
New Year Burro Bash is a running race on January 15, 2027 in Wickenburg, AZ.
From the Organizer
🎉🍾🥂Come ring in the New Year surrounded by laughter, good company, and the best long ears around! Join us for a fun, festive trail run that celebrates friendship, fresh starts, and the undeniable charm of our favorite burros!
🫏 Don’t have a donkey? No problem! Whether you’re running solo or teaming up with a long-eared partner, everyone’s welcome to join the adventure. New to burro running? Come experience the joy—it’s impossible not to smile when you’re trotting beside these amazing animals!
🎽 Each participant (solo or team) will receive a New Year Burro Bash race bib, swag bag, and—if you sign up before December 10, 2025—a limited-edition race shirt to show off your jackass pride!
✨ Spots fill fast, so grab your running shoes (and maybe a carrot or two) and start your New Year with some long-eared fun!
Host City
City Elevation
2,518 ft
Nearest Airport
PRC
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field · 54 mi
Major Hub
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Race Location
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at New Year Burro Bash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
185
Days to train
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New Year Burro Bash
Jan 15, 2027