Redding Road Race – A Run For the Cows

Road Race Update:

Dear Runners,

As you probably expected, and maybe dreaded, we must postpone our 2020 race until Sunday, September 20^th. I was holding out hope for a miracle breakthrough, but realism has set in. Our roster includes runners from over 20 states and a few countries and their plans have to be changed/cancelled. I’ve had 4 or 5 races postponed that I personally signed up for, so I feel your pain. I got myself in the best shape of my life and am going through a bit of self-pity. BUT it’s only running and there are much more important things going on right now.

NOTES:
– September 20^th was chosen as it’s really the only fall date until 11/15 with no local half marathons or big races. I don’t want to hurt other races by placing my half on the same day as theirs is scheduled. The Cheshire Half has not set a new date for their race and I hope they don’t choose the same date as ours?? I’m hoping 9/20 is scheduled far enough out, Boston is rescheduled to 9/14 so, fingers crossed.

– In a week or so, you’ll receive and email from me (or Runsignup) that will give you two options:
1. Remain on the roster and run the 9/20 race
2. Defer your registration until the 5/2/2021 race and pay nothing for the 2021 race.

Please be safe and I hope to see you in September in Redding, if not before, hopefully running somewhere else.

– John McCleary

Please visit the official race website for more information.

This year race events include:
the Seven-Miler, the Half Marathon, TWO Mighty Cow Challenges (10.1 miles & 16.2 miles), & the children’s Piglet Prance.
-> The Mighty Cow 10.1 is a 5K + the 7-miler & the Mighty Cow 16.2 is a 5K + the half marathon.

Registration for the children’s Piglet Prance is open until the day of the race, or until full (we have filled in past years, so we recommend registering early).

For general race information, please visit the official race website.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 19^th

12 – 5pm: Race Packet Pick-up & Piglet Prance Registration

Sunday, September 20^th

6 – 8am: Race Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration for the Piglet Prance
7:15am: Half Marathon Early Start
7:20am: Mighty Cow Challenges Start
7:30am: Piglet Prance
8am: Half Marathon Start
8:35am: 7 Miler Start
9:15 am: First runners return
10:30am (approximately): Awards Ceremony & Festivities

Days it took to fill the race:

2018: 0.3 days [8 hours] (1,170 registrants)
2017: 0.29 days [7 hours] (1,170 registrants)
2016: 1.45 days [35 hours] (1,170 registrants)
2015: 4 days (1,170 registrants)
2014: 7 days (1,112 registrants)
2013: 8 days (892 registrants)
2012: 45 days (570 registrants)