Spooky Sprint- Lansing

Join us for a MiCHN fundraiser 5k and 1 mile run/walk at Homeschool 'Day At The Dome' 2026 @ the Capitol on October 13th 2026!

Location: Michigan State Capitol Complex (Lansing)

Start time: run at 9:30am, walk at 10:30am

Events: 5k and 1-mile Run/Walk

All registration is done online thru this Run Signup page.

Event Pricing:

Under 5 - FREE (no t-shirt)

Ages 5-12: $10 until 9/22. $15 9/23 to 9/30. $20 10/1 to 10/13.

Ages 13-18: $20 until 9/22. $25 9/23 to 9/30. $30 10/1 to 10/13.

Ages 19+: $35 until 9/22. $40 9/23 to 9/30. $45 10/1 to 10/13.

Special age based pricing is automatically applied during registration.

Race T-shirts: T-shirts are included with registration thru September 30th. T-shirts are not included with registrations after 9/30. Adult and Youth Sizes available.

Course: The entire run/walk is on the Capitol complex- concrete sidewalk/paved path (no city streets). The 5k is a 3-loop course.

5k Awards:

1, 2, and 3rd place per age category:

Male: 5-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40 and over

Female: 5-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40 and over

Grand Master: top male and female over 50

Senior Master: top male and female over 60

1 Mile Awards: Top male and female for the age groups 5-10 and age 11-14

Results: The event is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the event and texted to you as you cross the finish line.

2026 marks the 33rd anniversary of the Capital City River Run.

The Capital City River Run makes a real impact within the community, benefiting Impression 5 Science Center and its mission to provide children and families access to science exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory programming.

Annual races include a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race. All half marathon and 5K race participants receive a crew neck sweatshirt (your choice of two colors) and finishers medal. The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and you can check your results during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.

The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 11AM at Impression 5 Science Center. The one mile race will take place on the Lansing River Trail. All participants will be invited to spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party after the event. Participants of the event will get a Stainless Steel Water Bottle and a finishers medal.

The half marathon, and 5K races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center, utilizing Michigan Ave, Grand River Ave, MSU campus and the Lansing River Trail and will end on Grand Ave, utilizing Adado Park in downtown Lansing. Both races will start at 8AM on Sunday, September 21.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will take place on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing.

Race day packet pick up will take place at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

It’s the most "Run"derful time of the year!

Bundle up and embrace the spirit of the season with Playmakers at our favorite wintertime tradition! Our Holiday Classic Fun Run/Walk brings a flurry of festive energy to the heart of Lansing.

Whether you're dashing for a personal best or strolling with the family, you’ll enjoy a frosty 5K loop through downtown. The best part? Warm up with a cup of the city's best cocoa and a mountain of cookies after you cross the finish line!