Wanna try something new and exciting?

Grab a Burro and Join Us at the FIFTH Annual

GIDDYUP AND RUN Pack Burro Race

Friday, April 4th and Saturday April 5 th

, 2025

4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 27, 35 mile distances (as best we can-same distances each day)

East Fork Stables near Allardt, TN

Run with a donkey in the "Town Too Tough to Die!"  Please join us for the 6th Annual Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash on Saturday, April 5, 2025!

Race sold out in 24 hours. Come cheer us on!

Location: Naturita Colorado
Race Date: May, 17, 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Pre-registration $65, open through May 5th @ 5PM 

Approximately 8-9 miles from Georgetown to Empire and back. Remember to follow traffic patterns around the roundabout, yield to downhill runners, and after you're done check for ticks.

https://ccpbrraceseries.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12159

5 - 6 miles - Great distance for first-timers! Rolling start after Parade down Main street begins at Citizens Park, heading east turning north up 17th Ave, across Colorado Blvd up Virginia Canyon on the dirt road that features a 12% grade/climb, switchback down following flour arrows to old miners driveway at the open gate, up and over, down and winding around down Rose Gulch, over logs, under trees, coming out over the Argo Mill, heading back west on Riverside turning right at 23rd, left on Virginia Street toward the back of the Elks Lodge with a sharp left on 16th to the finish. 

https://ccpbrraceseries.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12159

Please join us for the 8th year of the Creede Donkey Dash on Saturday, June 7, 2025!

https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Creede/CreedeDonkeyDash?fbclid=IwY2xjawI9k6pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZxbPNfPC21dhbC5tC_GW_6vQijho4ynVGmhHhZi4BVry73gFX6MGoUzUQ_aem_HBUHgleNrNydHQezwlnoKg

Join us for the inagural Magdalena Burro Stampede. This little village nestled in the shadow of the Magdalena mountains is the perfect mining and western town to host New Mexico's next burro race.

https://www.nmpackburros.com/event-details/magdalena-burro-stampede

Join Us for the Burney Basin Trail Run!

Experience part of the Historic Great Shasta Rail Trail and a scenic forest road through the breathtaking Burney Basin. All distances start together at the same location: Coordinates 40.92845, -121.64423.
• 5K runners will turn right before the 10K split.
• 10K runners will enjoy an extended route through this stunning landscape.
• Burro racers will start at the same time as the runners, adding an exciting twist to the event!

We’re thrilled to bring this unique run to the Burney Basin Day festivities! After the race, explore the town and stick around for the craft fair, parade, and fireworks the next day.

Come for the run—stay for the fun!

Victor’s annual pack burro race is moving to July during Gold Rush Days celebration.

Set in the heart of the historic Cripple Creek & Victor Mining District, the Victor Pack Burro Race offers a short but challenging day of Pack Burro Racing. The 7.3-mile course starts and finishes in the heart of Victor on Victor Avenue. The course has 1,100 feet of elevation gain with lots of ups and downs, uneven footing, fantastic views, and passes by historic mine sites. Bib pick-up and day of race registration starts at 8:00 a.m., race begins at 10:00 a.m. 

The first year of the World Championship Pack Burro Race in 1949 saw 21 entrants with only 8 finishing the race. These days there are nearly 100 racers and burros that take on this historic challenge. Some choose the “lower altitude” short course of approximately 15 miles while others take on the long course and attempt the grueling climb to the top of Mosquito Pass and back, 29+ miles and an elevation change of 3,232'! The racers start at 9,953 feet in Fairplay with long course runners hitting their halfway point at the top of Mosquito Pass, elevation 13,185'!

***Disclaimer 3/21/25: Jack chains are no longer prohibited. Jack chains may be used only if used with a pressure-release technique. (A jack chain is a chain or strap which is used to apply pressure over the muzzle, under the chin, or through the mouth).

***The Short Course route is currently under review and might change prior to May 9, 2025. Registered racers will be notified of any changes in a timely manner and will have the opportunity to request a refund if the changes are to the racer’s dissatisfaction and they choose not to participate in the race.

https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Fairplay/WorldChampionshipPackBurroRace

The Leadville Boom Days Pack Burro Race takes places on Sunday morning! Join us to cheer on the teams as they take off on Harrison Avenue and work their way up Leadville’s mining district on the East side.

HAULING ASS FOR OVER 70 YEARS!

Stay Tuned for 2025 Burro Race Registration!

http://www.leadvilleboomdays.org/welcome-2/

https://leadvillepackburrorace.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10797

Buena Vista Pack Burro Race - August 10, 2025
“Curtis Imrie Day”

The start of the race is at 10 am

https://buenavistapackburrorace.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11202

Please join us for the fourth annual South Fork Alder Ass Race hosted by the South Fork Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, August 30, 2025!

https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/CO/SouthFork/SouthForkAlderAssRace

8th Annual Miners Day Pack Burro Race Presented by Premier Members Credit Union

Celebrate Miners Day with this great sport begun by some of Colorado’s 19th-century miners. This 9K race will begin right after the Frederick Miners Day parade (between 10:30 am & 11 am). The 9K race will start at Fifth Street and Locust Street (Downtown Frederick), head north along the trail and through the tunnel towards the Frederick Recreation Area, loop around Milavec Lake, head back south to the finish line in Centennial Park. There are some small bridges along the paved trail.

https://frederickco.gov/240/Miners-Day

Weekend at Burney run/walk/crawl features a looped 4.6 ish mile course, providing a challenging and scenic environment for runners. All distances and timed options use the same 4.6 ish mile loop. The course takes runners through the natural beauty of the forest, showcasing its lush greenery, and gorgeous fall colors, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. With each lap, runners will experience the varied terrain, including rolling hills, and wooded areas. Visit Baum Lake each loop and enjoy a beautiful starry sky at night. The course consists of flowy single-track trail and forest road. The looped course design allows participants to gauge their progress, and a convenient fully stocked aid station at the start/finish. The aid station will have traditional runner snacks, soda, water, electrolytes, hot food made to order, and a broth bar. A party on the trail! Overall, it promises to be an exhilarating and demanding race amidst the stunning backdrop of Lassen National Forest. The 100 mile and 48 hr challenge start 6pm on Thursday and go until Saturday at 6pm, all 24 hr options start on Friday at 6pm and go until Saturday at 6pm. All other race options start Saturday morning at the specified times.