3 events in Jefferson City, Missouri

The Leprechauns have taken over! The Leprechauns have taken a detour and ended up in the town of Jefferson City, Missouri! Come stay active with us as search for the Leprechauns golden coins! This is a fun run so no payment to participate is required and everyone is welcomed! We have two choices you can choose from with the fun mile run or the longer 5k run! This will be a flat course filled with much fun! We will start at the Noren Access and follow the course onto the Katy Trail! The fun mile will start at 8:30 with the 5k to follow after! Please show up before 8:15 to sign waiver! We hope to see you there!

Medals will be given to the kids and those with special needs for the fun mile run! Maybe we will even catch that silly Leprechaun!

Join us for the fourth annual Capital City Race, an event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and honoring the memory of Jared Palmer, who tragically lost his life to mental illness in November 2021.

Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Jefferson City’s first-ever Half Marathon and enjoy routes that showcase the Capital City’s most beloved landmarks. Whether you walk, jog, or run, every step you take supports mental health awareness and strengthens our community.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

• Start Time: 7:00 am

• Location: Missouri State Capitol

Registration

Entry fees vary by race distance and include a race shirt, medal, bib, and swag bag.

Guaranteed only to participants who register by May 1, 2026.

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race: Friday, May 8, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 pm | Location TBD

• Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Starting at 5:30 am | Missouri State Capitol