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 at Highway 14 and Indian Wells Canyon Road. The event is a fundraising run with proceeds supporting California Breakfast Burritos and Forever Home Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary. Organizers describe it as a fundraising event run by volunteer organizations; all proceeds go to charitable, 100% volunteer groups. Pending Bureau of Land Management approval, race dates for 2026-2030 are planned for the second Saturday of April. Organizers provide maps, pack burro rules, and lodging information.

Distances and race format

There are four distances and both burro/runner teams and runners without burros may compete in separate categories on the same course. Distances are approximate because of terrain. There is a slightly staggered start with burros starting first.

  • 26.2 miles - trail marathon distance
  • 18 miles - long trail distance
  • 10 miles - mid-distance trail run
  • 5 miles - introductory distance

Registration closes on Sun, Apr 5. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26.2 Mile Trail Marathon
18 mi
18 Mile Trail Run
10 mi
10 Mile Trail Run
5 mi
5 Mile Introductory Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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