Muddy River Half Marathon
Race Date
May 1, 2026
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, May 1, 2026
- Location
- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,297
The Experience
Join us for the 6th Annual Muddy River Half Marathon, May 2, 2026. The course highlights many landmarks in Cape Girardeau including the Bill Emerson Bridge, Common Pleas Courthouse, Old St. Vincent's Church and more, as well as finishing at the riverfront, conveniently at Century Casino. The course is relatively flat utilizing roadways and paved trails. We hope you will spend the evening in Cape and celebrate your accomplishment. Proceeds benefit local non-profits who work to improve the health and well-being of those living in the region. Thanks to our sponsors and participants, we have been able to give over $100,000 to local non-profits since the Muddy River Marathon's inception. In our sixth year we plan to continue expanding the beneficiaries around Southeast Missouri.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, May 1, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Lightweight Performance Tech Hoody
Start Location
777 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick605 years running
~473 finishers a year
shrinking
33% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 12 states
winner 1:20:35
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,297 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,297
Median time
2:15:45
Latest turnout
225
States
21
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Muddy River Half Marathon?
The Muddy River Half Marathon is held on Friday, May 1, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Muddy River Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
What distances does the Muddy River Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 13.1 Miles.
Is the Muddy River Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Muddy River Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Muddy River Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,297 runners who have completed the Muddy River Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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