OxTrot/Goat Stroll Trail Run 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Scotts, Michigan

Free–$30.00 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at the OxTrot/Goat Stroll Trail Run 2025! On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, join fellow running enthusiasts at Tillers International in Scotts, Kalamazoo, for an unforgettable adventure through scenic Michigan landscapes. Participants can choose between a delightful 4-mile trail run or double the fun with an 8-mile option, all while encountering charming draft horses, donkeys, and playful goats along the way.

This whimsical event, which began in 2017, has become a favorite among the Kalamazoo running community, combining the joy of running with the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and interact with adorable farm animals. The trail weaves through picturesque woods, fields, and pond edges, offering breathtaking views and unique photo opportunities, including a chance to snap a selfie with an ox or pet a baby goat! Not only will you enjoy a memorable day of racing, but you'll also be supporting two wonderful non-profit organizations, with proceeds benefiting Tillers International and AACORN Farm. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and consider grabbing a commemorative OxTrot-Goat Stroll t-shirt to remember this delightful day!

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Oxtrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll 2025

Incl. T-Shirt

The Oxtrot Trail Race is either one 4 mile loop or two loops for a total of 8 miles.

9:00 AM EDT

$30.00

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9:00 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Run past draft horses, oxen, donkeys, and goats on an approximately 4 mi trail race. Or, run the trail twice for an 8 mile run. The trail includes woods, fields, pond edges, and possible creeks depending on recent weather. The OxTrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll begins and ends at Tillers International in Scotts, MI, and makes its way across picturesque Michigan landscapes before taking you to AACORN Farm on your way to the finish line at the point where it all began.

The OxTrot Trail Race began in 2017 when a group of Kalamazoo area trail runners wanted a fun, unique race that would be open to anyone to enjoy. From its beginning, the OxTrot Trail Race worked on maintaining a sense of whimsy and quirkiness which quickly expanded its fan-base. Runners are likely to stop and pet a baby goat, take a selfie with an ox, or slow to a walk to admire an 1880's timber-framed barn. It's a race where taking in the sights is as much fun as the run itself! In 2025, the strong partnership between Tillers International and AACORN Farm will continue to offer you this wonderful event. You will also have the option to purchase a Commemorative OxTrot-Goat Stroll t-shirt!

Tillers International and AACORN Farm are both non-profits that use farm animals and the agricultural environment to help others. Tillers International teaches people how to work with draft animals and AACORN provides a farm-based skill-building program for adults with intellectual and developmental differences. Proceeds from the OxTrot/Goat Stroll benefit both organizations.