Experience Historic Cramerton at our Goat Island Games 5 Mile and 5K!
| When | May 2, 2026 5 mile - 8:30 AM 5K- 8:40 AM |
| Start/Finish Line Location | Goat Island Park and Greenway 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton, NC 28032 |
| Distances Offered | 5K - This event is chip timed. You can walk or run the 5K. There is a 1 hour and 5 minute cutoff time (21.5 minutes per mile pace.) 5 mile - This event is chip timed. There is a 1 hour and 15 minute cutoff time (15 minutes per mile pace.) |
| 5K Divisions and Awards | Awards will be handed out to the:
14 & under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70+ |
| 5 Mile Divisions and Awards | Awards will be handed out to the:
19 and under | 20 - 29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
Welcome to the Goat Island Games 🐐
Get ready to experience everything that makes Cramerton incredible—on foot!
The Goat Island Games start and finish at Goat Island Park, a stunning 30-acre park nestled in the South Fork Catawba River. The course takes runners on a scenic tour through Downtown Cramerton, past the Veterans Memorial, through Stuart Cramer High School’s state-of-the-art campus, and alongside views of the iconic train trestle. You’ll crest the course near a one-of-a-kind public art sculpture before heading through the Lakewood Neighborhood and crossing the finish line back at Goat Island.
Celebrating America 250🎆
This year’s race is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Our famous Goat Island goat will be decked out in red, white, and blue attire, and we’re encouraging runners to join the fun by wearing their patriotic attire on race day. We are proud to be an official Gaston 250 event!
- USATF-Certified 5K Course
- USATF-Certified 5 Mile Course
- Part of the Run Gaston Race Series
- 70+ age group for both the 5K and 5 Mile race
Race History
The Goat Island Games began in 2016 and expanded in 2018 to include a 5K, later adding a 5-Miler—giving runners even more ways to participate.
Post-Race Festival
Stick around after you cross the finish line to enjoy:
Hydration and snacks
Music
Vendor booths by local organizations
Recovery workouts
Registration Includes
Chip-timed race bib
Official race shirt
Awards for overall and age-group winners
A whole lot of fun in Cramerton, NC
Shirt Guarantee Deadline:
Register by Monday, April 13 to be guaranteed a race shirt. Shirts are ordered based on the size selected during online registration and cannot be exchanged.
Race is rain or shine. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Packet Pickups
Friday, May 1st
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Town of Cramerton C.B. Huss Recreation Center
8 Julian St, Cramerton, NC 28032
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Confluence South Fork
117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032
Saturday, May 2nd
7:30 - 8:15 AM
Start/Finish Line
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Price changes in 27 days 43 minutes-
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Register for 5K$34.09Now registering Jan 15 – Apr 30
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$44.79May 1 – May 2
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5 Miler
Price changes in 27 days 43 minutes-
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Register for 5 Miler$44.79Now registering Jan 15 – Apr 30
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$55.49May 1 – May 2
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Purchase a Goat Island Games Shirt Only
Just the cool shirt - not the race. Pre-order deadline: April 13, 2026
Shirts are not mailed and must be picked up in person. You can pick up your shirt at the following locations:
-May 1 from 12PM-3PM at the C.B. Huss Recreation Center
-May 1 from 5PM-7PM at Confluence
-May 2 from 8:30AM-1:00pm, at the merchandise booth on Goat Island
-May 2 from 1:00 PM-3:00pm at the C.B. Huss Recreation Center
-Anytime after May 4 at the C.B. Huss Recreation Center
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Register for Purchase a Goat Island Games Shirt OnlyFreeJan 15 - May 2
Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".
Contact information
- Event contact
- Town of Cramerton
- Phone
- 704-824-4231
