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♥ FeaturedSaturday Group Runs
Saturdays, 7:30am · long/medium/short distances
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
The club’s flagship weekly run — long and medium routes follow the Capital City Marathon/half training cycle.
The weekly outdoor lineup for Olympia.
Group runs, Capitol Forest rides, climbs, sound paddles, and meetups around Olympia and the South Sound — find something to show up to this week.
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Trail-Work Parties
First & third Saturdays · volunteer trail-building
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Two monthly work parties (first and third Saturdays) building and maintaining Capitol Forest’s singletrack — whacking weeds, fixing tread, and rebuilding berms.
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Second Saturdays at Bayshore
Second Saturday monthly · free guided preserve series
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
A free monthly event series at Bayshore Preserve — guided nature programming open to the community.
Monday
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Monday Evening Social Run
Mondays, 6:00pm · 3–5 miles, social pace
Marathon Park (by the benches), Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Flat, easy loop around the lake; routes posted each week on the club’s Facebook page.
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Monday Shop Ride
Monday nights · summer shop ride, fixed weekly start
FreeSummer
One of two fixed-schedule summer shop rides leaving at the same time each week; confirm the start time at the shop.
Tuesday
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Tuesday Morning Run
Tuesdays, 9:00am · easy 5 miles
Marathon Park, Capitol Lake, Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Free community run around Capitol Lake — up Deschutes, across the river, back down Capitol Way. Everyone welcome.
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Tuesday Trail Runs
Select Tuesdays, 6:00pm · 4–5 mi, no-drop, rotating trails
Rotating South Sound trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Spring–summer Tuesday series at rotating trailheads (Grass Lake, McKenny, LBA, Mima Falls, Millersylvania); some require a Discover Pass.
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Tuesday Night Rides
Tuesdays, 6:00pm · a casual ride and a fast ride
Olympia (see club for start point)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Two parallel Tuesday-evening rides — one casual pace, one fast — so riders can self-select their group.
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Monthly Club Meeting
Third Tuesday monthly · program, reports & business
North Olympia Fire Dept, Boston Harbor Rd, Olympia
Beginner-friendlyFree
Third-Tuesday meetings with presentations on fishing and conservation; the club also runs regular fishouts.
Wednesday
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♥ FeaturedWednesday Night Paddle
The Mountaineers — Olympia Branch
Wednesdays, 6:00pm (May–Sep) · social sea-kayak paddle
Boston Harbor / Budd Inlet, Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
May–September social sunset paddles for the sea-kayak community, launching at 6pm from Boston Harbor (or Swantown Marina during construction).
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-08-19
Wednesday Evening Social Run
Wednesdays, 6:00pm · 3–5 miles, social pace
Marathon Park (by the benches), Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Flat, easy loop around the lake; routes posted each week on the club’s Facebook page.
Thursday
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♥ FeaturedThursday Night Trail Run
Thursdays, 6:00pm · casual ~50-min run, no-drop
Rose Garden, Squaxin Park, Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
The club’s weekly run — meets at the Rose Garden by the pavilion (winter: Friends’ Meeting House on Boston Harbor Rd), beverages after. They love helping newbies learn trails.
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Thursday Tempo & Hills
Thursdays, 5:30pm · tempo runs and hill repeats
Free
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Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
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Shuttle Days & Events
Seasonal shuttle days + August Capitol Forest Festival
Cost variesSummer
Lift-served shuttle days via the “Huck Wagon” trailer plus the annual Capitol Forest Festival each August — check the calendar for dates.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Chapter Rides & Work Parties
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance — South Sound Chapter
Seasonal community rides & stewardship days — see calendar
Rotating South Sound trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Weekend Road Rides
Paced weekend road rides — see club calendar
Rotating South Sound start points
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Day Hikes & Backpacking
The Mountaineers — Olympia Branch
Year-round branch hikes & trips — see activity calendar
Rotating Olympic/Cascade trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Volunteer-led day hikes, the Conditioning Hiking Series, family hikes, and backpacking trips of all difficulties.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Guided Walks & Restoration
Guided nature walks & stewardship workdays — see events
Rotating Olympia-area preserves
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Free public preserves around Olympia (Darlin Creek, Randall) plus guided walks and habitat-restoration workdays.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Drop-In Climbing
Open daily · bouldering, top rope & lead, plus classes
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
The South Sound’s full-service gym — drop-in bouldering and roped climbing with intro classes and youth programs.
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Birding & Breakfast
Beginner-friendly birding walks — see field-trip calendar
Rotating Olympia-area parks
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Welcoming social birding outings for all ages and experience levels (e.g. Pioneer Park, Frye Cove).
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Field Trips
Year-round birding field trips — see calendar
Rotating Thurston/Mason/Lewis sites
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Club Fishouts
Monthly club fishouts — see schedule
Rotating South Sound waters
Beginner-friendlyFree
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Chapter Meetings & Projects
Olympia Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Monthly chapter meetings + conservation projects — see schedule
Olympia (see chapter page)
Beginner-friendlyFree
Chapter #189 — grassroots coldwater conservation on South Sound watersheds plus volunteer restoration work.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Basic Sea Kayaking Course
The Mountaineers — Olympia Branch
Seasonal sea-kayaking course & student paddles — see calendar
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Budd Inlet Kayak Rentals
Daily spring–summer · single & tandem rentals off the dock
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Walk-up kayak rentals (paddles and PFDs included) with a beginner-friendly loading station for exploring Budd Inlet.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Outdoor Program Trips
The Evergreen State College — The Outdoor Program
Day trips & overnights (hike/kayak/climb/ski) — see schedule
Departs Evergreen campus, Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
TOP runs hiking, kayaking (Hope Island), and climbing (Smith Rock) trips with group gear and meals included; rental center for all-season gear.