Buffalo Trace Stampede

Buffalo Trace Stampede One Mile Run and Walk (And Stick Pony Derby)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 am

Historic Maysville, Ky

Kentucky's Fastest Road Mile Race

How fast can you run 1 mile? Join us and find out.

When:

June 13, 2026 at 9:00 am

Benefit:

Proceeds will to to the Mason County Animal Shelter

Start Location::

Mason County Public Library - Between 209 and 211 East 3rd Street, Maysville, KY 41056 (38.644295, -83.759826)

Note: Check in near the Finish Line

Finish Location:

Limestone Landing Fountain (38.647467, -83.762252)

Course:

This course after a slight upgrade at start should help runners feel as though they are running easy and fast and chip timing will make times legit.

Cash Awards:

Cash award for any winning record breaking performances in under 40 and 40 and over Masters divisions much like the New York Fifth Avenue Mile.  $150 will be the purse if they win and set a new course record.

Here are the times to beat:

Records:

Male 39 and under - 4:14.37 - Jed Helker in 2025

Male 40 and over - 4:51.00 - Steven Buck in 2025

Female 39 and under - 5:00.66 - Lucy Singleton in 2025

Female 40 and over - 6:21.85 - Jessica Miller in 2025

Cost:

Cost: $20 for pre-registered athletes (before 10 pm June 13th)

$30 for race day registration

All pre-registered athletes are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Online registration only (including race day)

Awards:

 Awards will be given to top three overall male and female runners and to the top finisher in the following age-group.

Runner Age Groups for both men and women: 13 and Under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 and Over.

Addition Award to the Top First Responder from the Maysville Mason County First Responders.

There will also be award for top Male and Female Walker

New in 2023: Awards for First Male and Female who participate with their dog.

After the race join the fun at the Pickers and Grinners Market in Downtown Maysville.

New for 2026 - First Annual Stick Pony Derby at 9:15 am (after the mile)

150 yards of madness. Bring your own pony or borrow one of our 25 loners.

$20

Awards to Overall Male and Female (Rider, not pony)

Note: You must keep your pony under control at all times!

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up

All race day registration will be online. You can register on your computer or on you phone.

Race day packet pick up will take place near the Finish Line at the corner of Limestone and McDonald from 7:30 - 8:45 am on Race Day. See link below.

38°38'50.9"N 83°45'44.2"W
100 Limestone St, Maysville, KY 41056

Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the Buffalo Trace Stampede. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Maysville.