About the Capital City Race
The race starts at the Missouri State Capitol and routes runners past some of Jefferson City's well-known landmarks. It was founded in memory of someone lost to mental illness, and that purpose is woven into the event. Several distance options are offered, so the field tends to include people at very different points in their running life.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local health center on the west side of town. Race-morning pickup opens well before the start at the Capitol. Free parking is available in state lots nearby, with spots on Missouri Boulevard within easy walking distance of the start.
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Distances & Start Times
5K5/8/2027 07:10$30
10K5/8/2027 07:05$40
13.1 Miles5/8/2027 07:00$59
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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