From the Organizer
Family oriented 5K run/walk held on Rochester's Annual Swede Day. Dust off those shoes, put your best foot forward, and join us as we add another fun element to the Swede Day festivities!
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Centralia, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
171 ft
Nearest Airport
OLM
Olympia Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Swede Day 5k
Jun 20, 2026