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Our mission is to transform the lives of animals who live at or come through RRSR, to nurture relationships via social activities, to educate future owners regarding the care of each individual animal’s needs & welfare to promote a lasting relationship.
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Pack Burro Races
Pack burro racing is a sport indigenous to the State of Colorado which is deeply rooted in the state’s mining heritage. In the early days of the mining industry in Colorado, miners would take burros, which is the Spanish word for donkeys, through the mountains of Colorado while prospecting. Because the burros were carrying supplies, the miners could not ride the animals and so they would walk, leading the donkey. Legend has it two miners struck gold in the same spot and raced back to town to make their claim. Hence, the sport of pack-burro racing was born.
The current day Burro Races, which are held throughout small towns in Colorado, commemorate these men and women and their burros. In 2012, Pack burro racing was recognized as the official summer heritage sport in Colorado.
Run with the Burros California RACE
April 11, 2026 Inyokern, CA
10/17/26 miles
Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash RACE
April 18, 2026, Tombstone, AZ
3/6/13 miles
Burro 101 Clinic & On-Course Training EVENT
May 3, 2026, Georgetown, CO
5 miles
Rim Rock Ranch Burro Run Roundup
May 9, 2026, Monte Vista, CO
8 miles
May 8-10th, 2026 pre-season pep rally weekend
Cleer Creek County Races (Memorial Day Weekend)
May 23, 2026, Georgetown, CO
5 miles (or more as course is changing)
May 24, 2026, Idaho Springs, CO
5 miles
Creede Donkey Dash RACE
June 6, 2026, Creede, CO
3/10 miles
TBD ~ Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek (including a professional race)
June 28, 2026
distance tbd
Highlands Ranch 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2026, Highlands Ranch, CO
Training Trek in Fairplay
July 12, 2026
10 miles
Victor Pack Burro RACE
July 19, 2026, Victor, CO
7.5 miles
Fairplay Pack Burro RACE
July 26, 2026, Fairplay, CO
15 miles
Buena Vista Pack Burro RACE
August 2, 2026, Buena Vista, CO
13 miles
Fun with Friends Run Training Excursion
August 9, 2026, TBD
12 miles or less
Wild Wild Westcliffe Pack Burro RUN
August 23, 2025, Westcliffe, CO
8 miles
South Fork RACE (Labor Day Weekend)
September 5, 2026, South Fork, CO
3/10.5 Miles
Frederick Pack Burro RACE
September 19, 2026, Frederick, CO
6 miles
TBD Weekend at Burney Northern California
October 22, 2026, Cassel CA
Burro Rentals
There are a variety of ways you may get involved with the burros and help them live productive and fufilling lives. Colorado Burro Rentals provides burros to rent for the Colorado Pack Burro Races.
Rocky Mountain Beverage Burro offers a variety of burros available for hire to carry beverages or party favors for any occasion in any theme you desire. Rocky Mountain Beverage Burro |
Burro Rescue
Our mission is to transform the lives of animals who live or come through RRSR, to nurture relationships via social activities, to educate future owners regarding the care of each individual animal’s needs & welfare to promote a lasting relationship.
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