OxTrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Scotts, Michigan
$45.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the OxTrot Trail Run and Goat Stroll on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Scotts, Kalamazoo! This unique event offers participants the choice between an approximately 4-mile trail race or an exhilarating 8-mile run for those seeking an extra challenge. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Michigan’s picturesque landscapes, runners will traverse a winding course featuring woods, fields, and pond edges, all while encountering friendly draft horses, oxen, donkeys, and even playful goats along the way.
Since its inception in 2017, the OxTrot has embraced a whimsical spirit, encouraging participants to take their time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the farm environment. Whether you’re stopping to pet a baby goat or snapping a selfie with an ox in front of an iconic 1880's timber-framed barn, this event promises to be as much about the experience as the race itself! With proceeds supporting the fantastic initiatives of Tillers International and AACORN Farm, this is not just a run; it’s a celebration of community and connection. Join us for a day of adventure, camaraderie, and a dash of goat-themed fun!
Since its inception in 2017, the OxTrot has embraced a whimsical spirit, encouraging participants to take their time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the farm environment. Whether you’re stopping to pet a baby goat or snapping a selfie with an ox in front of an iconic 1880's timber-framed barn, this event promises to be as much about the experience as the race itself! With proceeds supporting the fantastic initiatives of Tillers International and AACORN Farm, this is not just a run; it’s a celebration of community and connection. Join us for a day of adventure, camaraderie, and a dash of goat-themed fun!
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Oxtrot Trail Race 2023
The Oxtrot Trail Race is either one 4.5 mile loop or two loops for a total of 9.0 miles.
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$45.00
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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