City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Price $32.80 - $160.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 45th Annual City of Roses Half Marathon and 5K, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the picturesque Cape Girardeau, Missouri! This highly anticipated event invites runners of all levels to participate in a scenic 5K starting at 7 AM and a Half Marathon kicking off shortly after at 7:10 AM. Experience the thrill of running along a beautiful paved trail that meanders through charming neighborhoods and lush countryside, complete with enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on at every turn.
This year, the City of Roses event introduces an exciting relay option for teams of three, adding a fun twist to the race experience! Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere at the finish line with tasty post-race treats, including pancakes, coffee, and locally brewed beer. With prizes for top finishers and well-supported water stations every couple of miles, this event promises to be a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this beloved tradition—be sure to register by September 14th to secure your race shirt or backpack! Join us for a memorable day of running and celebration in Cape Girardeau!
This year, the City of Roses event introduces an exciting relay option for teams of three, adding a fun twist to the race experience! Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere at the finish line with tasty post-race treats, including pancakes, coffee, and locally brewed beer. With prizes for top finishers and well-supported water stations every couple of miles, this event promises to be a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this beloved tradition—be sure to register by September 14th to secure your race shirt or backpack! Join us for a memorable day of running and celebration in Cape Girardeau!
Organiser's Description
MUST REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 14 TO BE GUARANTEED A 5K SHIRT OR HALF MARATHON BACKPACK. SIGN UP NOW!
45TH ANNUAL CITY OF ROSES HALF MARATHON AND 5K WEEKEND. The 5K Race and the Half Marathon will be held Sunday, September 28th. 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
NEW THIS YEAR! RELAY OPTION - GET A TEAM OF 3 AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Join the fun by running Missouris 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.
Our CITY OF ROSES 5K is a flat, fast USATF Certified Course on a paved trail. There will be lots of cheering and snacks at the finish.
VIRTUAL OPTION - Run your best between September 1 and September 30, 2025.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025:
3:00-6:00 Packet pick up at the Osage Center
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2025
5:30-6:30 AM Half Marathon & 5K Packet Pickup
6:30 AM Walkers & Non-Competitive Runners Start*
7:00 AM 5K Start
7:10 AM Half Marathon Start
7:45 AM Awards Ceremony for 5K
9::40 AM Awards Ceremony for Half Marathon
*There are no _awards_ for those runners that start at 6:30, but finishers metals will be given out.
45TH ANNUAL CITY OF ROSES HALF MARATHON AND 5K WEEKEND. The 5K Race and the Half Marathon will be held Sunday, September 28th. 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
NEW THIS YEAR! RELAY OPTION - GET A TEAM OF 3 AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Join the fun by running Missouris 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.
Our CITY OF ROSES 5K is a flat, fast USATF Certified Course on a paved trail. There will be lots of cheering and snacks at the finish.
VIRTUAL OPTION - Run your best between September 1 and September 30, 2025.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025:
3:00-6:00 Packet pick up at the Osage Center
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2025
5:30-6:30 AM Half Marathon & 5K Packet Pickup
6:30 AM Walkers & Non-Competitive Runners Start*
7:00 AM 5K Start
7:10 AM Half Marathon Start
7:45 AM Awards Ceremony for 5K
9::40 AM Awards Ceremony for Half Marathon
*There are no _awards_ for those runners that start at 6:30, but finishers metals will be given out.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & COR 45th Year Backpack
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:10AM CDT)
$85.80
Join the fun by running Missouris 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 -
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
Shirt Order Deadline is Sept. 14, 2025 -
VIRTUAL OPTION - City of Roses Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & COR 45th Year Backpack
$85.80
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Half Marathon Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & COR 45th Year Backpack for Each Participant
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:10AM CDT)
$160.00
3 people per team. Exchange will be at the Pilot House and the beginning of Veterans
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