Olympia Lakefair Races
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Featuring a Half Marathon, 8k and 3k this is a running event for the whole family! The annual Olympia Lakefair Races are part of weekend-long running festival that features a Half Marathon, 8K and 3K; taking runners on routes that will circle around the town of Olympia and beyond into Lacey and Tumwater.
The event starts at Heritage Park in Olympia and from there heads briefly through downtown and along running, biking and walking trails within Olympia including the Chehalis Western Trail. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails, scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
Once runners have completed the course, they can enjoy festival activities that are held all around the large city park including food and beer tents, carnival rides booths and more.
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Introducing Ultra Fest. Re-vamped Cascade Super Ultra!
New 100k and 100 mile distance happens September 21-22, 2024.
At Ultra Fest you'll have the option to run 50k, 50 miles, 100k, or 100 miles through some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes that Mother Nature has to offer in the Pacific Northwest!
Updates for 2024 include the new 100k and 100 mile distances, faster courses, and a new location with on-site parking so that you can roll back to your car post-finish.
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