Davis Stampede

🏃‍♂️ Davis Stampede Overview

• Date: February 23, 2025
• Location: 2500 Research Park Dr, Davis, CA
• Events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a 2K Fun Run/Walk
• Course: Mostly flat, through east and south Davis’s greenbelts and neighborhood streets

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 pups. Starting and finishing at Davis’ Playfields Park, the Davis Stampede is a great way to kick off 2025 with a commitment to fitness. 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 Information

• Opening Date: October 31, 2024
• Early Registration: Please register early! Last year's Half Marathon sold out.

⏰ Start Times

8:00 a.m. - Half Marathon and 10K
8:10 a.m. - 5K
9:00 a.m. - 2K
last updated 10/2024

🎽 Entry Includes

• T-shirt: Blend performance short sleeved t-shirt
• Finisher Medal: Available for all participants
• Chip Timing: All races are chip timed
• Upgrade Option: Long sleeve technical shirt for $8 (while supplies last)

📦 Packet Pick Up

You can pick up your packet (bib and shirt) on Saturday, February 22 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. 23) starting at 6:30 a.m. If picking up on race day, we suggest arriving at least one hour prior to your race start. If you have your QR code available at check-in, it will speed up the process for you.

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: Presented to top male, female, and nonbinary finishers based on gun time
• Age Group Awards: Top three male, female, and nonbinary registrants per age group based on net time
• Declining Gender/Age: Registrants may decline to state their gender/age but will not be eligible for age group or overall awards
• Special Divisions: Awards for the top three finishers in each special division

🌐 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 2/28/25 and will include a bib, finisher medal for the division you designate upon entry, and t-shirt (if selected). The deadline to sign up as a Virtual Participant is Thursday, February 20. Virtual participants may upload their results online here.

🏁 Half Marathon Details

• Cut-off Time: Cut-off time is 3.5 hours or 11:30 a.m.
• Minimum Age: Minimum age to participate is 15: youth 14 and under may be considered
• Fluid Stations: Located approximately every two miles
• Requirements: Carry nutrition or salt if it is part of your training/racing regimen

🚼 Strollers, Dogs, and Wheels

Wheelchair entrants may participate in all divisions. Racing wheelchairs should start at the front and coordinate with event officials. In the 2K, strollers, dogs, wagons (for children or dogs), and wheelchairs are permitted. Dogs must be on a nonretractable leash, well behaved in crowds, and owners must clean up after their pets.

⏳ Timing

This event utilizes chip timing for all events. Your time starts when 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.

👥 Support 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 register appropriately.

Notes:
- Support runners/walkers and guides are encouraged to wear high visibility clothing or a vest.
- Do not register as a Support Runner without an athlete paired with you.

🎗️ 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. For more information about available opportunities, please see the volunteer tab on our website here.

📜 Refund Policy & Race Rules

Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. You must be registered for the distance you intend to participate in. Refunds will NOT be offered in the case of postponement or cancellation due to unforeseen conditions. Read complete details here.

For more details, visit the official race site: Davis Stampede.