This is one of my favorite races in the Olympia, Washington area! The Capital City Marathon puts on such a great race, it's well organized, and the whole city comes out to cheer on the runners. The aid stations are my favorite...and one even includes sponges soaked in water to squeeze over your head. The community comes out for this one, too...handing out orange slices (and some hand out beer). The course is beautiful and has rolling hills with a downhill finish. This was my first half marathon in 2009 and my first full marathon in 2019. They also offer a 5 mile race with the half/full marathons and a free Kids Run the day before. I would definitely recommend it for the whole family!