Celebrate Veterans 5K

Tacoma, United States • 16 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Celebrate Veterans 5K takes place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. The event is organized by All Things Fun Sports and Project Recover to honor military service and to remember the approximately 81,000 service members listed as missing in action. The course is a simple out-and-back on the new Orange Gate / Pipe Trail. This will be the first official race held on that trail. The listed location is 4256 84th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446.

Entry and race features

The event price is $40. Registration ends November 14, 2025. Race registration includes a chip-timed race bib, a patriotic Junk Headband, and a race-branded medal. Long-sleeve race shirts are available for purchase, with shirts limited to the first 100 registrants. The event page lists a registration cutoff and contact form for race questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
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