Mountain Goat Trail Race Set for April 19
The Mountain Goat Trail Race, sponsored by Mountain Outfitters, returns for the 10th time on Saturday, April 19.
The day features a 5-mile run, a 2-mile walk, and a half marathon, all ending at Mountain Outfitters. All proceeds will go to the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance (MGTA) to support Mountain Goat Trail construction.
“We’re thrilled that it’s time to work once more with our longstanding sponsor, Mountain Outfitters, on the annual race. Entrants can expect the fun and the great drawings for gear that we’ve had pretty much every year it’s been run,” said Patrick Dean, executive director of the MGTA.
The 5-mile run will begin at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Sewanee; the 2-mile walk will begin at 10:15 a.m. at La Bella Pearl’s. Both will finish at Mountain Outfitters in Monteagle. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest men’s and women’s 5-mile finishers. Drawings for outdoor gear from Mountain Outfitters and presentation of awards are planned after the finish of the run & walk.
The half-marathon (13.1 miles) will begin at 8 a.m. at Mountain Outfitters and follow the Mountain Goat Trail to Sewanee, looping on side roads before returning to the finish at Mountain Outfitters. Drawings for outdoor gear from Mountain Outfitters and presentation of awards are planned after the finish.
To learn more or to register, go to <www.mountaingoattrail.org/race/>.