City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — Cape Girardeau, MO

Date
September 27, 2026
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO
Venue
1625 N. Kingshighway
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $150.00
Events
Half Marathon, 5K, VIRTUAL OPTION - City of Roses Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay
Includes
Long Sleeve UV Tech Hoodie | Short Sleeve T-Shirt
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Must register by September 13 to be guaranteed a 5K T-Shirt or Half Marathon Long Sleeve Tech Shirt . SIGN UP NOW! We will not be ordering surplus shirts. Race Day Registration is available during packet pickup Saturday & Sunday. Online registration closes Friday at midnight. 46th Annual City of Roses Half Marathon and 5K Weekend . The 5K Race and the Half Marathon will be held Sunday, September 27th. 5K will start at 7AM, Half Marathon 7:10AM (6:30 Non-competitive early start available for Half Marathon) HALF MARATHON PRIZES! Overall Male & Female - $300 Overall Masters Male & Female - $200 Relay Option - Get a team of 3 and have a great time! 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 b

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — Cape Girardeau, MO?

City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — Cape Girardeau, MO takes place on September 27, 2026. The race is held in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Where is City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — Cape Girardeau, MO held?

City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — Cape Girardeau, MO is held at 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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