Olympia, Washington (United States of America) - "Olympia Lakefair Races". The Olympia Lakefair Races (3K, 8K, and Half Marathon) are organized by the Lake Run Organization, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and the Olympia Downtown Rotary Club. The primary purpose of the races is to raise money for local public high school cross country and track & field programs and local Rotary youth scholarships and grants. The races are traditionally held the third Saturday of July, with the races starting at 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), 8 a.m. (8K), and 8:05 a.m. (3K). The 3K race is free to any participant 14 years and younger. There are prizes for overall, masters (40+), super masters (50+), and top three 5-year age group winners up to 90+ in each race. Additionally, several random prizes are awarded, and post-race food and snacks are provided. Tech T-shirts are included with entries ($10 extra for free 14 & under 3K participants), and Half Marathon finishers receive a finisher medal. Free downloadable and shareable photos listed by participant and results are posted on the website. Starting in 1975, the Lakefair Races were directed by the Olympia Rain Runners running club. The races have varied in distances over the years with distances of two miles, 3K, 8K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. When the Olympia Rain Runners dissolved, the races were absorbed by the Capital City Marathon Association. After a few years, the Marathon Association, wanting to focus on its own races, turned over the Lakefair Races to two local Capital High School coaches. They created the Lake Run Organization, a member of the Road Runners Club of America. In 2016, the Olympia Downtown Rotary Club approached the Lake Run Organization to partner in sponsoring the events. The following year, the Lake Run Organization, in partnership with the Olympia Downtown Rotary Club, rebranded the three-race event as the “Olympia Lakefair Races.” The aim of this effort is to continue the tradition of the races, honor the running past of Olympia, and support high school running and other non-profits supported by the Lake Run Organization and Olympia Downtown Rotary. While the Lake Run Organization is a separate nonprofit organization from Capital Lakefair, both organizations have traditionally held the events during the third week in July, with the Olympia Lakefair Races on Saturday morning, starting in downtown and finishing on Fifth Avenue at Heritage Park. Other than sharing the dates and donating funds to local area youth, the two organizations are not related. We welcome runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and have multiple age, wheelchair, and disabled divisions and awards. www.olympialakefairraces.org

Walla Walla, Washington (United States of America) - "Tranche Estate Wine Run 5k". Like running or walking? Love wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the scenic views of Tranche Estate! Tranche occupies a spectacular site in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, east of Walla Walla. The vineyard climbs as high as 1265 feet and provides a heart-thumping, bird’s-eye view of the entire Walla Walla Valley. The unique aspects of terroir, such as soil, elevation, aspect, and rainfall, make the Blue Mountain Estate Vineyard truly one of a kind. At Tranche, they are devoted to crafting expressive, aromatic, and beautifully defined wines. From deeply textured reds that convey the unique character of the land to elegant whites and rosé that offer a new-World interpretation of classic Rhône blends, they strive to make every bottle worthy of your attention. This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration includes: T-shirt: Super soft ring spun cotton t-shirt included! Wine glass: Shatterproof, collapsible, and portable! Finisher medal: Wine glass shaped medal! Race bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk Results posted online ...and of course, a pour of wine! www.winerun5k.com

Woodinville, Washington (United States of America) - "Run or Wine 5k series (September)". We have been hosting our Run or Wine 5k series since 2014! Registration includes run/walk, wine tasting (beer & cider options as well), free race photo downloads, and post-race snacks! Go to our website for more information about the event. www.run2befit.com/run-or-wine-series

Redmond, Washington (United States of America) - "Where's Bigfoot 5k". Get excited for the 4th annual Where's Bigfoot 5K. Bigfoot / biɡˌfo͝ot / noun: 1. a large, hairy, ape-like creature resembling a yeti, supposedly found in northwestern America. www.run2befit.com