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Capital City River Run
Capital City River Run is a half marathon, 5K and Kids Mile & Sprint event held in Lansing, Michigan. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Mile & Sprint
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat course along the Lansing River Trail, minimal elevation change
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Capital City River Run
A long-standing fall race in downtown Lansing running largely along the scenic Lansing River Trail, with proceeds supporting education and healthy-lifestyle programs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Lansing's signature fall race for over three decades; the capital city's largest half marathon
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Capital City River Run: common questions
- When is the Capital City River Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Capital City River Run held?
- In Lansing, Michigan.
- What distances does the Capital City River Run offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Mile & Sprint.
- How many people run the Capital City River Run?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Capital City River Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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