Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 2

Join us for the 6th annual G.O.A.T.5K trail race! With more than 2,000 acres of picturesque land, Kiawah River race participants will enjoy the beautiful trails and unmatched views of springtime in the Lowcountry at Kiawah River. The race will start and finish with the adorable baby goats at The Goatery, located at Kiawah River. Join us after the race for biscuits, coffee and a Farmer's Market with farm fresh produce and specialty goods!

We are proud to make this race 100% eco-friendly!

To learn more about The Goatery at Kiawah River, click here: https://thegoateryatkiawahriver.com/

All participants will receive a one-of-a-kind hat to commemorate this unique event! In lieu of finisher medals, all finishers will be given a farm fresh plant from one of our local farms. Overall and Age Group Awards will include fresh farm produce and goods from our local farmers.

Looking for more fun at Kiawah River? Check out The Dunlin Resort on the property and make it a weekend stay or join them for brunch after the race. Head over to Coastal Expeditions at Kiawah River and rent a kayak or paddleboard and check out all that Kiawah River has to offer.

FAQs so you are ready to race:

Q. Where do I park?

A. Head to 3883 Betsy Kerrison Parkway (you'll see a big dark fence at the front of the Kiawah River neighborhood). Once you turn into the driveway, you will follow the road for 1.5 miles where you'll meet our parking attendants. We highly encourage carpooling to the race to lighten our carbon footprint. If you're traveling from Charleston or Mount Pleasant, please allow yourself plenty of driving time before the race start.

Q: Where can I pick up my race packet?

A. You can pick up your race packet on Friday, April 24th from 10am - 6pm at Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC. There will also be race day packet pickup from 7:30-8am on site at the Goatery.

Q. Is the race chip-timed?

A. Yes, the 5K race is chip-timed.

Q. Are strollers welcome?

A. The 5K terrain will require all-terrain strollers. We ask that strollers start in the back.

Q. Are participants permitted to walk in the races?

A. Absolutely! Walkers are welcome. The 5K course is a natural course with beautiful scenery.

Q. Are dogs welcome?

A. We ask that you leave dogs at home, as they do disturb the donkeys at The Goatery. Goats are chill. Donkeys, not so much. Trust us on this one!

Q. What does registration include?

A. 5K registration includes: Chip-timed trail run, race trucker hat, eco-friendly plants for all finishers in lieu of medals. Farm friendly prize baskets for top 3 female and top 3 male race winners and top age group winners.

Q. How much is registration?

A. The 5K registration is $45, price increases 4/1/25 to $55. Race day registration is $60.

Q. What do the funds raised support?

A. We are proud to honor the Hampton Wildlife Fund as our 2026 race beneficiary. The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which partners with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the promotion of education, research, management and the administration of game and fish laws, which will benefit conservation of wildlife, marine and other natural resources in South Carolina. Net proceeds from the G.O.A.T. 5K support this essential local nonprofit.

Course

5K Run (3.1 Miles). Split times at each mile and water stations at the halfway point. The course starts in front of Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park and finishes at home plate (weather permitting)! Runners finishing after 4:15pm will be rerouted to the front entrance of the stadium.

Race-course online HERE.

Race Packets and Event Shirt

In person race packets and bibs may be picked up on Friday, May 1st at Riley Park stadium from 11AM-5PM or on race day (May 3rd) at the stadium from 12:00- 2:30PM. Shirts will be issued with your registration and available while supplies last.

• Riley Park - 360 Fishburne St., Charleston SC 29403

Virtual packets will be mailed out between May 5-8.

Benefits: MUSC Children's Health.

In Person Registration Includes

• Entry in the race

• Finishing the race at home plate, congratulated by RiverDogs players.

• RiverDogs game e-ticket

• 2 post race beers for 21+ or 2 post race non-alcoholic drinks for those under 21

• Event t-shirt that will look like the team's jersey & a custom finisher medal

• Awards ceremony (Age group and Overall awards will be awarded) - Top 3 male, Top 3 female, 1st Male and Female in each of the following: <10, 10-19,20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Virtual Registration Includes

• Virtual participation anywhere. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your results online.

• Event t-shirt that will look like the team's special jersey & a custom finisher medal

• Digital Bib

Rain/Additional Game e-Tickets

This event will be held as scheduled RAIN or SHINE! No refunds. No exceptions. Registrants will receive a free ticket promo code via email in May that will be redeemed by entering the code into the coupon box at this link (https://www.milb.com/charleston/tickets/single-game-tickets). Additional tickets can be purchased for family and friends while using the promo code.

Volunteers

Interested volunteers should reach out to Lance Fletcher at lfletcher@riverdogs.com

Michael W Leibowitz was always on the move. A fixture in the Charleston running community, he once participated in more than 70 races in a single year! Michael traveled across the globe for a good cause, bringing family and friends with him whenever they obliged. His motto, which he routinely shared accompanied by a photo on every trek, was “If I can do it, so can you.”

Michael was tragically killed at age 71, along with his friend Christina Chung, in an accident in July 2024. His grandchildren, children, family, and friends wish to honor his memory with this annual event. Why 5.12 K? In honor of Michael’s birthday, May 12 - and because he revered being a little different with measurements. All proceeds from this memorial event will be donated to the Michael W Leibowitz Family Fund, to support the charitable causes closest to his heart. Through these efforts, Michael’s generous spirit and dedication to helping others will continue to inspire and uplift those in need. An engineer, pilot, avid runner and travel enthusiast, you can learn more about Michael here.

This event is open to people of all levels of athletic ability and will not be timed (Feel free to time yourself with your watch of course).

Due to insurance and liability concerns, we cannot allow dogs on the racecourse.

We hope you'll come out and honor Michael's legacy with us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Lisa 843-224-7878.

To learn about Sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Come join us for a Twilight 5K series on Thursday nights this summer. The race will begin promptly at 6:30pm at the finish line at the track on Willson Field at The Citadel. Race nights will be June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

The Course

This USATF certified 5K begins on the track at The Citadel, where participants will run a lap around campus, go through Summerall gate of The Citadel, run 1 lap around Hampton Park, come back through Summerall gate of The Citadel and then run another lap on campus, finishing on the track.

Parking

Parking will be available near Willson Field at The Citadel.

Day of Race Registration

Registration the day of the race will be available from 5:00-6:15pm on Willson Field at The Citadel. The fee will be $50 without a T-shirt.

Packet Pick-up

Race numbers and packets can be picked up from 5:00-6:15pm on the day of the race at Willson Field at The Citadel.

Water and Restrooms

Water stops will be available throughout the course and near the finish. Restrooms will be available near Willson Field.

Results

Results will be posted on www.timinginc.com as soon as computations are complete.