Muddy River Marathon
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Event details
The Muddy River Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The official race location is 777 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. The event is the sixth annual running and includes these distances:
- 1/2 Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon Relay
Entry fees listed are $60 for the half marathon and $100 for the half marathon relay. Prices increase after January 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST. The event listing shows available spots for each event at the time the information was posted.
Course and beneficiaries
The course highlights landmarks in Cape Girardeau, including the Bill Emerson Bridge, Common Pleas Courthouse, and Old St. Vincent's Church, and finishes at the riverfront by Century Casino. The route is described as relatively flat and uses roadways and paved trails. Proceeds from the event benefit local non-profits that work to improve health and well-being in the region; organizers report more than $100,000 given to local non-profits since the event began. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.