“Burro Brave Race Series”
Welcome to the first-ever of its kind, a Virtual Pack Burro Race! We are calling it “Burro Brave” because just like our Burro’s when we take them out of the pasture. They must trust us because we are leading them from their home. Asking them to join us in some exercise, for their good and ours. “Burro Brave”
Rules: Burro Brave Race SeriesBurro:The following is the definition of a burro and is to be used in selecting a burro. The word burro comes from the Spanish word meaning donkey. A donkey is defined as being an ass. They have chestnuts on the forelegs only, while other animals of the same species, such as mules or horses, have them on hind and forelegs. The tail has no hair, except on its lower part, which has a brush.
Equipment:The runner may only be attached to the burro with a single lead rope that does not exceed 15 feet in length (measured from the end of the rope to tip of the buckle). The lead rope may only be connected to the halter tie ring (or tie loop in the case of a rope halter) and may not be affixed to the saddle or to any other part of the burro.
Cruelty:Any contestant mistreating his animal may be disqualified. No needles, electric prods, narcotics, clubs or whips, other than the halter rope, may be used.
Course:The course can be any of your choosing. Pick out any 5-mile distance. Please make sure you are allowed with your burro, follow all laws posted.
Team:Contestant and burro starting the race must remain a team throughout the contest. No assistants will be allowed to accompany any team.
Series:The Burro Brave Race Series will have 3 legs, 5-miles each, and a Divisional Winner Male and Female Team.
In each race, there will be 1st – 3rd place Male and Female Team for each of the three legs.
There will also be Male and Female age divisions in each leg.
Leg 1 - 5 miles
April 20th, 12:00 a.m start
April 26th, 11:59 p.m. end
Leg 2 - 5 miles
April 27th, 12:00 a.m. start
May 3rd, 11:59 p.m. end
Leg 3 - 5 miles
May 4th, 12:00 a.m. start
May 10th, 11:59 p.m. end
Winning Team of each race series: Winning Team of each race series:
The winning combination consists of man, or woman, and burro or Critter which must complete the distance of 5-miles faster than any other team. In the case of the So-Lo Series, the winner will be the individual who completes the distance of 5-miles faster than any other individual
The rulings of the Race officials are Final
No Riding:The runner may push, pull, drag or carry the burro. The contestant shall at no time progress except under his own power.
Divisions:Burro Brave Race Series
Burro Brave Critter Series
Burro Brave So-Lo Series
Age Limits:None.
Ties:In the event of a tie, the award will be split, will equally be divided by the contestants involved. Names will be placed in alphabetic order by last name.
Awards:To be announced. All entries will get a certificate of completions with stats.
Stay At Home Order:While the state of Colorado remains under a Stay At Home order until April 26, there are exemptions that allow necessary activities which include caring for pets and livestock and engaging in an outdoor activity such as walking, hiking and running. While it’s not explicit, we believe training with your burro while following social distance requirements is allowable under the order. Everyone is encouraged to train on roads and trails close to your home to limit travel and keep groups to a minimum (many trails have limited group sizes to four people). In addition, be sure to follow the six-foot social distance requirement, which is easy to do if you keep a donkey-length between you and another runner. Most importantly, get outside and have some fun with your burro! For more details on the updated Public Health Order implementing the Stay at Home requirements,
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