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141 8th Ave, Cramerton NC

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

RACE POSTPONED TO JUNE 6th DUE TO WEATHER.

Experience Historic Cramerton at our Goat Island Games 5 Mile and 5K!

When	New Date - June 6, 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: Top three overall male and female finishers Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 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: Top three overall male and female finishers Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 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, May 18th 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.