Runner Info
Race Weekend is Oct 5 & 6, 2024
Urban Cow Weekend Schedule
5K & Urban Cow Kids’ Races - Saturday, October 5
Join us on Saturday, October 5th for the Urban Cow 5K and Kids’ Races!
5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30am
Urban Cow Kids’ Races will begin at 10:30 am and will consist of four races based on age: 1/4 mile for ages 6-under, 1/2 mile for ages 7-10, 1 mile for ages 7-10, 1 mile for ages 11-12.
Half Marathon - Sunday, October 6
The main event is on Sunday, October 6th!
The Half Marathon will have three waves. Please start in the correct wave based on your estimated finish time:
Wave 1 (7:30am start): Under 2:00 finish time
Wave 2 (7:35am start): 2:00 - 2:29 finish time
Wave 3 (7:40am start): 2:30+ finish time
Swag & Features
Microfiber race shirts for all, live music on the course and in the post-race party pasture, cowbell finisher medals for all, cool age-group awards, ChronoTrack B-Tag Timing by Capital Road Race, post-race meal and beer garden.
You are guaranteed a shirt in your size while supplies last, so register early!
Free Race Photos
After the race, check your personal results page on Athlinks to see all of your race photos, finish video and finisher’s certificate, sponsored by Five Star Bank.
Race Results & Tracking
Half Marathon Pacers
The Urban Cow Pace Team will be offering the following pace groups: 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 4:00. Look for our pacers in yellow shirts!
Virtual Race Option
For those unable to attend in person, we offer virtual options for the 5K and Half Marathon. A virtual race registration includes a tech tee, official race bib, finisher’s cowbell medal and shipping. Participants will have the option to submit their results online between October 1 - October 23.
Packets will NOT be mailed out before the in-person races. You or a friend are welcome to pick up your packet in-person during race weekend (Friday, September 29-Sunday, October 1). Packets that are not picked up will be mailed out the week following the in-person events.
Training Programs
Several local running clubs and running stores offer training programs for the 2023 Urban Cow Half Marathon. Click Here to learn more.
Driving Directions
From Hwy. 99 north or south, take the 12th Ave. exit. Head west on 12th Ave. approximately 1 mile. 12th Ave. dead-ends into William Land Park. From Hwy 5, north or south, take the Sutterville Rd. exit. Head east on Sutterville Rd. approximately ¾ mi. For mapping purposes, Sacramento City College is located at 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822.
Parking
Race parking is available at Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd) on all lots except Lot G and cost $2. A parking pass can be purchased with your registration. Additionally, neighborhood parking is available on the streets surrounding William Land Park. Please be courteous and do not block driveways.
Lodging
There are no hotels within walking distance of the start/finish line. The closest hotels are approximately 2-3 miles away. If you’re on the hunt for a hotel room, head over to Visit Sacramento to search for hotel specials in the beautiful City of Sacramento.
Gear Check/Bike Parking
For your convenience, there will be a monitored gear check and bike parking area on Saturday and Sunday.
Neighborhood Exit Plan
We’ve developed an exit plan for our Land Park neighbors. Please download here.
Refund / Cancelation Policy
All race entries are non-refundable. The bulk of the costs involved with producing the event occur in the months leading up to the event, therefore it is not feasible to offer refunds or deferrals in the event that the in-person race is cancelled due to reasons outside our control or you are unable to attend.