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Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Date
September 19, 2026
Distance
Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon · Buffalo Bill Cody 10K · Buffalo Bill Cody 5K
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From the Organizer

Come experience beautiful and wild, Cody Wyoming! Join us for the 10th annual Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in downtown Cody. This is a small town run with big time fun! This isn't your typical road race - come to race, or just to walk, but have some fun and make new friends along the way...

  • A fun and challenging chip timed course for runners and walkers
  • Cash prizes for overall male and female finishers
  • Free beer and beverages at the finish line for all participants (21+ for beer)
  • T-Shirts for all participants
  • Age group awards
  • Custom BBCR finisher medal
  • An after party you won't want to miss! 

Packet Pick-up will be Friday, September 18th, 4-6pm at City Park near the bandshell.

Shirts and/or correct sizes will NOT be guaranteed on race day for those who register after 8/19/26. 

If you are registered yet unable to attend, a 50% refund is available if you notify the race director by 7/15/26.  For more information email Janie - info@runcodywy.com.

Events

Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon9 AMRegister →
Buffalo Bill Cody 10K9:45 AMRegister →
Buffalo Bill Cody 5K10 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

71°

Typical Low

46°

Chance of Rain

20%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Cody, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:01 AMSunset 7:21 PMDaylight 12h 21m

Host City

About Cody, WY

Population

10,121

as of 2023

Elevation

5,022 ft

Nearest Airport

COD

Yellowstone Regional Airport · 3 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

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Days to train

Race
Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Date
September 19, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a running race held in Cody, Wyoming on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Cody, Wyoming at 908 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Buffalo Bill Cody Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sep 19, 2026

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