City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K

Half Marathon

Join the fun by running Missouri’s premium, long-standing City of Roses Half Marathon. This course takes you along a paved trail through residential Cape Girardeau and out into the beautiful county. The course is well supported with volunteers to keep you safe as you wind around, up and down paved roads, past horse farms, tree-filled woods and beautiful homes. You will loop back to the Osage Center to find a cheering crowd and lots of good food, water, Gatorade and locally brewed beer. There will be pancakes & coffee along with traditional post-race snacks. This race is in its 45th consecutive year. Water stops are available every 2 miles in the beginning, then every mile from mile 8 on. The Water Stops are manned by some really happy people, ready to encourage you on your journey. We offer an early start for those who feel they may take longer than 3 hours to complete the course.
PRIZES! Overall Male & Female - $300
Overall Masters Male & Female - $200

Start Time:: 7:10am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Registration:: Online Registration is Closed

5K

Shirt Order Deadline is Sept. 14, 2025

Start Time:: 7:00am CDT
End Time:: 8:30am CDT

Registration:: Online Registration is Closed

VIRTUAL OPTION - City of Roses Half Marathon

Registration:: Online Registration is Closed

Half Marathon Relay

3 people per team. Exchange will be at the Pilot House and the beginning of Veterans

Start Time:: 7:10am CDT
End Time:: 10:00am CDT

Registration:: Online Registration is Closed