
From the Organizer
Help celebrate Longmire Days with the annual 5K race (and one mile fun run/walk) through Absaroka County (Buffalo, Wyoming)!!!
Each in-person participant of the 5K race and one mile fun run/walk will receive a special edition finishers medal, t-shirt, and a free Rainier beer* at the end of the race signed by Craig Johnson.
Each virtual participant will receive a virtual race badge to post all over your social media accounts for the ultimate bragging rights!
How can you beat that? Boy Howdy!!
On-site, same-day registration is available from 7:00 - 8:15 am for an additional fee.
Please note: registrations received after June 18, 2026 will not be guaranteed a t shirt. SAME DAY REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT OR A MEDAL. But you will get the beer can signed by Craig!
Race packet pickup at the start line the day of the event. Please arrive 30-45 mins prior to start time.
In 2016 and 2019 Robert Taylor shot the starting gun. Who knows what will happen in 2026!
Follow and like us on Facebook!
*must be 21+
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buffalo, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,516
as of 2023
Elevation
4,678 ft
Nearest Airport
SHR
Sheridan County Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Longmire Days 5K and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Longmire Days 5K and Fun Run
Jul 17, 2026