Buffalo Bell Stampede

This is a benefit race for the Leavenworth County Historical Society at the Carroll Mansion Museum, a non-funded, non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and maintain the rich history we enjoy here in Leavenworth County.

Where the buffalo roam We want to involve the community as a whole, so there are several races available to meet those needs---the challenging half marathon for the serious runner, a 10K for the seasoned runner and a 5K race for families and beginning runners.



Ring the BELL at the summit of Leavenworth's "Pikes Peak"

Off and Running the Race
The courses are USATF Certified and timed by Race Day Timing Solutions. The half-marathon loop course will take runners where the buffalo once roamed and by a roadside commemorative marker of the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails as well as historic districts that feature beautiful vintage homes dating back to the 1850s. The highlight of the half-marathon run is the ringing of an old farm BELL at the summit of Leavenworth’s Pikes Peak on 20th Street. Runners of all races will receive a fun race t-shirt, a beautifully designed finisher’s medal, and the distinction of becoming part of Leavenworth History !

We also invite the public to participate in this annual event by coming out and lining the race route or the infield track to cheer on our runners. There are also opportunities to volunteer on pre-race and race day or to even become a sponsor of the event! Please join us! Leavenworth, the oldest city in Kansas, is where you want to be on May 1, 2016!