2025 Results: https://results.truetimeracing.com/Results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1570
2026 dates not finalized, and race details will be updated as the information becomes available.
THE CAPITAL PURSUIT
Capital Pursuit is Capital Strider's premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the best parts of the City of Des Moines. 2026 marks the event's 44th year of racing, 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 13
Time: 8:00 AM start for the 10 Mile and 4 Mile races
10:15 AM for Pursuit Junior
Starting Line: TBA
COURSE HYDRATION: TBA
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 56 minutes for the men, 61 minutes for the women, or equivalent times for shorter or longer races within the past 15 months. Elite entry inquiries should be made to: tyson@capitalstriders.org
REGISTRATION AND COST:
10 Mile
$50 Registration (through 8/8/2026)
$55 Registration (8/9/2026 to 8/30/2026)
$60 Registration (8/31/2026 to 9/13/2025)
4 Mile
$40 Registration (through 8/8/2026)
$45 Registration (8/9/2026 to 8/30/2026)
$50 Registration (8/31/2025 to 9/13/2025)
Capital Striders members receive a $10 discount! Discount is applicable only when registering online.
PACKET PICKUP:
TBA
AWARDS:
TBA
Timeline:
TBA
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.
Start time TBA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Swag:
TBA
MEDALS! All 10 Mile and 4 Mile finishers will receive a finisher medal.
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 10 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 4 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — Junior Pursuit - Kids Run
Type — Running
10:15
$0.00
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 10 Miles
Type — Running
210 days remaining
$60.00
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 4 Miles
Type — Running
210 days remaining
$50.00
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — Junior Pursuit - Kids Run
Type — Running
210 days remaining
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Des Moines.
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