Run With The Burros
Inyokern, United States • 11 Apr 2026
Event overview
Run with the Burros is a pack burro race and trail run held in Inyokern, CA, on the second Saturday of April (pending Bureau of Land Management approval for 2026-2030). The event raises funds for California Breakfast Burritos and Forever Home Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary; proceeds go to charitable, volunteer organizations. Runners may compete with a donkey (burro/runner teams) or without; burro teams and runners compete in separate categories on the same course. The race features a slightly staggered start with burros starting first. Distances are approximate due to terrain.
Distances and logistics
- 26.2 miles trail marathon
- 18 miles
- 10 miles
- 5 miles introductory distance
Accommodations and camping are available in nearby Ridgecrest. Organizers note local Bureau of Land Management camping guidelines and advise care for local wildlife such as ground squirrels and desert tortoises. Registration for the event closed on Sun, Apr 5 at 11:59 PM PT (per the organizer’s published schedule). Additional information provided by the organizers includes course maps, pack burro rules, and lodging details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.