GOAT Run is for trail runners who enjoy lush green forests filled with moss and ferns, towering evergreens, and trailside flowers. Running by the “Living Room” will give participants a stunning view of the Elwha River Valley. And if this wasn’t epic enough, get ready to eat, drink, and lounge lakeside on the shores of pristine Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. Log Cabin Resort is the Finish Line venue where you will relax post-race with food, drinks, and stunning views. They also have cabins, camping and kayak rentals.
Great Olympic Adventure Trail (GOAT) Run is a point-to-point half marathon, marathon, and 50K trail race that traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Participants finish at pristine Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park.
Half Marathon GOAT Run
The half marathon is around 14 miles in length with about 1500 feet of elevation gain. It starts with 1/2 mile of unpaved forest road, then 8.5 miles of singletrack trail, 4 miles of unpaved forest road, and 3/4 miles of pavement to the finish line at Log Cabin Resort. Limit 130 runners per wave.
Aid stations (water, electrolyte, snacks) at miles 3, 7, and 11. Sanicans at start line and finish line only.
Marathon GOAT Run
The marathon is just under 26 miles and has about 3500 of elevation gain. It includes 21 miles of single-track trail, then 4 miles of unpaved forest road, ending with 3/4 mile of pavement to the finish line at Log Cabin Resort. Limit 115 runners. Time limit 7 hours.
Aid stations (water, electrolyte, snacks) at miles 3, 7, 12.5, 16, 20, and 23. Sanicans at the start and finish, and at mile 7 of the course
50K GOAT Run
The 50K course is slightly shorter than the official distance. It starts with 1/4 mile on a trail on the north side of Hwy 101, then 6 miles of unpaved forest road, 20 miles of single-track trail, then 4 miles of unpaved forest road, and 3/4 mile of pavement to the finish line. Limit 115 runners. Time limit 8 hours.
Aid stations (water/electrolyte/snacks) at miles 4, 8, 12, 17.5, 21, 25, and 28. Sanicans at the start and finish, and at mile 12 of the course.
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Holy crap this $#1@ is good!
I loved this race and would definitely do it again! I loved the laid back approach (no really "official" start line) and everyone was super friendly. The food at the … MORE
I loved this race and would definitely do it again! I loved the laid back approach (no really “official” start line) and everyone was super friendly. The food at the end was amazing and I loved that I could sit and relax by the lake and take a much needed dip. The course was fairly easy and not technical and I really did just have an amazing time.
This would be a great 1st time ultra
There's no Uber, bus, or cab in the small town of Port Angeles to get you to the shuttle to the start line, so you must bring a car. I … MORE
There’s no Uber, bus, or cab in the small town of Port Angeles to get you to the shuttle to the start line, so you must bring a car. I was lucky enough to catch a ride with a kind stranger and barely made it to the start line on time.
The race route is lovely, mostly runnable rolling single track trail through forest. Just the first few k was annoying large loose gravel. The last couple of k is paved road. There were plenty of aid stations with essentials, but the food part was very basic, just dry pretzels, a few M&M’s, and I got one gel. I suggest you bring your own nutrition, but you don’t need to pack a ton of water with all the opportunities to refill your flasks.
There was a beautiful lake at the finish line where I took a dip to refresh myself before changing into my drop bag clothes. The single beer and bowl meal i got with my ticket was decent, but I’d prefer to have a larger selection of food goodies to choose from. The swag wasn’t spectacular. A glass, a granola bar, and some packets of electrolyte powder. I bought the cotton tshirt available for purchase. It has a decently designed colourful logo. I was able to catch a rider back to my hotel with a super nice racer who was a local. All in all it was a fun race and I may do it again. I’d love to try and get a faster time.
$85 for Tailwind Refills…
…except the aid station that ran out. Scenery was great, shuttles were on time, finish fajita bowl was perfect. And everything else was disappointing. Aid stations had measly random selections, … MORE
…except the aid station that ran out.
Scenery was great, shuttles were on time, finish fajita bowl was perfect. And everything else was disappointing. Aid stations had measly random selections, swag was minimal and useless except the pint glass, the shirt I paid for was covered in ads, the single photographer didn’t stick around for everyone, and the communications were so strange. I don’t understand where all of the registration fees went. Maybe I’m spoiled by other race productions but I was so bummed by this one.