Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation

Good luck to all our WPBA members out there racing this weekend!

We can't wait!

Get your spot locked in! Registration link in the comments ⛰️🫏🏃🏽‍♀️

We'll see you all there!

Course maps will be uploaded this week. Who is ready for the biggest b***o party in America? B***os + music in the park. See U in RUidoso

We’ll see you all there!

We can't wait!

Leadville Boomdays International Pack B***o Race The Leadville Boomdays International Pack B***o Race is on Saturday August 8, 2026. It includes the following events: LONG COURSE: Leadville Boomdays International Pack B***o Race and SHORT COURSE: Leadville Boomdays International Pack B***o Race.

We'll see you there!

🚨 THE B***OS ARE BACK! 🚨

Registration is NOW OPEN for the return of the Professional Pack B***o Race during the 95th Annual Donkey Derby Days! 🏔️⛏️🫏

This is a professional race, most racers have a donkey, but you can also rent a donkey. All information is in the link.

Join us on Sunday, June 28th at HIGH NOON as racers and their four-legged teammates thunder through Cripple Creek in the first professional Pack B***o Race here since 2007!

This year marks the Inaugural Donkey Derby Days Professional Pack B***o Race, bringing back one of Colorado’s wildest and most beloved traditions. Expect fast feet, flying hooves, mountain-town mayhem, and a whole lot of b***o-powered excitement.

🫏 WHAT IS PACK B***O RACING?
Born from Colorado’s mining heritage, pack b***o racing traces back to prospectors leading their b***os through the Rockies in search of gold. Legend says two miners struck gold in the same spot and raced back to town to stake their claims… and just like that, a sport was born.

Today, these races celebrate the grit, history, and stubborn determination of Colorado’s mining days. In fact, Pack B***o Racing was officially named Colorado’s Summer Heritage Sport in 2012!

🔥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of history, heritage, and hilarity.

🎟️ Register now + get race details here:
https://donkeyderbydayspbr.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=17183

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Many things are happening, many changes are brewing, RUN WITH THE B***OS is developing … stay tuned for an upgraded experience! ***os ***os2027

We can’t wait!

Good luck to all our WPBA members racing this weekend!

See you tomorrow (Saturday)! A FREE event for the family with over 75 b***o teams in town. Dozens of art vendors. Get there early to secure parking and deffinately do not miss the incredible mass take off at 10:00AM!!!!

B***o's helped build our state, Leadville 1880's. Our Leadville Boom Days races is August 8th, 2026. We'll see you there.
https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Leadville/LEADVILLEPBR

Pack trains on Harrison Ave are laden with supplies for the mines - Leadville, Colorado ca. 1880s.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Western Pack B***o Association!
As we gather with friends and family today, we’re especially grateful for our incredible community of b***o enthusiasts, volunteers, racers, supporters, and of course—our hardworking, big-hearted b***os.
Thank you for helping us preserve the tradition of pack b***o racing, supporting our events, and keeping the spirit of the West alive. Whether you’re out on the trail today or cozied up at home, we hope your Thanksgiving is filled with good company, good food, and plenty of adventure.
From all of us (long ears included!) — Happy Thanksgiving!
Here’s to another year of trail miles, memories, and the wonderful b***os who bring us together.