Run With The Burros

Run With The Burros

Run With The Burros is a pack burro race and trail run held the second Saturday of April. The event offers four approximate distances and separate categories for runner and burro teams or runners without burros. The course includes hills, historic mine sites, and desert terrain. The venue moved to Ridgecrest and uses Cerro Coso Community College for the start and finish area, providing water, restrooms, trees, and other onsite amenities.

Distances include:

• 5 miles introductory distance
• 10 miles
• 18 miles
• 26.2 miles trail marathon

There are five aid stations with water, electrolytes, and snacks; participants must refill bottles or packs because no cups are provided. Burros may drink from buckets at the aid stations. A nine hour cutoff applies to all distances. Required equipment for burro teams includes a packsaddle carrying a pick, gold pan, and shovel for competitive entries, and a lead rope attached to a halter no longer than 15 feet. Rules prohibit burro swapping, outside assistance, headphones on course, and dogs running with participants. Children may participate but anyone under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult on course. The event raises funds for California Breakfast Burritos and Forever Home Donkey Rescue and Sanctuary. Burro rentals are available through separate arrangements and may involve a rental fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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