Capital City River Run

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-09-19
• Location: Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI
• Anniversary: 33rd anniversary of the Capital City River Run
• Beneficiary: Supports Impression 5 Science Center’s mission for science exploration

Race Options

• Races Offered: Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, Sohn’s Kid’s Race
• Participants Perks: Crew neck sweatshirt (choice of two colors) and finishers medal
• Timing: Chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
• Results: Available during the race and online at Playmakers.com

Kid's Race Details

• Date: Saturday, September 20 at 11AM
• Location: Lansing River Trail, starting at Impression 5 Science Center
• Activities: Spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party
• Participants Perks: Stainless Steel Water Bottle and finishers medal

Race Course

• Start Location: Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center
• Course Route: Michigan Ave, Grand River Ave, MSU campus, and Lansing River Trail
• Finish Location: Grand Ave at Adado Park, downtown Lansing
• Start Time: 8AM on Sunday, September 21 for both races

Packet Pick Up

• Location: Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing
• Saturday Pick Up: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Race Day Pick Up: 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

More Information

• Event URL: Capital City River Run