Goat Island Games 5 Mile and 5K
- Date:
- Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Location:
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Greenwood Place
Cramerton, North Carolina
28012
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- raceroster.com
- Tags:
- 5 Miles 5k Run Walk
Experience Historic Cramerton at our Goat Island Games 5 Mile and 5K!
When May 2, 2026
5 mile - 8:30 AM
5K- 8:40 AM
Start/Finish
Line Location Goat Island Park and Greenway
141 8th Avenue, Cramerton, NC 28032
Distances Offered 5K - This event is chip timed. You can walk or run the 5K. There is a 1 hour and 5 minute cutoff time (21.5 minutes per mile pace.)
5 mile - This event is chip timed. There is a 1 hour and 15 minute cutoff time (15 minutes per mile pace.)
5K Divisions and Awards
Awards will be handed out to the:
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Top three overall male and female finishers
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Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:
14 & under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70+
5 Mile Divisions and Awards
Awards will be handed out to the:
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Top three overall male and female finishers
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Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:
19 and under | 20 - 29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
Welcome to the Goat Island Games 🐐
Get ready to experience everything that makes Cramerton incredible—on foot!
The Goat Island Games start and finish at Goat Island Park, a stunning 30-acre park nestled in the South Fork Catawba River. The course takes runners on a scenic tour through Downtown Cramerton, past the Veterans Memorial, through Stuart Cramer High School’s state-of-the-art campus, and alongside views of the iconic train trestle. You’ll crest the course near a one-of-a-kind public art sculpture before heading through the Lakewood Neighborhood and crossing the finish line back at Goat Island.
Celebrating America 250🎆
This year’s race is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Our famous Goat Island goat will be decked out in red, white, and blue attire, and we’re encouraging runners to join the fun by wearing their patriotic attire on race day. We are proud to be an official Gaston 250 event!
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USATF-Certified 5K Course
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USATF-Certified 5 Mile Course
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Part of the Run Gaston Race Series
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70+ age group for both the 5K and 5 Mile race
Race History
The Goat Island Games began in 2016 and expanded in 2018 to include a 5K, later adding a 5-Miler—giving runners even more ways to participate.
Post-Race Festival
Stick around after you cross the finish line to enjoy:
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Hydration and snacks
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Music
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Vendor booths by local organizations
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Recovery workouts
Registration Includes
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Chip-timed race bib
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Official race shirt
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Awards for overall and age-group winners
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A whole lot of fun in Cramerton, NC
Shirt Guarantee Deadline:
Register by Monday, April 13 to be guaranteed a race shirt. Shirts are ordered based on the size selected during online registration and cannot be exchanged.
Race is rain or shine. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Packet Pickups
Friday, May 1st
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Town of Cramerton C.B. Huss Recreation Center
8 Julian St, Cramerton, NC 28032
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Confluence South Fork
117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032
Saturday, May 2nd
7:30 - 8:15 AM
Start/Finish Line