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28-30 March 2025

find your epic and run with nature at Australia’s home of trail running Bright, victoria

The Buffalo Stampede Festival will Be held on Friday 28th March, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March 2025

Location: Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve, 64/72 Coronation Ave, Bright VIC 3741 (Google Maps)

The Buffalo Stampede draws over 2000 trail runners from across Australia to Bright in the North East of Victoria, Australia.

Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra all the way down to the 2km Junior Trail Run – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.

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Bright Ultra 100km — Solo or Team

  • Buffalo Stampede 100km

    Find Your Epic with this 100km journey from Bright to the Horn, the highest point of Mount Buffalo. This is the ultimate in mountain ultra running, and the culmination of your trail running story.

  • 100k Team Relay

    Get the band back together. Teams of FOUR will relay this spectacular 100k course. Trail running can be a team sport and this epic is better with others.

SkyMarathon | SkySprint | Skyrun

  • 42km SkyMarathon

    A classic mountain-marathon in Victoria’s High Country from Mt Buffalo to Bright. This downhill course is unique in nature and style.

  • 20km SkyRun

    A true Skyrunning experience. This gnarly loop from Bright to Mystic and Clearspot has a bit of everything.

  • 10km Twilight SkySprint

    Kicking off the weekend: this fun route conquers Bright's famous climb up Emily's Spur and descends the MTB trails of Mystic Park

Stage Race Options

  • 152km Bright Ultra Grand Slam

    At a combined 152km, this is the ultimate ultra challenge: testing your mind, body and love for the mountains.

  • 72km Buffalo Stampede Grand Slam

    A sharp and punchy stage race: where you’ll have to step up every day to cover a combined 72km of amazing trail experiences.

Bright Family Trail Runs

  • 5km Family Trail Run

    The ideal way for the whole family to get involved in the heart of Bright.

  • 2km Junior Trail Run

    Everyone will enjoy receiving their first Trail Run Medal at the finish line.

SingleTrack Events produce Trail Running Events in spectacular destinations.
Find your Epic — Run with Nature.

Introduction to the SingleTrack team

Nigel Preston and Colin Taylor, with Joe Dorph

Nigel Preston

Event Director

Responsible for the safe production and conduction of the event supported by a strong team of volunteers and crew.  

Colin Taylor

Program & Village Manager

Responsible for your experience. Who said gnarly can’t be fun.

Joe Dorph

Course Director & Athlete Services

Responsible for course design and aid stations ensuring that you Find your Epic, you are supported and you have an ace time on the way! Bright local, mountain born.

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