City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- 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 the 46th Annual City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in beautiful Cape Girardeau, Missouri! This exciting race weekend promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels, featuring a scenic half marathon and a fast, flat 5K course. The 5K kicks off at 7 AM, followed by the Half Marathon at 7:10 AM, with an early start option available for those who anticipate taking more than three hours to complete the course.
Participants can enjoy a picturesque route along paved trails that wind through charming residential areas and stunning countryside. The event is well-supported with enthusiastic volunteers at every turn, providing water, Gatorade, and cheer to keep you motivated. Runners will be greeted at the finish line with delicious post-race snacks, pancakes, coffee, and even locally brewed beer! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes, including $300 for the overall male and female winners of the Half Marathon. Be sure to register by September 13 to guarantee your race shirt, and join the fun in this beloved community event!
Participants can enjoy a picturesque route along paved trails that wind through charming residential areas and stunning countryside. The event is well-supported with enthusiastic volunteers at every turn, providing water, Gatorade, and cheer to keep you motivated. Runners will be greeted at the finish line with delicious post-race snacks, pancakes, coffee, and even locally brewed beer! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes, including $300 for the overall male and female winners of the Half Marathon. Be sure to register by September 13 to guarantee your race shirt, and join the fun in this beloved community event!
Organiser's Description
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 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 46th consecutive year. Water stops are available every 2 miles in the beginning, then every mile from mile 8 on. Gatorade will be available at the water stops from mile 6 through the end of the race. 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, 2026.
AWARDS -
HALF MARATHON AWARDS will be recognized for Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male & Female, and 5 year age divisions - 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, through 65-69, 70 +.
5K AWARDS will be recognized for Overall Male, Overall Female, and 5 year age divisions - 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, through 65-69, 70 +
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2026:
3:00-6:00 Packet pick up at the Osage Center
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2026
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 they are eligible for finishers metals.
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 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 46th consecutive year. Water stops are available every 2 miles in the beginning, then every mile from mile 8 on. Gatorade will be available at the water stops from mile 6 through the end of the race. 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, 2026.
AWARDS -
HALF MARATHON AWARDS will be recognized for Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male & Female, and 5 year age divisions - 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, through 65-69, 70 +.
5K AWARDS will be recognized for Overall Male, Overall Female, and 5 year age divisions - 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, through 65-69, 70 +
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2026:
3:00-6:00 Packet pick up at the Osage Center
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2026
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 they are eligible for finishers metals.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:10AM CDT)
$75.20
Shirt Order Deadline is Sept. 13, 2026. Registrations after that date will not likely get a shirt 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 46th 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 27th September 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
Shirt Order Deadline is Sept. 13, 2026. Registrations after that date will not likely get a shirt -
VIRTUAL OPTION - City of Roses Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & COR 45th Year Backpack
$85.80
Shirt Order Deadline is Sept. 13, 2026. Registrations after that date will not likely get a shirt -
Half Marathon Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:10AM CDT)
$160.00
OPENS 13 MAY3 people per team. Exchange will be at the Pilot House and the beginning of Veterans. Shirt Order Deadline is Sept. 13, 2026. Registrations after that date will not likely get a shirt
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