Capital City Race
The Capital City Race starts at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options for runners and walkers. It is a young annual event built around mental health awareness and the memory of Jared Palmer, who lost his life to mental illness. The routes are designed to show off Jefferson City’s major landmarks, and the half marathon is billed as the city’s first. The field is open to people moving at different paces, from walkers to runners, and each entry includes the usual race-day gear: a shirt, medal, bib, and swag bag for those who register early enough.