New Year Burro Bash

New Year's Burro Bash

New Year's Burro Bash is a two-day event on January 16 and 17, 2027, held at 34475 Scenic Loop Road, Wickenburg, AZ 85390. The program combines trail running events with activities that involve burros and other themed entries.

Running options include team entries alongside a burro and solo runner categories. Distances offered include:

• 3 Miles
• 6 Miles

Standard entry fees for the running races are listed at $75. Registration for the running events opens August 15, 2026; some registration windows close as early as October 1, 2026 while others close in mid-January 2027.

Additional activities on the schedule include:

• New Year's Around the World, a costume category with a $20 fee where teams dress a burro and a person to represent a New Year celebration, tradition, or landmark. Categories may include Adult or Youth if participation allows, and teams are limited to one burro and one person.
• An Obstacle Course with a $20 fee.
• A Ghost Runner option with a $75 fee; ghost runner entrants receive a swag bag and a T-shirt, which can be mailed or arranged for pickup if registration occurs before the event deadline.

Participants in the running events receive a race bib and a swag bag. Registration fees and deadlines vary by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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