CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K

CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K - a Run for the Arts!

Introducing the newly-branded CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts! This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Capital 10-Miler, and we’re thrilled to announce an exciting addition: a 10K course, a feature our community has been asking for! Rebranded as the CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts, this beloved race continues to support numerous area arts organizations while expanding opportunities for runners of all levels.

We invite you to join CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts. The in-person race is Saturday, March 28, 2026. Virtual running is also available! 

​The race will start and finish on City Island, winding through some of the most scenic routes in the area, including the riverfront, the Capital Area Greenbelt, and the iconic bridges over the Susquehanna River.

“Each year, the race attracts tremendous interest,” says Brad Garfinkel, race director. “On average, 450 runners register annually, and we expect to see even more this year with the addition of the 10K.”

The Capital 10 has drawn participants from across the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, while remaining a favorite among local and regional runners. Whether you're here to set a personal best or enjoy the scenic course with friends, this event celebrates the arts, fitness, and our vibrant community.

​Administered by Open Stage, a not-for-profit professional regional theatre, the CAPITAL 10 is more than a race—it’s a way to make a difference. Proceeds benefit vital arts organizations that enrich our region. Join us this year for the CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K and be part of a legacy that celebrates fitness, community, and the arts. Registration is now open!

The 2026 edition of the race will see the return of a TEAM component at the 10-mile distance where the top 3 Teams of 4 runners will be recognized. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 pm on SUNDAY, MARCH 22. UNTIL OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER IS REACHED, WALKUP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE RACE MORNING ON SAT 3/28/26.

T-shirts will not be guaranteed after 3/1/26.

Virtual Runners: You can run the course on your own time between March 28 and April 11, 2026 and receive your shirt, medal, and Capital 10-Miler or 10K swag. Best of all, you can still raise money for the arts!

Directions: From I-76, exit Harrisburg E; bear left at I-83 split; follow I-83 S to 2nd St. exit. At 4th light turn left on Market St. (Bridge); right onto City Island. Parking available (no charge). From I-83 N or S, exit onto 2nd Street and follow the same directions. From I-81, Exit at S Front St; travel approx. 3 miles to Market St. Bridge & turn right onto City Island. Walking: from Amtrak Station or downtown hotels, W to Front St., Turn R & proceed to Walnut St., left on bridge to City Island.

Fundraising: Please consider donating to a participating arts organization or register as a fundraising runner!

For updates, find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/capital10miler

To volunteer pre-race or on race day, please go to capital10-miler.com

Event details and schedule:

Early packet pick-up is Thursday, March 26 from 12-6pm at Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg (6416 Carlisle Pike #700, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050) or Friday, March 27 from 12-6pm at Fleet Feet Harrisburg (4640 High Pointe Blvd Suite A6, Harrisburg, PA 17111).

RACE DAY - Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Packet pickup & Registration
8:15 a.m. - Walker Start
8:45 a.m. - Participants with disabilities in wheeled vehicles and support runners start
9:00 a.m. - RUNNER START

CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K -  a run for the arts is administered by Open Stage, a not-for-profit professional regional theatre in downtown Harrisburg.