Run with the Burros
A unique Pack Burro Race & Trail Run - 2nd Saturday of April. Distances of 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 miles. Run with or without a donkey. Support California Breakfast Burritos and the Forever Home Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary. This is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to chartable, 100% volunteer organizations.
News & Updates
Please see the Race Website for full details including maps, pack burro rules, lodging, and much much more.
Pending Bureau of Land Management approval, race dates for 2026-2030 will be the second Saturday of April.
Distances
There are 4 distances, a 26.2 mile trail marathon, an 18 mile, a 10 mile, and an Introductory 5 mile distance. Distances are approximate, as it is the terrain that really matters. All are open to burro/runner teams, or runners without burros competing in separate categories on the same course. There is a slightly staggered start with burros starting first.
Other Resources
California Breakfast Burritos Practice opportunities and burros in California
Facebook Group for this run
Forever Home Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary Practice opportunities and burros in Arizona
Redonkulous Ranch Practice opportunities and burros in Colorado.
Ridgecrest Bureau of Land Management Horse & Burro Corrals Wild burro adoptions
Event's current local time: 7:59 AM PT
