Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5K

Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5K

Race Date

May 9, 2026

Location

Bucyrus, KS

The Experience

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 “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 you’ll “heifer” have on race day. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Holy Rosary Wea School, Bucyrus, KS, 66013

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

KS23002TJD · Expires 2033 · Running With the Cows Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Course Map

1 other map for this race

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:15:03

10:19/mi

Winning Time

1:19:54

6:06/mi

Finishers (2025)

401

States Represented

29 / 50

Gender Split

55% Female45% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:153:35

FASTER 25%

1:57:03

MEDIAN

2:15:03

SLOWER 25%

2:39:01

Average runner age: 42

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

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