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The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic is a children’s race designed to encourage kids to be healthy and have fun. It is one of the largest children-only race in the country.
In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, proceeds from the Capitol Classic benefit programs for young patients and their families at Saint Alphonsus.
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History
The Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Race was started
by Ron and Betsy Twilegar in 1983 to encourage young people to become interested
in physical fitness, especially running. At that first race, held on Sept.
2, 1983, 1,000 children ran from the State Capitol Building to the Union
Pacific Depot. Through the efforts of Dr. Michael and Kirsten Coughlin,
Saint Alphonsus became involved with supporting the race in 1987. The race
date was changed to the end of the school year and has continued as a tradition
for many Treasure Valley families.