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Capital Pursuit - 33rd Anniversary

in United States at Downtown

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  • 5K Run/Walk

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  • 10-Mile run

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  • Pursuit Junior

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Location

Capital Pursuit is a premier late summer race that takes participants through the vibrant East Village, down the beautifully tree lined streets near Drake University campus and ending at the amazing Western Gateway Park downtown.

Course Maps:

10-Mile RRCA Championship & USATF Certified:
www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/515319210

5K (certification-pending):
www.mapmyrun.com/us/des-moines-ia/capital-pursuit-5k-course-route-277757163

Capital Strider members receive a $5 discount when they pre-register.

No discount available at packet pick-up or on race day.

Course

The 10-Mile course starts in downtown Des Moines and winds through the near northwest neighborhoods.
(10-Mile course will be open 2 hours until 10:00 AM, 12 min. pace)

The 5K course will be run in the downtown area.

The Pursuit Junior kids' races are free; however, registration is required.

Participants can register at the registration table 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.

The announcer will ask the various age divisions to report to the Pursuit Jr. Table at approx. 9:30, 9:40 & 9:50.

Beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m., kids will run down finish area on Locust Street.
Kids will be broken into the following 3 age groups:

Ages 4 & under: 9:30 a.m. - run approx. 100 meters
Ages 5-8: 9:40 a.m. - run approx. 250 meters
Ages 9-12: 9:50 a.m. - run approx. 400 meters

Time

8:00 AM: 10-Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk
9:30 AM: Pursuit Junior races

Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, Sept 19 (1 - 5p.m.) - Fitness Sports NEW location at 8810 Swanson Blvd in the Swanson Depot

Race morning, Sunday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. near the start line at Western Gateway Park
10-Mile - $45, 5K - $35

Awards

Awards will be given to the top male and female 10 Mile finishers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

1st - $
2nd - $
3rd - $

Awards will be given to the top male and female 5K finishers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

1st - $
2nd - $
3rd - $

Awards will be giving to the top male and female 10 Mile Masters (40+) finisher - $75 gift card.

Awards will be given to the top male and female 5K Masters (40+) finisher - $25 gift card.

Age Divisions:
Awards will be giving to age group winners in the following categories in both the 10 Mile and 5K races:
Younger than 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

1st - $25 gift card
2nd - $15 gift card
3rd - $10 gift card


One award per winner.

The awards ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. and take place at Gas Lamp 1501 Grand Ave. All participants will receive a drink voucher in their packet. Come join us for great food, drinks and fun after the race!

Additional Information

Pre-registered 10-mile participants will receive a beautiful long sleeved technical shirt. 10-mile finishers will receive a finisher's medal.

Pre-registered 5K participants will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt.

Youth size shirts are replaced by XS for 10 mile and 5k races

Pursuit Junior participants will receive a short sleeve cotton t-shirt.

A portion of the race proceeds will go to assist [b]Iowa Kidstrong, Inc. Their mission is to promote healthy, active lifestyles among children.

www.iowakidstrong.com

Questions?

Brad Dains or Lance Bergeson
email: brad@capitalstriders.org
email: Lance@capitalstriders.org
web: www.capitalstriders.org


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