Muddy River Marathon

Cape Girardeau, MO, USA · May 2, 2026
cloudy50°·72° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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50°at start
73° high
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Dry

Warming trend, moderate humidity

Runners will face a temperature increase from 50°F at the start to a peak of 72°F. Wind will be a gentle S wind at 11 mph, with gusts up to 14 mph. With humidity averaging 73%, it's advisable to start conservatively and hydrate frequently throughout the race.

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Race Info

The 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 hope you will spend the evening in Cape and celebrate your accomplishment. Proceeds benefit local non-profits who work to improve the health and wellbeing of those living in the region. Thanks to our sponsors and participants, we have been able to give over $70,000 to local non-profit's since the Muddy River Marathon's inception. In our fourth year we plan to continue expanding the beneficiaries around Southeast Missouri. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Muddy River Marathon?

The 2026 Muddy River Marathon will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Muddy River Marathon?

The time limit for the Muddy River Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Muddy River Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 74°F and a low of 49°F with a 19% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
72°F
L:60° H:72°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 5 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew58°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
cloudy
58°/62°-
8
2024
partly-cloudy-day
63°/80°-
8
2023
cloudy
58°/67°-
9
2022
clear-night
68°/74°-
6
2021
clear-night
54°/76°-
8