City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
When is City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, MO.
What distances does City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K offer?
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K offers 4 events: 5K, Half Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, VIRTUAL OPTION - City of Roses Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon Relay | 13.1 mi | $150.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL OPTION - City of Roses Half Marathon | — | $80.00 | Register |
How much does City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K cost?
Registration for City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K starts at $150.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K held?
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K is held in Cape Girardeau, MO at 1625 N. Kingshighway.
About City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY SEPT 25 AT MIDNIGHT. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AT THE OSAGE CENTRE SATURDAY 3PM-6PM OR SUNDAY 5:30-6:30AM
We are bringing in some fantastic long sleeve UVB shirts this year. You don't want to miss these shirts. To be guaranteed a Half Marathon UVB Long Sleeve shirt on race day, you must register by AUG 31! After that date, your shirt will be ordered post-race and you will receive it a month later. YOU WANT TO WEAR THIS SHIRT FOR YOUR POST RACE PICTURES, so sign up by Aug 31.
5k - You must register by September 13 to be guaranteed a 5K T-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 Missouri’s 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.
5K Course
5K: The course is a flat out/back,, leaving from the east side of the Osage Center, entering the LaCroix trail, turning left for an out/back. It is a USATF certified course.
Half Marathon Relay Course
Enjoy the scenic course with friends! Parking available at all exchange points. You are responsible for transportation to and from the exchange points.
Exchange Point #1: 4.8 miles from start, 4564 Co Rd 621 East County Fire District
Exchange Point #2: 8.13 miles from start, 3.33 mile leg. 2901 Co Rd 618 Bottom of Veteran's Memorial Drive Hill
Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
3:00-6:00 PM Packet Pickup at Osage Center
Sunday September 27th, 2026
5:30-6:30AM Packet Pickup & In person Registration
6:30AM Walkers & Non-Competitive Half Marathon 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.
Race FAQs
Is there a cutoff time for the half marathon?
We ask that you complete the race in 3 hours. If you feel that may be pushing it, select the Early Start (6:30a.m.). You may contact director@caperoadrunners.org and change your preferred start time anytime from now until Sept. 26th.
Please contact us if you have additional questions at director@caperoadrunners.org!