Capital City Cross

About this race

Event Overview Organizer: The BIKEIOWA Racing Team knows how to put on FUN, UNIQUE, and EXCITING events. History: Capital City Cross is one of the races that helped launch the cyclocross scene in Central Iowa 18 years ago! Venue Details Location: George Davis Softball Park is a spectator-friendly venue on the northeast side of Des Moines. Course: Don't let the name fool you, the course will have more elevation than the name suggests! Description: Back for 2026…Smooth, Speedy and Sneakily Tough! Kid's Race Age Group: We’re excited to invite all the little future cyclocross stars to join us. Schedule: FREE Kid’s Cyclocross Race at 11:15 AM both Saturday AND Sunday. Course: Designed just for kids under 9 to experience the thrill of cyclocross. Special Events HANDLEBAR RACE: Inspired by this video . Challenge: Run one lap of the cyclocross course while holding onto a handlebar (with both hands)! Entry Fee: Only $5, with the winner taking home half the pot for charity. Equipment: Feel free to bring your own handlebars: limited bars available for borrowing. Course Preview Practice Event: Attend the Renegade Cyclocross Practice on Tuesday, September 15. Video: Watch the 2024 practice video . Fine Print USA Cycling Permit: Race permit (16254). Race Dates: Saturday, September 19, 2026, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Venue Address: George Davis Softball Park - 4980 NE 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 - MAP . Event Details: https://www.bikeiowa.com/Event/16529/capital-city-cross (more details here). Onsite Registration: $15 more than online registration: cash only: waived for Juniors an…