Weekend at Burney

Event overview

Weekend at Burney Run/Walk/Crawl is an outdoor trail event on private property near Baum Lake in Burney, California. The event uses a looped course of approximately 4.6 miles per lap. Registration closes on October 22, 2025. The venue address is 22800 Guest Ranch Rd, Cassel, CA 96016.

Course, race options and policies

The course is a loop that combines about 50/50 flowy single-track trail and dirt service road with rolling hills and wooded sections. Each loop has roughly 370 feet of elevation gain and loss and passes by Baum Lake. An aid station and staging area at the start/finish location will offer snacks, water, electrolyte drinks, soda, hot made-to-order food, and a broth bar. All distances and timed events use the same loop layout.

Available event formats and options include:

• 4.6 mile loop
• 13.8 mile option
• 24-hour challenge
• 48-hour challenge
• 12-hour events, including burro categories

Burro rules: entrants bring their own burro and must provide humane care. For an official finish, the burro must wear a pack saddle carrying a shovel, pick, and pan. Maximum rope length is 15 feet. Event policy: no refunds; deferrals allowed up to one week before race day; transfers allowed up to one day before the start. Swag and awards include T-shirt, buff, coaster, medals for loop completion, and prizes for top mileage including a cash pot and buckles for 100-mile achievements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.