Head to Creede, Colorado on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for this quirky 9th annual race where you'll run alongside a burro equipped with mining gear—you'll need to own or rent a donkey beforehand (rental costs extra) and outfit it with a pack saddle, pick, gold pan, and shovel. The competition has specific requirements like a 15-foot maximum lead rope and veterinary checks for out-of-state animals, with cash prizes going to the top three finishers in men's and women's divisions ($200, $125, and $75). Get ready to tackle a high-altitude course that climbs to 10,565 feet!