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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile
Capital Pursuit 10-Mile is a 10 Mile and 4 Mile event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It was last held on September 13, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 13, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- 10 Mile, 4 Mile
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- capitalstriders.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile
The Capital Striders running club's flagship 10-mile (and 4-mile) race that takes runners through some of the best neighborhoods and parks of the City of Des Moines.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Capital Striders' premier race; 44th year in 2026; one of central Iowa's longest-running 10-milers
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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile: common questions
- When is the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile offer?
- 10 Mile and 4 Mile.
- How many people run the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Capital Pursuit 10-Mile?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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