Capital City Race

Capital City Race Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Join us for the <strong>fourth annual Capital City Race</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Choose from a <strong>5K</strong>, <strong>10K</strong>, or <strong>Jefferson City’s <em>first-ever</em> Half Marathon</strong> and enjoy routes that showcase the Capital City’s most beloved landmarks. Whether you walk, jog, or run, every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community.</span></p> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Details</strong></span></h5> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, May 9, 2026</span></h5> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start Time:</strong> 7:00 am</span></h5> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Location:</strong> Missouri State Capitol</span></h5> </li></ul> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Registration</strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Entry fees vary by race distance and include a <strong>race shirt</strong>, <strong>medal</strong>, <strong>bib</strong>, and <strong>swag bag</strong>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><em>Guaranteed only to participants who register by May 1, 2026.</em></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Packet Pickup</strong></span></h5> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Pre-Race: </strong>Friday, May 8, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 pm | <span style="background-color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )">Location TBD</span></span></h5> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Day: </strong>Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol</span></h5> </li></ul>