G.O.A.T. 5K

G.O.A.T. 5K Race Information

<p>Join us for the 6th annual G.O.A.T.5K trail race!  With more than 2,000 acres of picturesque land, Kiawah River race participants will enjoy the beautiful trails and unmatched views of springtime in the Lowcountry at <a href="https://kiawahriver.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kiawah River.</a>  The race will start and finish with the adorable baby goats at <a href="https://thegoateryatkiawahriver.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Goatery, </a>located at Kiawah River.  Join us after the race for biscuits, coffee and a Farmer&#39;s Market with farm fresh produce and specialty goods!</p> <p>We are proud to make this race 100% eco-friendly!</p> <p>To learn more about The Goatery at Kiawah River, click here: <a href="https://thegoateryatkiawahriver.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://thegoateryatkiawahriver.com/</a></p> <p>All participants will receive a one-of-a-kind hat to commemorate this unique event!  In lieu of finisher medals, all finishers will be given a farm fresh plant from one of our local farms.  Overall and Age Group Awards will include fresh farm produce and goods from our local farmers.</p> <p>Looking for more fun at Kiawah River?  Check out <a href="https://aubergeresorts.com/the-dunlin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Dunlin Resort </a>on the property and make it a weekend stay or join them for brunch after the race.  Head over to <a href="https://coastalexpeditions.com/kiawah-river/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coastal Expeditions at Kiawah River</a> and rent a kayak or paddleboard and check out all that Kiawah River has to offer.    </p> <p><b>FAQs so you are ready to race</b>:</p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. Where do I park? </span><br />A. Head to 3883 Betsy Kerrison Parkway (you&#39;ll see a big dark fence at the front of the Kiawah River neighborhood). Once you turn into the driveway, you will follow the road for 1.5 miles where you&#39;ll meet our parking attendants.  We highly encourage carpooling to the race to lighten our carbon footprint.  If you&#39;re traveling from Charleston or Mount Pleasant, please allow yourself plenty of driving time before the race start.  </p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q: Where can I pick up my race packet? </span><br />A. You can pick up your race packet on <strong>Friday, April 24th</strong><b> from 10am - 6pm</b> at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/KgPYgyDAezqnMh7o9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC</a>.  There will also be race day packet pickup from 7:30-8am on site at the Goatery.  </p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. Is the race chip-timed? </span><br />A. Yes, the 5K race is chip-timed.</p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. Are strollers welcome?</span><br />A. The 5K terrain will require all-terrain strollers. We ask that strollers start in the back. </p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. Are participants permitted to walk in the races? </span><br />A. Absolutely! Walkers are welcome. The 5K course is a natural course with beautiful scenery. </p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. Are dogs welcome? </span><br />A. We ask that you leave dogs at home, as they do disturb the donkeys at The Goatery.  Goats are chill.  Donkeys, not so much.  Trust us on this one!</p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. What does registration include?</span> <br />A. 5K registration includes: Chip-timed trail run, race trucker hat, eco-friendly plants for all finishers in lieu of medals.  Farm friendly prize baskets for top 3 female and top 3 male race winners and top age group winners.  </p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. How much is registration? </span><br />A. The 5K registration is $45, price increases 4/1/25 to $55. Race day registration is $60.  </p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">Q. What do the funds raised support? </span><br />A. 2026 Beneficiary TBD</p>