Runner Info

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

• Premium event tee (gender-specific sizes) for 5K and half marathon participants. Softstyle tee for Urban Cow Kids racers

• Cowbell finisher medal (all races)

• 20th Anniversary bonus medal to all in-person half marathon finishers

• Free race photo downloads, sponsored by Chick-fil-A

• Ultimate Training Journal for participants who pick up their packet in-person (while supplies last)

• Continental breakfast for 5K and Kids Race finishers

• Drewski’s Famous Grilled Cheese & Tots meal for half marathon finishers

• Post-Race Beer Garden for finishers 21+

• Bands on the half marathon course

• Chip timing for all races

• Fun awards for top finishers

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, October 4 - Sunday, October 6). 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 2024 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. Parking passes will be delivered via email on Wednesday, October 2nd.