8 running events in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Join us February 21st as we celebrate our Grand Re-opening showcasing our recent remodel. The Poker Run, sponsored by Mizuno will kick events off for us. The course will be an out and back route from the store along the LaCroix Creek trail to County Park North. The total distance is approximately 2.7 miles. You will receive a total of 7 playing cards, best Poker hand wins. We will also have many other prizes and give aways through out the day.

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 optional add-on during registration. You must register by May 20 to order a shirt; there will be NO post-race orders. Only shirts ordered by May 20 will be available.

Awards! There will be Male & Female Overall, Masters Male & Female Overall, and age division awards. Age groups are divided male and female, 0-7, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Packet Pickup: FRIDAY, June 5, 3:00-6:00 P.M. at Missouri Running Company SATURDAY, June 6 6:30-7:45 A.M.

Funds raised at this event will aid the Cape Girardeau Road Runner’s efforts to continue to support area youth running programs, as well as the adult running community.

Race day registration will close at 7:30a.m. Register early to be assured your proper wave!

CANCELLATION POLICY The safety of our participants is our highest priority. Races will be held rain, snow, or shine and will not be cancelled except for cases of severe weather or unsafe road/trail conditions. Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course or post event activities to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety. We are a nonprofit organization and all net proceeds are used to further the Cape Girardeau Road Runner's mission in the community. As such, no refunds or credits will be given in the case of cancellation due to weather. Shirts ordered will still be distributed.

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 overall male and female as well as the top three in each age category, for the 5K and 10K.