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Rainier to Ruston
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Rainier to Ruston

Tacoma, Washington, United States View on map
Jun 06, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

Who doesn’t love cramming into a vehicle in the wee early morning hours with running gear, snacks, and your favorite people — all while knowing the van is only going to get more rancid as the day goes on?

Adventure awaits as your team piles into the vehicle like clowns at the circus, chasing miles, laughs, and the unforgettable chaos that only a relay can deliver.

Teams of 2, 3, 4, or 6 runners will compete for the coveted Rainier to Ruston spikes, awarded across multiple categories. And honestly? Everyone’s a winner here. Why? Because the finish line delivers exactly what you’ve earned: a craft beer garden, finish-line food, and a front-row view of one of the most iconic backdrops in the Pacific Northwest.

Look up and take in the stunner of Mount Rainier. Grab your victory photo at the famous bell stand with that mountain framed perfectly behind you. Then feel free to sprawl out, put your feet up, and rehash the stories of the epic relay that started near the base of Mount Rainier and finished on the cool, grassy waterfront in Ruston.

Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Rainier to Ruston

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Running

TEAM Registration

Teams of 2, 3, 4, or 6 runners will take on the 53-ish miles from the base of Mount Rainier at Fairfax to the waterfront of Tacoma at Ruston Way. 12 legs of running are divided up between team members and run in any order you see fit for your roster! Team captains will pay for the entry and invite members to complete their registrations. We do not help get funds from your other runners, so be sure you are up for the task! This is a day of fun! Crazy team names. Costumes are optional but very much loved. Your crew will await at the finish line with food and a beer garden. Teams provide reasonably sized vehicles as the support crew. It's a day to remember!

Jun 06, 2026 Ultra 6:00 AM
$120.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tacoma, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 20.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 9.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
63.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on June 6, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on June 6, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
15h 47m

The sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 9:02 PM local time (PDT) in Tacoma on June 6, 2026 — 15h 47m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 36 Tacoma events

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