Stow Lake Stampede

Join us in the fourth annual running of the Stow Lake Stampede 5K and Kid's Mile! The 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field (PA USAT&F) Road Short Course Grand Prix Series*. It is held in the beauty of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on a flat and fast course. The event is open to the entire running community and will include an elite field, prize money, age group prizes, giveaways, and more. The Kid's Mile is for children ages 12 and under. With the help of our generous sponsors and the tireless work of the Impala Racing Team, this will be a race to remember! Please visit our Instagram pages for updates. #stowlakestampede

The race is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, rain or shine. All 5K participants will receive a commemorative gift, however, PAUSATF membership is required for prize money payouts**. Be aware that headphone use during the race is not allowed for USATF athletes per competition rules. Officials will disqualify any USATF athletes wearing headphones from prizes or Grand Prix scoring. This rule does not apply to all other race participants but we do ask that everybody exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings if they choose to wear headphones during the race. Post-race festivities will also take place near the Conservatory of Flowers in Peacock Meadow, in Golden Gate Park.

The Impala Racing Team is excited to donate a portion of our race proceeds to Back on My Feet, which combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. Its unique running-based model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength and self-esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead. For more information, including how you can join a run, see www.backonmyfeet.org. Click here to donate to BoMF!

All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and non-transferable.

Strollers MUST start at the back and be careful not to impede other participants.

Event details and schedule

WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2022. 5K 8:30am start. Kid's Mile 9:15am start

WHERE: Start/Finish JFK @ Peacock Meadow Golden Gate Park

WHAT: 5k race, Kid’s Mile and a whole lotta fun

5K Registration (includes a commemorative gift)

ADULT EARLY: Feb 1 - March 31 / $33

ADULT REGULAR: April 1 - April 30 / $40

ADULT LATE: May 1 - May 18 (closing at 10 pm) / $48

ADULT ON SITE: At A Runner's Mind (3-6pm on May 20 and 10am-4pm on May 21) or at Peacock Meadow on race day (7-7:50am on May 22) / $55 (cash, check, or credit card)

5K REGISTRATION FOR AGES 18 AND UNDER: $23 online or $25 on site

KID'S MILE FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER: $12 online or $15 on site

DEFERRED ENTRIES: Participants who deferred their entries from the cancelled 2020 Stow Lake Stampede will receive free entry to the 2022 race. Look out for an email with registration instructions.

Packet Pick-up

@ A Runner's Mind, San Francisco on May 20 (3-6pm) and May 21 (10am-4pm)

OR at Peacock Meadow on race day (7-8:30am)

COVID safety protocols

We are monitoring local public health guidelines and USATF event hosting requirements to manage the risk of COVID-19. Participants may be required to provide proof of vaccination and/or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the race. As guidelines change, we will provide updated COVID safety protocols and instructions closer to race day.

*USATF certified course (# CA18002TK) and a USATF sanctioned event

**$2,900 total prize money for Pacific Association members