Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation

Once you leave Leadville and the thousands of cheering spectators- it is just you and your teammate, a joint effort between the b***o and yourself.

We are excited to see you at the finish line this year! 💙🏔️🫏

The top is reserved for those who never stop climbing…. The long course of the Leadville b***o race climbs to 13,186ft above sea level.

We'll see you all there on Sunday! Gun goes off at noon.

Most festivals have music. Some have parades. Others might have food trucks.

But in Cripple Creek, the historic town’s biggest event has one attraction that always steals the spotlight: racing donkeys. https://buff.ly/4xWbdKv

We’ll see you all there.

Historic Colorado town hosts Donkey Derby Days Festival once again The 95th Annual Donkey Derby Days Festival is set to take place in Cripple Creek from June 26-28 this year. According to a press release, the festival will include live music, family activities, western-themed festivities, and the donkeys that “define Cripple Creek’s character.” There will be ...

Congratulations to all the b***o teams who raced today.

The 2026 Donkey Dash Race Results Are In!

Congratulations to all of our racers - and their hardworking b***o partners - who tackled the trails, climbed the mountains, and made this year's Donkey Dash one for the record books with a record-breaking 109 participants!

3-Mile Race Overall Winners
🥇 Jared Peddy
🥈 Avery Augur
🥉 Kylee Ridge

3-Mile Men's Division
🥇 Jared Peddy
🥈 Avery Augur
🥉 Travis Hayes

3-Mile Women's Division
🥇 Kylee Ridge
🥈 Kat Augur
🥉 Kimberly Holak

10-Mile Race Overall Winners
🥇 Kevin McNamee
🥈 Andy Wellman
🥉 Marvin Sandoval

10-Mile Men's Division
🥇 Kevin McNamee
🥈 Andy Wellman
🥉 Marvin Sandoval

10-Mile Women's Division
🥇 Alexis Knight
🥈 Phaedra Howe
🥉 Natalie Malherbe

A huge congratulations to every racer who crossed the finish line, every volunteer who made the event possible, and every spectator who came out to cheer them on.

Until next year... keep training those b***os! 🫏❤️

***oRacing

We love seeing you all out there today.

We'll see you all there!

T-Minus 4 days! The countdown is on for one of Creede's favorite summer events. Our annual Donkey Dash is this Saturday, June 6th starting at 10am! The fun includes a street festival, live music around town, and mini donkey races.

MANY thanks to our wonderful 2026 sponsors:
- Creede Animal Clinic
- Broken Arrow Ranch & Land Co., LLC
- Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and Riverside Restaurant
- Bristol Mountain RV Park & Cabins