Children 14 and under $10!
Join the Cape Girardeau Road Runners for our SIXTH annual fast and flat USATF CERTIFIED 1-mile race! If you've been curious about running, a one-mile race is a great place to start! Bring the family and begin your adventure into running. Seasoned runner? You will love this fast and flat course to find out how fast you can run a 1-mile road race AND the opportunity to set a new Missouri State Record! Register TODAY to be assured your best Wave start!
The entire race will be held within Arena Park. Event will be timed and runners will start in waves, based on estimated finish time. Awards presented to Overall Male & Female. Overall Masters Male & Female, and 1st - 3rd place in 10 year age groups.
No pets, except service animals, may participate in this event.
When registering a child 14 and under, the special pricing will be displayed when you are at the checkout.
SHIRTS- In an effort to keep our registration price low, shirts are an optional add-on during registration. You must register by May 20 to order a shirt; there will be NO post-race orders. Only shirts ordered by May 20 will be available.
Awards! There will be Male & Female Overall, Masters Male & Female Overall, and age division awards. Age groups are divided male and female, 0-7, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Packet Pickup: FRIDAY, June 5, 3:00-6:00 P.M. at Missouri Running Company SATURDAY, June 6 6:30-7:45 A.M.
Funds raised at this event will aid the Cape Girardeau Road Runner’s efforts to continue to support area youth running programs, as well as the adult running community.
Race day registration will close at 7:30a.m. Register early to be assured your proper wave!
CANCELLATION POLICY The safety of our participants is our highest priority. Races will be held rain, snow, or shine and will not be cancelled except for cases of severe weather or unsafe road/trail conditions. Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course or post event activities to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety. We are a nonprofit organization and all net proceeds are used to further the Cape Girardeau Road Runner's mission in the community. As such, no refunds or credits will be given in the case of cancellation due to weather. Shirts ordered will still be distributed.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau is a city named after a French soldier/trader in southeastern Missouri. Watch out for murals and flood walls in this college town.
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