In 42 days · Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Where
Heritage Park at Capitol Lake, Olympia WA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
46–62°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
48–56°F
dry
2024
45–60°F
dry
2023
50–60°F
rain
2022
48–67°F
dry
2021
40–53°F
dry
2020
49–58°F
rain
2019
36–61°F
dry
2018
44–62°F
dry
2017
41–55°F
rain
2016
45–60°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: October 11, 2026
- Location: Heritage Park at Capitol Lake, Olympia, WA
- Type: Untimed fun run/walk
- Beneficiary: Bodie's Light
Course Details
- Start Point: Heritage Park
- Route: Circles around Capitol Lake (twice)
- Accessibility: Capitol Lake is stroller friendly
- Parking: Two parking lots available on Water Street and Simmons Street NW, plus street parking
About Bodie's Light
- Nonprofit Status: 501(c)(3) organization
- Founding: Established in honor of Bodie Trace Gagnon
- Mission: Provide resources and support for families who have lost babies to stillbirth
- Impact: Donated boxes to three local hospitals to help families make memories
Event Registration
- Check-in Time: 8:45 AM
- Run/Walk Start: 10:00 AM
- Registration Deadline: Register by September 26 to receive a shirt!
- Day of Registration: Accepted for $40
More Information
- Official Website: Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run
Course map
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