Cowless in Wonderland

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

11am Graze | High Noon Run | 1 pm Survivors Party

Sleep late! Cross a bridge! Get the shirt!

URGENT: Key West is Officially Cowless!

Forget the rabbit holes. A mysterious "Cow Hole" has opened above the island, swallowing every cow into a swirling vortex.

Local experts have tracked the anomaly and determined the vortex will reappear at high noon on April 19th at the Cow Key Bridge.

This is our only chance to save the herd. Dude yourself up in your best Wonderland gear, step into the vortex, and transport yourself to a Key West wonderland.

The cows are counting on you!

Cow Key Bridge Run Registration & Sponsorship
from $10.00

$10 registration includes a souvenir bib for pickup in April at the Key West Firehouse Museum or on event day at the bridge.


Join the herd for Key West’s shortest and wildest race, and the world’s only Zero K bridge run.

  • Get costumed and get crazy!

  • Win trophies and prizes at the Golden Calf Awards!

  • Heats for fastest, slowest, bass-ackwards, relay, people & pets, stampede to Stock Island, and bibless walk of shame!

  • The Power Squadron Moosers Party will blow your mind! Magic Tacos, MooMosas, MooDrivers, Moousic & Moore.

  • A portion of the proceeds benefits Old Firehouse Preservation, Inc.,t and the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum, a 501 (c)3 non-profit.

  • For sponsorships or event questions, give Cowboy Gary a holler: southernmostmedia@gmail.com

Pick up T-shirts and Bibs on Easter Sunday at the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum

Part of The Conch Republic Independence Celebration!

Can’t make the run? Donate directly to Key West’s Old Firehouse Preservation, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

Old Firehouse Preservation, Inc. Direct Donations

$500 T-SHIRT SPONSOR

Your logo on our official t-shirt!

$1000 START/FINISH/AWARD/FOOD/BAR SPONSOR -

Brand a key race area!

$5000 EVENT SPONSOR

The whole wonderland is yours with title sponsorship!

SPONSOR OR DONATE

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

  • A colorful poster for the Cow Key Bridge Run event featuring a cartoon buffalo wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette, with palm trees and a bright sky in the background. The event is scheduled for April 19, 2026.

    Pre-Party 10 AM-Noon

    Key West side of Cow Key Channel Bridge

    Hang in the Pasture

    Buy A Race Bib

    Party with the Animals

    Show off your Costume & Get Judged

  • Colorful illustration of a young woman running with anthropomorphic animals on a bright, animated outdoor road. The animals include a cow, a rooster, and a rabbit, all dressed in vibrant clothing and accessories. The scenery features a cloudy sky, water, and a small American flag in the background.

    Main Event: High Noon

    Cow Key Channel Bridge

    Heats include fastest, slowest, pets and people, bass-ackwards, relay, stamped to Stock Island, and walk of shame.

    Parade to Golden Calf Award Ceremony after party when the final heat is complete.

    After Party at Key West Power Squadron Conch Republic Cowntina on College Road just around the corner from the finish line.

  • Colorful illustration of a lively scene in Key West featuring animated farm animals dressed in festive attire, a woman in a floral dress holding a cocktail and a taco, with a scenic sunset over the water in the background. The scene includes decorated palm trees, a pier, umbrellas, and food and drinks, emphasizing a joyful celebration.

    Moo-ser's Party & Awards 1PM-3PM

    Celebrate your victory at the Power Squadron Conch Republic Cowntina Fiesta!

    Food & Drinks. Moosic & Fun.

    Golden Calf Award Ceremony at 2:30 PM.

2026 GOLDEN CALF AWARDS

1ST PLACE - Fastest across the bridge

FLASHY-FLASH - Best costume in the fastest heat

LAST PLACE - Slowest across the bridge while maintaining forward motion

BASS ACKWARDS - Backwards across the bridge winner

UNLEASHED - Pet & Human Winner

CHESHIRE CAT AWARD - Best costumed Pet & Human

PASSING GAS - Winning relay team

HERD MENTALITY - Best costumed relay team

COWLESS COWBOY - Best Cowless in Wonderland themed individual

 

WONDER TWIN POWERS - Best Cowless in Wonderland themed group

ACOWDEMY AWARD - Best theatrical performance on the bridge

BOCA CHICA BROWN COW - Sexiest costume

ANGUS YOUNG - For a young runner who rocks

 

MAD HATTER - To a random crazy person

 

BIG COW TIPPER - Biggest donation to Sheriff’s Animal Farm

 

GOLDEN COW PATTY - Crappiest costume

GONG THE DISTANCE - Traveled Farthest to Get Here

2% MILK - For making the least effort

LAUGHING COW - Best use of humor

DON’T HAVE A COW, KAREN - Best demand to speak to whoever’s in charge.

BEST VOLUNTEER - Best Volunteer, like it says

BEST SPONSOR - Best Sponsor, like it says

WONDEROUS SPONSORS

Official seal of the Conch Republic, Key West, featuring a conch shell surrounded by a sunburst design, with text around the border.
Text saying 'LOVE HEAVEN' in bold blue letters with musical note accents.
Red shield-shaped logo with white stylized text reading 'The Salvation Army'
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