Capital City Marathon 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, May 15 to 16, 2027
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Olympia, Washington
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $85 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 15, 2027 | ||||
| Kids' Run | Kids | May 15, 20274:00 PM | Free | – |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | ||||
| Marathon | Marathon | May 16, 20277:00 AM | $75$85 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 16, 20277:45 AM | $65$70 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Five Mile | 8K | May 16, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids' Run: Free until May 14.
- Marathon: $75 until Nov 1, then $85 until Jan 1, then $95 until Feb 1, then $110 until May 10, then $120 until May 16.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Nov 1, then $70 until Jan 1, then $80 until Feb 1, then $90 until May 10, then $100 until May 16.
- Five Mile: $30 until Nov 1, then $35 until Jan 1, then $40 until Feb 1, then $45 until May 10, then $50 until May 16.
Online registration closes May 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 30 percent below a typical marathon in Washington, which costs $107.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Washington runs 4:18:59, about 9:53 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:36:04 and men in 4:07:43.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:37 AM, and the Kids' Run starts at 4:00 PM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- 2026 Hoodie
- Distances
- 8K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026), 2025 (May 17, 2025), 2024 (May 18, 2024), 2023 (May 20, 2023), 2022 (May 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Capital City Marathon?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, May 15 to 16, 2027: Kids on Saturday; Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $75, entry is about 30 percent below a typical marathon in Washington, which costs $107.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501.
From the organizers
Welcome to Capital City Marathon, one of the best marathons in the Northwest. 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 a Boston Marathon qualifier with a loyal following of marathon veterans, newcomers and everyone in between.