Goat Island Games 5k & 5 Miler

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Cramerton, North Carolina

$44.25–$54.75 · 2 races

5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 6th Annual Goat Island Games 5K & 5 Miler on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the charming town of Cramerton, Gaston. This thrilling event offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Historic Cramerton while racing through stunning scenery. Participants can choose between a 5K or a 5 Miler, both set against the backdrop of the picturesque Goat Island, a 40-acre park nestled in the South Fork Catawba River.

Runners will navigate through vibrant Downtown Cramerton, past the impressive Veterans Memorial, and along the iconic train trestle. The course culminates at a breathtaking three-story public art sculpture, leading to a fast downhill finish through the serene Lakewood Neighborhood. With chip-timed races and awards for the top finishers across various age groups, this event promises to be both competitive and fun! Register online before May 5th for the best rates and gear up for an unforgettable day of community spirit and athletic achievement in Cramerton, NC!

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Races

5k

Incl. $4.25 Fee & RECOVER Brands Race Shirts

8:30 AM EDT

$44.25

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5 Miler

Incl. $4.75 Fee & RECOVER Brands Race Shirts

8:30 AM EDT

$54.75

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Organiser's description

Experience Historic Cramerton from a unique perspective at our 6th annual Goat Island Games 5K & 5 Miler! Were pumped to show you everything that makes Cramerton awesome! We are once again going to start and finish on beautiful Goat Island, our 40-acre park in the middle of the South Fork Catawba River. Runners will speed through beautiful Downtown Cramerton and pass our powerful Veterans Memorial, travel up picturesque 8th Avenue, parallel Cramertons iconic train trestle, and run through Stuart Cramer High Schools state of the art campus. The course will peak at Cramertons unique, three-story public art sculpture and gateway round-a-bout before finishing on a fast downhill through the tree-lined streets of the Lakewood Neighborhood and crossing under the finishers arch back on Goat Island Park!

The 5K race will be chip timed and awards will be handed out to the top three overall male and female finishers and the following age groups:

14 & under

15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
Five-year increments to 60+

The 5 Miler race will be chip timed and awards will be handed out to the top three overall male and female finishers and the following age groups:

19 and under
20 - 29
30-39
40-49

50-59

60+

RACE FEES

5K $30 pre-registration until May 5th. Packet Pickup Day (5/5) and RACE DAY (5/6) registration is $40. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY.

5 MILER $40 pre-registration until May 5th. Packet Pickup Day (5/5) and RACE DAY (5/6) registration is $50. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY.

Registration includes a chip-timed bib, 100% recycled race shirt, pre and post-race hydration, custom awards for overall winners and custom medals or awards for age group winners, and one heck of a good time in Cramerton, NC!

*Race is rain or shine and registration fees are non-refundable