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Capital City Marathon

Capital City Marathon is a running race on May 15–16, 2027 in Olympia, WA, with entry fees from $30 to $75.

Date
May 15–16, 2027 (183 days to go)
Price
$30–$75
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Welcome to Capital City Marathon, one of the best marathons in the Northwest. Located in fun and friendly Olympia, Washington, we feature a beautiful course with rolling hills, enthusiastic volunteers, a festive post-race event with food, music, massage and swag.  We are a Boston Marathon qualifier with a loyal following of marathon veterans, newcomers and everyone in between.

Events

Kids' Run
Marathon$75
Half Marathon$65
Five Mile$30

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

66°

Typical Low

43°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Olympia Ap, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:36 AMSunset 8:40 PMDaylight 15h 4m

About Olympia, WA

Population

55,583

as of 2023

City Elevation

15 ft

Nearest Airport

OLM

Olympia Regional Airport · 5 mi

Major Hub

SEA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 39 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Capital City Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

183

Days to train

Race
Capital City Marathon
Date
May 15–16, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Capital City Marathon?
Capital City Marathon is a running race held in Olympia, Washington on May 15, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Capital City Marathon?
Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Olympia, Washington at Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St SE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Capital City Marathon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Capital City Marathon

May 15, 2027

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