Puyallup Valley Half 2025 Highlights
- Kim Field
- Sep 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 30
Races are about more than miles on a course. They are about showing up, whether you are walking with friends, jogging for fun, or chasing a new personal best. At the Puyallup Valley Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, the spirit of the day was easy to spot. From the laughter at the start line to the encouragement out on the course and the cheers at the finish, every racer added to the celebration.
The Community Speaks: Participants could not stop smiling:
“This event was spectacular. Friendly greeting at packet pickup. Support from volunteers and ATFS staff. Great course. Great medal. Great post-run snackies. Great friends. Set the tone for a good Saturday.” – Laurie
“Look at those happy faces! And let’s not forget about that beautiful shirt! (Yup, I signed up just for the shirt.)” – Tiffanie
“Another great race and a beautiful day as a bonus! Always fun races and awesome courses. Thank you ATFS.” – Marge
“Fun race! Loved the course! Everything was awesome! Thank you ATFS.” – Laura
No matter your pace or your reason for showing up, there is room for you at our events.
Save the Date: Fall Fundraiser
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, join us for the 3rd Annual All Things Fun Sports! Fall Fundraiser at the Puyallup Freemasons (Corinthian Lodge #38). Come hungry, ready to laugh, and prepared for games. Your ticket helps keep ATFS races affordable for the community.
🏃♂️ This Veterans Day, every step matters. Join All Things Fun Sports and Project Recover for a Fun Run honoring our nation’s heroes and remembering the 81,000 MIAs still unaccounted for. Together, we run to honor their service and keep their memory alive.
Orca Recovery 5K
Why is this event so important? According to the Recreation and Conservation Office: "While not all orcas are in trouble, the Southern Residents were listed as endangered by the federal government in 2005, and their numbers have dropped to the lowest level in more than forty years. These orcas face many challenges, but the most important are the following:
Lack of food. Unlike other orcas, the Southern Residents rely primarily on Chinook salmon, which are also endangered. Not only are there fewer Chinook, but they are smaller too, contributing to the lack of food for orcas.
Noise and vessel traffic. Boat traffic can impact orca behavior. Underwater noise can disrupt their communication and echolocation (the process by which they locate their food).
Toxic contaminants. Orcas accumulate pollutants from the fish they eat. Too much contamination can make the orcas sick, prevent them from having babies, or cause health impacts to their young.
Climate Change. A warming climate is harming salmon populations, making it more difficult for orcas to obtain the food they need.
Population Growth. As the human population grows, more natural areas critical to salmon survival are destroyed, contributing to a lack of food for orcas."
Join us as we raise awareness about this growing environmental issue.
What’s Ahead?
If the Puyallup Valley Half left you smiling, you might be wondering what’s next. Another finish line? A new course to explore? Or maybe your very first race? Take a peek at the ATFS! calendar and see where your next start line could be.
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