Davis Stampede

Davis Stampede

The Davis Stampede takes place each year in February, and includes 5K, 10K and Half Marathon routes. We also offer a family friendly 2K (1.24 mile) fun run/walk division that is perfect for younger athletes, families, and walkers. Starting and finishing at Davis’ Playfields Park, the Davis Stampede is a great way to kick off 2026 with a commitment to fitness. Courses are mostly flat and take runners and walkers through east and south Davis’s greenbelts and neighborhood streets. Race amenities include finisher’s medals, half marathon pace groups, t-shirts, a post-race expo, and course water stations stocked with water and electrolyte replacement along the course.

Registration Details

Registration for the 43rd Davis Stampede opened on October 1, 2025.

Please register early! The Half Marathon often sells out or comes close to it.

Start Times

• Half Marathon and 10K: 8:00 a.m.
• 5K: 8:10 a.m.
• 2K: 9:00 a.m.
• Note: Last updated 9/2025: subject to change.

Entry Includes

• Shirt: Blend performance short sleeved t-shirt.
• Medal: Finisher medal.
• Timing: Chip timing included.
• Upgrade: Long sleeve technical shirt available for $8.

Packet Pick Up

You can pick up your packet (bib and shirt) on Saturday, February 21 from 1pm to 4pm at Playfields Park (race venue). We allow you to pick up for friends, and ID is not required. You can also pick up on race day (Feb. 22) starting at 6:30 a.m. If picking up on race day, we suggest arriving at least one hour prior to your race start. We encourage all participants to have their QR code available on their phone for fast check-in. You can find this in your confirmation email.

Safety pins will be available at registration. On race morning, please pin your race bib to the clothing on the FRONT of your body so that it is visible to timing officials, course monitors, and race photographers.

Awards

Overall awards will be presented to the top male, female and nonbinary finishers based on gun time. Age group awards will be determined by net time and will be awarded to the top three male, female, and nonbinary registrants per age group. Registrants may decline to state their gender and/or age: however, those entrants will not be eligible for age group or overall awards or results ranking in those categories. Award pick up is available on race day: unclaimed awards are not mailed.

Participate Virtually

Those who are unable to attend on event day or who would prefer to participate on their own schedule may register as a virtual participant. Virtual packets will be mailed on or about 2/25/26 and will include a bib, finisher medal for the division you designate upon entry, and t-shirt (if selected). Virtual participants are welcome to pick up their packets at the Saturday Packet Pick Up if preferred.

The deadline to sign up as a Virtual Participant is Thursday, February 19. The last day to request a switch from an in-person division to the virtual division (in cases of injury, change of plans, illness, etc.) is February 21 at 11:59 pm and this may be done via email.

Half Marathon

• Cut-off: The course cut-off time is 3.5 hours or 11:30 a.m.
• Minimum Age: 15 to participate: youth 14 and under may be considered.
• Fluid Stations: Located approximately every two miles.
• Nutrition: Carry nutrition or salt as needed.

Strollers, Wagons, and Wheels

• Wheelchair Entrants: May participate in all divisions.
• Stroller Policy: Must start toward the back of the pack.
• 2K Policy: Strollers and wagons are permitted: children under age 11 should not run unaccompanied.
• Adaptive Divisions: Available in 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

Timing

Because this event utilizes chip timing for all events, there is no need to crowd the start line when the race starts: your time does not start until you physically cross the mats at the starting line. All age group awards and results placements, except for the top overall finishers, are determined by chip/net time.

Guides/Support Runners for Adaptive Entrants

If you are a sighted guide for a visually impaired participant, or a support runner/walker for an entrant in an adaptive category, please do not enter the adaptive division. Support Runners must be registered either as a standard paid entrant or as a support runner. For guidance or questions, please email acopfoundation@:gmail.com.

Beneficiary

The event will benefit Cancer Champions. Read more about their mission at https://cancerchampions.org.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks on race day, as well as at Packet Pick Up. Sign up on the volunteer tab.

Refund Policy & Race Rules

Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable to other events in the case of illness, injury, or change of plans: event happens rain or shine. You must be registered for the distance for which you intend to participate. We reserve the right to postpone, delay, reschedule, or cancel the event if unforeseen conditions occur that would compromise safety. Should the event be postponed, rescheduled, or canceled, refunds will NOT be offered. Read complete details here: Refund Policy.

Race URL

For more information, visit Davis Stampede Registration.