Howard Aslinger Endurance Run

Cape Girardeau, United States • 13 Mar 2026

Howard Aslinger Endurance Run : Cape Girardeau, MO

The event offers timed endurance runs held at Arena Park, 410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Distances and formats include:

  • 24-hour endurance run
  • 12-hour endurance run
  • 1-hour event

The course is a flat loop on paved surface around Arena Park and is certified (MO19003DG).

Divisions, support and proceeds

Divisions include individual male and female Open, Masters, Senior, Grand Master, and a Wheelchair/Disability division. One fully stocked aid station will offer sports drink, water, pretzels, bananas, potato chips, cookies, and boiled potatoes. Packets are available at the 4-H building in Arena Park; there is a pre-race briefing 15 minutes before each event and a post-race meal with entertainment. Plaques are awarded to division winners. Proceeds benefit the Howard L. Aslinger Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarships to support education for individuals with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
24hr Endurance Run
12 km
12hr Endurance Run Day
12 km
12hr Endurance Run Night
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join the Bigfoot Forest Trail 10 Hour Fun Run in Cape Girardeau MO on October 11, 2025 and challenge a rugged 1.5 mile loop with rocks, roots and steep climbs. All entry fees benefit the Howard Aslinger Foundation and runners receive swag.

Meandering Turkey is a scenic but challenging 5.5 mile trail run on hilly, rooty single track at Klaus Park near Cape Girardeau. Field is limited to 100 and entrants receive a performance tech shirt, socks and post race food.