Run the Bay
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Event details
Run the Bay takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in University Place, Washington. The event is held at Chambers Bay Loop Trail, 6320 Grandview Drive West. The race program includes these distances:
- Half marathon - one longer loop plus three additional loops
- 10k - two loops
- 5k - one loop
Entry fees listed on the event page are $111 for the half marathon, $81 for the 10k, and $71 for the 5k. The event is USATF sanctioned. Day-of packet pickup and day-of registration are available if the race is not sold out.
Course and logistics
The course is a wide, paved loop that includes flat sections, uphill sections, and switchbacks. Each loop involves roughly 220 to 236 feet of elevation gain. The half marathon route uses a unique longer loop plus three additional standard loops; the 10k and 5k use the standard loop configuration.
Organizers have rented park facilities for the day and provide privately reserved parking near the start/finish area accessed from the golf course entrance. A designated area for event activities is reserved inside the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.