Sat, Aug 21, 2027

Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run

Fraser, CO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Half Marathon3 Miles

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run

The course runs entirely on dirt roads and trails through mountain terrain, climbing well above the starting elevation before coming back down. The footing is unpaved throughout, so expect loose dirt and uneven ground. Views open up across the surrounding peaks as the route gains altitude. Dogs on leash are welcome, which is unusual for a trail race and changes the feel of the start corral noticeably.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at a brewery in Winter Park, which doubles as a low-pressure way to meet other runners before the morning. If you miss it, bibs are also available at the start line on race day.

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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.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

99finishers

1:23:07winner

2:22:36median

3:51:17cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Wise (1:23:07) · Asher Olgeirson (1:36:22) · Seth Hardy (1:38:39)

3 Miles · 2026 results

48finishers

21:19winner

32:41median

1:06:38cutoff

Top 3: Evan Johnston (21:19) · L. Ochocki (22:29) · Tyler Huber (22:45)

The Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 13.1 Miles results.

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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles8/21/2027 08:00$65

3 Miles8/21/2027 09:00$45

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Common Questions About the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run

Will I finish last at the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:22:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:51:17, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (99 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 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:23:07 while the median finisher took 2:22:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.