Race For A Soldier

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We share our thanks!

To our thousands of runners and spectators, hundreds of volunteers, dozens of sponsors, and countless military members, and the people and services of Gig Harbor, we would like to thank one and all for making this year's event another huge success!

Click here to see the race results, and come back soon for an extensive recap and information on next year's race.

Reflecting on 9/11

Reflecting on that horrendous day of 9/11 at the Freedom Tower and memorial in New York is a somber experience and for thousands if not millions will always be stingingly painful.

Tickets to Drafts & Drums on the Drag are now on sale!

Celebrate the end of summer and increase support for soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury at a Sept. 30 beer and music festival on the drag strip at Bremerton Motorsports Park. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation!

Gig Harbor's Rockin' Rhythm and Blues Festival

After 25 years in Tacoma as The Old Town Blues Festival, this widely popular event is moving to Gig Harbor! The festival will take place on the grassy fields behind the Gig Harbor Sportsman's Club. In addition to great live music, there will also be food, a local vendors and a beer garden.

Watch our founder, Leslie Mayne's, appearance on New Day Northwest

The video clip is up from Leslie's and Jeff's interview on New Day Northwest, hosted by Margaret Larson!

5K Run Through

Watch as Miguel Galeana (of Route 16 Running & Walking) takes you through the 2017's 5K run for Race For A Soldier.

Tickets to Drafts & Drums on the Drag are now on sale

Gig Harbor's Rockin' Rhythm and Blues Festival

Foundation founder Leslie Mayne appears on New Day Northwest

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Runners

Run for a Cause

Since our first event in 2011, thousands of runners have run for a cause in beautiful Gig Harbor. If you're ready for the long haul (the half marathon) or prefer a slightly shorter haul (the brand new 5K run/walk), this is an amazing event to be a part of.

Volunteers

Running not your thing?

If you would like to be on our list of volunteers for Race For A Soldier or other Permission To Start Dreaming Events, please contact us using the form below and our Volunteer Coordinators will contact you.

Niagara Bottling, LLC | Mile 1 sponsor of the Race For A Soldier 5K

wear blue: run to remember | Mile 2 sponsor of the Race For A Soldier 5K

Wesley Inn & Suites of Gig Harbor - 5K sponsor of Race For A Soldier

Grant Recipients

Real people, real help

Since its inception in 2011, Race For A Soldier has given more than $145,000 to local and national programs that help soldiers give themselves Permission To Start Dreaming of life beyond their service to country.

Major sponsors and 5K sponsor

Race For A Soldier

Run for a Cause

Running not your thing?

Help make it possible

Real people, real help