Capital Pursuit 10-Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Capital Pursuit is Capital Strider's premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the best parts of the City of Des Moines. 2026 marks the event's 44th 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

• Date: Sunday, September 13
• Time: 8:00 AM start for the 10 Mile and 4 Mile races
• Time: 10:15 AM for Pursuit Junior
• Starting Line: TBA

💧 Course Hydration

COURSE HYDRATION: TBA

🏆 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 8/8/2026
• $55 Registration: 8/9/2026 to 8/30/2026
• $60 Registration: 8/31/2026 to 9/13/2026

4 Mile

• $40 Registration: through 8/8/2026
• $45 Registration: 8/9/2026 to 8/30/2026
• $50 Registration: 8/31/2026 to 9/13/2026

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

📦 Packet Pickup

TBA

🏅 Awards

TBA

⏳ Timeline

TBA

👶 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.

Start time TBA

🎁 Additional Information

Swag: TBA

🥇 Medals

All 10 Mile and 4 Mile finishers will receive a finisher medal.

🔗 More Info

For more details, visit the race website.

📊 2025 Results

2025 Results: https://results.truetimeracing.com/Results.aspx?CId=16535&:RId=1570

2026 dates not finalized, and race details will be updated as the information becomes available.