Welcome to the Strike it Rich Pack Burro Series!

Series standings are based on points earned at each of the four Strike It Rich Burro Race Series events, with racers’ best three long course finishes counting toward their total.

Points are awarded by long course finishing position at each race, rewarding both strong performances and consistency throughout the season. Racers may miss or have an off day at one event without penalty, as their lowest score is automatically dropped.

Final series rankings are determined by total points, with simple tie-breakers based on long course race wins and finishing position at the final event. This system keeps the series competitive, fair, and accessible while encouraging participation across New Mexico’s historic burro racing venues.

How do the points work?

Strike It Rich Burro Race Series – Points System

Long course only
Male and Female runner categories
4 total races
Best 3 finishes count (1 race may be dropped)

*This means racers can miss one event without killing their series chances.

Points by Long Course Finish Position (per race)

Place: Points

1st: 100

2nd: 90

3rd: 80

4th: 70

5th: 65

6th: 60

7th: 55

8th :50

9th: 45

10th: 40

11–20: 30

Finish: 20

DNF: 0

Why this works

Big reward for winning, but consistency still matters
Keeps mid-pack racers engaged
Easy math for you and competitors

Drop Score Rule

Each racer’s lowest score is automatically dropped
Series total = best 3 race scores
If a racer only does 3 races, all 3 count
If they do all 4, their worst result is dropped

Tie-Breaker (keep this simple)

Most individual race wins
Best finish at the final series race

Participation Bonus

+10 points for starting all 4 races

Why are you recognizing the runner here- not the burro?

We decided to stick with awarding the runner's points and not the burro because we did not want to risk a runner to push a burro into a race that they may not be healthy enough for.

Series Awards

Awards to be announced soon! Buckles + Cash