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Capitol City Crit

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Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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Capitol City Crit

About the Event

The Capitol City Crit is a closed-course criterium set against the iconic backdrop of the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds. Known for its fast corners and spectator-friendly layout, this event challenges racers to combine speed, tactics, and endurance in a tight, thrilling loop through the heart of Bismarck.

 

We’re keeping the extended 1.2-mile lap distance — offering racers more chances for attacks, strategy, and recovery. All races will run counter-clockwise, with the start/finish line located near the State Library on the east side of the course. Each race begins with a half-lap lead-in paced by an official.

Races Offered

Men's B Category

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Mens B Category

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Type — Others

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13:00

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$45.00

Women's B Category

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Womens B Category

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Type — Others

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13:00

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$45.00

Men's A Category

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Mens A Category

terrain

Type — Others

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14:00

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$45.00

Women's A Category

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Womens A Category

terrain

Type — Others

timer

14:00

sell

$45.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
7.9° / 20.1°
wb_sunny Feels like
4.4° / 16.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 34m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.0 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
humidity_mid Humidity
64.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:07
nightlight Sunset
21:11

About Bismarck

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Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. Bismarck is North Dakota's second most populous city, after Fargo.

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