Capital City Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5 Mile Race. Located in fun and friendly Olympia, Washington, we feature a beautiful course with rolling hills, enthusiastic volunteers, a festive post-race event with food, music, massage and swag. We are thrilled to host Olympian Jeff Galloway again who will share his experience and knowledge with our runners! Part of the Salish Sea Series, we are a Boston Marathon qualifier with a loyal following of marathon veterans, newcomers and everyone in between.

Capital City Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Races draw over 1,600 participants

In what many call a user-friendly race, the Capital City Marathon and associated race events drew over 1,600 people with all 50 states being represented.  "We've talked about bringing in big-name runners," said Lesley Roberts, Capital City race director. "But that's not what this race is about. We like to call ourselves the boutique marathon. We're a race for the people."

Capital City Marathon grows without luring big-time runners

With the closest challenger ten minutes behind him, Phil Jasperson easily regained the crown for the Capital City Marathon in 2 hours, 29 minutes and 28 seconds.  This was his fourth time winning the Capital City Marathon. Jasperson competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials last year and plans to run the NYC Marathon in November, which is the first qualifier for the 2004 Olympic Trials.

Jasperson sets pace for Capital City Marathon

Quake doesn't rattle runners

Race Director, Lesley Roberts' fears were put to rest this past Sunday when a record number of people turned out for the Capital City Marathon and associated race events.  There was concern that an earthquake back in February would deter runners, but participation was at an all-time-high and all 50 states were represented.

More athletes than ever beat the streets in the 20th Capital City Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Phil Jasperson, who won the Capital City Marathon in 1990, '94 and '99 hopes to regain crown after returning from a hamstring injury.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results