Capital City River Run

Race Overview

2026 marks the 33rd anniversary of the Capital City River Run.

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.

Race Details

• Events: Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race.
• Participation Gifts: All half marathon and 5K race participants receive a sweatshirt and finishers medal.
• Timing: The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
• Results: You can check your results during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.

Kids Race

The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 19 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 goodie bag and a finishers medal.

Half Marathon and 5K Details

The half marathon and 5K races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center, utilizing Michigan Ave, Grand River Ave, MSU campus and the Lansing River Trail and will end on Grand Ave, utilizing Adado Park in downtown Lansing. Both races will start at 8AM on Sunday, September 20.

Packet Pick Up

• Saturday pickup: Packet pick up will take place on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing.
• Race day pickup: 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.

More Information

For additional details and registration, visit the official race page.