Olympia Lakefair Races - Half Marathon, 8K & 3K
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From Olympia Lakefair Races
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price $44.00 - $77.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of running at the Olympia Lakefair Races on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in beautiful Olympia, Thurston County! This exciting event, organized by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia, features a thrilling weekend-long running festival with three race distances: a scenic Half Marathon, a fast-paced 8K, and a fun-filled 3K.
All races kick off from 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia and finish at the same location, right in front of Heritage Park. Runners can expect picturesque routes that wind around Capitol Lake, through Tumwater Historical Park, and along the scenic Woodland and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The flat and narrow paved trails provide an enjoyable running experience, surrounded by lush landscapes. After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements at the festival activities at Heritage Park, featuring delicious food and beer tents, carnival rides, and a lively parade. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and outdoor fun!
All races kick off from 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia and finish at the same location, right in front of Heritage Park. Runners can expect picturesque routes that wind around Capitol Lake, through Tumwater Historical Park, and along the scenic Woodland and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The flat and narrow paved trails provide an enjoyable running experience, surrounded by lush landscapes. After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements at the festival activities at Heritage Park, featuring delicious food and beer tents, carnival rides, and a lively parade. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and outdoor fun!
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. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$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). -
8K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$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 EDT)
$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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