Olympia, WA | Saturday, July 18, 2026Registration Open
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. Both the 3K and 8K start and finish on 5th Avenue in front of Heritage Park. They both circle Capitol Lake, with the 8K continuing into Tumwater Historical Park before returning. Both are flat and fast courses. The Jerry Miller Half Marathon heads briefly through downtown Olympia, then along the Woodland Trial and Chehalis Western Trail biking paths. The course continues on rural streets and a short trail and tour of Squaxin Park before heading back along East Bay Drive and running through downtown Olympia to the finish line in front of Heritage Park. Runners will enjoy tree-lined trails and scenic landscapes while enjoying flat and narrow paved trails throughout. Once runners have completed the course, there is an awards ceremony with several raffle awards as well as age group award up to 90+ for all three races. 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. The Valley Athletic Club is proud to be the 2026 Presenting Sponsor. The Olympia Lakefair Races are brought to you by the Lake Run Organization and the Rotary Club of Olympia, and benefit local public High School Cross Country and Track programs and Rotary Club of Olympia Scholarship and Grant recipients. See you July 18, 2026!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards
Participant Giveaway
13.1 Miles: T-Shirt
8K: T-Shirt
3K: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
13.1 Miles
$50.00
Nov 30
Jan 19
$70.00
Jan 19
Apr 13
$80.00
Apr 13
Jul 1
$90.00
Jul 1
Jul 18
$100.00
Jul 18
Jul 18
8K
$19.75
Nov 30
Jan 19
$40.00
Past Results
3K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
153
23:50
10:52
2024
200
24:14
11:03
8K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
272
51:28
27:56
2024
276
53:06
26:13
Half Marathon
Year
Finishers
Interested in this race?
Jan 19
Apr 13
$45.00
Apr 13
Jul 1
$50.00
Jul 1
Jul 18
$55.00
Jul 18
Jul 18
3K
$19.75
Nov 30
Jan 19
$40.00
Jan 19
Apr 13
$45.00
Apr 13
Jul 1
$50.00
Jul 1
Jul 18
$55.00
Jul 18
Jul 18
Registration Fees
Super Early Bird 50th Anniversary/1975 Registration: Ends January 18, 2026,11:59 pm Half Marathon: $50 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt, additional $10 discount without Finisher's Medal) 8K and 3K: $19.75 (includes T-shirt - $10 discount without T-shirt) 3K Kids Run: $0 for Kids 14 & Under ($10 extra for T-shirt). Participants must complete race under their own power - not as "passengers" Early Bird Registration: January 19, 2026 to April 12, 2026, 11:59 pm Half M
Race Schedule
Friday, July 17, 11 am to 7 pm – Packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Running, 3405 Capitol Blvd, Olympia, WA Saturday, July 18, 5:45-8:00 am - Packet pick-up at Heritage Park, Olympia near performing stage on grass, and Day of Race Registration (T-shirt not guaranteed, but any extras remaining AFTER packet pickup will be available for purchase after the race for $10) Saturday, July 18, 6:00 am - Jerry Miller Half Marathon Early Start for participants predicting to run 3 hours or longer - 119 5th Ave SW
Packet Pick-Up
Packets can be picked up Friday, July 17 from 11am to 7 pm at Fleet Feet Running at 3405 Capitol Blvd, Olympia, WA. You can also enter at Fleet Feet Running during packet pickup. Day of Race Packet Pickup and Registration take place from 5:45 am until race start time adjacent to the Finish Line at Heritage Park on 5th Avenue SW near the corner of Sylvester St and 5th Avenue SW. Parking is available and free on Olympia City streets.
