Sat, Jun 12, 2027

Buffalo Trace Stampede

Maysville, KY

Opens Jan 12, 2027Annual since at least 2021

1 Mile150 Yards

Entry is $20 now and rises to $30 after Jun 11, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Buffalo Trace Stampede

The course runs from the Mason County Public Library down to a fountain at Limestone Landing, dropping slightly after the start so legs turn over faster than expected. Chip timing keeps things honest. Cash awards go to anyone who breaks a course record, and there is a separate prize for the top first responder.

Packet pickup and check-in are near the finish line, not the start, so plan accordingly on race morning. After the race, a market is running in downtown Maysville, and there is a stick pony derby on a short stretch nearby for anyone who wants to stick around.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

1 Miles · 2026 results

32finishers

4:21winner

6:38median

17:33cutoff

Top 3: Justin Stearns (4:21) · Nick Cummins (4:25) · Ethan Johnson (4:30)

The Buffalo Trace Stampede has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile6/12/2027 09:00$20

150 Yards6/12/2027 09:15$20

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Common Questions About the Buffalo Trace Stampede

Will I finish last at the Buffalo Trace Stampede?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 6:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 17:33, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Buffalo Trace Stampede a good first 1 Miles?

It is a small race (32 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Buffalo Trace Stampede?

The 1 Miles winner ran 4:21 while the median finisher took 6:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.