OxTrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Scotts, Michigan
$48.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the OxTrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, in the scenic Scotts, Kalamazoo! This delightful event offers participants the choice of a 4-mile trail race or a more challenging 8-mile run, winding through picturesque Michigan landscapes adorned with charming draft horses, oxen, donkeys, and playful goats. The trail meanders through enchanting woods, vibrant fields, and along serene pond edges, with the possibility of crossing creeks, making for an adventure unlike any other.
Starting and ending at Tillers International, this whimsical race invites runners to embrace the joy of the journey, pausing to pet baby goats or capture a selfie with an ox. Since its inception in 2017, the OxTrot has fostered a sense of community and fun, attracting a diverse group of participants eager to explore the beauty of nature. The newly introduced Goat Stroll enhances this unique experience, celebrating a strong partnership between Tillers International and AACORN Farm, both non-profits dedicated to using farm animals and agriculture to empower individuals. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and scenic exploration, all while supporting meaningful causes!
Starting and ending at Tillers International, this whimsical race invites runners to embrace the joy of the journey, pausing to pet baby goats or capture a selfie with an ox. Since its inception in 2017, the OxTrot has fostered a sense of community and fun, attracting a diverse group of participants eager to explore the beauty of nature. The newly introduced Goat Stroll enhances this unique experience, celebrating a strong partnership between Tillers International and AACORN Farm, both non-profits dedicated to using farm animals and agriculture to empower individuals. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and scenic exploration, all while supporting meaningful causes!
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Oxtrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll 2024
The Oxtrot Trail Race is either one 4 mile loop or two loops for a total of 8 miles.
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$48.00
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! 2024 brings a newly kindled and strong partnership between Tillers International and AACORN Farm which has led to the addition of the Goat Stroll to this wonderful event.
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 benefit both organizations.
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! 2024 brings a newly kindled and strong partnership between Tillers International and AACORN Farm which has led to the addition of the Goat Stroll to this wonderful event.
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 benefit both organizations.
Location
10515 East OP Ave, Scotts, 49088, MI, United States
OxTrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll
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