Schedule

8:45am-10:15am - 90-Minute While-You-Run Track and Field Clinic for Kids aged 5-12

During the 5k, kids aged 5-12 will jump, sprint, throw, hurdle, stretch and learn running mechanics at our track and field clinic hosted by Joy Margerum of the Jackrabbits track and field club, other USATF coaches, PAUSD Phys. Ed. teachers, and Olympic-level athlete/mentors. Olympic long-jumper Grace Upshaw and gold-medalist Olympian in the pole-vault, Timothy Mack, will be among the volunteer coaches for our Kids' Track and Field clinic and Running of the Calves Races.

9:00am-10:15am - Running of the Bulls 5k Fun Run and Walk

The 5k (3.1 mile) road race begins at Peers Park, winds its way through local tree-lined streets, and finishes in a sprint down spectator-lined California Avenue. This fun run features Olympians in bull and cow costumes who "chase" participants to the finish. Our Olympians leave the start in timed intervals after the runners' main start. Run or walk, you're bound to rub hooves with a Bull or Cow along the way. Every finisher receives a t-shirt, finisher's medal, and raffle ticket qualifying them to win a fabulous prize. The more bulls you beat to the finish line, the more raffle tickets you receive, and the more chances to win! Teams can race as centipedes, and everyone is welcome to come in costume (the sillier, the better!). We also happily welcome jogger strollers. For a race map, click here.

10:15am - Running of the Calves Kids’ Races for All Kids 12 and Under

The showcase event of the day. The Running of the Calves Races, paced by the Olympic "Bulls" and "Cows", are for all kids 12 and under. Kicking off with a "diaper derby" for the littlest kids on all fours, each age-group race is a dash across the grassy field of Peers Park. Hosted by Coach Joy of the Jackrabbits' Track and Field Club, the Running of the Calves Races are well-organized yet informal enough to put fun first and give every child a chance to shine. Prizes for the first boy and girl in each age group are generously donated by Hog Wild Toys. Legend has it that a Bull or Cow has never crossed the finish line before a child in the Running of the Calves race. Yes, they really are that humane.

11:00am - Black Cow Social

Refuel with a root beer float!