Buffalo Stampede 10-Mile and 4-Mile Run/Walk
Sacramento, CA
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where
6151 H St, Sacramento CA
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Typical weather
61–90°F · low rain risk
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61–82°F
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61–99°F
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59–80°F
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65–82°F
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54–76°F
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About this race
52nd Running of the Buffalo Stampede
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Location: 6151 H St, Sacramento, CA
Race Overview
- Event: The Buffalo Stampede 10-Mile Run/Walk, the race that kicked off Sacramento’s road-racing tradition! The Stampede also features a 4-mile run/walk.
- Course: Both courses travel through Sacramento's River Park neighborhood. The 10-mile course includes the levees along the American River and the Guy West Bridge.
- Training: As the sister race to the Urban Cow Half Marathon, the Buffalo Stampede is the perfect training distance for this great event and for your other fall half marathons.
- Events: It is one of the five events the Buffalo Chips Running Club sponsors each year, including the free Fourth of July Five Mile Run in River Park, Susan B. Anthony Women’s 5K, Jed Smith Ultra, and Willow Hill USATF Cross Country.
Community Impact
- Beneficiary: As always, the Buffalo Stampede benefits youth running in Sacramento, including the Youth Chips.
- Organization: The Buffalo Chips Running Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public participation in running and walking as a recreational and healthful exercise.
- Opportunities: The club provides opportunities for competition in the sport of running by organizing running-related activities in the community.
Additional Information
- Series: Part of the 2026 RunSac Race Series.
- More Info: For further details, visit the race page at Buffalo Stampede Race.
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