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Name: Mountain Goat Cabin Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Rupert

Rupert, United States • 20 Sep 2026

The Mountain Goat Trail Race

The Mountain Goat Trail Race takes place in Rupert, Vermont, on September 19, 2026. The event is based at the Sap House on VT-315 (3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05776). Registration is limited; the total event registration limit is 150 entries, and the trail race has a combined field limit of 120. Online registration closes September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

There are two race categories with different distances and courses:

Trail race: 8 miles, about 1,800 ft climbing, starts and finishes at the Sap House
Kid's Fun Run: 0.75 mile loop around animal farm, starts and finishes at Sap House

The trail race runs on forest trails described as rugged and includes substantial climbing. The Kid's Fun Run follows a dirt road loop around the animal farm. All entry proceeds from the event are donated to Merck Forest & Farmland Center. The event is organized by The Mountain Goat and is scheduled at the Rupert location listed above. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Vermont Rupert

Race information

Website Registration

9 mi

Trail 8.5 Mile Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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