Please join us for the 9th year of the Creede Donkey Dash on Saturday, June 6, 2026! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Each runner must have a donkey secured prior to registering for the race, either by owning one or arranging a rental in advance. Donkey rentals are an additional fee and are separate from the race entry. If you do not currently own a donkey, please visit the following link before registering: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/egw6UZs/Runwithus PLEASE DO NOT MAKE UP A DONKEY NAME. Please note that donkey rentals are not first-come, first-served. Each donkey has a unique pace and temperament and is carefully matched with runners to ensure the best possible pairing. A brief history of the donkeys that now run Pack Burro Races Donkeys first arrived on US soil in 1784 as a royal gift from King Charles III of Spain to George Washington. The donkeys first worked the plantations, but by the 1800s, were helping to build the American West. They were used by miners during
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Creede, CO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
