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Olympia Mile and Festival

Olympia Mile and Festival is a running and road cycling race on August 22, 2026 in Olympia, WA.

Date
August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
Sports
RunningRoad Cycling
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From the Organizer

The Olympia Mile and Festival

This is a fun 1 mile bike, run, walk down Capitol Way finishing at the festival in Sylvester Park where people will have the opportunity to meet local groups, clubs and teams involved in different sporting activities. There is an option for a "competitive mile race" for runners who want to run fast and receive a time. 

 

The goal of the event is to highlight all of the wonderful clubs, groups, and teams that Olympia has to offer that encourage physical activity and foster social connection. A portion of Capitol Way will be closed to traffic during the event. 

 

We are happy to announce that the bike portion of the event is being sponsored by Intercity Transit Walk N Roll.  All participants riding their bikes on the course must wear a helmet and sign the waiver. 
 
The event is free for all, but you must register and sign the waivers to participate in the bike/run/walk. 

 

There will be food trucks, giveaways, a beer garden at the Bus Stop, music, face painting, great community and fun. 
 
Clubs participating in the event include Club Oly Road Runners, DTR 360, Oly Trail Runners, Lacey Joggernauts, Olympia Community Sailing, Oly Underwater Hockey, Samba Olywa and more!

Be sure to check back often for updates to the event. 

Tentative Schedule of Events

Bikes roll at 9:00 am
Competitive Runners start at 9:10 am
Runners at 9:20 am
Walkers at 9:25 am
The road will be closed until 10:30 am. 
Festival in Sylvester Park from 9 am to 12 pm. 

If you are a club or a team interested in having a tent at Sylvester Park, email us at clubolyroadrunners@gmail.com

Events

Olympia Mile Bike Ride
Olympia Mile Competitive Run
Olympia Mile Run
Olympia Mile Walk

Weather

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

77°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

18%

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

Sunrise 6:18 AMSunset 8:09 PMDaylight 13h 52m

Host City

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

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30

Days to train

Race
Olympia Mile and Festival
Date
August 22, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About These Sports

This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Road Cycling

Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Olympia than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Olympia Mile and Festival?+
Olympia Mile and Festival is a running and road cycling race held in Olympia, Washington on August 22, 2026. 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 Olympia Mile and Festival?+
Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Olympia, Washington at 615 Washington St SE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Olympia Mile and Festival?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Olympia Mile and Festival

Aug 22, 2026

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