Frozen Goat W/NPTR

Event overview

The Frozen Goat Loop Event is organized by North Park Trail Runners and takes place in Wexford, PA at the North Park Ice Rink (1200 Pearce Mill Rd). The event is presented as a non-competitive trail running activity rather than a race. Trails are dirt with rocks and roots; weather may bring cold temperatures, rain, snow, mud, or ice. Check-in and the start/finish hub are on the second level of the Ice Rink building, where maps and Rungo links are available.

Distances and options

• 5, 10, 15, or 20 miles via 1-4 flagged, color-coded loops (each loop about ~5 miles).
• 20-25 miles continuous, self-supported and unmarked route.

Participants have up to six hours to complete 1-4 loops in the Goat Loops option. The continuous Full Frozen Goat follows a different course and does not return to the Ice Rink until the end; it is intended to be near a 13-minute-per-mile trail pace or faster. Both options are open to adults aged 18 and over.

On-site details and amenities

Loops begin and end at the Ice Rink building. Runners may take indoor breaks between loops and find pastries, food, and coffee at the hub. Personal belongings and coolers may be left inside the building. Alcoholic beverages are allowed. Loop cards are provided for participants to mark completed loops.

Certificates and cook-off

Participants can earn printed certificates for loop completion levels: Baby Goat (1 loop), Kid Goat (2 loops), Mountain Goat (3 loops), and Frozen Goat (all 4 loops or the Full Frozen Goat). A chili/soup cook-off returns as a food and social feature; volunteers provide entries and attendees vote for a winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.