Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 12th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 10:00AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the third annual Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Olympia, Thurston! This uplifting event takes place during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and is designed to bring the community together in support of families who have experienced the loss of a baby. Starting at Heritage Park, participants will enjoy a scenic route that circles Capitol Lake twice, making it stroller-friendly for families.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this untimed fun run/walk welcomes everyone to join the cause. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM, with the run/walk kicking off at 10 AM. Register by September 21 to receive a special event shirt, or sign up on the day for just $40. All registration fees and donations go directly to Bodie's Light, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential resources and support for grieving families. Come out, make memories, and help shine a light on this important cause!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this untimed fun run/walk welcomes everyone to join the cause. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM, with the run/walk kicking off at 10 AM. Register by September 21 to receive a special event shirt, or sign up on the day for just $40. All registration fees and donations go directly to Bodie's Light, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential resources and support for grieving families. Come out, make memories, and help shine a light on this important cause!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the third annual Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! This will be an _untimed_ fun run/walk benefiting Bodie's Light.
The fun run will begin at Heritage Park in Olympia, WA and circle around Capitol Lake twice. Capitol Lake is stroller friendly. There are two parking lots on Water Street (the address listed) and on Simmons Street NW. Street parking and parking lot across 5th Ave are also available.
Bodie's Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in honor of our son, Bodie Trace Gagnon. Our mission is to provide resources and support to families who have lost their babies to stillbirth. Bodie's Light provides boxes of items and resources to help these families make memories with their child in the hospital and beyond. So far we have donated boxes to three local hospitals. All registration fees and donations will be used toward our mission.
In person fun run is on October 12, 2025.
Check in: 8:45 am
Run/walk begins: 10 am
Register by September 21 to receive a shirt!
Day of registration will be accepted this year for $40.
The fun run will begin at Heritage Park in Olympia, WA and circle around Capitol Lake twice. Capitol Lake is stroller friendly. There are two parking lots on Water Street (the address listed) and on Simmons Street NW. Street parking and parking lot across 5th Ave are also available.
Bodie's Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in honor of our son, Bodie Trace Gagnon. Our mission is to provide resources and support to families who have lost their babies to stillbirth. Bodie's Light provides boxes of items and resources to help these families make memories with their child in the hospital and beyond. So far we have donated boxes to three local hospitals. All registration fees and donations will be used toward our mission.
In person fun run is on October 12, 2025.
Check in: 8:45 am
Run/walk begins: 10 am
Register by September 21 to receive a shirt!
Day of registration will be accepted this year for $40.
Races
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In-Person Adult
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROWCheck in begins: 8:45 am Run begins: 10 am Register by September 21 to receive shirt/running package! *This is an untimed event -
In Person Child (10-17 Years Old)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 12th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
$11.60
OPENS TOMORROWThis option does not include a shirt. Shirts may be purchased at the end of this registration form (by 9/21). Check in begins: 8:45 am Run begins: 10 am *This is an untimed event -
Child (0-9)
Sun 12th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
Free
OPENS TOMORROWThis option does not include a shirt. Shirts may be purchased at the end of this registration form (by 9/21). Check in begins: 8:45 am Run begins: 10 am *This is an untimed event -
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROWYou have all of October to complete your 5k. Please tag Bodie's Light on Facebook or @Bodies.Light on Instagram! Shirts will be mailed out in October. Please provide correct mailing address. Register by September 21 to receive a shirt!
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