Capital City Marathon

Choose your distance and come join us for the fun!

Marathon • Half Marathon • Five Mile • Kids' Run

May 18 & 19, 2024

Sylvester Park, Olympia, Washington

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.

The Capital City Marathon events are planned and operated by the Capital City Marathon Association (CCMA), a non-profit all volunteer organization. Our goal is promote the health and well-being of the south sound community through running.

Want to Support our local Running Community? Volunteers Needed!

Join us for the Capital City Marathon!
Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19
100% Volunteer Powered Event

Here are some openings we need to fill:

Direct (and cheer for!) runners on the course
Help participants with gear at Sylvester Park
Assist with race wrap-up at the end of the day
Help feed hungry racers at the food table
Pace Car driver and team coordinator needed

To get involved, please contact us at volunteer@ccmaboard.org

Celebrating the First Women's Olympic Trials

This year's race joins the Olympic Trials Legacy Committee and Club Oly in commemorating the 40 year anniversary of the first women's Olympic Trials held in Olympia in 1984. Please consider attending the events by these organizations to help celebrate the participants and their accomplishment.

Schedule of Events (PDF)

Shake out run and panel discussions - Inspiring Generations: Celebrating the First Women's Olympic Marathon Trials