Buffalo Trace Stampede
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Buffalo Trace Stampede
The Buffalo Trace Stampede takes place on June 13, 2026 in Maysville, Kentucky. The event centers at the Mason County Public Library between 209 and 211 East 3rd Street, with the finish at Limestone Landing Fountain and packet pickup near the corner of Limestone and McDonald.
The event program includes several short-distance competitions:
- 1 Mile Run
- 1 Mile Walk
- 1 Mile Run with your dog
- 150 Yards Stick Pony Derby
Registration is online only. Pre-registered athletes pay a lower fee and are guaranteed a t-shirt; race day registration is available for a higher fee. Chip timing is used for the mile races.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female runners and to winners in multiple age groups. Additional awards include top walker, top first responder from Maysville Mason County First Responders, and awards for the first male and female who participate with their dogs. The Stick Pony Derby awards overall male and female riders; participants may bring their own pony or use one of 25 provided loner ponies.
Cash prizes are available for new course records in the under-40 and 40 and over masters divisions, with a stated purse amount for record performances. Proceeds benefit the Mason County Animal Shelter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
