Rock the Goat: A Greenway & Gravel Running Party

With minimal elevation, this time based running event is the perfect opportunity to hit your distance or duration PR. Featuring a 3.6-mile out and back course that traverses beautiful greenway and gravel trails, you can feel good about running while supporting small business and local environmental non-profits just minutes from downtown Charlotte, NC.
HIGHLIGHTS:
  • (Lots and lots of) running, friends, beer and good vibes
  • Limited to the first 100 registrants 
  • 3.6 mi Looped course (always close to aid)
  • You determine your own pace and distance
  • Perfect setting for distance and/or time PR's
  • Earn prizes at various distance increments
  • Venue = Confluence in Cramerton, NC w/ after party
  • Event Beneficiary = Catawba Riverkeeper
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY REGISTRATION?
  • Positive Vibes running party with friends & family
  • A chance to test yourself physically and mentally
  • Custom "Rock the Goat" shirt from Recover Brands
    • Locally sourced and made from 100% recycled materials
    • Only guaranteed to those who sign up by Sun, 9/11
  • Custom Rock the Goat souvenir race bib
  • Chance to earn goodies at various distances
  • Giveaways, raffle prizes and discounts from our partners​
  • Stocked Aid Station with Water, Tailwind, Coke, pretzels, chips, M&Ms, etc. 
  • Sierra Nevada beer specials at the after party at Confluence​
  • Increased stoke for supporting your local Running community
  • Financial support for local Non-Profit organizations​
DETAILS
  • ​Date: Saturday, 1/20/24
  • Hosted at: Confluence
  • Address: 117 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032
  • Start Time: 10Hr = 7:30am - 6Hr = 8:30am - 3Hr = 9:30am
  • End Time: 10Hr = 5:30pm - 6Hr = 2:30pm - 3Hr = 12:30pm
  • Loop-Based Course Map: HERE​
  • Early Reg: $70/$55/$40 (until = DATE)​​
  • Regular Reg: $80/$65/$50 (until = DATE)
  • Last Call Reg: $90/$75/$60 (until = DATE)
  • Day of Reg (if available): $100/$85/$70

Partners

Big ups to each of these amazing organizations for supporting this event and other human powered experiences.
Join us in showing them love with our collective buying power and support.

Rock the Goat - FAQs

How do Time-Based events work?

  • All participants must start each lap together
  • Psychoactive will feature a 1.25 mi lapped course (~85ft of elevation gain/lap)
    • Each lap will begin at set time increments with a diminishing clock​
    • View the Lap Schedule/Pace Chart HERE
  • Any participants that does not begin a lap is eliminated
  • Any participant that does not complete a lap within the time limit is eliminated
  • Participants who run faster will have more time to rest before the next lap begins​​
  • Race will continue until there is only 1 winner ... the "Last Runner Standing"​

What do I need to know for Event Day?

  • Parking lot opens at 7am for registrants. Space is limited. Don't park like a knucklehead. Same with "home base" set ups.
  • Participants can set up their "home base" around the start/finish area (Race HQ)
    • ​Race HQ will be close, but separate, from parking. Plan accordingly​
  • Course will be a 1.25 mile loop that starts/finishes in the same location (Race HQ)
  • Participants are required to be fully self sufficient throughout the day
    • Shade, chair, change of clothes, lights (if necessary) etc. are the responsibility of each participant
    • ​Unlimited water and reasonably limited Tailwind and Coke will be available at Race HQ
    • Participants are responsible for their main nutritional needs but we will have pretzels, chips, M&Ms, etc.
    • Friends/family are welcome to support and crew at Race HQ, but cannot pace on course
  • Event is on private land. Thank Blackberry Ridge Farm for their hospitality. Enjoy their beautiful property. Be respectful and aware of surroundings at all times.​
  • There will be a port-a-john at Race HQ ... plan accordingly​
  • We'll have coolers of beer (including Homebrew from the RD), when you finish or are eliminated
  • Our goal is to break you before sunset ... let's see what happens​

How does this event support non-profits?

  • 100% of donations during registration go directly to Catawba Riverkeeper who is ensuring clean and plentiful drinking water for 4 million people in the river basin.
  • Additionally, we are a proud 1% For the Planet member, a portion of all of our revenue goes directly to supporting environmental non-profits in the greater Charlotte, NC area (where we are based)​
If you have Additional questions or want to support this event ... email us HERE​ 

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