Runner Info
Race Weekend is Sept. 26 & 27, 2026
Urban Cow Weekend Schedule
Urban Cow 5K - Saturday, September 26
5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30am
Urban Cow Half Marathon - Sunday, September 27
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.
Cowbell finisher medal (all races)
Free race photo downloads
Post-race food for 5K and Half Marathon finishers
Post-Race Beer Garden for finishers 21+
Bands on the half marathon course
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, 3:15, 3:30, 4:00. Look for our pacers in yellow shirts!
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.
Strollers & Pets
Strollers are welcome in the 5K event. For safety reasons and due to course limitations, strollers are not permitted in the Half Marathon. We love our four-legged friends, but dogs are not allowed at Urban Cow.
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.