The Outdoor Dispatch

The weekly outdoor lineup for Tacoma.

Group runs, trail rides, climbs, bay paddles, and meetups across Tacoma and the South Sound — find something to show up to this week.

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This week · 8 scheduled

Today

Tomorrow

Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Thursday Beer Run

Tacoma Runners

Thursdays, 6:30pm · social 3 mi from a rotating bar

Rotating Tacoma bars & restaurants

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree

A social-pace 3-mile run from a different Tacoma bar each week, rain or shine.

Saturday

Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
♥ Featured

Free Saturday 5K

Tacoma Runners

Saturdays, 8:00am · free 5K on road + fire-road trail

Point Defiance Park (Five Mile Drive), Tacoma

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree

A free, timed-optional 5K through Point Defiance — paved Five Mile Drive plus a fire-road trail stretch. Park at the Owen Beach upper lot.

Sunday

Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-28
♥ Featured

Sunday Morning Run

Tacoma Run Club

Sundays, 7:30am · 3–5 mi, all paces, coffee after

Anthem Coffee, Point Ruston, Tacoma

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree

A big, friendly Sunday crowd along Ruston Way — pick your pace and distance, then regroup at Anthem for coffee.

Monday

Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Monday Night Group Run

Fleet Feet Tacoma

Mondays, 6:00pm · free 3–5 mi run/walk, all abilities

Fleet Feet Tacoma (N 26th St)

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree

A free 3–5 mile run or walk for every ability, finishing with a social stop at Peaks and Pints.

Tuesday

Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Tuesday Track & Road Workout

Tacoma City Running Club

Tuesdays, 5:15pm · coached track/road workout

See club site

Cost varies

A weekly workout for open and masters runners, with fast pace groups.

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More recurring & seasonal

Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.

Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Tacoma City Marathon & Race Calendar

Tacoma City Marathon Association

Year-round road races (marathon, half, 5K) — see calendar

Varies by event (Tacoma area)

Beginner-friendlyPaid
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

Trail Running Activities

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Member-led trail runs & courses — see activity calendar

Rotating South Sound trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Club Group Rides

Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club

Year-round member rides for all paces — see ride calendar

Rotating South Sound start points

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Your first ride is free — no membership required.

Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Daffodil Classic

Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club

Annual spring signature ride — see events

Pierce County (see event page)

Beginner-friendlyPaidShoulder season
Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Hiking & Backpacking Trips

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Branch day hikes & backpacks — see activity calendar

Rotating Mt. Rainier & South Sound trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification

Climbing Courses & Outings

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Basic & intermediate climbing courses + trips — see calendar

Varies by course (Cascades & Mt. Rainier)

Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Birding✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Field Trips

Tahoma Bird Alliance

Monthly guided bird walks & field trips around the South Sound — see schedule

Rotating Pierce County & South Sound sites

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-06-28

Chapter Meetings & Outings

Puget Sound Anglers — Gig Harbor & Tacoma

Monthly chapter meetings + member outings — see calendar

Gig Harbor / Tacoma (see chapter site)

Beginner-friendlyFree