Join us at Fort Steilacoom Park for the final race of the year — your last chance to crush those mileage goals and loop your way into the New Year feeling accomplished! At Loop Out the Year, you decide your challenge: run for 3 hours, 6 hours, or 8 hours on a scenic looped course. Go as far (or as easy) as you’d like — it’s all about having fun, finding your rhythm, and finishing the year strong with a supportive running community by your side.
Loop Out the Year will take place at Fort Steilacoom Park, with all distances starting and finishing at the barn near the dog park parking lot. The course features a 5 mile loop with 520 feet of gain utilizing the park’s beautiful trail system. Participants will run as many loops as they can within their chosen time event. After each loop, runners will return to the start/finish/aid station to check in with a volunteer so their lap is recorded before heading back out. The course passes through the nearby parking lot, and participants are welcome to use their vehicles as their own personal aid stations. However, all runners must still check in at the official aid station after each loop to ensure their distance is counted. Whether you’re chasing a personal distance record or simply celebrating your year of running, Loop Out the Year is the perfect way to close out your season surrounded by community, challenge, and a whole lot of fun.
Our aid station will provide light, common food fare. We will provide water and several different types of electrolyte blends. We will be providing warm beverages throughout the run and soup at the finish. There will be limited gluten-free and vegan options available. If you have special food needs, please be prepared to provide your own.
Don’t miss your last chance to race this year — grab your spot today and loop your way into the New Year!
Dec 26, 2026
Distance — 3 Hours
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Dec 26, 2026
Distance — 6 Hours
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Dec 26, 2026
Distance — 8 Hours
Type — Running
08:00
$70.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Lakewood.
Learn more about the host city, Lakewood.
Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 63,612 at the 2020 census. It is the second-largest city in the county, behind Tacoma, and is a suburban bedroom community. Lakewood is adjacent to the McChord AFB portion of Joint Base Lewis–McChord, a major military installation for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Loop Out the Year.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kristen O'Brien | '25 | 44.9 | |
| 🥈 | Mackenzie Kurtz | '25 | 42.9 | |
| 🥉 | Carshena Harvin | '25 | 42.25 | |
| 4 | Van Phan | '25 | 37.55 | |
| 5 | Brittany Chartier | '25 | 33.5 | |
| 6 | Brigan Cooper | '25 | 30.85 | |
| 7 | Becky Garriss | '25 | 30.85 | |
| 8 | Alma Sisk | '25 | 30.15 | |
| 9 | Amanda Wiebush | '25 | 29.5 | |
| 10 | Tania Bray | '25 | 20.1 |
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