Capital City River Run
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Lansing, Michigan
- Price $11.60 - $82.62
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the Capital City River Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025! Taking place in the vibrant city of Lansing, Ingham, this annual event features a variety of races including a challenging Half Marathon, a fun-filled 5K Walk/Run, and the delightful Sohns Kids Race. Participants can look forward to a chip-timed experience, with the half marathon and 5K starting at 8 AM on Michigan Ave, leading runners through scenic routes along the Lansing River Trail and finishing in front of Rotary Park.
Join us at Impression 5 Science Center, where the kids' races kick off at 11 AM, adding a special touch to the day. All runners will receive a stylish crew neck sweatshirt and a finisher's medal, while kids will enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with a pizza party and a stainless steel water bottle. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local education initiatives while enjoying a day full of excitement and camaraderie. Mark your calendars for September 20 and prepare for a memorable experience at the Capital City River Run!
Join us at Impression 5 Science Center, where the kids' races kick off at 11 AM, adding a special touch to the day. All runners will receive a stylish crew neck sweatshirt and a finisher's medal, while kids will enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with a pizza party and a stainless steel water bottle. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local education initiatives while enjoying a day full of excitement and camaraderie. Mark your calendars for September 20 and prepare for a memorable experience at the Capital City River Run!
Organiser's Description
The Capital City River Run makes a real impact within the community, benefiting Impression 5 Science Center and its mission to provide children and families access to science exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory programming.
Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohns Kids Race. All half marathon and 5K race participants receive a crew neck sweatshirt (your choice of two colors) and finishers medal. The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/] and you can check your results during the race and on the web at PLAYMAKERS.COM [https://www.playmakers.com/Events/Results.aspx].
The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 11AM at Impression 5 Science Center. The one mile race will take place on the Lansing River Trail. All participants will be invited to spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party after the event. Participants of the event will get a Stainless Steel Water Bottle and a finishers medal.
The half marathon, and 5K races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center, utilizing Michigan Ave and the Lansing River Trail and will end in front of Rotary Park in downtown Lansing. Both races will start at 8AM on Sunday, September 21.
PACKET PICK UP
PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER IN LANSING.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER IN LANSING FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M.
Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohns Kids Race. All half marathon and 5K race participants receive a crew neck sweatshirt (your choice of two colors) and finishers medal. The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/] and you can check your results during the race and on the web at PLAYMAKERS.COM [https://www.playmakers.com/Events/Results.aspx].
The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 11AM at Impression 5 Science Center. The one mile race will take place on the Lansing River Trail. All participants will be invited to spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party after the event. Participants of the event will get a Stainless Steel Water Bottle and a finishers medal.
The half marathon, and 5K races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center, utilizing Michigan Ave and the Lansing River Trail and will end in front of Rotary Park in downtown Lansing. Both races will start at 8AM on Sunday, September 21.
PACKET PICK UP
PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER IN LANSING.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER IN LANSING FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M.
Races
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Capital City River Run Half Marathon
Incl. $5.62 Fee & Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$82.62
CLOSED -
Capital City River Run 5K Race
Incl. $3.64 Fee & Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$47.64
CLOSED -
Sohn Kids Races - Mile and Sprint
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Sat 20th September 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSEDFun one mile challenge for your kids and a great way to support Impression 5 Science Center. Each registrant will receive a finishers medal and goodie bag. Ages 12 and under
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Impression 5 Science Center 200 Museum Drive, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, 48912, MI, United States
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