Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk
Typically 58–75°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
49–59°F
dry
2024
58–74°F
rain
2023
74–90°F
rain
2022
60–74°F
dry
2021
56–76°F
dry
2020
56–77°F
dry
2019
52–75°F
dry
2018
67–79°F
rain
2017
52–63°F
dry
2016
67–86°F
dry
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About this race
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.
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