The Olympia Mile and Festival This is a fun 1 mile bike, run, walk down Capitol Blvd and finishing at Sylvester Park for the festival where people will have the opportunity to meet local groups, clubs and teams involved in different sporting activities. The goal of the event is to highlight all of the wonderful clubs, groups, teams that Olympia has to offer that encourage physical activity and foster social connection. A portion of Capitol Blvd will be closed to traffic during the event. The event is free for all, but you must register to participate in the bike/run/walk. There will be food trucks, giveaways, great community and fun. Be sure to check back often for updates to the event. Tentative Schedule of Events Bikes roll at 9:00 am Runners start at 9:15 am Walkers at 9:20 am The road will be closed until 10:30 am. Festival in Sylvester Park from 9 am to 12 pm.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 22.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Olympia, WA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
