Capital City Race
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Jefferson City, Missouri
- Price $48.70 - $95.34
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Fourth Annual Capital City Race on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in beautiful Jefferson City, Cole. This exciting event is not just a race; it's a celebration dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and honoring the memory of Jared Palmer, who lost his life to mental illness in November 2021. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or Jefferson City's first-ever half marathon, with routes that will take you past some of the city’s most cherished landmarks.
The race kicks off at 7:00 AM from the iconic Missouri State Capitol, where every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community. Don't miss out on the chance to receive a race shirt, medal, bib, and a swag bag, with guaranteed goodies for those who register by May 1, 2026. For your convenience, packet pickup will be available on Friday, May 8, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Missouri Behavioral Health Council. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie!
The race kicks off at 7:00 AM from the iconic Missouri State Capitol, where every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community. Don't miss out on the chance to receive a race shirt, medal, bib, and a swag bag, with guaranteed goodies for those who register by May 1, 2026. For your convenience, packet pickup will be available on Friday, May 8, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Missouri Behavioral Health Council. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the FOURTH ANNUAL CAPITAL CITY RACE, an event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and honoring the memory of Jared Palmer, who tragically lost his life to mental illness in November 2021.
Choose from a 5K, 10K, or JEFFERSON CITYS _FIRST-EVER_ HALF MARATHON and enjoy routes that showcase the Capital Citys most beloved landmarks. Whether you walk, jog, or run, every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community.
RACE DETAILS
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DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
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START TIME: 7:00 AM
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LOCATION: MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
REGISTRATION
ENTRY FEES VARY BY RACE DISTANCE AND INCLUDE A RACE SHIRT, MEDAL, BIB, AND SWAG BAG.
_GUARANTEED ONLY TO PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY MAY 1, 2026._
PACKET PICKUP
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PRE-RACE: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 PM | MISSOURI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCIL, 3450 W EDGEWOOD DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109
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RACE DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 | STARTING AT 5:30 AM | MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
Choose from a 5K, 10K, or JEFFERSON CITYS _FIRST-EVER_ HALF MARATHON and enjoy routes that showcase the Capital Citys most beloved landmarks. Whether you walk, jog, or run, every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community.
RACE DETAILS
*
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
*
START TIME: 7:00 AM
*
LOCATION: MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
REGISTRATION
ENTRY FEES VARY BY RACE DISTANCE AND INCLUDE A RACE SHIRT, MEDAL, BIB, AND SWAG BAG.
_GUARANTEED ONLY TO PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY MAY 1, 2026._
PACKET PICKUP
*
PRE-RACE: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 PM | MISSOURI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCIL, 3450 W EDGEWOOD DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109
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RACE DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 | STARTING AT 5:30 AM | MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Apparel
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:10AM CDT)
$48.70
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10K Race
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Race Apparel
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:05AM CDT)
$59.30
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.34 Fee & Race Apparel
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$95.34
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201 W. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, 65101, MO, United States
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