DOWNHILL SHEAR12,850 FT OF LOSS
Australia · March · 62 mi
Foot care for Buffalo Stampede 100k
Buffalo Stampede 100k is a descent race. Toes and nail beds pay first.
Threat matrix
What Buffalo Stampede 100k does to feet.
Every line below is computed from published course data or written by PR Run and labeled as such.
- Downhill shearMile 41 to 47 drops 3,250 ft at 10.3 percent average grade. Toes hit the front of the shoe, heels lift.Course data
- Total descent load12,850 ft of cumulative descent. Nail beds and forefoot pay for all of it.Course data
- Heat and sweatMarch highs reach 90 degrees F. Sweat saturates socks, skin softens, friction climbs.Course data
- Hours on feet62 miles inside a 23 hour limit. Every hour adds shear, swelling, and sock saturation.Course data
- Long aid gaps12.4 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone.Course data
Downhill shear
Where gravity works on your toes.
Sustained descents pulled straight from the elevation profile. Pretape before these, not after.
Heat and moisture
When the shoe stops drying out.
Modeled across the cutoff window from 7 years of race-date weather at points along the course.
- HEATSweat outruns the shoe
- HUMIDNothing dries out
- WETPlan on soaked feet
- COLDNumb toes hide damage
The schedule
Where you sit down and take the shoes off.
Set your goal time. The clocks, the stop plan, and the kit all move together.
- AustraliaMI 006:00
Eyes only
Named station on course.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Buffalo Stampede 100k mile 12MI 1209:48
Socks and a look
12.4 mi since the last stop, 1,200 ft of descent into it, cutoff 4.6000000000000005 h.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Buffalo Stampede 100k mile 25MI 2513:36
Socks and a look
12.4 mi since the last stop, cutoff 9.200000000000001 h.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Buffalo Stampede 100k mile 37MI 3717:24
Eyes only
12.4 mi since the last stop, cutoff 13.799999999999999 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Buffalo Stampede 100k mile 50MI 5021:12
Shoes off
12.4 mi since the last stop, 3,250 ft of descent into it, cutoff 18.400000000000002 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Shoes and socks off. Pat completely dry, fresh socks, powder if the last pair was soaked.
- Check toes and nail beds. 3,250 ft of descent came into this stop.
- Pretape hot spots. 2,200 ft down through mile 58 to 62 is next.
- Finish AustraliaMI 6201:00
Shoes off
12.4 mi since the last stop, 2,200 ft of descent into it, cutoff 23 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Shoes and socks off. Pat completely dry, fresh socks, powder if the last pair was soaked.
- Check toes and nail beds. 2,200 ft of descent came into this stop.
Checked on top of the essentials for Buffalo Stampede 100k.
Vest / pack
Crew bag
Drop bag
Kit deltas
What Buffalo Stampede 100k adds to the standard kit.
- Powder and a moisture barrierSweat is the friction multiplier on this course.
- Pretape for toes and heelsLong descents load the front of the shoe and lift the heel.
- Vest foot kit you can use aloneThe widest gap is long enough that a hot spot becomes a blister before the next station.
Shoes
What survives this course.
Matched on terrain, technicality, and distance. Fit still beats every spec, so try them on a long run first.
Crew
What your crew needs on paper.
Two plates. On the left, the race-specific notes that never make it into the standard script. On the right, the printable card your crew reads at two in the morning under a headlamp.
Race day notes
- Crux near Heat, bush tracks, and steep coastal or alpine climbs near mile 40. Plan foot work before the field splits.
- Surfaces: 75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved. Match lugs and tape adhesion to the dominant surface.
- Air band 45°F to 90°F. Crew should carry dry socks and skin lube when heat or rain is in range.
- Cutoff 23 hours. Longer stops only where the schedule has real buffer.
- Educational only. Test every tape, sock, and shoe combination on long runs before race day.
Where you sit down
- Buffalo Stampede 100k mile 50MI 50
- Finish AustraliaMI 62
Print card
A single sheet your crew reads at two in the morning: the stop script, the mandatory kit, and the calls that pull the runner. Print it, laminate it, staple it to the drop bag.
Crew foot care card
Station script. Three to eight minutes if organized.
- Runner sits. Shoes and socks off both feet.
- Inspect: hot spots, maceration, nails, blisters.
- Clean with wipe. Pat completely dry. No tape on damp skin.
- Treat hot spots first. Drain blisters only if necessary with clean technique.
- Fresh socks. Relace shoes. Runner stands and tests before leaving.
Mandatory kit
- Leukotape, kinesiology tape, wipes, blister patches, moleskin
- Scissors, nail clippers, lubricant, powder, spare socks (2+)
- Antibiotic ointment, gloves, cohesive wrap, small towel
When to pull runner: spreading redness, loss of feeling, gait collapse, unmanageable pain.
PR Run · pr.run/foot-care
FAQ
Buffalo Stampede 100k foot questions.
- 01
Where should I stop for foot care at Buffalo Stampede 100k?
Buffalo Stampede 100k mile 50 at mile 49.6, Finish Australia at mile 62. Those stops carry the most ground and descent behind them, so a sock change and a tape check pay for the minutes they cost.
- 02
Which section of Buffalo Stampede 100k wrecks feet?
Mile 41 to 47 drops 3,250 ft at 10.3 percent average grade. That is where toes meet the front of the shoe and heels start to lift. Pretape before it, not after.
- 03
How do I keep my feet dry at Buffalo Stampede 100k?
March highs reach 90 degrees F. Sweat saturates socks, skin softens, friction climbs. Change socks at every stop you can, run powder or a moisture barrier, and lean forward when you dump water on your head so it misses your shoes.
- 04
How many sock changes for Buffalo Stampede 100k?
Plan one at every foot stop you have access to, and carry one spare pair beyond that. 62 miles inside 23 hours is long enough that dry socks are faster than the five minutes they cost.
- 05
What goes in my vest for Buffalo Stampede 100k?
12.4 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone. Tape, two wipes, a blister patch, and a small tube of lube covers a hot spot without waiting for crew.
- 06
How do I stop blisters at Buffalo Stampede 100k?
Start from the biggest threat on this course. Mile 41 to 47 drops 3,250 ft at 10.3 percent average grade. Toes hit the front of the shoe, heels lift. Fit the shoe with room for swelling, pretape the spots that have blistered on you before, keep grit out, and change socks at every stop you have access to. Blisters come from pressure, friction, and moisture, so remove whichever one this course hands you the most of.
- 07
What foot care kit should I pack for Buffalo Stampede 100k?
Beyond the standard kit, this course calls for powder and a moisture barrier, pretape for toes and heels, vest foot kit you can use alone. Sweat is the friction multiplier on this course.
- 08
What shoes work for Buffalo Stampede 100k?
75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved at technicality 5/10 points toward Norda 001, Hoka Speedgoat 6, La Sportiva Prodigio. Whatever you pick, race it on a long run first and leave room for feet that swell over the back half.
Educational only. Not medical advice. Persistent pain, infection, or numbness: see a podiatrist or sports medicine clinician.
Train for it
Feet get you to the finish. The plan gets you there on the clock.
Foot care is one system on Buffalo Stampede 100k. Climbs, descents, heat, fueling, and cutoffs are the rest of it.