Olympia Mile and Festival
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Olympia Mile and Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the heart of Olympia, Thurston! This lively event features a fun-filled 1-mile bike, run, and walk down Capitol Blvd, culminating at the vibrant Sylvester Park Festival. Participants will kick off the day with bikes rolling at 9:00 AM, followed by runners at 9:15 AM and walkers at 9:20 AM, all while enjoying a traffic-free environment until 10:30 AM.
The festival promises an exciting atmosphere with local groups, clubs, and teams showcasing a variety of sporting activities, all aimed at promoting physical fitness and community engagement. Attendees can indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks, take part in giveaways, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Best of all, this event is free for all, but registration is required for those participating in the bike, run, or walk. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, fitness, and community spirit in Olympia!
The festival promises an exciting atmosphere with local groups, clubs, and teams showcasing a variety of sporting activities, all aimed at promoting physical fitness and community engagement. Attendees can indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks, take part in giveaways, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Best of all, this event is free for all, but registration is required for those participating in the bike, run, or walk. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, fitness, and community spirit in Olympia!
Organiser's Description
THE OLYMPIA MILE AND FESTIVAL
THIS IS A FUN 1 MILE BIKE, RUN, WALK DOWN CAPITOL BLVD AND FINISHING AT SYLVESTER PARK FOR THE FESTIVAL WHERE PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LOCAL GROUPS, CLUBS AND TEAMS INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT SPORTING ACTIVITIES.
THE GOAL OF THE EVENT IS TO HIGHLIGHT ALL OF THE WONDERFUL CLUBS, GROUPS, TEAMS THAT OLYMPIA HAS TO OFFER THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTION. A PORTION OF CAPITOL BLVD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC DURING THE EVENT.
THE EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE/RUN/WALK.
THERE WILL BE FOOD TRUCKS, GIVEAWAYS, GREAT COMMUNITY AND FUN.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIKES ROLL AT 9:00 AM
RUNNERS START AT 9:15 AM
WALKERS AT 9:20 AM
THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 10:30 AM.
FESTIVAL IN SYLVESTER PARK FROM 9 AM TO 12 PM.
THIS IS A FUN 1 MILE BIKE, RUN, WALK DOWN CAPITOL BLVD AND FINISHING AT SYLVESTER PARK FOR THE FESTIVAL WHERE PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LOCAL GROUPS, CLUBS AND TEAMS INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT SPORTING ACTIVITIES.
THE GOAL OF THE EVENT IS TO HIGHLIGHT ALL OF THE WONDERFUL CLUBS, GROUPS, TEAMS THAT OLYMPIA HAS TO OFFER THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTION. A PORTION OF CAPITOL BLVD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC DURING THE EVENT.
THE EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE/RUN/WALK.
THERE WILL BE FOOD TRUCKS, GIVEAWAYS, GREAT COMMUNITY AND FUN.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIKES ROLL AT 9:00 AM
RUNNERS START AT 9:15 AM
WALKERS AT 9:20 AM
THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 10:30 AM.
FESTIVAL IN SYLVESTER PARK FROM 9 AM TO 12 PM.
Races
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Olympia Mile Bike Ride
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
Free
Casual 1 mile bike ride along a closed section of Capitol Way starting at 24th St and finishing at Sylvester Park. -
Olympia Mile Run
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:15AM PDT)
Free
Casual 1 mile run along a closed section of Capitol Way starting at 24th St and finishing at Sylvester Park. The event is not timed. People wanting to "race" should start in the front. -
Olympia Mile Walk
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:20AM PDT)
Free
Casual 1 mile walk along a closed section of Capitol Way starting at 24th St and finishing at Sylvester Park. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
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Location
615 Washington St SE, Olympia, 98501, WA, United States
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