Goat Run - Port Angeles, WA
Port Angeles, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run
The GOAT Run is a trail running event located in Port Angeles, Washington. The course traverses Kelly Ridge, situated between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Participants follow the single-track Adventure Trail for most of the route, with sections of unpaved forest road and less than one mile of pavement. All races conclude at Lake Crescent within the Olympic National Park.
The event offers the following distances:
- 50K: Features a cumulative elevation gain of 3,700 feet.
- Marathon: Features a cumulative elevation gain of 3,500 feet.
- Half Marathon: An approximately 14-mile course with 1,500 feet of elevation gain.
The maximum elevation reached during the races is 1,619 feet. This event is cupless, meaning no disposable cups are provided at aid stations; participants are required to carry their own hydration vessels. Organized water stations along the course provide food and snacks.
Registered runners receive chip timing, custom race swag, and access to a free shuttle to the start line. An after-party is held at the Log Cabin Resort, featuring heavy snacks and a beer and cider garden. A portion of the proceeds from the event is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the Back Country Horsemen of Washington for trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.