Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Statesman Cap10K on April 7
Ryan Maxin
The Statesman Cap10K is back for its 47th year, this time with record turnout.
Since starting in 1978, the race has grown to be the largest 10K in Texas, according to a written statement from Jeff Simecek, the race's director. If you plan to run (or walk) in the 10K this year, you can register online here. Registration is open until April 6 at 5 p.m.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's race.
When is the 47th Statesman Cap10K?
The Statesman Cap10K kicks off April 7 at 7:30 a.m. The starting line is at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Barton Springs Road. The schedule for race times is:
- 7:30 a.m.: Wheelchair athletes
- 8 a.m.: Corral A
- 8:10 a.m.: Corral B
- 8:20 a.m.: Corral C
- 8:30 a.m.: Corral D
- 8:40 a.m.: Corral E
- 8:50 a.m. Corral F
- 9 a.m.: Starting line closes
- 11 a.m.: Course closes
How can I register for the 10K?
Registration and packet pick-up for the 10K will take place at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Exhibit Hall 2, between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 5 and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 6.
You can also register online here. Entry for adults costs $74, and youth entry costs $64.
How many people run the 10K?
Registration figures for this year's 10K sat around 17,169 as of Wednesday afternoon. It's already surpassed 2023's total of 16,224 participants, Simecek said.
The number of registrants for this year's race is up 21% year-over-year as of March 27, Simecek said. He anticipates having between about 18,000 and 19,000 participants in this year's race.
From humble beginnings to Austin's 'rite of spring'
Simecek described the Cap10K as a heritage event in Austin and said many of its longtime participants call the race "Austin's annual rite of spring." Twenty-six runners have participated in every race since 1978, when it was created.
"The goal is to make sure we engage with our participants and create a fun environment and a healthier Central Texas," Simecek said. "Our team is always very aware of creating a really great, safe participant experience."
The Statesman Cap10K was recently named the number one 10K to run in the U.S. by HalfMarathons.net.