The Rendezvous Goat

Wilkes County, United States • 20 Mar 2027

The Rendezvous Goat - Purlear, NC

The Rendezvous Goat is a trail running event held on mountain trails near Purlear, North Carolina, organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras. The event offers three distances that use ridge lines, forested sections, technical terrain, and multiple overlooks.

Distances

  • 4 Miler: a short scenic loop
  • 25K: mid-distance route across ridgelines and rocky climbs
  • 50K: ultra-distance route with technical terrain and extended mileage

A notable feature on the course is the Amadahy Trail waterfall, which the route passes near. The terrain includes steep climbs and descents and frequent viewpoints of surrounding peaks and valleys. The event lists a single cutoff time of 10 hours that applies to all distances.

The race takes place on mountain trails with full exposure to natural conditions. The location is given as 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road, Purlear, NC, and the surroundings include ridgelines, forested areas, rocky sections, and watercourse features. The organizer provides multiple entry options with a range of listed prices and availability, and the event is scheduled for March 20, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
4 mi
4 Miler
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