Saturnalia
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Event overview
Saturnalia is a trail running event organized by Rock Candy Running in Olympia, Washington. The race is scheduled for 13 December 2025 and is presented as the season finale and year-end celebration. The event distance is 10K, run on trails in Squaxin Park. Times are recorded, and all finishers receive an award with their medals; the event does not use podiums.
Course and logistics
The start and finish are at the gym and track of Reeves Middle School in Olympia's Eastside neighborhood. The route winds through the woods of Squaxin Park, makes use of most park trails, and includes views of the Puget Sound and the Capitol above downtown Olympia. Aid stations are described as offering holiday treats. Rock Candy Running also organizes other local trail events including the Beast of Big Creek and the Little Backyard Adventure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.