Buffalo Stampede Festival

Bright, Australia • 27-29 Mar 2026

The Buffalo Stampede Festival is a premier trail running event held in Bright, Victoria, Australia, attracting nearly 3,000 participants from across Australia and overseas. The festival features a variety of races, including the challenging 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon, a 42km SkyMarathon, and shorter distances like 20km, 10km, and family-friendly events such as a 2km Junior Trail Run and a 5km Family Trail Run. Additionally, there are ultra challenges like the Ultra Slam (152km) and Grand Slam (72km). The event takes place at Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve and offers a scenic experience through national parks and Mount Buffalo, emphasizing adventure, community, and connection with nature. 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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