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Description
New for this year, the Burro Buster 5K takes runners on an exciting tour of Fairplay's River Park Trail, combining historic downtown streets, scenic trails, and beautiful mountain views. Starting and finishing in front of the Hand Hotel, participants make their way past Town Hall to join the River Park Trail for an adventure looping through the river corridor. The course winds along dirt and gravel trails with views of the Mosquito Range, loops around the Fairplay Beach campground, and showcases some of the community's most scenic natural areas. You will enjoy a mix of pavement, natural-surface trail, hills, a lack of oxygen (9,953' above sea level!), and fun!
There will be NO water station on course. Water will be available at the beginning and end of the race.
This event benefits the Town of Fairplay Scholarship Fund.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
COURSE MAP
***For it's 10th year, the Burro Buster 5k course has been updated. The new course will no longer cross Hwy 9 and will include the new River Park Trail, finished in Fall 2025. The start and finish will still be in front of the Hand Hotel.***
PRIZES
Prizes will be given to the winner in each age category.
Men: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Women: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Registration begins in front of The Hand Hotel & Emporium at 9:30am. The race starts and finishes at The Hand Hotel, 531 Front Street, Fairplay, Colorado 80440
Race day registration is available online through our registration system—no paper forms required! Simply scan the QR code at the registration area with your phone and complete your registration in just a few minutes.
Payment Options: Cash, check (payable to Town of Fairplay), or credit card are accepted on race day.
Race day registrants are welcome; however, t-shirts are available while supplies last and cannot be guaranteed.
Directions
The Hand Hotel
