Buffalo Stampede: 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

Join us for the 17th Annual Buffalo Stampede 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run! These live Chrono timed races use disposable bib tags on USATF Certified courses benefitting the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. All Sports Timing is conducting the race, and race results will be available at www.allsportstiming.com.

NOTE: Online registration will end at 5 pm on October 17, although paper registrations will still be accepted on Race Day, October 18. The following rates apply to the 2025 Buffalo Stampede.

Course Details and Amenities

The 5K course is gently rolling, scenic, relatively flat, fast, and takes you through open country and past neighborhoods and parks. It has a downhill finish, and offers you a great chance for a PR and a tune-up for other races. Courses are out and back and offer a safe route well marked by Area Wide Protective. Two Cheer Stations will be along the route to encourage runners. The first 2 cheer stations to sign up will be chosen and receive a cash prize! The Course closes at 9am.

Celebrity Starter

Each year the Museum partners with a local celebrity to kick off the Stampede. Last year, Buffalo Bill paid us a visit, and past starters included Texas A&M Women's Basketball Coach Gary Blair and Olympic Gold Medalist, Randy Matson. Stay tuned for our surprise announcement later this summer regarding this year’s celebrity starter!

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Runners' packets and late registration will be available on Thursday, October 16, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday, October 17, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Museum. Packets may also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:00 am. Race Day registrations will be accepted from 6:00-7:00 am, but prior registration is STRONGLY encouraged. Online registration closes October 17 at 5 pm; paper registration is available through race day. Directions to the Museum are available at: www.brazosvalleymuseum.org. Entry fees are non-refundable; NO exceptions.

Parking and Race Day Access

The entrance to the Brazos Center from Briarcrest will be closed. Visitors must enter the Museum's parking lot from the back of the Target shopping center.

Awards and Age Divisions

Overall male and female finishers in the 5K will receive beautiful unique buffalo sculpture trophies. First, second, and third place awards are given in the 5K for each 10-year age group. Age-group awards are buffalo head trophies for first place and custom buffalo medals for second and third places. Age-groups are: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-85; 86+. 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run finishers will receive unique finisher medals. Age group awards will not be given in the 1 Mile Fun Run.

Awards Ceremony

5K Awards will be presented at 9 am (sooner if all runners are in).

​Cheer Station

Friends and family can create a cheer station to cheer runners on the course!

The course will have 2 Cheer Stations (each including at least 4 people); the first 2 stations to sign up will be chosen and receive $150 each.

All cheer station participants will receive free T-shirts, snacks, admission to the Museum, as well as enjoy Boonville Days activities, and more!

Cheer Station Information Packets with the team’s course location must be picked up at the Museum on Thursday, October 16, or Friday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 5 pm.

Official Race Photos

Photos on the course, at the finish line, and for awards will be taken by Spring Action Photos and may be viewed on their website post-race. Questions? Contact the Spring Action Photos staff at springactionphotos@gmail.com!

T-Shirt

All registrants will receive a T-shirt, however sizes and availability are guaranteed by race day only for registration made on or before October 1. You may also purchase an additional race t-shirt for $18 until October 18 as supplies last. You may call to see if we have extras available after that date.