Burro Buster 5k
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 10:30AM MDT
- Location Fairplay, Colorado
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Burro Buster 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the picturesque town of Fairplay, Colorado! This exciting new event takes participants on a thrilling journey through Fairplay's stunning River Park Trail, blending historic downtown streets with scenic trails and breathtaking mountain views. Runners will start and finish in front of the iconic Hand Hotel, making their way past Town Hall before diving into the beautiful river corridor.
The 5K course offers a delightful mix of dirt and gravel trails, showcasing the majestic Mosquito Range and looping around the Fairplay Beach campground. With an elevation of 9,953 feet, this race promises a unique challenge, featuring hills and diverse terrain that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Remember to stay hydrated, as there will be no water stations on the course, but water will be available at the beginning and end of the race. Join us for this exhilarating event that not only promises fun but also supports the Town of Fairplay Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the natural beauty of Colorado while achieving your running goals!
The 5K course offers a delightful mix of dirt and gravel trails, showcasing the majestic Mosquito Range and looping around the Fairplay Beach campground. With an elevation of 9,953 feet, this race promises a unique challenge, featuring hills and diverse terrain that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Remember to stay hydrated, as there will be no water stations on the course, but water will be available at the beginning and end of the race. Join us for this exhilarating event that not only promises fun but also supports the Town of Fairplay Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the natural beauty of Colorado while achieving your running goals!
Organiser's 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.
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.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (10:30AM MDT)
$38.10
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The Hand Hotel 531 Front Street, Fairplay, 80440, CO, United States
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