Capital City Race
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Jefferson City, Missouri
The Experience
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 City’s first-ever Half Marathon 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.
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 | Location TBD
Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 5/9/2026 07:00
Start Location
201 W. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Race Apparel
Registration
Register online — $59
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results
Race Performance
2:21:34
10:48/mi pace
1:18:35
6:00/mi pace
104
48% female · 52% male
5 states
Avg age: 39
Finish Time Distribution (2023)
2:02:55
Top 25%
2:35:14
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
75°F
☽
Avg Low
55°F
☂
Precip
0.11 in
🍃
Wind
10.3 mph
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The Experience
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 City’s first-ever Half Marathon 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.
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 | Location TBD
Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 5/9/2026 07:00
Start Location
201 W. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Race Apparel
Registration
Register online — $59
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results
Race Performance
2:21:34
10:48/mi pace
1:18:35
6:00/mi pace
104
48% female · 52% male
5 states
Avg age: 39
Finish Time Distribution (2023)
2:02:55
Top 25%
2:35:14
Top 75%