Olympia Lakefair Races – 3K, 8K and Half Marathon

July 19, 2025

The Olympia Lakefair Races (3K, 8K and Half Marathon) are organized by the Lake Run Organization, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and the Olympia Downtown Rotary Club. The races start and finish at Heritage Park along 5th Ave next to Capitol Lake in downtown Olympia. The event is traditionally held the third Saturday of July, with the races starting at 7am (Half Marathon), 8am (8K), and 8:05am (3K). The 3K race is free to any participant 14 years and younger. All courses are USATF certified.

There are awards for overall, masters (40+), super masters (50+), and top three 5-year age group winners up to 90+ in each race. Additionally, several random prizes are awarded, and post-race food and snacks are provided. Tech T-shirts are included with entries ($10 extra for free 14 & under 3K participants), and Half Marathon finishers receive a finisher medal.

The primary purpose of the races is to raise money for local public high school cross country and track & field programs and local Rotary youth scholarships and grants. Free downloadable and sharable photos listed by participant and results are posted on the website. See www.olympialakefairraces.org for more details.