HalfRuns
Muddy River Half Marathon

Muddy River Half Marathon

Race Date

May 1, 2026

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles

Course Map

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

55°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Historical Finish Time Distribution

2,371 finishers across 5 years

0:305:20

Explore More Journeys

Can't make it to Cape Girardeau? Discover other experiences that match your running style.

Search All Races