Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who came out and participated or cheered at this year's race. The adult competitors and our little superheroes made this our best year to date. Congratulations to Kevin Fletcher and Sarah Fletcher on their overall wins!

The full results are posted on Tri State Racer. A great review of the event was written in Sunday's Gazette. 

Write to us with any comments, questions, or suggestions you might have concerning the event.

A huge thanks to all of our sponsors: Star Federal Credit Union, Triana, Kroger, Suttle and Stalnaker, John's Cylcery, The City of Charleston, Hammer Nutrition. You are the reason we are able to hold and grow this event each year. Thank you!

Packet Pick-up

The Packet Pick-up will be at the Charleston Civic Center on Friday, Sept. 12, from 4 pm to 7 pm. We will have tables set up inside the double doors of the main entrance. Enter and look to the left to find us. There, you will be able to get your race packet and sign a release waiver. We will also be able to field any last minutes questions you may have about race day.
The 2014 rules, race day directions, and the waiver form are now available under the "Rules & FAQ" tab. Please see them for any inquiries you may have about the upcoming race.

Steve and Frank on Highland Highlights

Thank you to Highland Highlights for having our race committee leaders, Steve Hewitt and Frank Fazzolari, on your program to discuss the 2014 Capital City Challenge. Check out the video below for a preview of this year's event. Be sure to get your registrations in before the price increase on September 1.

One Month to Go!

We are less than one month from the 2014 Capital City Challenge. There are many things we are excited about with this year's edition. The kids' superhero fun run promises to be hugely entertaining; many thanks to Suttle and Stalnaker for their help in sponsoring that event. It is the fifth year of this race and we are anticipating the largest turnout since the event's inception. Look out for more announcements in the coming weeks concerning: rules & procedures and packet pick-up.
Get excited for the Challenge by reliving moments from last year's event in the video posted below.

Registration Fees Support Charity

Here is a reminder that all racer registration fees go directly to support The Counseling Connection, a non-profit organization that provides counseling services in the Kanawha Valley and across West Virginia. Their counseling services cover problems related to: abuse, ADHD, anxiety, depression, family and marital problems, substance abuse, and trauma. Please visit their website for more information on this vital community service.
Our financial sponsors cover the cost of operating The Capital City Challenge. They make it possible for your dollars to go straight to The Counseling Connection. For 2014 our sponsors are: Suttle & Stalnaker; AnyTime Fitness; Kroger; Star USA Federal Credit Union; Triana Energy; Blackwell & Co.; The City of Charleston; and John's Cyclery. You can click on the "Sponsors" tab and visit their websites to learn more about our supporters. We want to thank them for enabling us to produce this race and keep your money going to our beneficiary.

Summer Pricing

Today, June 30th, is the last day to register at $35 per person and $30 per team member. On July 1st prices go up $10/person.
The summer racing season is in full swing. Wear your cool Capital City Challenge shirts around town while training and doing other races. We will give you a wave, and generally think that you are an awesome person.
Remember our first ever kids' fun run too. Kids get to wear a cape and follow their favorite super hero in full costume leading the way. It should be a great time for all ages, and we are really excited about it.

Spring/Summer Pricing

We are in the second round of pricing for the 2014 Capital City Challenge. Registration is $35/individual and $30/team member through June 30. While you are preparing for Spring and Summer events make sure to get your early discounts for the Challenge. For those intimidated by the full triathlon, now is a good time to find team members so you can tackle the Challenge with a friend or two. It is also a good time to line up a kayak and a bike for individual participants. Beyond the equipment all you need is to get in shape. Now is a good time for that too!

Kids' Fun Run

Have you participated in the Capital City Challenge in the past and wished there was something for your kids to do while you have fun? Has entertaining your kids kept you from participating in the Challenge in years past? Well if so, you are in luck. This year we are proud to welcome Batman, Batgirl, Spiderman, and Captain America to the Capital City Challenge to lead our inaugural kids' fun run. We are really looking forward to this new edition of our event and we hope it inspires you to get the whole family involved in physical fitness. Registration is coming soon for the fun run.
In the meantime, you can register online for the Capital City Challenge at Tri-State Racer. Rates are a low $25/participant until April 18th.

2014 Online Registration

Online registration is now available for the 2014 Capital City Challenge. Click on the Registration tab and then the link to Tri State Racer. They are hosting our online registration this year, and it should be a much smoother process. Remember that until April 18 you can get a special low rate of $25 per participant. Sign up today and be part of our fifth annual challenge!

Extreme Early Bird Registration

We know that most weekend warriors like to wait until a few weeks before an event to register. But if you are certain you will participate in the fifth annual Capital City Challenge, now until April 18th would be a good time to register. It only costs $25 for individuals and $25 per team member to register during that time period. So all you loyal Challengers, be sure to save some money and sign up before April 18th. Only paper applications are available at this time. As soon as online registration is up and running for 2014 we will let you know.