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

Event Overview

2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Olympia Lakefair Races, which include the Jerry Miller Half Marathon, an 8K, and a 3K including free entry for Kids 14 and under: taking runners on routes that circle around the town of Olympia and beyond into Tumwater and Thurston County.

Race Details

• Start/Finish Locations: Both the 3K and 8K start and finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park.
• Course Highlights: The 3K and 8K circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning. Both are flat and fast courses.
• Half Marathon Route: The Jerry Miller Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trail and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths.
• Scenic Experience: Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout.

Awards and Festival

• Awards Ceremony: Once runners have completed the course, there is an awards ceremony with several raffle awards as well as age group awards up to 90+ for all three races.
• Festival Activities: Participants, family, and friends can then enjoy festival activities that are held all around Heritage Park including food and beer tents, carnival rides, booths, a parade, and more.

Sponsors and Support

• Presenting Sponsor: The Valley Athletic Club is proud to be the 2026 Presenting Sponsor.
• Organizers: The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia.
• Community Benefit: Proceeds benefit local public High School Cross Country and Track programs and Rotary Club of Olympia Scholarship and Grant recipients.

Save the Date

See you July 18, 2026!

More Information

For additional details, visit the official race page: Olympia Lakefair Races.