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Capital City Race

Name: Capital City Race
Start: 2027-05-08
End: 2027-05-08
Location: Jefferson City

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

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sell $30.00 – $59.00

About the Event

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

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2027
Start Time: 7:00 am
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

Pre-Race: Friday, May 7, 2027 | 4:00-6:00 pm | Missouri Behavioral Health Council, 3450 W Edgewood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Race Day: Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol

2026 Results CLICK HERE

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$59.00

10K Race

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:05

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$40.00

5K Race

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:10

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Jefferson City.

thermostat Temperature

13.7° / 24.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.5° / 23.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:56

nightlight Sunset

20:13

About Jefferson City

Learn more about the host city, Jefferson City.

Jefferson City is the capital city of Missouri. In 2013, Jefferson City was named America's "Most Beautiful" Small Town by Rand McNally.

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