Annual Muddy River Marathon makes its way through Cape Girardeau

Jeremiah Gibbons running his way into third place of the Muddy River Marathon. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Marathon runner Travis Shope tirelessly running to his 4th place in the marathon. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Half marathon runner Steve Desmond making his last steps to the finish line. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Marathon runner Kellie Shimer smiles while making her through last stretch of the marathon. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

(Left to right) Kevin Dorris, Alexa Kelpe and Matt Vollink smiling at the onlookers while makibng it to the finish line. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Half marathon runner Jeremy Engelhart staring down his last final steps to the end of the marathon. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Marathon runner Josh Helton makes his way past a crowd of people to the finish line. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Half marathon runner Christopher Grund passing the finish line on his way to relief from the marathon. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

At the end of the marathon runners and visitors could enjoy live music and refreshments. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A runner getting handed their medal for their efforts in the marathon. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)