Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
The 46th annual 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Sauk Prairie Community Club, is being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw on Labor Day weekend. All racers begin in Prairie du Sac and cross the Wisconsin River. The 10K takes runners up "Heartbreak Hill," and follows a route which leads past the Lake Wisconsin Golf course and back into Prairie du Sac. 5K runners turn onto Golf Road for a distance and then turn back into town.
RACE INFORMATION:
The race will be recorded with “Chip
Timing.” Transponder chips used for
recording will be attached to the race
bib. Please allow extra time for
pickup.
- Race starts 8:00 a.m. next to
Marion Park, corner of Grand &
Fourth, (near outdoor pool).
- No animals on race course or in the
park.
- All proceeds from the race are
donated back into the community
through the Sauk Prairie Community
Club.
AGE DIVISIONS - 5 & 10K:
- 0-14, 5-year age brackets thru 70, 70
& over for both male and female.
- Plaques awarded to winners, and
medals to 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
SERVICES & FACILITIES:
- Refreshments and snacks served after
the race.
- Restrooms and showers
REGISTRATION AND PACKET
PICKUP:
At Marion Park, corner of Grand Ave and Fourth St
(near the pool), Prairie du Sac.
- Early registration, packet pickup & T-shirt,
Friday, September 4th , 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Race day registration, packet pickup &
T-shirt , Saturday, September 5, 7:00-
7:45 a.m.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sauk City Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Prairie Du Sac, WI
Population
4,385
as of 2023
Elevation
815 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 23 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk?
- Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk is a running race held in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin at Grand Avenue Elementary School, Prairie Du Sac, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk
Sep 5, 2026