Davis Stampede
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Davis Stampede : Overview
The Davis Stampede is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Playfields Park, 2500 Research Park Dr, Davis, CA. The race was established in 1983 and is held annually in February. Distances offered include:
- 2K Family Fun Run/Walk
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The event includes an in-person and a virtual participation option. The event benefits the nonprofit Cancer Champions. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable; the event occurs rain or shine.
Course, services and divisions
All races start and finish at Playfields Park. Courses are mostly flat and run along Davis greenbelts, neighborhood streets, and city streets. The Half Marathon passes through the Wildhorse Nature Preserve, runs alongside a nearby golf course, goes by Putah Creek, and includes several bike tunnels. Parts of the Half Marathon use gravel or decomposed granite for about 1 to 1.5 miles and a short gravel segment near Barovetto Park. Water and electrolyte stations are placed on the longer courses, approximately every two miles.
Entry includes a short-sleeved performance t-shirt (with an upgrade option), finisher medal, and chip timing. The half marathon offers pace groups. Age group and overall awards are presented, and multiple special divisions are available, including stroller, dog, cancer survivor, adaptive, college student, first responder, and teacher divisions. Wheelchair entrants are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.