Races Marathon · Olympia, USA
Capital City Marathon
Capital City Marathon is a rolling marathon in Olympia, USA, held each May. The race starts at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia, and the organiser describes the course as having rolling hills. Elevation figures are not published on the race pages. Mid-May in Olympia is typically mild and often cloudy, with race-morning temperatures of about 7 to 17°C. The rises around Olympia are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
next: Sunday 16 May 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-May in Olympia is typically mild and often cloudy, with race-morning temperatures of about 7 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
The race starts at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia, and the organiser describes the course as having rolling hills. Elevation figures are not published on the race pages.
The rises around Olympia are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Registration for 2027 is open on RunSignup
- Price
- $85, rising after 31 December 2026 (2027 race)
Official Capital City Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 16 May 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 6.5 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5 mile
The course in numbers
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Pick your goal for Olympia
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Capital City Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Capital City Marathon?
- The next Capital City Marathon is on Sunday 16 May 2027 in Olympia, USA. It is held each May.
- Is the Capital City Marathon course flat?
- The race starts at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia, and the organiser describes the course as having rolling hills. Elevation figures are not published on the race pages.
- How do I enter the Capital City Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Registration for 2027 is open on RunSignup. Price: $85, rising after 31 December 2026 (2027 race).
- Is the Capital City Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Capital City Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Capital City Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Capital City Marathon: rolling terrain, May conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Olympia build.
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