Sat, May 15, 2027

Capital City Marathon

Olympia, WA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015
MarathonHalf Marathon5 Miles1.2 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Capital City Marathon

The course rolls through Olympia with enough hills to keep it honest. It qualifies for Boston, so the field draws a real mix of people chasing a standard alongside those running their first marathon. The terrain is not flat, but the hills are spread out rather than stacked together.

Post-race, there is food, live music, and massage available at the finish area. It is the kind of spread that gives you a reason to stick around after you cross.

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Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles5/16/2027 07:00$75
13.1 Miles5/16/2027 07:45$65
5 Miles5/16/2027 08:00$30
1.2 Miles5/15/2027 16:00Free

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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