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The 9th Annual 5K community event kicks off Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 8–10 AM at The Villages Charter Middle School, Buffalo Ridge Campus (251 Buffalo Trail, The Villages, FL 32162).
This beloved community tradition brings together families, friends, students, and neighbors for one unforgettable morning of movement and memories — all to support The Villages Charter School Scholarship Program.
Whatever speed to you choose to stampede, every step helps build a brighter future for our students.
8:00am
Buffalo Ridge Campus
Every participant will earn a finisher medal and event t-shirt, and top finishers will be crowned across age groups.
A huge buffalo-sized THANK YOU to our event sponsors for powering this year’s race and supporting our students’ success!
Together, we’re Helping Educate Responsibly Developed children. To learn more about HERD, contact us at vcsbuffaloherd@gmail.com.
Buffalo HERD is identified as a public charity and charitable organization. The Buffalo HERD Federal EIN is 93-2666139. See our Buffalo HERD Bylaws.
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