Galloping Gertie Half Marathon
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Comfortable conditions, stay steady
Runners will face temperatures starting at 60°F, rising to a peak of 68°F, with humidity around 70%. Light winds from the WSW will not significantly impact performance, though a headwind at mile 13 may require pacing adjustments. The rolling course features a notable descent early on, providing an opportunity for faster splits before adjusting pace in the final stretch.
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Race Info
The Galloping Gertie Half Marathon starts and finishes at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor, Washington, with a 10K and 5K held the same morning. The course runs north on the Cushman Trail before an out-and-back across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, with the turnaround near mile 10.7. The race takes its name from the original 1940 Narrows bridge, nicknamed Galloping Gertie, which collapsed months after opening. The bridge crossing looks out over Puget Sound toward Point Defiance, Vashon Island, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.
