The human powered adventure race, SEVENTY48, begins tonight in Tacoma’s Foss Waterway. Join the fun at the start, or follow the hundred-plus teams online!
Now in its seventh running, SEVENTY48 continues to deliver for its racers and fans. What does it provide? Adventure afloat? Mmm hmm. Astonishing physical feats? Yup. Bone-chilling, sinew-straining challenge? Oh yeah. Inspiring tales of endurance, grit, and passion? You know it. Deeper connection with these extraordinary waters? And then some.
Northwest Maritime’s flagship human-powered event will bring 111 teams from Tacoma to Port Townsend (70 miles) in 48 hours or less, using paddles, oars, pedals, and everything in between.
RACE START and LAUNCH PARTY
📍 Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
- Racer check-in: 12–5 PM
- Launch Party hosted by Foss Waterway Seaport starts at 5 PM: food trucks, beer garden vibes, live entertainment, hands-on activities
- 7 PM RACE START!
- Stick around for the Lantern Paddle for Species at 9 PM
Friday – Sunday, Follow the Race!
Want to know who’s pulling ahead? Download the YB Races app or watch the tracker. Follow the social feeds for live updates, photos and videos from the course, and those sweet, sweet finish-line moments. Links here:
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📍 Northwest Maritime Center, Port Townsend
Come and cheer on the racers as they cross the finish line! The Finish Line Clubhouse will be open 7 AM to 7 PM both days with warm drinks, light snacks, and all the salty camaraderie you can handle.
Not in Port Townsend? Catch your favorite racer’s big finish on our live stream from the finish line.
Sunday Night – The Necktie Affair
📍 Northwest Maritime Center, Port Townsend
The Necktie Affair is the Official Awards Ceremony of SEVENTY48. Join racers and fans at 7 PM on Sunday to close it out in style. We’re handing out cash, telling tall tales, and celebrating every single finish.
Title background photo courtesy of Dean Burke.
