Old Goat Track Club XC Classic
- Date:
- Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Location:
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53 Waters Road
Worcester County, Massachusetts
01590
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 5k Run
USATF New England XC Grand Prix Race #1 and USATF New England All Terrain Series - XC Race
Come one, come all for the fourth running of the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic (OGTC XC Classic) 5k XC race around fields at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA.
Pre registration is $35 plus small transaction fee, Race day will be by paper application only on site and is $40.
The Old Goat 5K XC Classic is the XC race component of the 2025 USATF New England All Terrain Runner Series. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-ne-all-terrain-runner-series
The race is also the first stop on the USATF NE XC Grand Prix series. The 5-race series has commemorative awards for participants of at least 4 races, and prize money for top individuals in open, and different masters divisions, for both men and women. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-ne-cross-country-grand-prix
REGISTRATION
If you are pre-registered, please see if you have the correct team affiliation. Picking a team is required, but if you are not racing with a team choose "Unattached " during registration. If you need to change, please do so yourself prior to race day following the steps here: Join an Existing Group - RunSignup
Day of registration is available and will begin at 9:00 AM in the Darling Barn. Cash or venmo will be accepted so please plan accordingly. Day of registration is $40 per runner.
RACE SCHEDULE
There will be (2) races at the following times:
10:00 AM: Womens Open 5k
11:00 AM: Mens Open 5k
COURSE
The course follows the same path as last year. Although the course does briefly cross over pavement the course is a spike friendly course.
PARKING
Parking will be available at the event for free. When you enter Waters road please note this road is the only entry and exit point from the farm so please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for exiting traffic. When you approach the farm there will be two lot options that will be designated with signage. Please take note that one lot will have restricted entry/exit during race times in order to prioritize runner safety. Please ensure you park in the lot with unrestricted access if you foresee the need to leave during the event. Volunteers will be present at the exits to guide traffic and assist in the unlikely event there is an emergency and you need to leave.
WATER
There is no water fountain available at the meet site so please pack accordingly. There will be water and bananas available for runners at the finish.
BATHROOMS
There will be 5 portable bathrooms available for use and one handicapped accessible portable bathroom located at the Darling Barn.
TENTS
There will be a designated team tent area by the starting line. Please feel free to bring/set up tents for your team.
AWARDS
There will be a short awards ceremony after the completion of the Male race ~15 minutes after the final finisher crosses. There will be awards for Top three Individual Males, Top three Individual Females, Top Male Open Team, Top Female Open Team, Top masters male and female, and top masters teams(male and female).
AFTER PARTY
There will be a certified Old Goat After Party at the Millbury Old Time Inn located ~12 mins away from the course. Please come join us and celebrate the first meet of the USATF Club Cross Country Series. We will be providing some pizza while supplies last. The Old Time Inn does not serve food but allows food to be brought in/delivered by other businesses in the area. There are drinks available for purchase and beach volleyball. Please note the facility is cash only but ATMs are available onsite.