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Capital City Marathon

May 20, 2001

4.3

Organizer`s website

Where

Olympia, WA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 20, 2001 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Phil Jasperson 02:29:27

2. Aaron Selk 02:39:20

3. Kiefer Hahn 02:44:31

Top 3 Women

1. Elizabeth Mulligan 03:00:49

2. Kristy Aalberg 03:10:18

3. Jennifer Teppo 03:13:01

Top 3 Men

1. Phil Jasperson 02:29:27

2. Aaron Selk 02:39:20

3. Kiefer Hahn 02:44:31

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Reviews

4.3

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By: Todd Y.

Posted: May 27, 2023

Well organized somewhat challenging race

Very well organized race, rolling hills with their own version of heartbreak hill around 22 I think. Decently scenic course (if you like woods/forest/occasional water mixed with more urban at the beginning and end). Lots of turns but well marked and volunteers at every turn to point you where to go. As mentioned in another review, half marathon started 45 minutes later which was nice for a less congested start. Aid stations about every two miles which made planning very easy. Good post race food (pizza, fruit, etc.). Not a lot of crowds early, but two or three house parties after mile 20 were pretty cool. Most of the roads are minimally closed/controlled before getting back into Olympia proper. Nice smaller race if you need a Washington marathon.

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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."

General News The Olympiad

May 25, 2001

Jasperson sets pace for Capital City Marathon

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.

General News The Olympiad

May 25, 2001

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

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.

General News The Olympiad

May 25, 2001

Capital City veteran keys up comeback

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

General News The Olympian

May 25, 2001