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 (228 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
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.
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.
228
Days to train
- Race
- Capital City Marathon
- Date
- May 15–16, 2027
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About This Sport
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Running
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Capital City Marathon
May 15, 2027