Sat, Sep 12
|Silver City
2026 Silver Lode Scramble Pack Burro Race
Come join us in Silver City for a epic day of racing around historic gold mines, nestled at the foot of the grand Gila Wilderness
Time & Location
Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Silver City, Silver City, NM 88061, USA
About the event
Silver Lode Scramble – Silver City, NM
September 12, 2026
The 2nd annual Silver Lode Scramble brings the grit, history, and spirit of pack burro racing to the heart of Silver City, New Mexico. Starting on historic Broadway Avenue, runners and their burro partners surge through the vibrant downtown before climbing into the rugged trails of Boston Hill Open Space. Once a hub of hard-rock mining, Boston Hill is now a unique landscape of winding singletrack, panoramic views, and relics of the mining era—making it a perfect stage for this heritage-rich sport.
Athletes will tackle either 6-mile or 3-mile courses, each filled with steep climbs, sharp descents, and the unpredictable dynamics of working alongside their burros. Cheered on by crowds lining Broadway and at trailheads across the course, the race will capture the small-town energy and community pride that define Silver City.
The Silver Lode Scramble is now a cornerstone of the…
Registration
3 Mile (short course
This is team (runner+burro) registration for the short course at the Silver Lode Scramble. A burro MUST be arranged prior to registering.
$45.00
+$3.56 NM Tax
+$1.21 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Feb 01, 12:10 AM
6 mile (long course)
This is the team (runner+burro) registration for the 6 mile (long course) at the Silver Lode Scramble. A burro MUST be arranged prior to registering.
$55.00
+$4.34 NM Tax
+$1.48 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Feb 01, 12:10 AM