2026 G.O.A.T. 5K

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 Kiawah River.  The race will start and finish with the adorable baby goats at The Goatery, located at Kiawah River.  Join us after the race for biscuits, coffee and a Farmer's Market with farm fresh produce and specialty goods!

We are proud to make this race 100% eco-friendly!

To learn more about The Goatery at Kiawah River, click here: https://thegoateryatkiawahriver.com/

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.

Looking for more fun at Kiawah River?  Check out The Dunlin Resort on the property and make it a weekend stay or join them for brunch after the race.  Head over to Coastal Expeditions at Kiawah River and rent a kayak or paddleboard and check out all that Kiawah River has to offer.    

FAQs so you are ready to race:

Q. Where do I park? 
A. Head to 3883 Betsy Kerrison Parkway (you'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'll meet our parking attendants.  We highly encourage carpooling to the race to lighten our carbon footprint.  If you're traveling from Charleston or Mount Pleasant, please allow yourself plenty of driving time before the race start.  

Q: Where can I pick up my race packet? 
A. You can pick up your race packet on Friday, April 24th from 10am - 6pm at Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC.  There will also be race day packet pickup from 7:30-8am on site at the Goatery.  

Q. Is the race chip-timed? 
A. Yes, the 5K race is chip-timed.

Q. Are strollers welcome?
A. The 5K terrain will require all-terrain strollers. We ask that strollers start in the back. 

Q. Are participants permitted to walk in the races? 
A. Absolutely! Walkers are welcome. The 5K course is a natural course with beautiful scenery. 

Q. Are dogs welcome? 
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!

Q. What does registration include?
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.  

Q. How much is registration? 
A. The 5K registration is $45, price increases 4/1/25 to $55. Race day registration is $60.  

Q. What do the funds raised support? 
A. We are proud to honor the Hampton Wildlife Fund as our 2026 race beneficiary. The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which partners with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the promotion of education, research, management and the administration of game and fish laws, which will benefit conservation of wildlife, marine and other natural resources in South Carolina.  Net proceeds from the G.O.A.T. 5K support this essential local nonprofit.