Galloping Gertie Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild temps, watch for wind shifts
Runners will face temperatures starting at 60°F, rising to 68°F by the finish. With an average humidity of 70%, adjusting pace early is advisable, especially given the rolling terrain. The first three miles will experience a crosswind, shifting to a tailwind from miles 4 to 5, then back to a crosswind through mile 12, with a headwind in the final mile. Hydration should be prioritized as sweat rates may increase.
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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.
