Olympia Lakefair Races - Half Marathon, 8K & 3K
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price $38.50 - $66.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting weekend of running at the Olympia Lakefair Races on Saturday, July 19th, 2025! This vibrant event takes place in the heart of Olympia, Thurston County, and offers runners the chance to participate in a Half Marathon, 8K, or 3K. All races kick off from 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia, leading participants on stunning routes that weave around Capitol Lake and into Tumwater Historical Park for the 8K, while the Half Marathon takes runners through downtown and scenic trails, including the beautiful Woodland Trail and Chehalis Western Trail.
Runners will be treated to picturesque tree-lined paths and fast, flat courses, making it a perfect event for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. After crossing the finish line at Heritage Park, participants can celebrate their achievements at the festival activities, featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks, carnival rides, and even a parade! With Well80 nearby for post-race meals, the Olympia Lakefair Races promise an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and lively festivities. Don’t miss this chance to run through Olympia's beautiful landscapes and be part of a truly memorable celebration!
Runners will be treated to picturesque tree-lined paths and fast, flat courses, making it a perfect event for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. After crossing the finish line at Heritage Park, participants can celebrate their achievements at the festival activities, featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks, carnival rides, and even a parade! With Well80 nearby for post-race meals, the Olympia Lakefair Races promise an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and lively festivities. Don’t miss this chance to run through Olympia's beautiful landscapes and be part of a truly memorable 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 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 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. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$66.00
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). -
8K Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
All entrants receive Tech T-Shirt or $10 No T-shirt discount. -
3K Run & 3K Kid's Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$38.50
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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