Galloping Gertie Half Marathon/10k/5k
August 11th, 2018 will be a day of fitness and fun for running enthusiasts and entire families. Enjoy the 9th Annual Galloping Gertie Half Marathon, a chip-timed half marathon offering spectacular views across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and back, with recognition going to top finishers. Not quite ready for a half marathon? Register for the 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run.
2018 Highlights
Participants of all 3 races receive the Galloping Gertie long sleeve unisex performance tech shirt!
Choose between three colors of long sleeve race shirt: RED, BLACK, or NEON BLUE!
Customized name on the sleeve of your race shirt included in the price! HOW COOL IS THAT?!! (NAME ON SLEEVE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUGUST 6TH)
All three distances start and finish from the Tacoma Narrows Airport
Post-race party and beer garden hosted by the HUB Restaurant, Gig Harbor
Finish line celebration with vendors offering swag and services
Half Marathon pacing provided by Super Pacers!
Bag check service
Galloping Gertie medals for all finishers of Half Marathon
Awards for top three finishers in each division of Half Marathon
More 2018 highlights coming soon!
Race Weekend
Friday Packet Pickup: WHERE: The Hub, Gig Harbor
WHEN: Friday, Aug 10, 12pm – 7pm.
Day of Race Registration/Packet Pick Up – 6:30AM
Half Marathon start – 8:00AM
10k/5k start – 8:15AM
BY COMPLETING REGISTRATION I AM ACKNOWLEDGING I KNOW THAT THIS EVENT IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY AND I HEREBY ASSUME FULL AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR ACCIDENT WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT OR WHILE ON THE PREMISES OF THIS EVENT, AND I HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AND COVENANT NOT TO FILE SUIT AGAINST THIS EVENT AND ANY AFFILIATED INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT (THE RELEASEES) FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR CLAIMS I MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY ME OR OTHERS, WHETHER SAME BE CAUSED BY FALLS, CONTACT WITH PARTICIPANTS, CONDITIONS OF THE COURSE, NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.
