Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5K
About this race
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.
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Half Marathon
Half marathon participants receive a finisher's medal, t-shirt and post-race festivities. Packet pickup is Thursday and Friday, May 8th & 9th from 4-7PM at Scheels in Overland Park, KS.
5K
5K participants receive a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race festivities. Packet pickup is Thursday and Friday, May 8th & 9th from 4-7PM at Scheels in Overland Park, KS.
Virtual Half Marathon
Run your virtual half marathon any time and any place! If you are in the United States we will mail virtual registrants their medal and T-shirt after May 11th. Check that your mailing address is correct on your registration. No need to pick up a packet or submit your run time. *Packets will NOT be available at Packet Pick Up, as they will be mailed.* If you are outside of the US and want a metal and/or T-shirt mailed, please contact us for options - Info@cow.run Registration: Registration ends on May 10th at 11:59pm CDT
Virtual 5K
Run your virtual 5k any time and any place! If you are in the United States we will mail virtual registrants their medal and T-shirt after May 11th. Check that your mailing address is correct on your registration. No need to pick up a packet or submit your run time. *Packets will NOT be available at Packet Pick Up, as they will be mailed.* If you are outside of the US and want a metal and/or T-shirt mailed, please contact us for options - Info@cow.run Registration: Registration ends on May 10th at 11:59pm CDT
Kids Fun Run 5K
This untimed event is for kids 12 years and younger. Participants will run in the Running With Cows 5K, will receive a bib number, medal and T-shirt, and will have access to post-race festivities. *EVERYONE on the course MUST be registered and have a bib. **If you wish for your child to be timed for the race, please sign them up for the regular 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bucyrus, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 8:18 PM local time (CDT) in Bucyrus on May 9, 2026 — 14h 06m of daylight.
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2026 results — Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5K
1,128 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Half Marathon
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Wilson | 1:16:00 | 5:48 /mi |
| 2 | Bradley Kramer | 1:19:10 | 6:03 /mi |
| 3 | Tyler Swift | 1:21:02 | 6:11 /mi |
| 4 | Mirena Goncalves | 1:28:07 | 6:44 /mi |
| 5 | Jesse Rodgers | 1:28:24 | 6:45 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Bucyrus event
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