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Cow Chip Classic Run/Walk

location_city Prairie Du Sac

location_on Wisconsin

flag United States

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026

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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

terrain

Type — Road running

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08:00

5K Run/Walk

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.2° / 24.4°
wb_sunny 13.0° / 23.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.6 /
water_drop 70.7%

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