Capital Pursuit
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Capital Pursuit is Capital Striders premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the best parts of the City of Des Moines. This year there is a new course that will take runners around beautiful Easter Lake and along the Carl Voss Trail. There is also a 4 mile run/walk for those participants who prefer that distance. In its 41st running, make sure not to miss one of Des Moines’ longest-running traditions!
The Capital Striders are a member of the Road Runners Club of America, which promotes the development of community-based running clubs and events in the pursuit of health and competition for all ages. RRCA provides support and race insurance for many of its 2,500 member organizations.
Race Info
Time & Location
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time:
8:30 AM start for the 10 Mile and 4 mile races
10:45 AM for Pursuit Junior
Starting Line:
Easter Lake Trail just east of the Athene North Shore Recreation Center
2024 Course Maps:
4 Mile: Same start line as the 10 mile course and 1 lap around the lake
Pursuit Junior: Same start line as the 10 mile course
COURSE HYDRATION - There are multiple water stations on the 10 mile and 4 mile courses. Because the course is looped there will be multiple opportunities to visit the same water station. Gatorade will be available.
REGISTRATION AND COST
10 Mile Registration:
7/11/2024 - 8/3/2024: $50.00
8/4/2024 - 8/31/2024: $55.00
9/1/2024 - 9/20/2024: $60.00
4 Mile Registration:
7/11/2024 - 8/3/2024: $40.00
8/4/2024 - 8/31/2024: $45.00
9/1/2024 - 9/20/2024: $50.00
FLASH SALE!!
Sale runs from August 20th - Labor Day! You will receive $15 off of the price! Use code ‘CAPITALPURSUITFLASH’
NOTE: Online registration closes after 9/20/2024. Registration after that date can be done at Packet Pickup.
Pursuit Junior:
The Pursuit Junior kids' races are free, however, registration is required.
Participants can register at the Pursuit Jr. Table near the finish line on race day.
Parents/guardians will need to sign a waiver prior to their child participating in the race.
Participants will receive a t-shirt and a participation ribbon or medal.
The announcer will ask the various age divisions to report to the Pursuit Jr. table at approximately 10:15 AM.
Participants will be broken into the following 3 age groups:
Ages 4 & under: 10:45 AM – 100 meters (approximately)
Ages 5 - 8: 10:50 AM – 250 meters (approximately)
Ages 9 - 12: 10:55 AM – 400 meters (approximately)
PACKET PICKUP:
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 (1:00 - 5:00 PM)
Location: Fitness Sports, 8810 Swanson Blvd. in the Swanson Depot
Race morning packet pickup will be available near the start line from 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Race Swag: Details coming soon!
Volunteer sign up link: Sign up
Registration Link!
Race Results
2023 - Results
Race Photos
2022 Race Day photos by Terry Kruse
2021 Race Day photos by Terry Kruse
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email the Race Director at tysonw123@live.com