G.O.A.T. 5K

🐐 Welcome to G.O.A.T. 5K!

Join us for the 5th 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!

🌍 Eco-Friendly Initiatives

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

🔗 Additional Information

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

Race proceeds will benefit Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Please click the donation tab at the top of this page if you are interested in making additional contributions.

🎁 Participant Perks

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.

🏨 Weekend Fun at Kiawah River

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 for Race Day

• Parking: 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.
• Packet Pickup: You can pick up your race packet on Friday, May 2nd 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.
• Chip Timing: Yes, the 5K race is chip-timed by Timing, Inc.
• Strollers and Dogs: All-terrain strollers are welcome, but we ask that strollers start in the back. Please leave dogs at home, as they do disturb the donkeys at The Goatery.

💵 Registration Details

• Includes: 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.
• Cost: The 5K registration is $45, price increases 4/1/25 to $55. Race day registration is $60.
• Funds raised: The money raised at this event goes to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, ASAP is a nonprofit based in Asheville, North Carolina, serving the Southern Appalachian region.

📆 Event Details

Date: 2025-05-03
Location: The Goatery at Kiawah River, Johns Island, SC
For more information, visit the official page: G.O.A.T. 5K Race.