MO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K

Don't miss the fun and excitement of the 15th annual MO' Cowbell Race on November 8, 2026!  Four events to choose from on Sunday morning, the Marathon, the Half-Marathon, 10K or the 5K.  Flat & fast courses, perfect for beginners or those who want to set a new personal best!

Registration for the Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, or the 5K includes:

• Commemorative performance long-sleeve swag
• One-of-a-Kind finisher medal
• FREE and convenient parking
• Free downloadable photos for all participants
• Two-day Health and Fitness ExMO' Packet Pickup 
• Family friendly post race party with lots of food, fun, and music

Registration for the Virtual Run includes:

• 2026 One-Of-A-Kind Finisher Medal
• Shipping and handling of your medal to you
• Option to add on race swag

If you are ready to claim your 2025 MOCB deferral for the 2026 MO'Cowbell

1. Go to your Profile page and then click on the Deferrals tab, which will show a list of your Deferred Races.
2. On the 2025 MOCB Deferral click the Complete Deferral link which will bring you to the 2026 MOCB race page.
3. Click the Start Transfer button to complete your deferral and transfer into the 2026 MOCB

Click HERE for more information on how to claim your Deferred Registration.  Deadline for Deferral Transfers is October 25, 2026.

You can complete your deferral and register for ANY event in the 2026 MO' Cowbell 

• Your Deferral Credit will be the amount you paid for your 2025 registration including Add-Ons, if any. 
• There is a $20 processing fee (this covers the cost of shirt and medal that were purchased for you last year).
• You can register for the same event and pay the difference, if any, between the 2026 entry fee and your Deferral Credit.
• You can register for an event with a lower entry fee (Refunds are not available when transferring to an event with a lower entry fee)  
• You also have the option of upgrading to a 2026 event with a higher entry fee and pay the difference between the 2026 entry fee and your Deferral Credit.

You can purchase new add-ons after completing your registration: Sign in under your RunSignUp account then go to your profile in the upper right corner. Go to upcoming races and make the changes under the MO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K. 

Q: I need to enter my next activity but I keep entering it and my previous activity disappears, how do I fix it?

A: In this example, you are overwriting the previous activity.  Instead, keep the data the same for the previous activity, and click ADD ANOTHER ACTIVITY in order to add your next run/walk/hike/bike/paddle. You will continue to do this every time you add a run/walk. 

Q: I got my link, but I'm confused on how to log my miles.

A: Here is a link illustrating how to log miles: https://youtu.be/pDJtKyKJp5c

Q: I did not get my link, how do I log my miles?

A: Some email servers block our emails to you.  If you do not have your daily link, you can follow this video for instructions on how to log your miles in.  Keep in Mind you MUST BE LOGGED INTO THE https://RUNSIGNUP.COM/LOGIN  ACCOUNT THAT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE BEFORE YOU DO ANY OF THE STEPS IN THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/pDJtKyKJp5c

Q: When I search my name it does not come up to enter virtual results or it says I don't have permission?

A: You must be logged into the same https://runsignup.com/login account that you registered with.

Q: I don't see the date when I try to log my results, why not?

A: Once you get into the results page, you have to click Add Another Activity.  You have to do this every time you log an activity. The time and distance on the right is the total time and distance.  It will automatically add that up for you and you don't have to enter anything. 

Q: I ran/walked again today, how do I enter a second entry of results?

A: In the results page, choose Add Another Activity.  DO NOT JUST OVERWRITE THE PREVIOUS ACTIVITY OR IT WILL DISAPPEAR. Each time you do a new run/walk, you need to click Add Another Activity.  At the end of the challenge, If you ran/walked once per day and have 15 runs, you will see all 15 activities in the submit results page. Don't overwrite them.

Q: I made a mistake on entering my results, how do I change it.

A: In this example, you can go in and overwrite the mistake.  Don't just enter it again correctly, you have to overwrite the incorrect data.

Q: I entered my results but I don't see them in the listing.

A: The results take a few minutes to update.  If it has been a few minutes, double check you are looking at the correct race.  There is a drop down box called Result Set - choose that to switch between events. If you still don't see your results, see the below post on being anonymous.

Q: My wife/friend/mother/daughter registered me, how do I move that to my account?

A: Here is a link to and article on How to move a sub-account to another user.  Follow the section titled: Transfer Sub-Account To Another Existing Account https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062878-access-manage-a-sub-account  

Q: I am listed as anonymous in the results, why? 

A: When you create an account, you have an option to be listed as anonymous in results.  If you do not want this, go into your https://runsignup.com   profile and click to edit profile.  You will see a check box at the bottom that you want to UNCHECK to be listed again.  
If you have any other questions, please contact using form from race page.

HERD 'UNITY

Spread the word, convince your friends to sign up for the Marathon, Half-Marathon or 10K and automatically receive a refund.  Refer 4 friends who use your referral code and receive a $15 REFUND / Refer 7 and receive a $30 REFUND.

There are three main locations you can find your referral code

1. Within your Confirmation Email - Within your confirmation email, you will be able to find your referral code/link.

2. Within your RunSignup Profile - From your RunSignup profile, you can access your referral code by scrolling down to the bottom of your profile and selecting My Referrals under the Runner Links section. If you have registered for multiple races that have setup referral tracking, you will be able to see all of your referral codes from here. 

3. Within the confirmation page following Registration - Following your registration, you will be taken to your confirmation page. At the top of the page you will a Refer Your Friends link. When selected you will be able to share your referral link to your friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, or email.

Recording Miles
Recording your mileage is super easy, you will be logging your miles directly into the RunSignUp System. Once you do it a few times you'll get into the hang of it! You will get an email with instructions for you to upload directly.  If you do not get the email, you can follow the below instructions. If you are having any trouble, please use the contact us on race page.

Submit and manage virtual results
Login to your RunSignup account. We recommend letting it remember your username/password as you'll be here often!

Navigate to the Leaderboard page. We recommend bookmarking this page so you can find it quickly everyday.

In the dropdown under Year, select "2026" / Select your distance from the dropdown under Results Set / Click "Submit Virtual Results" 
You will be shown a calendar, select the current day or the day for which you are entering the miles.
A second box says "Distance in Miles", add the mileage you ran/walked that day.
Don't forget to enter your time, too.
Click "Submit Activity"
Done!
When you go to submit your next run/walk, after you enter your distance and time click "Add Another Activity", it's the blue button at the bottom! This way you don't overwrite your previous activity!

RunSignup will automatically update your total distance and time to show you your total progression to date!

Tips and Tricks
It's best to enter your distance daily. Obviously life happens and you will perhaps not be able to every day, but staying consistent will make it easy so you're not having to enter a ton of data at once. Plus seeing that progression is very motivating!

Comment, chat, share stories, post pictures and share your results on the Event Facebook Page.

Be sure to spread the word and challenge your friends

Access your digital by logging onto RunSignup, navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Pre-Race Bib.  From this page you will be able to share or print your Digital bib using the icons above the bib (https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000102847-view-digital-bib)

The MO' Cowbell 2026 is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual participation options. When you register as a virtual participant, you complete your MO' Cowbell Run wherever and whenever works for you between Nov. 8 and Nov. 29! All virtual participants will receive a 2026 medal, and a race bib mailed to you. Your virtual registration does not include entry into the in-person events on Sunday, Nov. 8.

SCORING & TIMING
Once you've completed your race, click Race Results to submit your distance and time