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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.
Sprint Triathlon - 500 Meter Swim - 16.5 Mile Bike - 5K Run
Location: George Wyth State Park (3659 Wyth Rd Waterloo, IA 50703)
Date: Sunday, September 13th
Time: 9am
Prostate Cancer Awareness of Central Iowa is proud to present its fourth run/walk event. 100% of all proceeds stay right here in Iowa to help Iowans affected by prostate cancer. Since our inaugural event, we have donated back nearly $270,000 to the Iowa prostate cancer community. With your help, we can help even more Iowa men and their families. Thank you for being part of Team Blue Iowa!
Race Overview
Enjoy the beautiful Iowa River Greenbelt with this 13.1 mile paved loop beginning in Eldora, taking you along the River's Edge Trail to Steamboat Rock, and coming back to Eldora through the beautiful Pine Lake State Park. The race will start and end at Memorial Park on the east side of Eldora located near the Welcome Center. We will be donating the proceeds from the run to the continued progress on the River’s Edge Trail.
Be greeted by our small town charm along the route and at the start and finish line. Your fans will have numerous opportunities to cheer you on along the way, while you will be able to enjoy some beautiful views as well. Enjoy post race refreshments and a warm breakfast of pancakes and sausage served fresh after you finish in Memorial Park.
*NOTE: Those who register after 9/8/26 will not be guaranteed a race shirt and swag bag items. We have a limited amount of extra shirts ordered that will be available to late registrants on a first-come first-serve basis. You may email the race organizers for more information.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up options will be available on Friday evening and the morning of the race. Those registered will receive an email leading up to the race with details on the time and place of packet pick up.
Start Times
For those who choose to exclusively walk the half marathon course, you will begin at 7 am. All runners and run/walkers will begin at 8 am.
Parking
Parking will be available at the start/finish area for participants and spectators just west of the park in the Hardin County Fair Grounds. Park Street will be closed for the safety of all participating. You may enter the fair grounds from the west side on 11th Avenue.
Bathrooms
Restrooms are available at Memorial Park (park restrooms) and in the Welcome Center, both located right near the start/finish area. There will be numerous bathroom opportunities available along the route. Stay tuned for exact locations.
Water stations
We will have numerous water stops along the route manned by different volunteers and organizations. Stay tuned for a more detailed list of where they will be along the route.
Awards
All pre-registered finishers (runners and walkers) will receive custom locally crafted wooden finisher medals made right here in Eldora at the Backwoods Gallery. Top award winners will only be awarded to the overall top two male and female finishers, not separated by runners and walkers nor into specific age groups.
Post Race Refreshments
After the race you can hydrate and refuel with post race grab and go items such as water, gatorade, and chocolate milk, along with bananas and granola bars. Once you are cooled off, head over to the Memorial Park shelter for a warm breakfast of pancakes and sausage cooked fresh by our local Eldora Kiwanis Club. The meal is included in your registration. Spectators and the public are welcome to enjoy a warm meal as well with a freewill donation to the Kiwanis Club.
On Sunday September 27, 2026, the city of Des Moines will host the Midwest Greater DSM Half Marathon Series (formerly the HyVee Half Marathon) again with a co-ed format. Each event will offer a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and our popular Kids One Mile Fun Run for our youngest competitors. Starting and finishing just steps from the Polk County Courthouse on Court Avenue in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa!
Returning for 2026: Each Half Marathon, 10K, 5K event produced by Premier Event Management will again offer an exciting youth event in each market. The Kids One Mile Fun Run will start and finish from our main finish line structure making the Kids event something extra special on race morning. Children from ages 5 to 15 are encouraged to join mom and/or dad on race morning to begin a lifelong lifestyle change at Kids One Mile Fun Run!
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.