Capital Pursuit 10 Mile + 4 Mile

🏁 Race Overview

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🎉 The Capital Pursuit

Capital Pursuit is Capital Striders' premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the best parts of the City of Des Moines. This year we will be at beautiful Easter Lake and along the Carl Voss Trail. There is also a 4 mile run/walk for those participants who prefer that distance. 2025 marks the event's 43rd year of racing, make sure not to miss one of Des Moines' longest-running traditions!

The Capital Striders are a member of the Road Runners Club of America, which promotes the development of community-based running clubs and events in the pursuit of health and competition for all ages. RRCA provides support and race insurance for many of its 2,500 member organizations.

📅 Race Info: Time & Location

• Date: Sunday, September 14
• Time: 8:30 AM start for the 10 Mile and 4 Mile races
• 10:40 AM: for Pursuit Junior
• Starting Line: Easter Lake Park, just east of the North Shore Recreation Center

🗺️ Course Maps

• 10 Mile Course: 10 Mile Route
• 4 Mile Course: 1 Full lap around the lake 4 Mile Route

💧 Course Hydration

There are multiple water stations on the 10 mile and 4 mile courses. Because the course is looped there will be multiple opportunities to visit the same water station. Gatorade will be available.

🏆 Calling All Elites

The Capital Pursuit road race is again offering free entry to elite runners who meet time qualifications for the 10-mile race. The standards for the featured race are 56 minutes for the men, 61 minutes for the women, or equivalent times for shorter or longer races within the past 15 months. Elite entry inquiries should be made to: tyson@capitalstriders.org

💰 Registration and Cost

10 Mile

• $50 Registration: through 8/7/2025
• $55 Registration: 8/8/2025 to 8/31/2025
• $60 Registration: 9/1/2025 to 9/13/2025

4 Mile

• $40 Registration: through 8/7/2025
• $45 Registration: 8/8/2025 to 8/31/2025
• $50 Registration: 9/1/2025 to 9/13/2025

NOTE: Online registration closes after 9/13/2025. After 9/13/2025 please register at Packet Pickup. See Packet Pickup details below.

Capital Striders members receive a $10 discount! Discount is applicable only when registering online.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Saturday (9/13): Fitness Sports Clive 1-5PM
• Location: Swanson Depot, 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325
• Race Morning (9/14): near the start line just east of the North Shore Recreation Area from 7:30 - 8:15 AM

🥇 Awards

• 10-mile race: 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100, 4th place $50
• 4-Mile race: 1st place $100 gift card FS, $50 gift card FS, $25 gift card FS
• Awards in 10-mile race: given to the top three males/females in 7 age groups.
• Post-Race food: begins at 8:45 AM at North Shore Event Center

👶 Pursuit Jr. Information

The Pursuit Junior kids' races are free: however, registration is required. Participants can register at the Pursuit Jr. Table near the finish line on race day. Parents/guardians will need to sign a waiver prior to their child participating in the race. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a participation ribbon or medal.

The announcer will ask the various age divisions to report to the Pursuit Jr. table at approximately 10:30 AM in front of the North Shore Event Center. Beginning at approximately 10:40 a.m., kids will run part of the course near the start/finish line, divided into the following age groups:

• Ages 4 & under: 10:40 AM - run approx. 100 meters
• Ages 5-8: 10:45 AM - run approx. 250 meters
• Ages 9-12: 10:50 AM - run approx. 400 meters

🏅 Additional Information

Your choice of a white or black hat! Pick one at packet pickup. MEDALS! All 10 Mile and 4 Mile finishers will receive a finisher medal.

🌐 More Info

For detailed race information, visit the official race page: Capital Pursuit 10 Mile + 4 Mile