Capital City Marathon is one of the best marathons in the Northwest with a beautiful course with hills, volunteers, a post-race celebration with food, music, massages and souvenirs. The half marathon is an “out and back” course.
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Race Info
The number of participants in the races: the marathon – about 350 people, half marathon – 1400, 5M – 600. Pacemakers will be available at the marathon and half marathon.
Each race awards the top 3: men and women overall, men and women Masters (40+), men and women Grand Masters (50+). The top 3 men and women in the age groups are awarded in the 5M distance. The top 3 registered non-binary competitors will also be awarded. The overall winners don’t participate in determining the winners of the age groups. A competitor may receive only one award.
A post-race meal is provided to all participants after the finish line. Results will be available in real time. Free massages will also be provided. The age of the marathon participants must be at least 16 years old, half marathon – 14 years. The marathon time limit is 6,5 hours, half marathon – 5,75 hours.
Kid’s race is free for children 0-14 years old who can walk or run. All finishers will receive ribbons and the first 250 registered will get T-shirts. There is also an award for the first boy and first girl.
Race Date
May 17-18, 2025.
Location
Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA US 98501
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5M
- Kids Run
Starting Time
May 17, 2025
- 4:00 PM – Kids Run
May 18, 2025
- 7:00 AM – full marathon
- 7:45 AM – half marathon
- 8:00 AM – 5M
Entry Fees
- $85 and up – full marathon
- $70 and up – half marathon
- $35 and up – 5M
- $0 – Kids Run
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: capitalcitymarathon.org.
All three courses are USATF certified. Marathon certification number: WA14002LB. Half marathon certification number: WA14003LB.
5M certification number: WA14004LB. The marathon course is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Registration
Sign up for the Capital City Marathon at runsignup.com.
Official Race Website
Always refer to the official website for the latest race information: capitalcitymarathon.org.
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If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in May.
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