Capital Pursuit
Des Moines, IA
- 10 Miler, 4 Miler, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Capital Pursuit is Capital Strider’s premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the best parts of the City of Des Moines. The course will take runners around beautiful Easter Lake and along the Carl Voss Trail. Don’t miss one of Des Moines’ longest-running traditions! The Capital Striders are a member … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 13):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 96 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 86 |
| L (°F) | 69 | 64 | 53 | 51 | 65 |
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Great race!
This was my 4th time participating in Capital Pursuit. I've done the 10 mile twice and now the 5k twice. There is always good competition and also seemingly always hot … MORE
This was my 4th time participating in Capital Pursuit. I’ve done the 10 mile twice and now the 5k twice. There is always good competition and also seemingly always hot weather! The 5k course is flat and fast. It is excellent timing before the Des Moines Marathon to test your fitness levels. Any race put on by the Capital Striders is sure to be well run!
Great course for a PR!
I have done the Capital Pursuit 10 mile race twice. Both times I ran a new PR on this course! Any race that goes down Kingman is going to have … MORE
I have done the Capital Pursuit 10 mile race twice. Both times I ran a new PR on this course! Any race that goes down Kingman is going to have great scenery and lots of people out spectating. The after party is great – you get a free beer and they have a raffle with great prizes! They do finisher medals for the 10 mile and age group awards were gift certificates to a local running shop. I will most definitely continue to do this race!