Olympia Lakefair Races - Half Marathon, 8K & 3K

The Olympia Lakefair Races begin and end next to Heritage Park on 5th Avenue in Olympia, Washington. Capitol Lake is central to the shorter courses. The series aligns with the Lakefair festival and features three distances: the Jerry Miller Half Marathon, an 8K, and a 3K. The 3K offers free entry for children 14 and under, maintaining a family focus, while the 8K and half marathon provide faster or longer choices for adult runners on the same day. The 3K and 8K circuits encircle Capitol Lake. The 8K extends to Tumwater Historical Park before looping back to Olympia. The half marathon briefly crosses downtown before utilizing the Woodland Trail and Chehalis Western Trail bike paths, rural streets, a short trail segment, Squaxin Park, and East Bay Drive, concluding at Heritage Park. The shorter races are level and quick, whereas the half marathon includes narrow paved trails and tree-lined sections. Post-race, awards are presented for age groups up to 90, along with raffle awards. Lakefair festival events, including food and beer vendors, take place around Heritage Park.