Olympia Lakefair Races - Half Marathon, 8K & 3K
Sat July 18, 2026
2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Olympia Races, which are part of a weekend-long running festival that features the Jerry Miller Half Marathon, an 8K and a 3K including free entry for Kids 14 and under; taking runners on routes that will circle around the town of Olympia and beyond into Tumwater and Thurston County. All three races start on 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia, and finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park. The 3K and 8K events circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning. Both are flat and fast courses. The Jerry Miller Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trial and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The course continues on rural streets and a short trail and tour of Squaxin Park before heading back along East Bay Drive and running through downtown Olympia to the finish line at Heritage Park. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.
The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia.
Events
- Jerry Miller Half Marathon: Price: $50 - $100. Time: 7:00 AM PDT - 11:00 AM PDT
- 8K Run: Price: $19.75 - $55.00. Time: 8:00 AM PDT - 11:00 AM PDT
- 3K Run & 3K Kid's Run: Price: $19.75 - $55.00. Time: 8:05 AM PDT - 11:00 AM PDT
Registration Fees
Super Early Bird (Ends January 18, 2026): Half Marathon: $50, 8K and 3K: $19.75, 3K Kids Run: $0
Early Bird (January 19 - April 12, 2026): Half Marathon: $70, 8K and 3K: $40, 3K Kids Run: $0
Regular Registration (April 13 - June 30, 2026): Half Marathon: $80, 8K and 3K: $45, 3K Kids Run: $0
Late Registration (July 1 - July 17, 2026): Half Marathon: $90, 8K and 3K: $50, 3K Kids Run: $0
Day of Race Registration (July 18, 2026): Half Marathon: $100, 8K and 3K: $55, 3K Kids Run: $0
Race Schedule
Friday, July 17: Packet pick-up from 11 am to 7 pm at Fleet Feet Running, Olympia, WA.
Saturday, July 18:
- 5:45-8:00 am - Packet pick-up and Day of Race Registration at Heritage Park, Olympia.
- 6:00 am - Jerry Miller Half Marathon Early Start.
- 7:00 am - Jerry Miller Half Marathon Start.
- 8:00 am - 8K Start.
- 8:05 am - 3K and 3K Kid's Run Start.
- Awards ceremonies throughout the morning.
- 10:30am – Course closed.
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, July 17, 11 am - 7 pm at Fleet Feet Running, 3405 Capitol Blvd, Olympia, WA.
Saturday, July 18, 5:45 am - race start time at Heritage Park, Olympia.
Awards
Awards for overall male and female winners, disabled, wheelchair, masters, and super masters in each race. Age group awards up to 90+ for all three races. Jerry Miller Half Marathon finishers receive medals.
Race Start
Half Marathon Start Line: 119 5th Ave SW, Olympia - 7 am Start (Early start at 6 am)
8K Start Line: Corner of 5th Ave SW and Sylvester St SW, Olympia - 8 am Start
3K & 3K Kid's Run Start Line: Corner of 5th Ave SW and Sylvester St SW, Olympia - 8:05 am Start
Race Website
http://www.olympialakefairraces.org
