Buena Vista Pack Burro Race - August 2, 2026
“Curtis Imrie Day”
Triple Crown of Pack Burro Racing 2nd Leg 2026
Buena Vista Pack Burro Race Long or Short Info: Must have a burro name before registration!
Entry Fee:
$75.00 Entry Fee. After June 1st $95.00
The start of the race is at 10 am
Run with the Burros Buena Vista Long or Short Info: No Burro needed.
Entry Fee:
$75.00 Entry Fee. After June 1st $95.00
Welcome to the 2026 Buena Vista Pack Burro Race
“BVPBR”
The 2026 Buena Vista Pack Burro Race begins at 10:00 AM sharp on August 2, 2026.
There will be four race categories within the BVPBR event:
13.1-Mile Long Course (WITH A BURRO)
This race is the official third leg of the Triple Crown of Pack Burro Racing, held annually since 1979! A burro is required, and all race rules must be followed. You will collect two “slap wristbands” during the race:
The first at Water Station #1
The second at Water Station #3
Participants will receive a finisher’s gift and a meal starting around 12:45 PM.
Awards:
1st Place: Trophy and $TBD
2nd Place: Trophy and $TBD
3rd Place: Trophy and $TBD
4th Place: Gift and $TBD
5th Place: Gift and $TBD
6th Place: Gift and $TBD
First 70+ Finisher: Gift
Youngest Finisher: Gift
“Last Ass” Finisher: Gift
13.1-Mile Long Course (WITHOUT A BURRO)
Running With the Burros – Long gives you the chance to participate in our historic race and experience firsthand what it’s like to run alongside a pack burro racing team. You must remain on course and must not interfere with any burro teams. Burro teams always have the right-of-way. Participants will receive a finisher’s gift and a meal starting around 12:45 PM.
Awards:
1st Place: Trophy
2nd Place: Trophy
3rd Place: Trophy
7.3-Mile Short Course (WITH A BURRO)
This short course overlaps with part of the long course. All standard race rules must be followed. You will receive a “slap wristband” at Water Station #3. Participants will receive a finisher’s gift and a meal starting around 12:45 PM.
Awards:
1st Place: Trophy
2nd Place: Trophy
3rd Place: Trophy
7.3-Mile Short Course (WITHOUT A BURRO)
Running With the Burros – Short allows you to experience the fun of our historic race while getting a close look at what it’s like to run with a pack burro racing team. As with the long course, you must stay on course and avoid interfering with burro teams. Burro teams always have the right-of-way. Participants will receive a finisher’s gift and a meal starting around 12:45 PM.
Awards:
1st Place: Trophy
2nd Place: Trophy
3rd Place: Trophy
SPECIAL NOTE
All participants will reach a decision point at Water Station #2 (CR371 and CR375). If you originally chose the long course but aren’t having your best day, you're welcome to continue straight on CR371 and complete the 7.3-mile short course instead. You will NOT be disqualified.
Water Stations #1 and #2 will issue slap wristbands, which help us verify the furthest checkpoint reached on your chosen course. This ensures you receive proper recognition for completing either the Long or Short route.
Donations:
In addition to your entry fee, BVPBR encourages you to donate to help cover the cost of these races. So, we are asking our racers to help all they can. Our expenses to put on a race like this is expensive. BVPBR is paying for everything: Camping, Portable bathrooms, chip timing, Town and County, and BLM Fees. Your continued contribution will be greatly appreciated. You can or when you register! This year donations will be distributed between the Chaffee County Search and Rescue North, and the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race.
Volunteers:
Please, if you are having family friends come, consider asking them to volunteer. Contact Brad Wann at 303-906-2269 or email Brad for direct questions. Look for the Volunteer tab on this site to see what is available and sign up.
Photographers:
Free race photos provided by Pack Burro Racing Photographers. If you know anyone interested in volunteering to take pictures for this event, please have them visit our Signup Genius site or email infor@pbrphotos.org
Meal: BVPBR will provide a pizza buffet... Food to be delivered at 12:45 pm
Awards:Awards will begin shortly after the first 25 runners come in 1-1:30 pm or as they finish Race Director's Choice.