Every May, hundreds of runners take to the streets of Olympia to participate in Capital City Marathon—a beloved annual race fueled by community spirit and a shared love of running. What many don’t know is how this event continues to give back to our community long after the last runner crosses the finish line.

The Capital City Marathon Association (CCMA) is a nonprofit organization that has been providing a quality, local, all-volunteer running event since 1980. Committed to giving back to the community, CCMA established the Capital City Marathon Endowment Fund—a component fund of the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound—in 2014. The fund grows each year with proceeds from the marathon and supports local nonprofit organizations through an annual grant program.

Since 2005, these grants have helped advance nonprofit projects that reflect the marathon’s core values: promoting personal health and fitness, healthy nutrition, and accessibility across Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties.

This year, we’re proud to announce $12,250 in grants awarded to nine local nonprofit organizations whose work exemplifies the marathon’s lasting impact. These organizations are helping our communities thrive by expanding access to physical activity and nutritious food, and by supporting youth development and overall well-being.

Meet the 2025 Capital City Marathon Grant Recipients!

We invite you to click on each nonprofit’s name to learn more about their work. The program supported by grant funding is listed next to their name.

• 4 The Love Foundation: Mighty Milers
• Lewis County Autism Coalition: 5K & Fun Run
• Nature Nurture Farmacy: Youth Program
• Peter G. Schmidt Elementary: Project Food Is Medicine
• Pioneer Elementary PTA: Sally Strong Triathlon
• Pleasant Glade Elementary: The Walking Classroom
• Thurston County Food Bank: Kaizen Champions
• Tumwater Education Foundation: Principals’ Emergency Fund
• Ultimate Frisbee of Olympia: Nutrition Education

These grants are made possible by the dedication of race organizers, runners, volunteers, and sponsors who bring the Capital City Marathon to life each year. Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities—one stride at a time.

To learn more about Capital City Marathon, participate in the race, or volunteer, be sure to visit www.capitalcitymarathon.org.