Buffalo Stampede Festival

Bright, Australia • 27-29 Mar 2026

The Buffalo Stampede Festival is a premier sky running and trail running event held in Bright and Mount Buffalo, Victoria, Australia. It attracts over 3,000 runners from across Australia and internationally. The festival offers a wide range of race distances, from the challenging 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon to a 2km Junior Trail Run, catering to all ages and abilities. Key races include the 100km solo or team relay, a 42km SkyMarathon, 20km SkyRun, and a 10km Twilight run. The event features stunning mountain and forest trails, including the ascent to Mount Buffalo's highest point, providing a unique and scenic running experience for participants and families alike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
101 km
4930 m+
Bright Ultra 100km
42 km
1558 m+
Buffalo Stampede 42km Skymarathon
20 km
1278 m+
Bright 20km Skyrun
10 km
523 m+
Bright 10km Skysprint
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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