The beautiful Capital City Marathon course consists of rolling hills that wind through Olympia, the surrounding countryside and neighborhoods and then finishes with a fast half mile downhill.
The Capital City Marathon was the 195th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 206th largest in 2023.
Last year 10.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 9.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Capital City Marathon the 163rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 208th highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 97.26 ranks it as the 369th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 23rd fastest course in Washington.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Capital City Marathon a PR Score of 97.26. This PR Score ranks it as the 321st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 22nd fastest in Washington.
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Capital City Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 196 feet (59m) Min Elevation: 14 feet (4m)
