Missouri · Half Marathon · 5K
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It was last held on September 27, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 350 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- Field size
- ~350 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 27, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 350 runners
- Course
- Rolling: flat first ~4 miles, hilly miles 5-9 on county roads, downhill/flat to finish; 5K is flat and USATF certified
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- caperoadrunners.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 96% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
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 Hal…
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City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
- What distances does the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 350 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K?
- about 59°F at the start, 96% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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