At a Glance:
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Date: 21 Sep, 2024 12AM - 22 Sep, 2024 12AM
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Location: Impression 5 Science Center 200 Museum Drive, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI, 48912, US
Details:
2024 marks the 31st anniversary of the Capital City River Run—a compilation of family-friendly races that celebrate, build awareness of, and financially support Greater Lansing organizations that promote education, the desire to learn, and healthy lifestyles. This run series provides a premier racing experience, highlighting the natural beauty of Michigan’s capital city and adjoining rivers.
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 Sohn’s Kid’s Race. All race participants receive a long-sleeve zip up and finishers medal. The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and you can check your results during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.
The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 21 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.
The half marathon, and 5K races will 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 22.
The races will utilize the Lansing River Trail, starting downtown and finishing at Rotary Park.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 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.
Events:
Capital City River Run Half Marathon
- Distance: 13.1 Miles
- Sign up window: 11 Oct, 2023 11:53 AM - 22 Sep, 2024 11:59 PM
- Price: $77.00
- Free Hooded Sweatshirt
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Capital City River Run 5K Race
- Distance: 5K
- Sign up window: 11 Oct, 2023 11:53 AM - 22 Sep, 2024 11:59 PM
- Price: $44.00
- Free Hooded Sweatshirt
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Sohn Kids Races - Mile and Sprint
- Distance: 1 Miles
- Sign up window: 23 Sep, 2023 11:53 AM - 21 Sep, 2024 1:59 PM
- Price: $10.00
- Free Back Pack - Choice of Pink or Green
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Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.