2024 Capital City River Run

Sat, September 21, 2024 11:00 AM - Sun, September 22, 2024 12:00 PM at Lansing, Michigan

The start line at the 2023 Capital City River Run. Photo by Lindsay Gluf-Magar.

MSU Health Care Sports Medicine, a leader in providing comprehensive health care services to athletes in the Michigan community, is proud to be the title sponsor and medical support for the athletes throughout the day for the 2024 Capital City River Run. This beloved Lansing event showcases family-friendly races that bring the community together while supporting a worthy cause. 

2024 marks the 31st 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 is a series of races that not only promote fitness and community spirit but also contribute to the betterment of the local area. This event benefits Lansing’s Impression 5 Science Center to provide children and families with access to hands-on science exploration through exhibits and participatory programming to over 160,000 guests each year. 

Annual races include a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race. All race participants receive a long-sleeve pullover and finishers medal. 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 kids’ race will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 11AM at Impression 5 Science Center. The one-mile race will take place on the Lansing River Trail. All participants will be invited to spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party after the event.

 The half marathon, and 5K races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center, utilizing Michigan Ave and the Lansing River Trail and will end in front of Rotary Park in downtown Lansing. Both races will start at 8AM on Sunday, September 22.

Packet pick-up will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 10AM until 6PM at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan.

Race day packet pick up will take place at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing from 6:30am until 8:00am. 

Register now at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/CapitalCityRiverRun