22 miles around Tacoma on September 19th 2026

The Grit City Gauntlet

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What:

A self-paced nearly 22 mile walk (about 1200 ft elevation gain) on September 19th, 2026 exploring the beautiful city of Tacoma. All are welcome as it is totally free and you can join for 1 mile or all 22. Highlights will include Downtown Tacoma, Wright Park, University of Puget Sound, Point Defiance, Ruston Way and Stadium High School. There is so much to Tacoma that could not be included in the route, but folks can create their own saunter!


We will make stops at in the Proctor Neighborhood, Fort Nisqually, Dune Peninsula, and along Ruston Way if folks would like to join/depart mid way through. We always encourage using the bus!  If you choose to join along the route, see below for expected times and locations. The start will be at the Washington State History Museum at around 9:00am (parking lot right next to the museum and the 594 leaves from downtown Seattle at 7:54am and arrives 8:47am). The whole event will be about 8.5-9 hours with breaks along the way. The main group is expected to finish back at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom around 5:30-6:00pm.

Come have fun, explore Tacoma and don’t forget to bring a friend!

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The Suggested Route

Things to Bring:

  • Backpack

  • Water

  • Snacks

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat

  • Battery pack (probably will not need)

  • Rain Jacket and change of socks (if the weather is looking to be wet)

Begin at the Washington State History Museum and proceed from there. Folks will be able to join us at these spots later on in the day. Times listed below are the estimated ETA and not the length of the break. If the group is not at the location around the estimated time, chances are we are behind, so feel free to walk backward. Breaks are also good opportunities to use the bathroom, get a snack, or say hi to someone new.

Proctor Neighborhood (Tacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch)

10:45am to 11am

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

1:00pm to 1:15pm

Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park

2:45pm to 3:00pm

Northern Fish Co

4:00pm-4:15pm

Finish: 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom

Around 5:30 pm-6:00 pm

Celebrate the saunter with a drink and some new friends!

Transportation to the Grit City Gauntlet (mostly for anyone coming from Seattle)

Bus: 594 will leave from 2nd and Yesler at 7:54 am and arrive at 8:47 am to the WA state history museum

Train: No Sounder but Amtrak is leaving King Street station at 7:10 am and will get to Tacoma Dome at 7:57am (you can then take the T-line from there)

Parking: There is parking right at the museum and plenty of it at Tacoma Dome if you wanted park there and take the T-line

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