Cap10K

Austin's oldest annual race, the Statesman Cap10K will be celebrating its 40th running on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Come see why this is Austin's Rite of Spring event for runners and walkers. Featuring a majestic start on the Congress Avenue bridge...

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Piece by Piece

In honor of the 40th annual Statesman Cap10K in 2017, the ‘Dillo’s back, baby! From head to toe, he’s refreshed and ready.

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#WillieRun

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Six miles in the bag with Austin 10K'r group on the Sunday #MoonlightTowerRun21. (at Austin American Statesman Capitol 10k)

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Leo Manzano presents Jonathan Matthew a raffle prize entry into 2016 Cap10K at the Ready to Run shop's two year anniversary social run celebration. (at Ready To Run)

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#CapitolRun

A super fun 3-mile run up scenic Congress to the historic State Capitol.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The Cap10K Staff have organized a variety variable distance runs that are free, open to the public and begin and end at Austin American-Statesman’s parking lot.  Social run route distances vary between 3-6 miles and will be scheduled semiweekly (or every two weeks).  Starting in September, each weekday meeting will incorporate a creative theme that highlights the culture of Austin and the Cap10K.  Maps, bottled water, high fives and selfies will be shared at each meeting. Where:  Austin American-Statesman, 305 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704.  The Statesman parking lot is at the intersection of Barton Springs Rd. and S. Congress Ave., look for the black Cap10K tent at the north end of the lot. More details at Austin 10K'r Meetup Follow link:  http://bit.ly/MeetUpCapitolRun

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Austin Monthly’s Best of the City

Send CAP10K to the winner's circle by voting in Austin Monthly's Best of the City survey. Vote Now.  Voting ends August 30 and results in Austin Monthly’s December issue.

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Statesman Capitol 10K Names New Race Director

As the Austin American-Statesman looks ahead to the 39th annual running of the Statesman Capitol 10,000 race in 2016, it is pleased to announce a new race director: Jeff Simecek.

“Not only is Jeff an outstanding communicator and respected leader in the community, but he has years of valuable insight and experience with our signature race,” said Ann Poe, Vice President/Marketing & Audience at the Statesman.

Read Press Release

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Statesman Capitol 10K names The Trail Foundation the 2016 beneficiary

The Statesman Capitol 10,000 has extended The Trail Foundation’s position as the 2015 beneficiary through the April 10, 2016 race. The Trail Foundation will receive $1.00 from every Cap10K registration, which begins Oct. 1, 2015 at cap10k.com. During registration, race participants will also have the option to donate to the beneficiary, and the Statesman will match registrant donations up to $10K.  press release

“We are so pleased to announce The Trail Foundation as beneficiary of the 2016 race,” said Susie Gray, publisher of the Austin American-Statesman.

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Crosswalk or run

In celebration of National Running Day, Austin runners beat the rush hour traffic  as the traverse the 3-mile sidewalk route from Lady Bird Lake up to the Texas State Capitol.  The free social run was organized by Cap10K staff with refreshments provided by Evamor water, Coco Libre and Oatmega.

Had a blast!! Do more events like this soon.--Mary Noga

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National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running.

Statesman Cap10K National Running Day Photo Fun Run What are we Do’n Join us for a group 5K fun run with photo ops on the first part of the Cap10K run course. No runner left behind fun run with an out and back to the Capitol from the Statesman Bat Viewing area. Refreshments and giveaways provided.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Statesman Bats Observation Center 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

More info at MeetUp or Facebook

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Save the date for the 2016 Statesman Cap10K on Sunday, April 10, 2016.  Registration will open October 2015 with a limited introductory registration fee of $30.