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Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026

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Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk

About the Event

The 45th 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, August 30th , 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Race day registration, packet pickup &
T-shirt , Saturday, August 31st, 7:00-
7:45 a.m.

 

Races Offered

10K Run

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

5K Run/Walk

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Prairie Du Sac.

thermostat Temperature
13.7° / 24.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
12.6° / 23.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 31m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
71.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:39
nightlight Sunset
19:07

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