Kiss the Goat

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Are you ready to Kiss the Goat?

Last year we had so much fun with the 11 mile option that we decided to extend it on into a half marathon! To keep a lighter day in the mix the options we also have a 10K. With these new routes it sadly does not leave us space for the classic 4 mile loop. We feel this trail system offers great longer runs to keep stacking the elevation and want to give the runners the best option for what the Benny Goat Trails have, climbing!

📏 Course Information

10K Route:

• Elevation Gain: Roughly 1250 feet of climbing.
• Loop: One lap with a bit of a shortcut.

Half Marathon Route:

• Elevation Gain: Around 2500 ft of climbing.
• Loop: 6.56 mile loop in each direction.

🚫 Course Rules

• Dogs: NO DOGS ON COURSE. They are welcome at the facility, but not the race course.
• Experience: This race is suggested for experienced trail runners/hikers. If you plan to hike, please do the 10K, and make us aware you are hiking.

📅 Race Day Details

• Start Time: All racers will take off at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
• Location: Horse Ring of Perry County Park, Hazard, KY, 933 Perry Park Road.
• Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM and closes at 7:45 AM.
• Pre-Race Meeting: All runners please line up at 7:50 for a pre-race meeting about markings and other necessary info.

⛰️ Course Notes

• Terrain: Both courses are full of climbing, technical sections and are fully wooded. Trail shoes are highly recommended.

⏰ Cutoff Time

• Half Marathon: You must start your second lap before 10:30 AM to begin your second loop.

🏆 Awards

• Finisher Awards: All runners get finisher awards.
• Podium Medals: Top three male and female of both the half marathon and 10K get a podium medal.

📍 GPS Information

• Data Variation: Your GPS data will likely vary from others, as well as ours. We mapped this in person, with multiple GIS/GPX software.
• Enjoy: If you don’t have exactly these numbers don’t freak out, and don’t be surprised. Enjoy the time in the woods, the challenge, and the goats!

🍽️ Food and Support

• Snacks: We will have some snacks for during and after the run near the start line.
• Crew Support: Crew is allowed, swapping packs, shoes, shirts, etc. in the start/finish area of each lap is the only acceptable spot for outside support.
• Water: We recommend everyone run with water. We will have coolers.

🎧 Headphones Policy

• Usage: We allow headphones after the first 4 mins of running.
• Communication: Please take one headphone out or pause your music when approaching volunteers to facilitate communication.

🚯 Litter Policy

• Disqualification: If you are caught littering on course, you will be disqualified and banned from our events.
• Trash Cans: We will have a trash can near the start/finish to drop any wrappers, bottles, etc.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, please visit Kiss the Goat Race Page.