Buddy the Bull Stampede
About this race
🐂 Buddy the Bull Stampede
Inaugural 5K Trail Run, 15K Mountain Bike Race & Stampede Challenge
Get ready to hit the trails for the very first Buddy the Bull Stampede—a high-energy outdoor event packed with racing, community, and fun for all ages. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or just looking for a great morning outside in the beautiful Florida country side, this event brings together scenic trails, exciting competition, and a meaningful cause.
🌿 The Races
5K Trail Run – A beautiful, accessible course perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike. Limited to 150 runners.
15K Mountain Bike Race – A thrilling ride through winding, scenic terrain designed to challenge and inspire riders. Limited to 50 riders.
The Stampede Challenge – Ready to push your limits? Take on the Stampede Challenge by completing both the 5K Trail Run and the 15K Mountain Bike Race. Start with the run, then hop on your bike and tackle the trails for a true test of endurance and grit. Bragging rights included. 😄 Special recognition for all finishers.
⚠️ Spots are extremely limited and expected to sell out quickly—don’t miss your chance to be part of the inaugural Stampede!
🎉 More Than a Race
The Buddy the Bull Stampede is more than just an endurance competition—it’s a down home experience for the whole family:
Unique race prizes for over-all male & female and 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age groups
Finisher hats for all registered participants
Delicious food and refreshments (Coffee by Tally Roe, Sourdough cookies by Rapha Artisan Breads & Beer by Charlie Foxtrot)
Live music
Yard games and family-friendly activities
Meet-and-greet + photos with our mascot, Buddy the Bull 🐂
❤️ Racing for a Purpose
This event proudly supports Eirene Ranch, an organization dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma find lasting peace, real rest, and wholeness through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) activities . Your participation directly contributes to this important mission, making every mile meaningful.
🌟 Join the Stampede
Come run, ride, restore, and make a difference. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the atmosphere, the inaugural Buddy the Bull Stampede is an event you won’t want to miss.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Trail Race
Stampede Challenge
5k Trail Race & 15k Mountain Bike Race
Mountain biking
15k Mountain Bike Race
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Arcadia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 5:40 PM local time (EST) in Arcadia on November 7, 2026 — 10h 58m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Buddy the Bull Stampede
5 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5k Trail Race
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dustin McCabe | 21:06 | 6:49 /mi |
| 2 | zachary duncan | 25:55 | 8:22 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Arcadia
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Arcadia 5K Races 5 races
- Arcadia Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Arcadia events
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