Capital City Classic 10K

       

Markham Street, Downtown Little Rock

We offer a FREE kids race immediately preceding the start of the 10K at 7:30 AM.  The kids race is an out-and-back course that goes over the Broadway Bridge, which will be closed to all traffic.  Registration is open to anyone up to the age of 14 years old, and parents are welcome to run or walk with their child if needed.  All participants will receive a t-shirt and medal!

The 2026 race will once again offer prize money!  The top 5 male and female finishers will receive a prize purse of at least $6,000, with the breakout and total amount to be finalized by January 1, 2026.   

Complimentary entries and possible travel assistance will be provided to athletes that have recently demonstrated the ability to run sub 32:00 (M) or sub 38:00 (F).  Interested athletes can send an email to capitalcityclassic10k@gmail.com for more information. 

All participants in both the kid's mile and the 10K will receive finisher's medals!  The design of the 2025 medal is shown below and we will update with the design of the 2026 medal after it's unveiled.  Thank you to Kinco Constructors for being our Medals Sponsors again for 2026!  Finisher medals would not be possible without their support.  

The AC Hotel in downtown Little Rock has discounted rates of $129/night from Friday, March 27th through Sunday, March 29th.  The rates will remain available until the hotel block is filled.  Located just steps away from the finish line and less than a 1/2 mile from the start line, it's the perfect spot to stay during race weekend!    

Book your group rate for Capital City Classic 10K

We're one of the only 10k races out there that has a pace team to help you achieve your goals!  The 2026 race will feature at least five different pace groups of 45, 50, 59, 70 and 80 minutes.  If you plan to be around these times make sure to be on the lookout for the pace signs.  We have great teams setup that will not only potentially help you achieve a time goal, but will encourage, create camaraderie and add a lot of fun to the race!

For those that aren't participating in the Capital City Classic, but want to be part of the action, we have an unofficial “spectator course” of less than a mile that allows you to see the runners at the start, finish and two different spots in between!

- Start at Markham and Broadway and watch the start of the race at 8am

- Walk 5 blocks east down Markham to Scott St to catch the runners just before the 2 mile mark.

- Head to Main and 6th which is about 4.5 miles into the race.

- Lastly walk a couple blocks to the finish area at Capitol and Louisiana.

Packets will be available for pickup from 10 AM to 6PM on Friday, March 27th at Rock City Running.  We highly encourage participants to pick up their package the day before the race, but pickup will also be available on race day beginning at 6:15 AM.  

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