Run With The Burros
Inyokern, United States • 11 Apr 2026
Run with the Burros - Overview
Run with the Burros is a pack burro race and trail run held in Inyokern, CA. The 2026 edition is listed for Saturday, April 11, 2026, and the event traditionally takes place on the second Saturday of April. The event is a fundraiser; proceeds support California Breakfast Burritos and Forever Home Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary and other charitable, volunteer organizations. Organizers note that pending Bureau of Land Management approval, race dates for 2026-2030 will follow the second Saturday of April pattern.
Distances and categories
Distances are approximate because of terrain. All courses are open to burro/runner teams or to runners without burros competing in separate categories. Starts are slightly staggered, with burro teams starting first.
- 26.2 miles
- 18 miles
- 10 miles
- 5 miles
Location and logistics
The event location is given as Highway 14 and Indian Wells Canyon Road, Inyokern, CA. Accommodations in nearby Ridgecrest include hotels and camping. Organizers reference local Bureau of Land Management camping guidance and mention local wildlife such as ground squirrels and desert tortoises. Registration is noted to close in early April. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.