Capital City River Run

Race Overview

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

Community Impact

• Beneficiary: 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 Events: Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race.
• Finisher Perks: 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 and you can check your results during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.

Kids Races

• Date and Time: The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 19 at 11AM at Impression 5 Science Center.
• Location: The one mile race will take place on the Lansing River Trail.
• Activities: All participants will be invited to spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party after the event.
• Goodies: Participants of the event will get a goodie bag and a finishers medal.

Main Races

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

Packet Pick Up

• Date: 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 more details, visit the official race page: Capital City River Run.