Colorado · 31 Miles
World Championship Pack Burro Race
World Championship Pack Burro Race is a 31 Miles event held in Fairplay, Colorado. It was last held on July 26, 2026 and is usually run in July; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Fairplay, CO
Race details
- Last held
- July 26, 2026
- Usually held in
- July
- Location
- Fairplay, Colorado
- Distances
- 31 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- burrodays.org
About the World Championship Pack Burro Race
The first year of the World Championship Pack Burro Race in 1949 saw 21 entrants with only 8 finishing the race. These days there are nearly 100 racers and burros that take on this historic challenge. Some choose the “lower altitude” short course of approximately 12.3 miles while others take on the long course and attempt the grueling climb to the top of Mosquito Pass and back, 29+ miles and an elevation change of 3,232'! The racers start at 9,953 feet in Fairplay with long course runners h…
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World Championship Pack Burro Race: common questions
- When is the World Championship Pack Burro Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the World Championship Pack Burro Race held?
- In Fairplay, Colorado.
- What distances does the World Championship Pack Burro Race offer?
- 31 Miles.
- How do I register for the World Championship Pack Burro Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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