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World Championship Pack Burro Race

Name: World Championship Pack Burro Race
Start: 2026-07-26
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Fairplay

Fairplay, United States • 26 Jul 2026

The World Championship Pack Burro Race will take place in Fairplay on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run between 12 and 29 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Fairplay

Race information

Website Registration

29 mi

Long Course, 29+ Miles

12 mi

Short Course, Approximately 12.3 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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