City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Overview

• Registration Deadline: Must register by September 14 to be guaranteed a 5K Shirt or Half Marathon Backpack. SIGN UP NOW!
• Event Date: The 5K Race and the Half Marathon will be held Sunday, September 28th.
• Start Times: 5K will start at 7AM, Half Marathon at 7:10AM (6:30 Non-competitive early start available for Half Marathon).
• Link: More information can be found at City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K.

🏆 Prizes

• Overall Winners: Male & Female - $300
• Masters Winners: Male & Female - $200

🌳 Course Details

• Course Experience: Join the fun by running Missouri’s premium, long-standing City of Roses Half Marathon.
• Scenery: The course takes you along a paved trail through residential Cape Girardeau and into the beautiful county.
• Support: Well-supported with volunteers to keep you safe as you wind around, up and down paved roads.
• Refreshments: Find a cheering crowd and lots of good food, water, Gatorade, and locally brewed beer after the race.

📅 Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Saturday, September 27th, 3:00-6:00 PM at the Osage Center.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Sunday, September 28th, 5:30-6:30 AM.
• Start Times:
  • 6:30 AM - Walkers & Non-Competitive Runners Start*
  • 7:00 AM - 5K Start
  • 7:10 AM - Half Marathon Start
• Awards Ceremony:
  • 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 medals will be given out.

📲 Virtual Option

• Run Dates: Run your best between September 1 and September 30, 2025.

🏁 5K Course

• Course Type: Flat, fast USATF Certified Course on a paved trail.
• Finish Line: Expect lots of cheering and snacks at the finish.