Burro Buster 5k 2026 — Fairplay, CO

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Fairplay, CO
Venue
The Hand Hotel 531 Front Street
Start Time
10:30 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $40.00
Events
5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Burro Buster 5K takes place at The Hand Hotel on Front Street in Fairplay, Colorado on July 4, 2026. This 5K running event starts at 10:30 AM and offers a holiday weekend racing opportunity in the Colorado high country. Entry fees range from $35 to $40. Fairplay sits at elevation, so runners should account for altitude when planning their training and arrival. The downtown venue location means easy access to local accommodations and services for out-of-town participants traveling for the race.

From the Race Organizer
New for this year, the Burro Buster 5K takes runners on an exciting tour of Fairplay's River Park Trail, combining historic downtown streets, scenic trails, and beautiful mountain views. Starting and finishing in front of the Hand Hotel, participants make their way past Town Hall to join the River Park Trail for an adventure looping through the river corridor. The course winds along dirt and gravel trails with views of the Mosquito Range, loops around the Fairplay Beach campground, and showcases some of the community's most scenic natural areas. You will enjoy a mix of pavement, natural-surface trail, hills, a lack of oxygen (9,953' above sea level!), and fun! There will be NO water station on course. Water will be available at the beginning and end of the race. This event benefits the Town of Fairplay Scholarship Fund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Burro Buster 5k 2026 — Fairplay, CO?

Burro Buster 5k 2026 — Fairplay, CO takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Fairplay, Colorado.

Where is Burro Buster 5k 2026 — Fairplay, CO held?

Burro Buster 5k 2026 — Fairplay, CO is held at The Hand Hotel 531 Front Street in Fairplay, Colorado.

Where can I find hotels near Burro Buster 5k 2026 — Fairplay, CO?

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