Mountain Goat Trail Race Returns on April 24
The seventh Mountain Goat Trail Race will have a unique format this year when it takes place on Saturday, April 24.
A two-mile race for Grundy and Monteagle elementary-school students in Tracy City at 8:30 a.m. will be followed by a 5K for University of the South students in Sewanee, co-sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities, at 10 a.m. A virtual 5K option will be offered for all others who want to participate. Registration closes April 23.
The Mountain Goat Trail Run & Walk in Tracy City will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Old Roundhouse Park. This event will be for elementary students from Grundy County and Monteagle. There will be an out-and-back 2-mile run and walk.
The Mountain Goat Trail Run & Walk in Sewanee for University of the South students will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Ayres Hall near Mitchell Avenue. There will be an out-and-back 5K run and walk.
Everyone else is invited to a virtual run or walk 5K in support of the Mountain Goat Trail. Registration and run posting will be through Ultrasignup; registration is $25. You can post your route and time between April 17-24 via Strava, MapMyRun, or other apps. Run/walk your own 5K between April 17–24.
To learn more or to register, go to <www.mountaingoattrail.org/run/>.