GOAT Run

Race Overview

The Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run (GOAT Run) is a trail 50K, marathon & half marathon that traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington State.

The route follows the single track Adventure Trail for the majority of the course, plus some unpaved forest road mixed in, and less than a mile on pavement. The finish line is in Olympic National Park at the deep, glacially carved Lake Crescent. Famous for its turquoise blue waters of exceptional clarity, the lake is the perfect place to end the race.

The course reaches a maximum elevation of 1,619 feet, with a cumulative elevation gain of 1500 ft for the half, 3500 ft for the marathon, and 3700 ft for the 50K. Challenging? Absolutely! This is a difficult course. But it’s worth it! (note: half course is long, about 14 mi)

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-12
• Location: Olympic Adventure Trail, Port Angeles, WA
• URL: GOAT Run Registration

What’s Included?

• Experience: An epic outdoor experience in the far northwest corner.
• Event Organization: A professional, well-organized event.
• Course Marking: A well-marked course with food and snacks at water stations.
• After-Party: Includes heavy snacks and water/electrolyte at Log Cabin Resort.

Where to Stay

Olympic Lodge in Port Angeles is offering a special 25% off discount for GOAT Runners.
Booking link here.
Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code GOAT to receive the same discounted pricing.

GOAT Run is Cupless

Unnecessary waste and trash is something we are working to eliminate from our events. As an organization dedicated to maintaining a clean race and doing our part to keep our trails clean, starting in 2024 we will be going cupless. This means we are eliminating the use of disposable cups at our races. Runners will carry their own hydration vessels, whether it be a backpack, water bottle, or a compressible cup such as the HydraPak speed cup.

Giving Back

This race is a friendly, community-based event, and a portion of race proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the Peninsula Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington, in appreciation for their countless hours of trail construction and maintenance on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Refund Policy

• Refund: 50% refund available until August 15, NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.
• Deferrals: No deferrals to next year.
• Transfers: Allowed until 3 days before the race. Transfer instructions.
• Insurance: You will have the choice during registration to buy cancellation insurance (unavailable for Canadian racers). With the insurance, you will get a full refund in certain circumstances including accident, illness, and family emergency, even after the August 15th date. Click here for more info and FAQs about the RegShield insurance.
• Cancellations: If we are forced to cancel for any reason, runners will get a free transfer to the next year or an 80% refund.

Full information on our website.