Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race at Cerrillos Hills State Park
Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race at Cerrillos Hills State Park
Come race in the beautiful former mining town of Cerrillos, New Mexico! Set in the historic and scenic Cerrillos hills this quaint western town is the perfect back drop for fast single track burro race or a hike in the hills with your burro.
The race will start on Saturday, May 6 at 10:00am on the Main Street area of the village of Cerrillos and follows the trails of the scenic and historic landscape of Cerrillos Hills State Park.
There are two courses, one approximately 6 mile route and a 3 mile route. All racers on the 6 mile course will follow the Western Pack Burro Association race rules.
This is an event you will want to attend. Come support the runners and their burro's on the Second Annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race in New Mexico.
Additionally, the Amigos De Cerrillos Hills State Park will host a Pop-Up Art Event at the State Park visitor center from 10am - 3pm. There are 5 artists with work that includes cotton aprons, table top antiques, water colors, prints and donkey themed T-shirts, a local author and photographer and Cerrillos Turquoise and jewelry. http://www.cerrilloshills.org
For More information, please visit https://www.nmpackburros.com/cerrillos
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:00am
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park
Event Information
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park
https://www.nmpackburros.com/cerrillos
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