Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5k

Saturday, May 13, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Bucyrus, Kansas
$12.00–$105.00 · 5 races
5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the charming rural setting of Bucyrus, Kansas—just a short 30-minute drive south of Kansas City. This annual school fundraiser, hosted by Holy Rosary Wea School, features a fully supported course that showcases the breathtaking beauty of the countryside, complete with rolling hills and friendly volunteers cheering you on with plenty of cowbell!

Whether you choose to tackle the half marathon or the 5K, you'll be treated to a top-rated race experience that promises to be more than just a run. With a fantastic post-race smorgasbord featuring allergy-friendly options, you can refuel and celebrate your achievements with fellow runners. Plus, where else can you find the chance to kiss a calf after crossing the finish line? Join the community spirit and discover why this hidden gem of the heartland is a must-do event for runners of all levels. Don't miss out on the fun at the Running With The Cows—an udderly delightful day awaits!

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Races

  • Half Marathon

    Includes T-Shirt

    Half marathon participants receive a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race festivities. Packet pickup is Thursday and Friday, May 11th & 12th from 4-7PM at Scheels in Overland Park, KS.

    8:30 AM CDT

    $105.00

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  • 5k

    Includes T-Shirt

    5K participants receive a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race festivities. Packet pickup is Thursday and Friday, May 11th & 12th from 4-7PM at Scheels in Overland Park, KS.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $45.00

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  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Run your virtual half marathon any time and any place! We will mail virtual registrants their medal and T-shirt after May 14th. Check that your mailing address is correct on your registration. No need to pick up a packet or submit your run time.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $50.00

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  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Run your virtual 5K any time and any place! We will mail virtual registrants their medal and T-shirt after May 14th. Check that your mailing address is correct on your registration. No need to pick up a packet or submit your run time.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $50.00

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  • Kids Fun Run 5k

    Kids Run participants must be 10 years old or younger. Kids Run participants will run with the 5K at 8:00am but will not receive a medal or race shirt. They will not be timed participants, but will have access to post-race festivities. *If you wish for your child to receive a race shirt and finishers medal, and to be timed for the race, please sign them up for the 5K.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $12.00

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Organiser's description

Half Marathon and 5K school fundraiser in rural Bucyrus, Kansas! Just 30 minutes south of Kansas City. Fully supported course, fantastic volunteers and post race festivities distinguish this event from all others! Top Rated Race in America ~ RaceRaves.com https://raceraves.com/races/running-with-the-cows

You race it once, I guarantee you'll come back says one finisher of this hidden gem of the heartland. RWTC starts and finishes at Holy Rosary Wea School (for which the event is an annual fundraiser) with a rural course featuring miles of bucolic countryside. Along the way, super friendly volunteers help you conquer the rolling hills with the help of you guessed it, more cowbell. But as gratifying as the scenery is, the organizers may save the best for last with a post-race smorgasbord that includes allergy-friendly options. And as one reviewer notes, How many races can you attend where you can actually kiss a calf after? For an udderly irresistible half marathon with huge comMOOOnity support, RWTC may be the most fun youll heifer have on race day.

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Location

Holy Rosary Wea School, 22705 MetCALF Road, Bucyrus, 66013, KS, United States

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