Capital City River Run

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-09-19
• Location: Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI
• Website: Capital City River Run
• Anniversary: 33rd year of the Capital City River Run

Community Impact

• Beneficiary: Supports Impression 5 Science Center's mission.
• Focus: Providing access to science exploration.
• Activities: Hands-on exhibits and participatory programming.
• Annual Events: Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race.

Race Details

• Participants: All half marathon and 5K participants receive a sweatshirt and finisher's medal.
• Timing: Chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
• Results: Check results during the race via Playmakers.com.
• Kiddie Events: The kids races take place at 11AM on September 19.

Kid's Race Highlights

• Course: One-mile race on the Lansing River Trail.
• Activities: Spend the day at the Science Museum.
• Post-Race: Enjoy a pizza party after the event.
• Incentives: Participants receive a goodie bag and a finisher's medal.

Half Marathon and 5K Details

• Start: Both races commence at 8AM on Sunday, September 20.
• Route: Starts on Michigan Ave, utilizes Michigan Ave, Grand River Ave, MSU campus, and the Lansing River Trail.
• Finish: End on Grand Ave, including Adado Park in downtown Lansing.
• Coordinates: This event is a key highlight in the Lansing running calendar.

Packet Pick Up

• Pre-Race: Packet pick up on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center.
• Race Day: Packet pick up at the Lansing Center from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.