Buffalo Stampede is a 75km ultra marathon in Bright, Australia. Distance: 75km. Elevation: 4,000m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 51/100). DNF rate: 20%. Time limit: 16h. Surface: trail. Established 2012.
Buffalo Stampede
Bright, Victoria, Australia
"75km in the Victorian Alps. 4,000m of climbing, granite plateaus, and one of Australia's toughest mountain ultras."
Australia's most climb-intensive ultra — 75km with 4,000m of vertical around the granite wonderland of Mount Buffalo.
The Course
A punishing loop through the Victorian Alps centered on Mount Buffalo. The course climbs to The Horn (1,723m), traverses granite plateaus, and descends through alpine ash forests. The relentless climbing and descending on technical trails make this one of Australia's toughest ultras.
mountainous
loop
5
Runner Experience
Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.
Mountain village finish with local food, drinks, and a relaxed post-race atmosphere. The setting rewards the effort.
Race Day Weather
10°C
2° – 18°
55%
30%
Australian autumn in the Alps — cool and crisp. Frost at altitude. Generally clear but weather can change quickly.
Stats & Records
2012
200
12:00:00
07:15:00
Morgan Lindqvist (2023)
Entry
AUD 250
August
weeks
Lore & Trivia
The Buffalo Stampede runs through the Victorian Alps of southeastern Australia — the section of the Great Dividing Range that rises to 1,700m above the dairy country of Gippsland. The course follows the Hume and Hovell Track and Mount Buffalo summit trails through mountain ash forest, alpine meadows, and granite boulder fields. Australian trail running has grown explosively, and the Buffalo Stampede — with its accessible location, well-marked trails, and stunning eucalypt scenery — is one of the gateway events for Australian ultra runners.
- ▸ Mount Buffalo's granite plateau creates a unique landscape of massive rounded boulders and tors.
- ▸ The 4,000m of elevation gain over 75km makes this one of the most climb-intensive ultras in Australia.
- ▸ Wild brumbies (feral horses) and wombats inhabit the valleys around the course.
- ▸ The race is named after the distinctive shape of Mount Buffalo, which resembles a resting buffalo.
- ▸ Established in 2012.
The Hume and Hovell Track through the Victorian Alps — green, technical, and steeper than it looks on the map.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Buffalo Stampede? +
Buffalo Stampede is a 75km (75km) ultra marathon with 4,000m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.
How hard is Buffalo Stampede? +
Buffalo Stampede is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 51/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 20%. Runners have 16 hours to finish.
What is the weather like at Buffalo Stampede? +
Average temperature is 10°C (range 2°C to 18°C) with 55% humidity and a 30% chance of rain. Australian autumn in the Alps — cool and crisp. Frost at altitude. Generally clear but weather can change quickly.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Buffalo Stampede? +
No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the course record for Buffalo Stampede? +
The men's course record is 07:15:00 set by Morgan Lindqvist in 2023.
What is the average finish time for Buffalo Stampede? +
The average finish time is 12:00:00. About 200 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 20%.
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