399 5th Ave SW, Olympia WA
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
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.
📍 Starting & Finishing Points
- Starting Line: All three races start on 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia.
- Finishing Line: All races finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park.
- Race Course: The 3K and 8K events circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning.
- Course Design: Both courses are flat and fast.
🌲 Half Marathon Details
- Route: The Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trail and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths.
- Scenic Experience: The course continues on rural streets and a short trail and tour of Priest Point Park.
- Return Path: It then heads back along East Bay Drive and runs through downtown Olympia to the finish line at Heritage Park.
- Trail Features: Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
🎉 Festival Activities
- Post-Race Festivities: Once runners have completed the course, they can enjoy festival activities that are held all around Heritage Park.
- Available Amenities: The festival includes food and beer tents, carnival rides, booths, a parade and more.
- Hospitality Sponsor: Well80, the events hospitality sponsor, will also be open for meals a few blocks from the Finish line.
- Organizers: The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia.
🔗 More Information
For more details, please visit the race website: Olympia Lakefair Races.
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