Capital City Race
About this race
Join us for the fourth annual Capital City Race, an event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and honoring the memory of Jared Palmer, who tragically lost his life to mental illness in November 2021.
Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Jefferson City’s first-ever Half Marathon and enjoy routes that showcase the Capital City’s most beloved landmarks. Whether you walk, jog, or run, every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community.
Race Details- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Start Time: 7:00 am
- Location: Missouri State Capitol
Guaranteed only to participants who register by May 1, 2026. Packet Pickup
- Pre-Race: Friday, May 8, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 pm | Missouri Behavioral Health Council, 3450 W Edgewood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
- Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol
Join fellow runners on May 11, 2024 for the Capital City Race. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Jefferson City.
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Jefferson City in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Jefferson City
Capital City Race takes place in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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