Course

The World Championship Pack Burro Race begins and ends in front of the historic Hand Hotel on Front Street in Fairplay, Colorado. The short and long course follow the same route until they reach the turn-around point for the short course runners. Short course runners return to Fairplay and long course runners continue to the top of Mosquito Pass and back to Fairplay. Beginning elevation is 9,953 feet above sea level and the long course runners climb to 13,185 feet, not for the faint of heart! See course map on website.

Equipment

Each runner must be accompanied by a Burro! It is the responsibility of the runner to acquire their own burro. They may use their own animal or borrow/rent someone else's. Each burro will be required to be equipped with a regulation pack saddle, packed with a pick, shovel, and gold pan. It is strongly recommended that all participants carry at least one - two quarts of water, food, and clothing for all types of weather. Loss of all or part of the pack and paraphernalia will eliminate the contestant. See more detailed equipment information on our website.

Rules

Contestant and burro starting the race must remain a team throughout the contest. No assistants will be allowed to accompany any team. The runner may push, pull, drag or carry the burro. The contestant shall at no time progress except under his/her own power. No contestant shall interfere with other contestants by deliberate personal contact or receive help deliberately from others, nor shall he or she use anything other than the speed of travel to keep from being passed. The winning combination consists of man/woman and burro which must cross the finish line as a unit. The man/woman may be leading or following the burro but the burro's nose crossing the finish line first constitutes the winner. Please visit our website for more detailed information on the rules.

About

The World Championship Pack Burro Race™ is a registered Trademark of The Town of Fairplay Colorado. This event is owned and operated by The Town of Fairplay Colorado. This event is not governed by or under any jurisdiction of The Western Pack Burro Association (WPBA), while we do greatly respect the guidance of The WPBA for the future preservation of the sport of Pack Burro Racing.

Event's current local time: 8:25 PM MT