3, 6, and 9 Mile course options. Solo trail runners/ hikers welcome.

Run with the Burros is a one of a kind trail running fundraiser through the heart of the Gila National Forest. Choose between a half-marathon or 5K and experience rugged dirt roads, winding single-track trails, and expansive views you won’t find anywhere else, all alongside very cool burro companions. You can choose to bring your burro and run, or just yourself. Either way, it’ll be a wonderful experience!

This event is about community, adventure, and celebrating the wild. After the run, participants are invited to stick around for a barbecue, good vibes, and well earned relaxation. Spectators are also welcome to join the barbecue! A link to RSVP for the barbecue will be available soon, so bring your cheer squad.

Expect beautiful scenery, dusty shoes, trail run magic, and maybe a glass of wine as you swap stories post-race. Whether you’re here for the miles, the burros, or the cause, this is not your average run, and that’s the point.

All proceeds support Natural Curiosity’s outdoor education and conservation mission. Come run wild with us!

Location: Naturita Colorado
Race Date: October, 10, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

• REGISTRATION

  • EARLY BIRD $55, through May 31st 

  • OPEN $65, through August 31st

  • LATE $75, September 1st through the day of the event

  Late registered participants will receive their event swag by mail after the event. Registration includes an event t-shirt, swag bag, meal voucher & aid station access. PRIZED AWARDED!

  Participants will receive a registration confirmation & race packet via email upon receipt of their registration & fee.

  Offical Rules -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK2D_BdBbi8cuVFv9fE7uoUTS6h123g5/view?usp=drive_link 

  Course Map - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wmgX_TK6REoV1wy5Se1cXVJA2JNh0KJS/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=107609863762042480608&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Welcome to the 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race presented by Double Rainbow Ranch! Grab your burro and join us for a fun and rewarding day on the majestic Greenland Open Space Trail in beautiful Larkspur, Colorado.

The 2nd annual Silver Lode Scramble brings the grit, history, and spirit of pack burro racing to the heart of Silver City, New Mexico. Starting on historic Broadway Avenue, runners and their burro partners surge through the vibrant downtown before climbing into the rugged trails of Boston Hill Open Space. Once a hub of hard-rock mining, Boston Hill is now a unique landscape of winding singletrack, panoramic views, and relics of the mining era—making it a perfect stage for this heritage-rich sport.

Athletes will tackle either 6-mile or 3-mile courses, each filled with steep climbs, sharp descents, and the unpredictable dynamics of working alongside their burros. Cheered on by crowds lining Broadway and at trailheads across the course, the race will capture the small-town energy and community pride that define Silver City.

Please join us for the 5th annual South Fork Alder Ass Race on Saturday, September 5, 2026!

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 2026 Burro Race Registration

LIMITED Race day registration 

Be sure to check the updated race rules

RACE DETAILS:

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026

Location: Leadville, CO

Registration & equipment check: 8:00am in front of Community Banks of Colorado, 4th & Harrison Ave.

Race Starts:

Long Course: 10:00am

Short Course: 10:15am

Course Distances:

Stay tuned for some updates!

Want to get the best seats in town for the burro race? Sign up here for a shift as a volunteer for the race!  See you there!

Buena Vista Pack Burro Race - August 2, 2026
“Curtis Imrie Day”
Triple Crown of Pack Burro Racing 2nd Leg 2026

World championship pack burro race.

Held in the heart of the historic Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District and in conjunction with the Victor Gold Rush Days https://www.victorgoldrushdays.com/, the oldest continuously held festival in Colorado, 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. Please be certain to study the course map. While the course is well-marked, there are several intersecting trails and roads along the route. Bib pick-up and day of race registration starts at 10:00 a.m., race begins at 12:00 p.m.  We would also love for you to participate in our Gold Rush Days Parade that begins at 11:00 a.m. 

Join Us for the Burney Basin Trail Run! All distances start at 7:30 am!
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. Take Black Ranch rd from 299 for 2 ish miles and the race start is where the rail trail crosses Black Ranch rd on the right
• 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!

Donkey Derby Days has been the primary fundraiser for the Two Mile High Club since 1931. This annual three-day festival serves as the largest fundraiser for the Club, which provides essential support for the Cripple Creek Donkeys. Donkey Derby Days celebrates our region's rich history and the significant role that donkeys played in that history.

The celebration includes music, an annual parade, Donkey Derby Races, great food, family attractions, and vendors. People come from all over the nation to celebrate this favorite festival!
To see what the Two Mile High Club has in store for the weekend. 
https://www.cripplecreekdonkeys.com/

 The Two Mile High Club has requested to have the Professional Pack Burro Races back! 

Since 1931, Donkeys have been a part of the History of this great Event!

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

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, switch back down following White Surveyor flags, Race Signage, and 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 Wall Street turning right at 23rd Ave, right on Virginia Street toward the back of the Elks Lodge with a sharp left finish on 16th to the west of the Elks Lodge!

Approximately 6 miles from Georgetown around the East side of Georgetown Lake and up to 1883 Saxon Mountaion Trail.

Come race in the beautiful former mining town of Cerrillos, New Mexico! Set in the historic and scenic Cerrillos hills this quaint western town is the perfect back drop for fast single track burro race or a hike in the hills with your burro. 

Run with a donkey in the "Town Too Tough to Die!"  Please join us for the 7th Annual Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash on Saturday, April 18, 2026!

Pack Burro Race & Trail Run - 2nd Saturday of April. Distances of 5 miles, 10 miles, 18 miles, and 26.2 miles. Run with or without a donkey, Support California Breakfast Burritos and the Forever Home Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary

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.

The inaugural Silver Lode Scramble brings the grit, history, and spirit of pack burro racing to the heart of Silver City, New Mexico.

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

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

Welcome to the 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race presented by Double Rainbow Ranch! Grab your burro and join us for a fun and rewarding day on the majestic Greenland Open Space Trail in beautiful Larkspur, Colorado.

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