Cap City Couch to 5 Mile Training Group
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Cap City Couch to 5 Mile Training Group

Olympia, Washington, United States
Jan 31, 2026 – May 17, 2026
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About this race

Train to run the Capital City 5 Mile Race!

This program, led by Club Oly members, is a 15-week program designed for new runners, runners returning to running after a break, and those who have NO running experience. Whether you want to meet your goal of completing a five mile race or running your strongest five mile race, we will help you reach your goal. (Before starting any training program, please consult your physician.)

Using the run/walk method, we will start with 30 minutes of walking and jogging just 3 times a week. 

Join us Saturday, January 31 @ 9 am at Briggs YMCA for a kickoff meeting. 

Training will begin the following Monday February 2 at Marathon Park at 6 pm.

Training Schedule: During the program we will meet during the week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at  Marathon Park and on Saturdays at Briggs YMCA at 8:30 am.

Registration fee is $65.00 which also includes a running shirt and full year Club Oly membership in addition to the 15 week training program.

The fee does NOT include entry to the race at Cap City Marathon.

The number of participants is limited so register soon!

Shirt guarantee date:  If you register after January 25, we can not guarantee that you will receive a shirt or that it will be your size.

For more information about the Capital City 5 Mile Race, please go to: http://capitalcitymarathon.org

THE TRAINING GROUP COSTS $65 AND THIS INCLUDES A SHIRT AND MEMBERSHIP OF CLUB OLY ROAD RUNNERS

Family Discount - Minors (Under 18) attending with an adult can access a special discount price of $35

Join fellow runners on January 31, 2026 for the Cap City Couch to 5 Mile Training Group. It's a fantastic 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Olympia.

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2026 Cap City Couch to 5 Mile Training Group

Train to run the Capital City 5 Mile Race! This program, led by Club Oly members, is a 15-week program designed for new runners, runners returning to running after a break, and those who have NO running experience. Whether you want to meet your goal of completing a five mile race or running your strongest five mile race, we will help you reach your goal. (Before starting any training program, please consult your physician.) Using the run/walk method, we will start with 30 minutes of walking and jogging just 3 times a week. Join us Saturday, January 31 @ 9 am at Briggs YMCA in Olympia for a kickoff meeting. Training will begin the following Monday February 3 at Marathon Park at 6 pm. Training Schedule: During the program we will meet during the week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at Marathon Park and on Saturdays at Briggs YMCA at 8:30 am. Registration fee is $65.00 which also includes a running shirt and full year Club Oly membership in addition to the 15 week training program. The fee does NOT include entry to the race at Cap City Marathon. The number of participants is limited so register soon! Shirt guarantee date: If you register after January 25, we can not guarantee that you will receive a shirt or that it will be your size. For more information about the Capital City 5 Mile Race, please go to: http://capitalcitymarathon.org

Jan 31, 2026 8K 9:00 AM
$65.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for January in Olympia.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 4.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 13.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 1.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.9mm

About Olympia

Cap City Couch to 5 Mile Training Group takes place in Olympia, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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