Bright, VIC, Australia · Sunday, March 28, 2027

Fixed Distance 100K

Buffalo Stampede 100km

193 days away
100 km Distance
5,181 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 52 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 25°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 498 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 5,181 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles5,181 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps100 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Course Notes

An epic new course from the alpine township of Bright to the top of Mount Buffalo National Park and back. Runners will summit the Horn at over 1,700 metres to 360’ degree views of the National Park plateau and the Australian Alps.

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