Races

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.

Children 14 and under $10! Join the Cape Girardeau Road Runners for our SIXTH annual fast and flat USATF CERTIFIED 1-mile race!  If you've been curious about running, a one-mile race is a great place to start!  Bring the family and begin your adventure into running.  Seasoned runner?  You will love this fast and flat course to find out how fast you can run a 1-mile road race AND the opportunity to set a new Missouri State Record!  Register TODAY to be assured your best Wave start! The entire race will be held within Arena Park.  Event will be timed and runners will start in waves, based on estimated finish time.  Awards presented to Overall Male & Female. Overall Masters Male & Female, and 1st - 3rd place in 10 year age groups.   No pets, except service animals, may participate in this event.   When registering a child 14 and under, the special pricing will be displayed when you are at the checkout. SHIRTS- In an effort to keep our registration price low, shirts are an opti

Grab your friends and family and join us for the Zonta 5K, 10K or One Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 13th by the 4H Building in Arena Park. The 10K will start at 7:30 am and the 1 Mile and 5K will start at 8 am. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s service projects that advance the status of women and girls worldwide. *The event will be chip timed! Online registration will close Thursday, June 11 at 11:59 p.m. After this, 10K registration will be available onsite from 6:45-7:15 a.m. on race day. The 1 Mile and 5K registration will be available from 6:45 - 7:45 am on race day. Those registered by May 25 are guaranteed an awesome t-shirt!  Packet Pick Up will be Friday, June 12 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Fitness Plus; 150 South Mt. Auburn Road; Entrance #8 or on race day starting at 6:45 a.m. at Arena Park - 4H Building. Awards will be announced around 9:00 a.m. One Mile Fun Run/Walk participants will not be timed.  Awards will be given to the ov

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen. TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.

Join us for the Mary Mingle 5K, a festive and family-friendly run/walk benefiting the Community Counseling Center Foundation! This holiday-themed event is a great way to get moving and give back during the most wonderful time of the year. Participants are encouraged to dress in their merriest attire—Santa hats, jingle bells, and holiday sweaters welcome! All proceeds will benefit our clients in our five-county service area receive comprehensive behavioral & mental health care, prevention, and recovery services. Learn more about Community Counseling Center Foundation at www.cccntr.com The race will start at Mary Jane's Smokehouse and end at Minglewood Brewery in downtown Cape Girardeau, MO.