Washington · 12K · 5K · 2K
Sound to Narrows
Sound to Narrows is a 12K, 5K and 2K event held in Tacoma, Washington. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 6,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Field size
- ~6,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Distances
- 12K, 5K, 2K
- Field size
- About 6,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills through Point Defiance Park
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- soundtonarrows.org
About the Sound to Narrows
Tacoma's classic June 12K (with 5K and kids options) winding through Point Defiance Park and along Puget Sound, one of the South Sound's largest and most historic road races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Washington's oldest 12K (since 1973); a long-standing Tacoma military and community running tradition
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Sound to Narrows: common questions
- When is the Sound to Narrows?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Sound to Narrows held?
- In Tacoma, Washington.
- What distances does the Sound to Narrows offer?
- 12K, 5K and 2K.
- How many people run the Sound to Narrows?
- About 6,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Sound to Narrows?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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