Muddy River Half Marathon
Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- 777 N. Main St., 63701
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a scenic, relatively flat half marathon past Cape Girardeau landmarks, finishing at the riverfront, all while supporting local non-profits.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
The 6th Annual Muddy River Half Marathon offers a scenic 13.1-mile journey through Cape Girardeau, highlighting landmarks like the Bill Emerson Bridge and Old St. Vincent's Church, concluding at the riverfront. This relatively flat course utilizes roadways and paved trails. Your participation supports local non-profits dedicated to regional health and well-being, contributing to over $100,000 raised since inception. Consider extending your stay to celebrate your achievement in Cape.
What to expect
- A 13.1-mile course showcasing Cape Girardeau landmarks and a riverfront finish.
- Enjoy a relatively flat route on roadways and paved trails.
- Your entry helps local non-profits improve community health.
Standout details
- Views of Bill Emerson Bridge & historic sites
- Finish line at the riverfront
- Supports local non-profits
- Relatively flat course
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM CDT · From $65.55
Opens Sep 27, 2025, 8:01 PM CDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM CDT · From $108.25
Opens Sep 27, 2025, 8:01 PM CDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Push PotentialMixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join us for the 6th Annual Muddy River Half Marathon, May 2, 2026. The course highlights many landmarks in Cape Girardeau including the Bill Emerson Bridge, Common Pleas Courthouse, Old St. Vincent's Church and more, as well as finishing at the riverfront, conveniently at Century Casino. The course is relatively flat utilizing roadways and paved trails. We hope you will spend the evening in Cape and celebrate your accomplishment. Proceeds benefit local non-profits who work to improve the health and well-being of those living in the region. Thanks to our sponsors and participants, we have been able to give over $100,000 to local non-profits since the Muddy River Marathon's inception. In our sixth year we plan to continue expanding the beneficiaries around Southeast Missouri.
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