46th Annual Great Wyoming Buffalo Stampede
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Wyoming, Delaware
- Price $43.90 - $49.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 46th Annual Great Wyoming Buffalo Stampede, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in beautiful Wyoming, Kent. This vibrant event features a USATF certified 5K and 10K race that winds through picturesque orchards and scenic countryside, making it a perfect outing for both serious runners and casual walkers. The day kicks off early with registration starting at 6:00 A.M. at Wyoming Park, where participants can enjoy the pre-race festivities and gather their bibs and t-shirts.
Whether you’re looking to set a personal record or simply enjoy the atmosphere, this event is for everyone! There will be a Kiddie Race to get the younger participants involved, and awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories, including our famous hand-carved buffalo trophies. Plus, there’s a chance to win a $100 cash prize for breaking the 5K or 10K course record! After the races, join the post-race party at Browns Tavern for music, refreshments, and community spirit. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved Wyoming tradition while supporting a great cause!
Whether you’re looking to set a personal record or simply enjoy the atmosphere, this event is for everyone! There will be a Kiddie Race to get the younger participants involved, and awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories, including our famous hand-carved buffalo trophies. Plus, there’s a chance to win a $100 cash prize for breaking the 5K or 10K course record! After the races, join the post-race party at Browns Tavern for music, refreshments, and community spirit. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved Wyoming tradition while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
PLACE:
Wyoming Park on Third Street in Wyoming, DE (The park will be on your right). Registration opens at 6:00 A.M. Please park along the railroad tracks and walk to the park. Do not park at Mike & Mels Family Restaurant. Course: 5K/10K, USATF CERTIFIED course on mostly paved country roads through orchards and scenic countryside. Kiddie Race before Stampede. Water will be provided before, during, and after the race.
REGISTRATION:
Early bird price for the 5K run/walk is $40 and 10K is $45 until December 31, 2024; On January 1, 2025, price increases to $45 for the 5K run/walk and $50 for the 10k until July 17, 2025 when on line registration closes. After July 17, 2024, and on race day, price will be $55 for the 5k run/walk and $60 for the 10k. Make checks payable to: DDSR, P.O. Box 1379, Dover, Delaware 19903-1379. For more information, please email [email protected]. Online registration available at DDSR.org.
RAIN OR SHINE AND NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
PACKET PICKUP:
On race day, pick up bib and t-shirt at registration table.
AWARDS:
$100 cash prize for new 10K or 5K Run course record.
For the 10K & 5K Run Events: Our famous hand-carved buffalo awards go to 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place male & female runners in 5-year age groups, starting at 9 & under through 80 & over.
For the 5K walk event: Our famous hand-carved buffalo awards go to the top 5 male & top 5 female finishers.
R2R TIMING [http://www.novatimingsystems.com/] will have QR Codes to scan to verify your chip time and finish position. You can pick up your award at the post race party in front of Browns Tavern. Please do not ask for your awards early.
All awards are final and will not be mailed to winners.
RECORDS:
10K male-30:32 Frank Sharkey (1983)
10K female-35:29 Nadine Marks (2000)
5K male-15:25 Mark Stalling (2003)
5K female-17:12 Kate Fonshell (1992).
SWAG:
Tech shirt and timing chip.
POST RACE PARTY
The post race party will take place at the birthplace of the race...Browns Tavern. Music, Beer & Gatorade will be provided at no charge. Food will be available for purchase.
SAFETY NOTE
We strongly discourage unofficial entrants (bandits) from competing in our race. Bandits consume scarce resources and can delay or inhibit accurate race results. Unregistered runners, running with dogs and strollers, rollerblading, riding a bicycle, and the wearing of headphones are prohibited on the race course at any time, to ensure runner safety and to comply with liability insurance standards. E-mail [email protected] with requests for special accommodations.
ABOUT DDSR:
A group of runners and cyclists, of all abilities, in Kent County, Delaware. The Buffalo Stampede benefits the DDSR Memorial Scholarship for Kent County High School Students. See below if you wish to donate to the DDSR Memorial Scholarships Fund.
Wyoming Park on Third Street in Wyoming, DE (The park will be on your right). Registration opens at 6:00 A.M. Please park along the railroad tracks and walk to the park. Do not park at Mike & Mels Family Restaurant. Course: 5K/10K, USATF CERTIFIED course on mostly paved country roads through orchards and scenic countryside. Kiddie Race before Stampede. Water will be provided before, during, and after the race.
REGISTRATION:
Early bird price for the 5K run/walk is $40 and 10K is $45 until December 31, 2024; On January 1, 2025, price increases to $45 for the 5K run/walk and $50 for the 10k until July 17, 2025 when on line registration closes. After July 17, 2024, and on race day, price will be $55 for the 5k run/walk and $60 for the 10k. Make checks payable to: DDSR, P.O. Box 1379, Dover, Delaware 19903-1379. For more information, please email [email protected]. Online registration available at DDSR.org.
RAIN OR SHINE AND NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
PACKET PICKUP:
On race day, pick up bib and t-shirt at registration table.
AWARDS:
$100 cash prize for new 10K or 5K Run course record.
For the 10K & 5K Run Events: Our famous hand-carved buffalo awards go to 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place male & female runners in 5-year age groups, starting at 9 & under through 80 & over.
For the 5K walk event: Our famous hand-carved buffalo awards go to the top 5 male & top 5 female finishers.
R2R TIMING [http://www.novatimingsystems.com/] will have QR Codes to scan to verify your chip time and finish position. You can pick up your award at the post race party in front of Browns Tavern. Please do not ask for your awards early.
All awards are final and will not be mailed to winners.
RECORDS:
10K male-30:32 Frank Sharkey (1983)
10K female-35:29 Nadine Marks (2000)
5K male-15:25 Mark Stalling (2003)
5K female-17:12 Kate Fonshell (1992).
SWAG:
Tech shirt and timing chip.
POST RACE PARTY
The post race party will take place at the birthplace of the race...Browns Tavern. Music, Beer & Gatorade will be provided at no charge. Food will be available for purchase.
SAFETY NOTE
We strongly discourage unofficial entrants (bandits) from competing in our race. Bandits consume scarce resources and can delay or inhibit accurate race results. Unregistered runners, running with dogs and strollers, rollerblading, riding a bicycle, and the wearing of headphones are prohibited on the race course at any time, to ensure runner safety and to comply with liability insurance standards. E-mail [email protected] with requests for special accommodations.
ABOUT DDSR:
A group of runners and cyclists, of all abilities, in Kent County, Delaware. The Buffalo Stampede benefits the DDSR Memorial Scholarship for Kent County High School Students. See below if you wish to donate to the DDSR Memorial Scholarships Fund.
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