Events
Half Marathon
3K Run & 3K Kid's Run
Place
Description
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.
All three races start on 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia, and finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park. The 3K and 8K events circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning. Both are flat and fast courses.
The Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trial and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The course continues on rural streets and a short trail and tour of Priest Point Park before heading back along East Bay Drive and running through downtown Olympia to the finish line at Heritage Park. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
Once runners have completed the course, they can enjoy festival activities that are held all around Heritage Park including food and beer tents, carnival rides, booths, a parade and more. Well80, the events hospitality sponsor, will also be open for meals a few blocks from the Finish line.
The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia.
Registration Fees
Super Early Bird Registration: Ends January 12, 2025,11:59 pm
Half Marathon: $60 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt, additional $10 discount without Finisher's Medal)
8K and 3K: $35 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt)
3K Kids Run: $0 for Kids 14 & Under ($10 extra for T-shirt). Participants must complete race under their own power - not as "passengers"
Early Bird Registration: January 13, 2025 to April 13, 2025, 11:59 pm
Half Marathon: $70 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt, additional $10 discount without Finisher's Medal)
8K and 3K: $40 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt)
3K Kids Run: $0 for Kids 14 & Under ($10 extra for T-shirt). Participants must complete race under their own power - not as "passengers"
Regular Registration: April 14, 2025 to June 30, 2025, 11:59 pm
Half Marathon: $80 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt, additional $10 discount without Finisher's Medal)
8K and 3K: $45 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt)
3K Kids Run: $0 for Kids 14 & Under ($10 extra for T-shirt). Participants must complete race under their own power - not as "passengers"
Late Registration: July 1, 2025 to July 18, 2025, 11:59 pm
Half Marathon: $90 (includes T-shirt if still available - $10 discount without T-shirt, additional $10 discount without Finisher's Medal)
8K and 3K: $50 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt)
3K Kids Run: $0 for Kids 14 & Under ($10 extra for T-shirt). Participants must complete race under their own power - not as "passengers"
Day of Race Registration: July 19, 2025 to July 19, 2025, 8:05 am
Half Marathon: $100 (includes T-shirt if still available - $10 discount without T-shirt, additional $10 discount without Finisher's Medal)
8K and 3K: $55 (includes T-shirt if still available - $10 discount without T-shirt)
3K Kids Run: $0 for Kids 14 & Under ($10 extra for T-shirt) if still available. Participants must complete race under their own power - not as "passengers"
(A finite number of t-shirts are available for purchase, and will not be guaranteed after June 16, 2025)
Race Schedule
Friday, July 18, 11 am to 7 pm – Packet pick-up at South Sound Running, 3405 Capitol Blvd, Olympia, WA
Saturday, July 19, 5:45-8:00 am - Packet pick-up at Heritage Park, Olympia, and Day of Race Registration (T-shirt not guaranteed)
Saturday, July 19, 6:00 am - Half Marathon Early Start for participants predicting to run 3 hours or longer - 119 5th Ave SW, Olympia
Saturday, July 19, 7:00 am - Half Marathon Start - 119 5th Ave SW, Olympia
Saturday, July 19, 8:00 am - 8K Start (NEW for 2025) - At Finish Line - corner of 5th Ave SW and Sylvester St SW, Olympia
Saturday, July 19, 8:05 am - 3K and 3K Kids Run Start (NEW for 2025) - At Finish Line - corner of 5th Ave SW and Sylvester St SW, Olympia
Saturday, July 19, 9:10 am - 3K Race awards and random drawings
Saturday, July 19, 9:30 am - 8K Race awards and random drawings
Saturday, July 19, 9:50 am - Half Marathon Race awards and random drawings
Saturday, July 19, 10:30am – Course closed, breakdown and clean-up
For more information or questions, please go to the Olympia Lakefair Races Website HERE
Packet Pick-Up
Packets can be picked up Friday, July 18 from 11am to 7 pm at Fleet Feet Running at 3405 Capitol Blvd, Olympia, WA. You can also enter at Fleet Feet Running during packet pickup.
Day of Race Packet Pickup and Registration take place from 5:45 am until race start time adjacent to the Finish Line at Heritage Park on 5th Avenue SW near the corner of Sylvester St and 5th Avenue SW. Parking is available and free on Olympia City streets.
Awards
Awards are given to the overall male and female winner, disabled, wheelchair, masters (40+) and super masters (50+) male and female, for each race. Overall, masters and super masters winners will not also be eligible for age group awards listed below. Overall winners will be decided by Gun Time, all other winners will be determined by Chip Time. Award winners will not be eligible for multiple awards, and will be “bumped up” to a higher overall division if necessary (ie if a 45 year old wins the overall race, they would be awarded the Overall Winner Award, and the next person 40 or over would win the Masters award).
The 3K will be part of the Silver Striders (50+) Annual Championship Series.
Top Male & Female in the following age groups:
3K Race - 5 & Under (must complete race under their own power, and not be a "passenger" to enter, and are not eligible for awards), 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
8K Race – 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Half Marathon – 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Half Marathon Finishers will receive Medals unless they opt-in to the $10 medal discount in their entry.
Various prizes and food will be randomly chosen from all entrants (must be present to win) at the awards ceremony after the races. Last year we had over $700 worth of random prizes awarded.
Race Start
All 3 races share a joint Finish Line on 5th Avenue SW at the corner of Sylvester St.
Half Marathon Start Line - 119 5th Ave SW (about 2 blocks east of the Finish Line) - 6 am Early Start and 7 am Start
8K Start Line - (NEW FOR 2025) same as Finish Line on 5th Avenue SW at corner of Sylvester St. - 8 am Start
3K & 3K Kid's Run Start Line - (NEW FOR 2025) same as Finish Line on 5th Avenue SW at corner of Sylvester St. - 8:05 am Start
Course Map
Results
You can view your results at Woodinville Running Companies website at www.woodinvillerunningcompany.com.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.olympialakefairraces.org.
Directions
Heritage Park, Olympia, WA - 5th Ave SW & Sylvester St SW
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