Throughout the year, the Capital Striders host and organize four major events in the central Iowa area.
Loop the Lake
Kick off your running season the right way at Gray's Lake in Des Moines with Loop the Lake.
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Where: Gray's Lake Park
Distances: 8k
Expected Participants: 250
To Grandmother's House We Go
Enjoy the dirt trails and scenery of Brown's Woods while completing a fun and spooky 5k, 10k, or 15k trail run.
When: October 26, 2024!
Where: Brown's Woods
Distances: 5k, 10k, 15k
Sycamore Trail Race
Plunge into the frigid temperatures of Iowa Winter and take on Sycamore trails race, a chilling trail race along the Des Moines river.
When: December 7, 2024!
Where: Sycamore trail in Johnston, IA
Distances: 8-ish miles
Expected Participants: 300
Capital Pursuit
The Capital Pursuit is the Capital Striders' premiere and longest-standing race of the year.
When: September 22, 2024!
Where: Easter Lake
Distances: 4 mile, 10 miles, and Junior Pursuit
Expected Participants: 500+