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Capital City Marathon

May 15, 2005

4.3

Organizer`s website

Where

Olympia, WA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 15, 2005 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Matthew Ellis 02:36:31

2. Mike Swan 02:46:32

3. Cliff Richards 02:49:20

Top 3 Women

1. Karen Steen 02:58:48

2. Annie Thiessen 03:13:49

3. Stephanie Matson 03:15:02

Top 3 Men

1. Matthew Ellis 02:36:31

2. Mike Swan 02:46:32

3. Cliff Richards 02:49:20

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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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Srories about participants in the marathon

General News The Olympian

May 18, 2005

Man on a Marathon Mission

Article on Harry Hoffman who is on a quest to finish seven marathons in seven weeks, part of his long-term goal of finishing a marathon in every state.

General News The Olympian

May 17, 2005

Steen, Ellis win Capital City Marathon

Karen Steen won the Capital City Marathon for the seventh time out of eight tries, this year in 2:58:48. Matthew Ellis was the victor in his first attempt on the course in 2:36:31. 34, of Tacoma, who finished in 2:36:31. It was Ellis’ first Capital City Marathon. Karen Steen, 40, of Olympia was the top female runner. She completed the course in 2:58:48, winning the event for the seventh time in eight tries.

General News The Olympian

May 16, 2005

Jasperson, Steen expected for Capital City marathon

Two past champions will be participating in the Capital City Marathon. Six time winner Karen Steen and four-time champion Phil Jasperson are expected to be on hand for the 24th annual race.

General News The Olympian

May 16, 2005