CAPITAL PURSUIT 2023

THE CAPITAL PURSUIT

Capital Pursuit is Capital Strider's premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the vibrant streets of Des Moines and will finish in the amazing Western Gateway Park downtown. For those who prefer the 5K distance, you can choose to run or walk in the downtown area on a flat and fast course. In its 40th 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 24
Time: 8:30 AM start for the 10 Mile and 5K races
10:45 AM for Pursuit Junior

Starting Line: Approximately 15th & Grand Ave., downtown

Links to the 2023 Course Maps

10 Mile Course: https://onthegomap.com/s/cfg5cv0n

5 Mile Course: https://onthegomap.com/s/55qk9dtu

COURSE HYDRATION: There are 3 water stations on the 10-mile course and 1 water station on the 5K course. Gatorade will be available on the 10-mile course at two water stations, near the 5- and 8-mile points.

CALLING ALL ELITES: The Capital Pursuit road race is again offering free entry to elite runners who meet time qualifications for the 10-mile race. The standards for the featured race are 55 minutes for the men, 1:00 for the women, or equivalent times for shorter or longer races within the past 15 months. Elite entry inquiries should be made to: miketiedens@capitalstriders.org

REGISTRATION AND COST:
10 Mile

$50 Registration (through 8/8/2023)

$55 Registration (8/9/2023 to 8/31/2023)

$60 Registration (9/1/2023 to 9/21/2023)

5K

$40 Registration (through 8/8/2023)

$45 Registration (8/9/2023 to 8/31/2023)

$50 Registration (9/1/2023 to 9/21/2023)

 

NOTE: Online registration closes after 9/21/2023. After 9/21/2023 please register at Packet Pickup. See Packet Pickup details below.

Capital Striders members receive a $10 discount!  Discount is applicable only when registering online.

 

PACKET PICKUP:

Saturday, September 23 (1:00 - 5:00pm)

Fitness Sports, 8810 Swanson Blvd in the Swanson Depot

Race Morning near the start line at 15th & Grand from 7:30 - 8:15 AM

AWARDS:
The top three males and females in the 10-mile and 5K races will receive cash prizes.

In the 10-mile race, awards will be given to the top three males/females in 6 age groups.  The age categories are:   19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+.

Awards & post-race ceremony will start at approximately 11:20 a.m. at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom. 

PURSUIT JR. INFORMATION:

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 10:45.

Beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m., kids will run down the finish area on Grand Avenue. Kids will be broken into the following 3 age groups:

Ages 4 & under: 10:45 AM - run approx. 100 meters
Ages 5-8: 10:50 AM - run approx. 250 meters
Ages 9-12: 10:55 AM - run approx. 400 meters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  
SOCKS! Technical socks for all 10 Mile and 5K participants.

MEDALS!  All 10 Mile finishers will receive a finisher medal.

POST-RACE PARTY!  ALWAYS a great time at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom, 555 17th Street. Doors will open for Capital Pursuit participants at approximately 11:00 AM with the post-party and awards starting at approximately 11:20 AM.