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When does Registration open? September 15th 2007.

When does Registration close? Online closes May 7th 2008. Expo Registration is available on Friday May 9th 2008.

Can I switch race distances after I have signed up? Yes you can at the Expo. There will be no refunds. If you move up in distances please be prepared to pay the price difference.

Can I pick up someone else's race packet? Yes with a note and phone number to reach the individual who's packet you are picking up.

What time does the race start? Marathon 7:00 am / Half Marathon 7:30 am / 10k 8:00 am

Will there be professional photographers on the course? Yes by ASI Photographers.

Is the race Chip Timed? Yes, Chip Start, Chip Split, Chip Finish.

Do you get a commemorative shirt when you sign up? Yes, dri fit for Full and 1/2 Marathoners.

Do you get a finisher medal? Yes, Full Marathon and Half Marathon. Half Marathon medals will be the other Half of last years Half Marathon medals.

How many miles is the Tacoma City Marathon? 26.2 miles or 42,195 meters.

Can you walk the Marathon? We have a 7 hour cut off with the early start.

Can you walk the Half Marathon? We have a 4 1/2 hour cut off.

Can you walk the Mothers Day 10k? Yes.

Where can I park? Street parking is available /Link to Parking Garages.

How far is the Start from the Finish line? About 4 city blocks.

Will there be showers available after the race? Yes at the YMCA 1 block south of the start.

Is there a gear check at the start? Yes, located in the parking garage next to the start line.

Are there porta potties at the start? Yes and plenty of them!

Is the Marathon course flat? No, train for hills:) Tour by Stan Grochowski HERE

Can I wear headphones during the race? No, USATF prohibits headphones for safety reasons.

Will there be pacers to get me a Boston Qualifier? Yes, by the Elite Marathon Maniacs!

Will there be energy gel on the course?
Yes, GU & GU20 will be on the course. GU at mile 7.7 - 14 - 20.

Will Art and Stan run the Full Marathon in 2008? Art will be running the FULL marathon, Stan will be runnning the Half!