🎉 2026 marks the 33rd anniversary of the Capital City River Run! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join us as we celebrate over three decades of running, community, and impact in downtown Lansing.
🏅 Race Weekend Events
We offer something for every runner and walker:
- 👟 Half Marathon
- 👟 5K Run/Walk
- 🧒 Sohn’s Kids Race
All Half Marathon and 5K participants will receive a commemorative sweatshirt and finisher medal to celebrate their achievement. The event is professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation, with live results available during the race and online at Playmakers.com.
🧒 Kids Race – Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM
The Sohn’s Kids Race kicks off at Impression 5 Science Center and features a one-mile course along the Lansing River Trail. After the race, participants are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Science Center, complete with a pizza party, goodie bag, and finisher medal—because every young runner deserves a celebration! 🍕🎉
🏁 Half Marathon & 5K – Sunday, September 20 at 8:00 AM
Both races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center and showcase some of Lansing’s best scenery, including Michigan Ave, Grand River Ave, the MSU campus, and the beautiful Lansing River Trail. Runners will finish in downtown Lansing near Grand Ave and Adado Park, where the celebration continues!
Events
Capital City River Run Half Marathon
Capital City River Run 5K Race
Sohn Kids Races - Mile and Sprint
📣 Current Event Pricing
Half Marathon
$76 until 8/13
$81 from 8/14 to 9/20
5K
$42 until 8/13
$47 from 8/14 to 9/20
Sohn Kids Races - $10
💸Run With Friends. Earn Rewards!
Share your personal referral code with friends and family and start earning cash back on your registration!
✅ When 3 friends register using your referral code, you’ll automatically receive a $20 refund.
✅ Refer 3 more friends and earn another $20 refund!
The more runners you recruit, the more rewards you can earn — so build your race crew and spread the word! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🎊
Referral codes are emailed after you register.
💰Grab Your Crew & Save!
Register 3 or more people at the same time and receive 10% OFF each registration. Valid for the Half Marathon and 5K only! 🎉
⏰Price Increase ⏰
Capital City River Run Half Marathon
Capital City River Run 5K Race
Race Swag
When registering, you will be asked to choose from one of two styles of sweatshirts.
Please note, both are mid-weight unisex sizing. The zip-up option is a $5 upcharge.
Spark Creativity & Exploration!
The Capital City River Run is proud to support Impression 5 Science Center, a hands-on science museum in downtown Lansing that inspires curiosity, creativity, and learning for children and families throughout Mid-Michigan.
Donations help provide interactive STEM exhibits, educational programming, field trips, sensory-friendly experiences, and access initiatives that ensure all children have the opportunity to explore science through play and discovery.
Since 1972, Impression 5 has welcomed generations of young learners to experiment, build, create, and imagine while developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that last a lifetime.
Your donations through the Capital City River Run helps keep science accessible, engaging, and fun for thousands of families each year. Impressions 5 Science Center is a Non-Profit organization.
$450
Raised of $2,500
Questions? Contact us today!
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Event Location
Impression 5 Science Center 200 Museum Drive
325 City Market Drive
Lansing, MI 48912 US
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Let's get ready to race! 👟 🏃♂️
Celebrate 33 years of tradition, community, and impact—run, walk, and make memories at the Capital City River Run! 🎊
