Cowboy 200

Welcome to the Cowboy 200!

Taking place from September 26 - 29, 2025, the Cowboy 200 features two exciting race options:

• 200-mile: Starts on Friday, Sept. 26th at 6:00 AM (in Norfolk, NE)
• 100-mile: Starts on Saturday, Sept. 27th at 8:00 AM (in Atkinson, NE)

Race Highlights

• Point-to-point course on a non-technical, crushed limestone path.
• Cash prizes for 1st place male AND female in the 200-mile solo run: $1500 each, plus additional $500 for new course records!
• Ten manned aid stations, many offering hot food and additional unmanned water stations.
• Celebrate at the finish line/post-run celebration at Bolo Beer Co. in Valentine, NE.
• Live GPS tracking available.

Cutoffs and Race Capacity

• 200-mile solo cutoff: 84 hours (25:12/mile average).
• 100-mile solo cutoff: 32 hours (19:12/mile average).
• Limited to 150 total runners.
• Initial cap of 50 runners for the 100-mile race.

Aid Stations

• 10 full aid stations along the 200 miles with a variety of food options.
• At least one plant-based hot food option at these stations.

Swag and Awards

• Participants will receive a Cowboy 200 Boco bag, T-shirt, and a collapsible cup.
• Finishers of the 200-mile race will receive unique year-specific buckles.

Refunds and Deferrals

No refunds will be issued. Entries can be deferred for race credit up to three months prior to the event.

More information can be found in the runners manual.