City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Price $32.80 - $85.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 45th Annual City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the charming city of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This exciting event features a Half Marathon starting at 7:10 AM and a fast, flat 5K kicking off at 7 AM, perfect for runners of all levels. Participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through picturesque neighborhoods and scenic countryside, complete with enthusiastic volunteers and well-stocked water stops every two miles.
Don’t miss the chance to secure your official race gear by registering before September 14! Runners will be greeted at the finish line with delicious post-race snacks, pancakes, coffee, and even locally brewed beer. Plus, there's a virtual option available to accommodate those who prefer to run at their own pace between September 1 and 30, 2025. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, and compete for exciting prizes in various categories. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K promises an unforgettable experience!
Don’t miss the chance to secure your official race gear by registering before September 14! Runners will be greeted at the finish line with delicious post-race snacks, pancakes, coffee, and even locally brewed beer. Plus, there's a virtual option available to accommodate those who prefer to run at their own pace between September 1 and 30, 2025. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, and compete for exciting prizes in various categories. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K promises an unforgettable experience!
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
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
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. $4.00 Fee & COR 45th Year Backpack
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:10AM CDT)
$54.00
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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