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Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.1% versus flat · net elevation -0 m

Decision summary

Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K at a glance

Route ascent
16 m

Lower than 92% of comparable mapped races

Typical conditions
46/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
20 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K?

The Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K route has 16 m of ascent, 15 m of descent and an estimated 0.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K route go?

The Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K route starts at The Kearney Archway; 5K and 10K start at 7:40 a.m. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes riverside and historic. Chip timing is provided by TIMERGUYS, with results available at the finish line and sent via text, email and the event website within 24 hours.

What should runners know on race day for the Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K?

Course uses portions of North Railroad Street, Central Avenue, 24th Street, Avenue E, Avenue M and Avenue N in Kearney, with associated road impacts on race morning. Chip timing is provided by TIMERGUYS, with results available at the finish line and sent via text, email and the event website within 24 hours. Packet pickup is held the evening before the race at the Kearney Archway, with additional same-day pickup on race morning.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Historic
  • City
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Charity
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Course uses portions of North Railroad Street, Central Avenue, 24th Street, Avenue E, Avenue M and Avenue N in Kearney, with associated road impacts on race morning.
Medal
Medals are awarded to all finishers in every distance.

Access and course status

Start
The Kearney Archway; 5K and 10K start at 7:40 a.m.

Course facts

Notable features
  • Prizes are awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female runners in each race
  • a virtual run option is also offered
  • Chip timing is provided by TIMERGUYS, with results available at the finish line and sent via text, email and the event website within 24 hours
  • Packet pickup is held the evening before the race at the Kearney Archway, with additional same-day pickup on race morning

How hilly is the Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K?

91%6%
  • Descent 2%
  • Flat 91%
  • Climb 6%
Total ascent
16 m
Net elevation
−0 m
GAP factor
0.1%
Longest climb
280 m at 1.7%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 21°CTypical temperature
  • 23 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 46Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon (Kearney) 5K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.1% slower than a flat course, with about 16 m of total ascent.