The first running of the Petaluma Moo-Cow Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Straus Family Creamery, is set for Sunday, September 18, 2011 with pre-race activities on Saturday at Club One Fitness.
1,000 runners from around Northern California are expected to participate in the 13.1 mile half marathon or 3.1 mile 5K, starting and finishing in the heart of Downtown Petaluma.
The challenging Half Marathon course will take runners on rolling hills through the farm country west of Petaluma where they will be cheered on by sheep, horses, and of course our beloved Moo-Cows!
The event also includes a Pre-Race Health and Fitness Expo held at Club One Fitness in Petaluma on Saturday, September 17th between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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In addition to picking up race packets, participants will be able to visit sponsor and vendor booths, as well as enjoy free admission at Club One Fitness.
The Half Marathon and 5K will start at 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 18 on Kentucky Street between B-Street and Western Avenue. Water & Aid Stations will be setup along the race route, hosted by local non-profit organizations. Participants will also enjoy chip timing with real-time results & race photos, and commemorative cowbells for all half marathon finishers.
Online registration is available at www.moocowhalf.com or at Athletic Soles, 49 Petaluma Blvd North. Registration fees go up on September 1, and race is subject to selling out.
The Petaluma Moo-Cow Half Marathon is a homegrown event produced by Chicken and Cow Productions, organizers of the Petaluma Footrace each spring.
