half marathon, 10K, and 5K
- Link: Race Registration
🌉Race Highlights
- Scenic Views: Each race features stunning views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and surrounding cities.
- Unique Course: This is one of the few races that traverse the bridge span to span.
- Finisher Medals: All participants will receive a custom finisher medal.
- Support Charities: The event supports great local charities!
🌟What is Galloping Gertie?
- Local Icon: Galloping Gertie is the nickname of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
- Breathtaking Views: Crossing the bridge provides breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and surrounding landscapes.
- Historic Collapse: The original bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse in November 1940 due to aeroelastic flutter.
- Replacement Bridges: The existing westbound bridge opened in 1950, and the newer eastbound bridge opened in 2007.
Course Map
Coaching
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