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The Kearney Family YMCA Buffalo Stampede will take place on June 9.

The Kearney Family YMCA Buffalo Stampede will take place on June 9.

KEARNEY — Registration is now open for the Kearney Family YMCA’s Buffalo Stampede, scheduled for June 9 at The Archway at 3060 E. First Ave.

The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. and costs $85. The 10K and 5K races start at 7:40 a.m. and cost $30. Prices will increase after June 2.

Routes will head west and north of The Archway, including through Yanney Park, along North Railroad Street and south. Detailed directions can be found at kearneyymca.org.







Buffalo stampede

The Kearney Family YMCA Buffalo Stampede races will take place June 9, starting at The Archway. Visit kearneyymca.org for more details.


Those who register before June 1 will receive a T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the three best runners in each race. Medals will be awarded to all graduates.

Proceeds will benefit the Kearney Family YMCA’s Strong Families Scholarship Campaign.

This event is officially timed by TIMERGUYS. Results will be available at the finish line and sent via text message or on the Kearney Family YMCA website. Results will also be emailed to participants within 24 hours.

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Parking will be available at The Archway. Water points will be available throughout the route. Volunteers will be available along the route to provide assistance and access medical help if necessary.

Buffalo Stampede packets can be picked up from 5 to 6:30 p.m. June 8 at the Kearney Family YMCA Community Kitchen at 4500 Sixth Ave., and from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. June 9 at The Archway.

In the event of bad weather, no refund will be made.

The Buffalo Stampede began in 2010 as an event of the Buffalo County Historical Society’s Trails and Rails Museum, but in early 2022 the Y took over. The Y resumed racing in 2023.

Visit kearneyymca.org to register and for more information, or call the Y at 308-237-9622.

Those interested in sponsoring the race should contact Courtney Burbach, director of development, at [email protected].