Olympia Lakefair Races
Olympia, Washington, United States
Jul 18, 2026 - Saturday
8k/5mi, Half-marathon
Race Information
The annual Olympia Lakefair Races are part of a weekend-long running festival that features a Half Marathon, 8K, and 3K taking runners on routes that circle the town of Olympia and beyond into Lacey and Tumwater.
The event starts at Heritage Park in Olympia and heads briefly through downtown and along running, biking, and walking trails in Olympia, including the Chehalis Western Trail. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails, scenic landscapes, and flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
Once runners have completed the course, they can enjoy festival activities all around the large city park, including food and beer tents, carnival rides, booths, and more.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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