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Capital City Marathon

May 18, 2003

4.3

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Where

Olympia, WA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 18, 2003 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Phil Jasperson 02:35:45

2. Paul Abdalla 02:37:32

3. Craig Dickson 02:43:29

Top 3 Women

1. Karen Steen 02:54:44

2. Carla Dunn 02:57:37

3. Jennifer Teppo 03:04:09

Top 3 Men

1. Phil Jasperson 02:35:45

2. Paul Abdalla 02:37:32

3. Craig Dickson 02:43:29

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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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With the 2003 race out of the way organizers can get started getting ready for 2004.

General News The Olympian

May 21, 2003

Jasperson's 5th title in men's Capital City Marathon comes as a surprise

Despite getting a late a start in training for the race and battling against nagging hamstring injuries Phil Jasperson won his fifth Capital City Marathon just 15 seconds off his personal best.

General News The Olympian

May 19, 2003

Capital City Marathon returns to previous course

The Capital City Marathon is returning to its previous course around Capitol Lake after two years of road repairs were made to an earthquake damaged stretch of Deschutes Parkway. The 24th Capital City Marathon will not however return either of last year's winners. Both men's winner Andy Wedam and women's winner Karen Steen are injured and will not be competing. Former winner Phil Jasperson and Craig Dickson, a 2002 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier will be competing in what should be a very fast and competitive field.

General News The Olympian

May 12, 2003

Capital City Marathon to Return to Its Original Course

Olympia, Washington's Capital City Marathon is set to go in May 18th, 2003, and is back on it's original, scenic track around Capital Lake. The Deschutes Trail around the Lake suffered damages from an earthquake late February, 2001, and it has taken this long to get it back in working condition. Runner's are enthusiastic not having to start the run uphill as it was not intended for the race, and they are happy to have old Puget Sound back in their view.

General News The Olympian

Feb 05, 2003