Capital City Marathon
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Capital City Marathon
The Capital City Marathon is a two day running weekend held in Sylvester Park, Olympia, Washington on May 16 and 17, 2026. This year marks the 45th edition of the event. Races are organized by the Capital City Marathon Association, a non-profit, all-volunteer group that aims to promote health and well-being in the South Sound community.
The event offers multiple distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Five Mile
- Kids' Run
The course is described as having rolling hills. Volunteers staff the course and race operations. The event is a Boston Marathon qualifier. A post-race festival takes place with food, music, massage and participant swag. Local businesses and community groups contribute to the event through sponsorship, aid stations, merchandise, food, and awards.
Community involvement includes participation by area high schools and the local community college in event support and volunteer efforts. The association operates as a volunteer powered event that relies on many community members to manage race-day tasks such as course safety, packet pickup, registration, and gear handling.
Overall the weekend combines multiple race distances, a staffed course, and a community-focused post-race gathering in Olympia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
