Olympia Mile and Festival
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Olympia Mile and Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in beautiful Olympia, Thurston! This vibrant event features a 1-mile bike, run, and walk down Capitol Way, culminating in a lively festival at Sylvester Park. Participants can choose to engage in a competitive mile race for a chance to clock their best time or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll or bike ride.
As you race or ride, you'll have the opportunity to connect with local clubs and teams dedicated to promoting sports and physical activity in the community. The road will be closed to traffic, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The festivities from 9 AM to 12 PM will include food trucks, giveaways, a beer garden, live music, and face painting, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate community spirit and explore the amazing sporting opportunities Olympia has to offer! Be sure to register and sign the necessary waivers to join in the fun.
As you race or ride, you'll have the opportunity to connect with local clubs and teams dedicated to promoting sports and physical activity in the community. The road will be closed to traffic, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The festivities from 9 AM to 12 PM will include food trucks, giveaways, a beer garden, live music, and face painting, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate community spirit and explore the amazing sporting opportunities Olympia has to offer! Be sure to register and sign the necessary waivers to join in the fun.
Organiser's Description
THE OLYMPIA MILE AND FESTIVAL
THIS IS A FUN 1 MILE BIKE, RUN, WALK DOWN CAPITOL WAY FINISHING AT THE FESTIVAL IN SYLVESTER PARK WHERE PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LOCAL GROUPS, CLUBS AND TEAMS INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THERE IS AN OPTION FOR A "COMPETITIVE MILE RACE" FOR RUNNERS WHO WANT TO RUN FAST AND RECEIVE A TIME.
THE GOAL OF THE EVENT IS TO HIGHLIGHT ALL OF THE WONDERFUL CLUBS, GROUPS, AND TEAMS THAT OLYMPIA HAS TO OFFER THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTION. A PORTION OF CAPITOL WAY WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC DURING THE EVENT.
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BIKE PORTION OF THE EVENT IS BEING SPONSORED BY INTERCITY TRANSIT WALK N ROLL. ALL PARTICIPANTS RIDING THEIR BIKES ON THE COURSE MUST WEAR A HELMET AND SIGN THE WAIVER.
THE EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER AND SIGN THE WAIVERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE/RUN/WALK.
THERE WILL BE FOOD TRUCKS, GIVEAWAYS, A BEER GARDEN AT THE BUS STOP, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING, GREAT COMMUNITY AND FUN.
CLUBS PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT INCLUDE CLUB OLY ROAD RUNNERS, DTR 360, OLY TRAIL RUNNERS, LACEY JOGGERNAUTS, OLYMPIA COMMUNITY SAILING, OLY UNDERWATER HOCKEY, SAMBA OLYWA AND MORE!
BE SURE TO CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES TO THE EVENT.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIKES ROLL AT 9:00 AM
COMPETITIVE RUNNERS START AT 9:10 AM
RUNNERS AT 9:20 AM
WALKERS AT 9:25 AM
THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 10:30 AM.
FESTIVAL IN SYLVESTER PARK FROM 9 AM TO 12 PM.
If you are a club or a team interested in having a tent at Sylvester Park, email us at clubolyroadrunners@gmail.com.
THIS IS A FUN 1 MILE BIKE, RUN, WALK DOWN CAPITOL WAY FINISHING AT THE FESTIVAL IN SYLVESTER PARK WHERE PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LOCAL GROUPS, CLUBS AND TEAMS INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THERE IS AN OPTION FOR A "COMPETITIVE MILE RACE" FOR RUNNERS WHO WANT TO RUN FAST AND RECEIVE A TIME.
THE GOAL OF THE EVENT IS TO HIGHLIGHT ALL OF THE WONDERFUL CLUBS, GROUPS, AND TEAMS THAT OLYMPIA HAS TO OFFER THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTION. A PORTION OF CAPITOL WAY WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC DURING THE EVENT.
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BIKE PORTION OF THE EVENT IS BEING SPONSORED BY INTERCITY TRANSIT WALK N ROLL. ALL PARTICIPANTS RIDING THEIR BIKES ON THE COURSE MUST WEAR A HELMET AND SIGN THE WAIVER.
THE EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER AND SIGN THE WAIVERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE/RUN/WALK.
THERE WILL BE FOOD TRUCKS, GIVEAWAYS, A BEER GARDEN AT THE BUS STOP, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING, GREAT COMMUNITY AND FUN.
CLUBS PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT INCLUDE CLUB OLY ROAD RUNNERS, DTR 360, OLY TRAIL RUNNERS, LACEY JOGGERNAUTS, OLYMPIA COMMUNITY SAILING, OLY UNDERWATER HOCKEY, SAMBA OLYWA AND MORE!
BE SURE TO CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES TO THE EVENT.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIKES ROLL AT 9:00 AM
COMPETITIVE RUNNERS START AT 9:10 AM
RUNNERS AT 9:20 AM
WALKERS AT 9:25 AM
THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 10:30 AM.
FESTIVAL IN SYLVESTER PARK FROM 9 AM TO 12 PM.
If you are a club or a team interested in having a tent at Sylvester Park, email us at clubolyroadrunners@gmail.com.
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. Bike ride in partnership with Intercity Transit Walk N Roll. -
Olympia Mile Competitive Run
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:15AM PDT)
Free
This is for runners who want to race the 1 mile course and receive a time. You will need to pick up a bib before the race to receive a time. Look out for more info as we get closer to the date. -
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 select the competitive option. -
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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615 Washington St SE, Olympia, 98501, WA, United States
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