Short review
2021 marks the 28th anniversary of the Capital City River Run—a compilation of family-friendly races that celebrate, build awareness of, and financially support Greater Lansing organizations that promote education, the desire to learn, and healthy lifestyles. This run series provides a premier racing experience, highlighting the natural beauty of Michigan’s capital city and adjoining rivers.
The Capital City River Run makes a real impact within the community, benefiting Impression 5 Science Center and its mission to provide children and families access to science exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory programming.
Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race. All race participants receive a long-sleeve pullover and finishers medal. The event is available as a virtual event, or in-person. The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and you can check your results during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.
The half marathon and 5K races will will start at Rotary Park on Sunday, September 19 at 8AM. The half marathon will have a mass start at 8AM and the start will be open until 8:10AM for those who want to spread out. The 5K will start with a mass start at 8:20AM and will be open until 8:30AM for those that want to spread out.
The race can be completed virtually over the race weekend and participants can self submit results. Please know virtual results will not count toward age group awards. The Sohn's kids events will continue to stay virtual. Kids race participants will receive a finishers medal, duffle bag and a coupon for free admission to Impression 5 to be used at a later date!
The races will utilize the Lansing River Trail, starting and finishing at Rotary Park. Due to the capacity of the trail, the event is limited to 1,100 participants.
Road Running , Walk , Vertical race
Distance:
5K , Half-marathon , Less than 5K
Price:
from $10
Organized since 2013
Short review
2021 marks the 28th anniversary of the Capital City River Run—a compilation of family-friendly races that celebrate, build awareness of, and financially support Greater Lansing organizations that promote education, the desire to learn, and healthy lifestyles. This run series provides a premier racing experience, highlighting the natural beauty of Michigan’s capital city and adjoining rivers.
The Capital City River Run makes a real impact within the community, benefiting Impression 5 Science Center and its mission to provide children and families access to science exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory programming.
Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race. All race participants receive a long-sleeve pullover and finishers medal. The event is available as a virtual event, or in-person. The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and you can check your results during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.
The half marathon and 5K races will will start at Rotary Park on Sunday, September 19 at 8AM. The half marathon will have a mass start at 8AM and the start will be open until 8:10AM for those who want to spread out. The 5K will start with a mass start at 8:20AM and will be open until 8:30AM for those that want to spread out.
The race can be completed virtually over the race weekend and participants can self submit results. Please know virtual results will not count toward age group awards. The Sohn's kids events will continue to stay virtual. Kids race participants will receive a finishers medal, duffle bag and a coupon for free admission to Impression 5 to be used at a later date!
The races will utilize the Lansing River Trail, starting and finishing at Rotary Park. Due to the capacity of the trail, the event is limited to 1,100 participants.
September 22, 2019
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $77
September 22, 2019
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $48
September 20, 2020
The race starts at 07:0021 km
from $58
September 20, 2020
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $48
September 19, 2021
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $58
September 22, 2019
The race starts at 08:005 km
from $43
September 20, 2020
The race starts at 08:005 km
from $33
September 19, 2021
The race starts at 08:155 km
from $36
September 21, 2019
The race starts at 13:001.6 km
from $10
September 20, 2020
The race starts at 13:001.6 km
from $10
September 19, 2021
The race starts at 13:001.6 km
from $10
September 19, 2021
The race starts at 08:00
from $58
September 19, 2021
The race starts at 08:00
from $36
Weather for Sep 23, 2023
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Very Good for running
Past weather
Sep 20, 2014
68.67 °F, wind 3.4m/s
Partly cloudy in the afternoon..
Sep 19, 2015
75.89 °F, wind 2.08m/s
Rain in the morning and overnight..
Sep 17, 2016
78.59 °F, wind 2.94m/s
Mostly cloudy starting in the evening..
Sep 16, 2017
80.38 °F, wind 1.64m/s
Foggy in the morning..
Sep 22, 2018
76.63 °F, wind 8.47m/s
Light rain in the morning and breezy in the evening..
Sep 21, 2019
67.61 °F, wind 1.61m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
Sep 20, 2020
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