Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle

Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:30 AM PDT

Location: Olympia, WA; Olympia High School, 1302 North Street SE, 98501
Type: RUN

At a glance

A fast, flat 1-mile loop course in Olympia, WA, perfect for Boston Marathon qualification or setting a new personal record.

Competitive

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon in Olympia, WA, is crafted for runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification. Featuring a super flat, fast 1-mile loop around Olympia High School, this USATF-certified course is designed for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. It's a focused event, capped at 75 participants, offering flexible support with aid tables for personalized nutrition. Chase your goals on a course built for speed and success.

What to expect

Run a super flat, fast 1-mile loop course, ideal for consistent pacing.
Benefit from aid tables with water and electrolyte drink, plus space for your personalized fuel.
Receive a race shirt and finisher medal for your achievement.

Standout details

USATF certified Boston Qualifier course
Super flat, fast 1-mile loop
Personalized aid table support
Intentionally small event (75 cap)

Perks & features

Medal
Shirt

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

13.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 6:30 AM PDT · From $49.10
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 8:29 PM PST · Closes Dec 14, 2025, 6:59 PM PST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 6:30 AM PDT · From $28.60
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 8:29 PM PST · Closes Dec 14, 2025, 6:59 PM PST
26.2 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 6:30 AM PDT · From $81.50
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 8:29 PM PST · Closes Dec 14, 2025, 6:59 PM PST

+ 1 more option

26.2 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 6:30 AM PDT · From $28.60
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 8:29 PM PST · Closes Dec 14, 2025, 6:59 PM PST

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The course

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From the organizer

Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you.

We are racing around Olympia High School and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.

This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race.

To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants.

We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.

Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.

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