G.O.A.T. 5K - Johns Island
Johns Island, United States • 25 Apr 2026
G.O.A.T. 5K Trail Race
The G.O.A.T. 5K is an eco-friendly trail race held at the Kiawah River property on Johns Island. The event takes place across more than 2,000 acres of land, featuring trails with views of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The course starts and finishes at The Goatery, where baby goats are present for participants to see.
The event offers the following distances:
- 5 km trail run
- 5 km for kids (10 and under)
The 5 km course is chip-timed and follows natural terrain. Walkers are welcome to participate, and all-terrain strollers are permitted but must start at the back of the field. To minimize the environmental impact, the organizers encourage carpooling, and the race is designed to be 100% eco-friendly. Participants receive a commemorative hat, and instead of traditional medals, finishers are given a live plant from a local farm.
After the run, an on-site Farmer’s Market offers specialty goods, farm-fresh produce, biscuits, and coffee. Awards, including prize baskets with local farm goods, are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, masters winners, and the first-place finishers in various age groups ranging from under 10 to over 70. Net proceeds from the event benefit the Hampton Wildlife Fund to support wildlife conservation in South Carolina. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.