Galloping Gertie 5K

Mild 60°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 73°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Galloping Gertie 5K

The Galloping Gertie 5K starts and finishes at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor, Washington. It follows a lollipop route out to the west approach of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and back to the airport, without crossing the span. The race takes its name from the original 1940 Narrows bridge, nicknamed Galloping Gertie.

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Saturday, August 7

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)8:15 AM10K (6.2 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Galloping Gertie 5K FAQ

When is the 2027 Galloping Gertie 5K?

The 2027 Galloping Gertie 5K will be held on Saturday August 7, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Galloping Gertie 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 77°F and a low of 54°F with a 3% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Galloping Gertie 5K?

Over the 13 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2012 to 2026), it averaged 59°F at the start and 60°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2014 and 2019).

What was the hottest Galloping Gertie 5K?

Of the 13 years on record, 2016 was the warmest, reaching 69°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2015, at 50°F.

What was the windiest Galloping Gertie 5K?

Of the 13 years on record, 2026 was the windiest, with wind averaging 13 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 2 mph.

Galloping Gertie 5K weather history

Based on 13 years of data

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60°F

L:59° H:60°

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15%

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Dew55°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	63°/65°	-	56°
2025 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	59°/61°	-	56°
2024 Galloping Gertie 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	59°/61°	-	56°
2023 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2023	64°/65°	-	57°
2022 Galloping Gertie 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	62°/65°	-	53°
2021 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	60°/61°	-	55°
2019 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2019	58°/58°	Light	58°
2017 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	55°/57°	-	54°
2016 Galloping Gertie 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	66°/69°	-	59°
2015 Galloping Gertie 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	50°/50°	-	49°
2014 Galloping Gertie 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2014	59°/59°	Light	56°
2013 Galloping Gertie 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2013	59°/62°	-	54°
2012 Galloping Gertie 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2012	52°/53°	-	48°