Burro Buster 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5k
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
41°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fairplay S Park Rd.
Host City
About Fairplay, CO
Population
851
as of 2023
Elevation
9,941 ft
Nearest Airport
ASE
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) · 47 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Burro Buster 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Burro Buster 5k?
- Burro Buster 5k is a running race held in Fairplay, Colorado on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Burro Buster 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Fairplay, Colorado at The Hand Hotel 531 Front Street, Fairplay, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Burro Buster 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Burro Buster 5k
Jul 4, 2026