Tacoma City Marathon
Tacoma, United States of America · Sunday 2 May 2027
The Tacoma City Marathon takes place in Tacoma, Washington, featuring a point-to-point course that starts with runners crossing the Narrows Bridge and finishing at Dune Peninsula Park at Point Ruston, situated along the waterfront of Commencement Bay. The route is primarily on paved bike paths and passes notable landmarks such as Point Defiance Park with its old growth forests and gardens.
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Adjusted Time
4:02:46
Time difference: +2.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain263m
Elevation High125m
Elevation Low3m
Weather Forecast
High14°C
Low9°C
Chance of Rain42%
How hard is Tacoma City Marathon?
Moderateharder than 48% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Tacoma City Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #604 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #323 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Tacoma City Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Tacoma City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:11 | −00:49 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:30:52 | +00:52 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:02:46 | +02:46 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:34:51 | +04:51 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:07:07 | +07:07 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:39:33 | +09:33 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:12:09 | +12:09 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Tacoma City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Tacoma City Marathon is a full marathon held in Tacoma, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 2 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 263m of total climbing, with its high point near 125m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Tacoma City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 263m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 9°C to 14°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a moderate chance of rain (42%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Tacoma City Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Tacoma City Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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