Burros in the Pines
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About the race
Burros in the Pines is an inaugural pack burro race held in Flagstaff, Arizona, based at the Coconino County Fairground grandstand and routed through Fort Tuthill County Park amid a ponderosa pine forest. Teams of one person and one burro compete over three course options and all start at the grandstand before following marked trail sections and returning to the finish in front of the grandstands.
Distances:
- 3 miles: Fun run; pack saddle optional; course marked with pink flags.
- 6 miles: Aid station present; pack saddle optional; course marked with blue flags.
- 9 miles: Pack saddle required for prizes with pick, pan and shovel; course marked with yellow flags.
Entry is limited to 100 teams. Participants must secure a burro before registering; burro rental is a separate fee. Only donkeys/burros are allowed; no horses, mules, hybrids or riding. All burros must wear a halter and a lead rope (no longer than 15 ft) and the lead must be held by the runner. The 6 mile course has one aid/checkpoint and the 9 mile course has two; racers must check in at each checkpoint and at the finish for safety.
Burro camp is available with dry camping and stall fees paid on site. Camp amenities include potable water, portable toilets, hand wash stations, manure pickup and stalls. Out-of-state burros must have a negative coggins test and health certificate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
