Olympia Lakefair Races - Half Marathon, 8K & 3K
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From Olympia Lakefair Races
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price $44.00 - $77.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running and community spirit at the Olympia Lakefair Races, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the heart of Olympia, Thurston County! This vibrant running festival features three exciting race distances: the Half Marathon, 8K, and 3K, all kicking off from 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia and culminating in a festive finish at Heritage Park.
Runners will traverse scenic routes that showcase the beauty of the area, including the picturesque Capitol Lake and the charming Tumwater Historical Park. The flat and fast courses are perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with food and beer tents, carnival rides, and a parade, making it a perfect day for families and friends. The Olympia Lakefair Races are proudly organized by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia, promising an unforgettable experience this summer! Don't miss out on the fun and camaraderie—mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness and celebration!
Runners will traverse scenic routes that showcase the beauty of the area, including the picturesque Capitol Lake and the charming Tumwater Historical Park. The flat and fast courses are perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with food and beer tents, carnival rides, and a parade, making it a perfect day for families and friends. The Olympia Lakefair Races are proudly organized by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia, promising an unforgettable experience this summer! Don't miss out on the fun and camaraderie—mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness and celebration!
Organiser's Description
The Olympia Lakefair Races are part of a weekend-long running festival that features a Half Marathon, 8K and 3K; taking runners on routes that will circle around the town of Olympia and beyond into Tumwater and Thurston County.
All three races start on 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia, and finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park. The 3K and 8K events circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning. Both are flat and fast courses.
The Jerry Miller Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trial and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The course continues on rural streets and a short trail and tour of Priest Point Park before heading back along East Bay Drive and running through downtown Olympia to the finish line at Heritage Park. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
Once runners have completed the course, they can enjoy festival activities that are held all around Heritage Park including food and beer tents, carnival rides, booths, a parade and more. Well80, the events hospitality sponsor, will also be open for meals a few blocks from the Finish line.
The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia.
All three races start on 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia, and finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park. The 3K and 8K events circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning. Both are flat and fast courses.
The Jerry Miller Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trial and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The course continues on rural streets and a short trail and tour of Priest Point Park before heading back along East Bay Drive and running through downtown Olympia to the finish line at Heritage Park. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
Once runners have completed the course, they can enjoy festival activities that are held all around Heritage Park including food and beer tents, carnival rides, booths, a parade and more. Well80, the events hospitality sponsor, will also be open for meals a few blocks from the Finish line.
The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$77.00
Early Start at 6 am for participants expecting to run over 3 hours (13:45/mile pace). All entrants receive Tech T-Shirt or $10 No T-shirt discount and finishers receive Finishers Medal ($10 No Finishers Medal discount option available). The Start Line is 2 blocks east of the Finish line, just east of the 5th Ave/Columbia St intersection. -
8K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$44.00
All entrants receive Tech T-Shirt or $10 No T-shirt discount. -
3K Run & 3K Kid's Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:05AM PDT)
$44.00
Entrants 14 & under receive free entry. Kid's T-shirts are $10 extra. All entrants age 15 & over receive Tech T-Shirt or $10 No T-shirt discount. All entrants start together.
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