About the Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm
The course runs through historic downtown Washington along the Pamlico River, so there is water beside you for much of the route. The race carries a western theme tied to the Historic Turnage Theatre, which Roy Rogers once visited with his horse. Dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome out on the course.
Packet pickup happens at the Historic Turnage Theatre on Main Street in the days before the race, with a morning-of option at the start line. Parking is free throughout downtown. A country music concert at the theatre follows the run, and there is a costume contest for best cowboy or cowgirl outfit.
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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
41finishers
20:00winner
32:45median
56:27cutoff
Top 3: Joaquín Mendoza (20:00) · Ulises Cisneros (21:27) · Marina White (22:13)
The Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
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