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SUMMARY:Statesman Cap10K (Capitol 10\,000)
DESCRIPTION:Course Highlights\nThe Statesman Cap10K launches from the iconic Congress Avenue Bridge with sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline. Runners travel west through downtown\, past the newly renovated Waterloo Neighborhood Park & Amphitheater at mile one\, then wind through the University of Texas campus before descending back toward Riverside Drive. The course finishes with a wide\, crowd-lined stretch into the Finish Line Festival at Vic Mathias Shores — dual finish lanes let runners pour in side by side\, soaking in the roar of tens of thousands of spectators. \nRace Details\nThe 49th Annual Statesman Cap10K rolls off at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday\, April 12\, 2026. Corrals are staggered in 10-minute waves to manage the massive field. Packet pickup is held Friday\, April 10 and Saturday\, April 11 at Palmer Events Center — there is no race-day pickup. The King & Queen of the Hill Challenge adds a spirited side competition up the legendary W. 15th Street hill. \nWhy Runners Love It\nWith nearly 50 years of history\, the Cap10K is more than a race — it’s an Austin rite of spring. Corporate teams\, costumed fun runners\, elite competitors\, and first-timers all share the same start line in a city-wide celebration. The event regularly draws runners from across the nation who want to experience Austin’s unique blend of competitive racing and festival energy. April mornings in Austin are among the most pleasant of the year\, making for ideal 10K conditions before summer heat sets in. \nHeat & Logistics Tips\nApril in Austin can surprise runners with temperatures climbing into the high 70s by midmorning\, so seed yourself in the earliest corral you qualify for. Hydration stations are well-stocked along the route. Parking around Congress Avenue fills quickly; consider the MetroBus or a rideshare drop-off near Palmer Events Center. Post-race\, the Finish Line Festival at Vic Mathias Shores features food\, music\, and sponsor activations — arrive early to claim a good spot on the lawn. \nRegister\nRegistration is open at cap10k.com. The 50th anniversary edition is already scheduled for April 11\, 2027 — a milestone not to miss!
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LOCATION:Statesman Cap10K | Congress Avenue Bridge\, Congress Avenue Bridge\, Austin\, TX 78701\, Austin\, Texas\, United States
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