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.

2025 Race Video

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.

Accommodations

Accommodations in Ridgecrest include many hotels, as well as camping. If you plan on a low-maintenance, low-budget stay here in our desert, please visit (and adhere to) our local BLM office's
fact sheets.

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: 1:31 PM PT