Saturday 5k for December 19, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 8:00 am
Overview
Run early and get more Saturday.There aren’t too many more Saturdays in 2015, but we know there will be a lot more holiday treats, holiday parties, and chances to do good things for others… Which is why we think you should take this Saturday morning to do something good for yourself: Come out and run the Tacoma Runners (free!) Saturday 5k, and get your Saturday off to an excellent start - then you’ll be ready to enjoy the holiday festivities to their fullest
Are you new to Tacoma Runners? Register at TacomaRunners.com/register, complete your profile, print your barcode, then come out and run. All are welcome.
THE ROUTE
Our primary 5k route is in Point Defiance Park along Five Mile Drive. The start/finish is just behind the gate where the road is closed to traffic until 1 p.m. on weekends. The route winds along the closed road past two scenic overlooks before runners reach a turnaround point at roughly two miles into the run. Runners are then guided onto a fire road trail that rejoins with Five Mile Drive for a rolling downhill and then an uphill sweep toward the finish.
PARKING
Parking is in the upper lot at Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park. As you approach 5 mile drive, take the right fork and head down the hill to Owen Beach. At the parking lot, turn left and head back up the hill. Park in one of the upper lots. Walk to the starting line just a bit further up the hill.
Be sure to arrive early enough to park in the designated area and walk to the start.