<p>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.</p>  <h6>Photo taken by Dick Milligan for the Olympian</h6>
<h5><span style="color:#ced4d9">Come join Club Oly Road Runners for a Shakeout Run followed by Panel Discussions to Celebrate the First Women&#39;s Olympic Marathon Trials.</span></h5>
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<h5><b>Club Oly Road Runners</b>, a local nonprofit running club devoted to fostering a love of running and the wellness that it brings, is hosting a celebration of the historic First Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials that took place in Olympia, WA in 1984. This event marked a milestone in the history of women’s running at the Olympic level and we aim to celebrate the women that participated, the community that made it happen, and the future of women’s sports. </h5>
<h5>The event is a fundraiser for <span style="color:#ced4d9"><b>Bras for Girls</b></span>, a nonprofit organization that donates new sports bras and breast development education booklets to girls in need with the intention of increasing the participation of girls/women in sports, and help us provide some travel expenses for our speakers.</h5>
<h5><span style="color:#ced4d9"><b>Shakeout Run</b></span></h5>
<h5>Time: 9:00 am<br />Location: Marathon Park, Olympia, WA. Run will be about 2.5 miles around the lake. <br /><b>Kaitlin Goodman</b>, coach at Running Joyfully and former pro runner, will be speaking before the start of the run about her experience as a pro-runner and running in past marathon trials.  <b>Des Linden and participants from 1984 trials will also be in attendance.</b><br /> </h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><b>Panel discussions:</b> Olympia Ballroom, 116 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501</span></h5>
<h5><b>Panel 1: 11:00-12:30 pm</b></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#ecf0f1"><b>THE HISTORY OF WOMEN&#39;S RUNNING</b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#7e8c8d">Featuring:</span><span style="color:#7e8c8d"></span></h5>
<h5><b>Retired State Senator Karen Fraser, </b>moderator.</h5>
<h5><b>Joan Benoit Samuelson, </b>winner of the first-ever women&#39;s marathon at the 1984 Olympic Games, 2-time Boston Marathon Champ</h5>
<h5><b>Desiree Linden, </b>winner of the 2018 Boston Marathon and 2-time Olympian, and women&#39;s 50K world record holder.</h5>
<h5><b>Jacqueline</b> <b>Hansen</b>,1984 trials participant, winner of the 1973 Boston Marathon and first woman to run under 2:40 in the marathon.</h5>
<h5><b>Laurel James</b>, the woman with the idea to have Olympia host the first women&#39;s marathon trials.</h5>
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<h5><b>Panel 2: 12:45-2:00 pm</b></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#ecf0f1"><b>WHAT IS YOUR WHY?</b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#7e8c8d">Featuring:</span></h5>
<h5><b>Jesse Stevick,</b> coach at Olympia HS, Baron Park Striders, and Capital City Marathon winner as moderator.  </h5>
<h5><b>Peggy Kokernot Kaplan</b>, 1984 trials participant, founder first women&#39;s track team at Trinity University in San Antonio, and carried the torch 16 miles as part of the relay to start the 1977 Women&#39;s National Conference pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment to be enacted. </h5>
<h5><b>Ellen</b> <b>Hart</b>, 1984 marathon trials participant, 3rd place finisher in the 1980 Olympic Trials exhibition in the 10,000, lawyer and mom of 3. </h5>
<h5><b>Angela French</b>, local athlete, 6-time marathon trials participant, and avid hiker and mountaineer.</h5>
<h5><b>Karen Steen, </b>local athlete, 2-time marathon trials participant, 7-time Capital City Marathon winner, and mom of 3.</h5>
<h5><b>Linda Huyck</b> local athlete, marathon trials participant, 3-time Capital City Marathon winner. </h5>
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<h5><b>Panel 3: 2:15-3:15 pm</b></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#ecf0f1"><b>INSPIRING GENERATIONS, THE FUTURE OF RUNNING</b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#7e8c8d"><b>Featuring: </b></span></h5>
<h5><b>Larry Weber,</b> Pope John Paul II HS and to many local athletes including Karen Steen and Linda Huyck.</h5>
<h5><b>Jack Daniels</b>, world famous coach and sports physiologist, and his wife Nancy.</h5>
<h5><b>Sal Edwards</b>, 1984 trials participant, triathlete, CEO and founder of Heart Zones, and founder of Fleet Feet. </h5>
<h5><b>Rich Brown</b>, local athlete, past trials participant, former coach of Tumwater HS track and XC.</h5>
<h5><b>Sara Lopez, </b>2024 Olympic marathon trials participant and multiple marathon winner.</h5>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Events are free to attend, but we encourage you to make a donation at registration for Bras for Girls. We appreciate your help.</strong> Everyone who donates will be entered to win raffle prizes. </span></h3>
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<h4>Check out our event merch--T-shirts, stickers and mugs: <a title="Merch" href="https://my-store-f4e5c0.creator-spring.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Inspiring Generations Merchandise</a>.</h4>
<h5>All proceeds from merch will go to Bras for Girls!</h5>
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<h5>On Saturday and Sunday (5/18-19) <a href="https://nicolesbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nicole&#39;s Bar </a> will donate a portion of beer sales to Club Oly Road Runners. Be sure to stop by! </h5>
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<h5>If you haven&#39;t already done so, please sign up for the <b>Capital City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 mile races</b> taking place on Sunday, May 19. It will be a great running weekend.</h5>
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<h6>The Olympia Trials Legacy Committee will be hosting a banquet dinner on Friday, May 17 at Indian Summer Country Club. Register at: <a href="https://auctria.events/TLCBanquet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Olympia Trials Legacy Committee Banquet Dinner</a></h6>
<p>Thank you to our sponsors: </p>
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<p>Big 5 Sporting Goods</p>
<p>KMAS Radio Station</p>
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Capital City Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Capital City Marathon is set this Sunday, May 19.

The 41st Capital City Marathon kicks off in Olympia this weekend

Half Marathon

Five Mile

Kids' Run

Marathon

Panel 1: The history of Women's Running with Joan Benoit Samuelson, Des Linden, Jacqueline Hansen and Laurel James

Panel 2: What's your Why? with Peggy Kokernot Kaplan, Ellen Hart, Angela French, Karen  Steen, Linda Huyck

Panel 3:  Inspiring Generations, the Future of Running with Sal Edwards, Rich Brown, Sara Lopez, Jack and Nancy Daniels

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results