The Old Goat Race takes place in the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest in Southern California in what is known as the Santa Ana Mountains. Due to the Holy Fire, this year’s event will take place on the alternate course and make use of the Old San Juan …
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The Old Goat Race takes place in the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest in Southern California in what is known as the Santa Ana Mountains. Due to the Holy Fire, this year’s event will take place on the alternate course and make use of the Old San Juan Trail and Chiquito Trail which connect Hot Springs Canyon with Bluejay Campground and the Candy Store. These three locations will be fully stocked aid stations that allow crew access. Two minimally stocked aid stations will be located at Chiquito Falls and Cocktail Rock on remote parts of the course where there is no crew access. The race will start at Lower Bluejay Campground.
The 50M starts at 5:00 AM. The 30K and 50K start at 6:00 AM. Pacers are not allowed.
The course begins in Lower Bluejay Campground.
- The 30K course goes out on the Old San Juan Trail to Hot Springs Canyon and returns. It has a total elevation gain of 5,100 ft.
- The 50K course goes out on the Old San Juan Trail turns right on the Chiquito Trail, taking it down to the Candy Store. Then, returns on the Chiquito Trail making a right on Old San Juan Trail to Bluejay Campground. Then, returns to Lazy W Ranch on the Old San Juan Trail. It has a total elevation gain of 6,700 ft.
- The 50M will complete the 50K course and the 30K course in that order. It has a total elevation gain of 11,800 ft.
There is a 6 hour cut off at mile 20 for all distances and a 14 hour time limit for the 50K/50M.
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