The Muddy River Marathon course highlights many landmarks in Cape Girardeau including the Bill Emerson Bridge, Common Pleas Courthouse, Dalhousie Golf Course, Old St. Vincent’s Church and more, as well as finishing along the Missouri Wall of Fame Mural. The course is relatively flat utilizing roadways and paved trails. We …
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The Muddy River Marathon course highlights many landmarks in Cape Girardeau including the Bill Emerson Bridge, Common Pleas Courthouse, Dalhousie Golf Course, Old St. Vincent’s Church and more, as well as finishing along the Missouri Wall of Fame Mural. The course is relatively flat utilizing roadways and paved trails.
We are planning events for the post race and evening and we hope you will spend the evening in Cape and celebrate your accomplishment. Some of the proceeds from the race will go to Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri. The mission of Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri is to maximize resources to develop and deliver a wide range of services that improve the lives of individuals, children, and families, and to build strong neighborhoods & communities.
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Cape Girardeau is a great place!
Beautiful course and nice rolling hills. Little steeper around miles 9-11, but well worth it. Will do this are again. The swag was great, specifically the hoodie. Fits nicely and … MORE
Beautiful course and nice rolling hills. Little steeper around miles 9-11, but well worth it. Will do this are again. The swag was great, specifically the hoodie. Fits nicely and very comfortable. The race was smooth all throughout.
Outstanding inaugural race!
Overall Rating: Excellent. Hosted by a locally known ultra runner who got it right! Course Difficulty: A few rolling hills to keep the legs and mind challenged, all paved and … MORE
Overall Rating: Excellent. Hosted by a locally known ultra runner who got it right!
Course Difficulty: A few rolling hills to keep the legs and mind challenged, all paved and good course support,
Course Scenery: Not amazing, but it was a good foot tour of Cape Girardeau, MO.
Race Production: Again, really good. Shuttle buses to and from parking area, excellent finish line support, and wonderful aid stations.
Race Swag: Nice medal, 1/4 zip pullover, and some sweet running socks!
My Performance: I was just getting back into the swing of running, and was going through some ups and downs in my personal life; pleased with the outcome.
Final notes: Well produced race. Considering making this one of my yearly runs.
Hilly, But Fun
Late start time at 8:30 a.m. Steep hills on Miles 9-11. Otherwise, pretty well organized race with multiple places for spectators to cheer along the race route. MORE
Late start time at 8:30 a.m. Steep hills on Miles 9-11. Otherwise, pretty well organized race with multiple places for spectators to cheer along the race route.