Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in beautiful Olympia, Thurston! This heartwarming event, part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, is a wonderful opportunity to come together in support of families affected by stillbirth. Participants will enjoy a scenic untimed run/walk that circles Capitol Lake twice, starting at Heritage Park. The course is stroller-friendly, making it accessible for everyone.
Registration opens at 8:45 AM, with the fun run beginning at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on a chance to receive a commemorative shirt by registering by September 26! Day-of registration will also be available for $40. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Bodie's Light, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential resources and support to grieving families. Join us in honoring the memory of Bodie Trace Gagnon and making a positive impact in our community while enjoying a day of fun and togetherness!
Registration opens at 8:45 AM, with the fun run beginning at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on a chance to receive a commemorative shirt by registering by September 26! Day-of registration will also be available for $40. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Bodie's Light, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential resources and support to grieving families. Join us in honoring the memory of Bodie Trace Gagnon and making a positive impact in our community while enjoying a day of fun and togetherness!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the fourth 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 11, 2026.
Check in: 8:45 am
Run/walk begins: 10 am
Register by September 26 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 11, 2026.
Check in: 8:45 am
Run/walk begins: 10 am
Register by September 26 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 11th October 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$38.10
Check in begins: 8:45 am Run begins: 10 am Register by September 25 to receive shirt! *This is an untimed event -
In Person Child (10-17 Years Old)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$11.60
This option does not include a shirt. Shirts may be purchased at the end of this registration form (by 9/25). Check in begins: 8:45 am Run begins: 10 am *This is an untimed event -
Child (0-9)
Sun 11th October 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
Free
This option does not include a shirt. Shirts may be purchased at the end of this registration form (by 9/25). Check in begins: 8:45 am Run begins: 10 am *This is an untimed event
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Heritage Park at Capitol Lake, 701 Water Street SW, Olympia, 98501, WA, United States
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