Capital City Race
Race Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Jefferson City, MO
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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Race Apparel
Start Location
201 W. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:21:34
10:48/mi
Winning Time
1:18:35
6:00/mi
Finishers (2023)
104
States Represented
5 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
2:02:55
MEDIAN
2:21:34
SLOWER 25%
2:35:14
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
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