Capital City Race
Capital City Race is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Jefferson City, MO, with entry fees from $30 to $59.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (176 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$59
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the fifth 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
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Date: Saturday, May 8, 2027
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Start Time: 7:00 am
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Location: Missouri State Capitol
Registration
Entry fees vary by race distance and include a race shirt, medal, bib, and swag bag.
Guaranteed only to participants who register by May 1, 2027.
Packet Pickup
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Pre-Race: Friday, May 7, 2027 | 4:00-6:00 pm | Missouri Behavioral Health Council, 3450 W Edgewood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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Race Day: Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol
2026 Results CLICK HERE
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jefferson City Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
About Jefferson City, MO
Population
42,565
as of 2023
City Elevation
634 ft
Nearest Airport
COU
Columbia Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Capital City Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
176
Days to train
- Race
- Capital City Race
- Date
- May 8, 2027
Get Ready for Race Day
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.
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Capital City Race
May 8, 2027