Kiss the Goat
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Hazard, Kentucky
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the Kiss the Goat event on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky! This exciting race offers participants the opportunity to tackle challenging new routes, including an 11-mile option that has been expanded into a thrilling half marathon and a spirited 10K. Both courses are designed for experienced trail runners, featuring stunning wooded landscapes and impressive elevation gains—approximately 2,500 feet for the half marathon and 1,250 feet for the 10K.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with a pre-race meeting scheduled for 7:50 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic 6.56-mile loop for the half marathon and a slightly shorter loop for the 10K. Please note that this event is not suitable for dogs on the course, and runners are encouraged to wear trail shoes to navigate the technical sections effectively. With finisher awards and medals for the top three male and female runners in both races, this is not just a test of endurance but a celebration of community and achievement. So, lace up your shoes and join us for a fantastic day of fun, challenges, and, of course
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with a pre-race meeting scheduled for 7:50 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic 6.56-mile loop for the half marathon and a slightly shorter loop for the 10K. Please note that this event is not suitable for dogs on the course, and runners are encouraged to wear trail shoes to navigate the technical sections effectively. With finisher awards and medals for the top three male and female runners in both races, this is not just a test of endurance but a celebration of community and achievement. So, lace up your shoes and join us for a fantastic day of fun, challenges, and, of course
Organiser's Description
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!
The 10K route will be roughly 1250 feet of climbing and the half marathon around 2500 ft of climbing. Runners will do a 6.56 mile loop in each direction for the half marathon, and one lap, with a bit of a short cut for the 10K.
NO DOGS ON COURSE. They are welcome at the facility, but not the race course.
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:
All racers will take off at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Race Location is at the Horse Ring of Perry County Park, Hazard, KY. The address is: 933 Perry Park Road. Parking is at theHorse Ring as well as the Extension office just below Horse Ring Rd.
Pickup begins at 6:30 AM on Saturday and closes at 7:45 AM.
All runners please line up at 7:50 for a pre-race meeting about markings and other needed info.
COURSE NOTES:
Both courses are full of climbing, technical sections and are fully wooded. Trail shoes are highly recommended.
CUTOFF TIME:
For the half marathon runners you must start your second lap before 10:30AM to begin your second loop.
AWARDS:
All runners get finisher awards. Top three male and female of both the half marathon and 10K get a podium medal.
GPS:
Your GPS data will likely vary from others, as well as ours. We mapped this in person, with multiple GIS/GPX software and this is the closest rounded off numbers we have consistently gotten. If you dont have exactly these numbers dont freak out, and dont be surprised. Enjoy the time in the woods, the challenge, and the goats!
FOOD/CREWS/WATER:
We will have some snacks for during and after the run near the start line. Crew is allowed, swapping packs, shoes, shirts, etc. in the start/finish area of each lap is the only acceptable spot for outside support.
We recommend everyone run with water. We will have coolers.
HEADPHONES:
We allow headphones after the first 4 mins of running (This helps everyone talk and get settled in a bit).
When you approach any volunteers, please take one headphone out or pause your music so you/them can easily communicate.
Please take a headphone out or pause when approaching the start/finish before your next lap.
LITTER:
If you are caught littering on course, you will be disqualified and banned from our events. We will have a trash can near the start/finish to drop any wrappers, bottles, etc. you need there.
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!
The 10K route will be roughly 1250 feet of climbing and the half marathon around 2500 ft of climbing. Runners will do a 6.56 mile loop in each direction for the half marathon, and one lap, with a bit of a short cut for the 10K.
NO DOGS ON COURSE. They are welcome at the facility, but not the race course.
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:
All racers will take off at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Race Location is at the Horse Ring of Perry County Park, Hazard, KY. The address is: 933 Perry Park Road. Parking is at theHorse Ring as well as the Extension office just below Horse Ring Rd.
Pickup begins at 6:30 AM on Saturday and closes at 7:45 AM.
All runners please line up at 7:50 for a pre-race meeting about markings and other needed info.
COURSE NOTES:
Both courses are full of climbing, technical sections and are fully wooded. Trail shoes are highly recommended.
CUTOFF TIME:
For the half marathon runners you must start your second lap before 10:30AM to begin your second loop.
AWARDS:
All runners get finisher awards. Top three male and female of both the half marathon and 10K get a podium medal.
GPS:
Your GPS data will likely vary from others, as well as ours. We mapped this in person, with multiple GIS/GPX software and this is the closest rounded off numbers we have consistently gotten. If you dont have exactly these numbers dont freak out, and dont be surprised. Enjoy the time in the woods, the challenge, and the goats!
FOOD/CREWS/WATER:
We will have some snacks for during and after the run near the start line. Crew is allowed, swapping packs, shoes, shirts, etc. in the start/finish area of each lap is the only acceptable spot for outside support.
We recommend everyone run with water. We will have coolers.
HEADPHONES:
We allow headphones after the first 4 mins of running (This helps everyone talk and get settled in a bit).
When you approach any volunteers, please take one headphone out or pause your music so you/them can easily communicate.
Please take a headphone out or pause when approaching the start/finish before your next lap.
LITTER:
If you are caught littering on course, you will be disqualified and banned from our events. We will have a trash can near the start/finish to drop any wrappers, bottles, etc. you need there.
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