Training Runs

The Mountain Goat Training Runs are back and running 4 consecutive weeks leading up to race day (5/5/24)! Join us on April 7, April 13, April 20, and April 28.

Last year over 300 people per week attended our Mountain Goat Training Runs. Quite simply, it is the best way to get prepared to run our 10 mile course. Makes, no difference what your ability, the training runs will have a pace for you. First time or 46th time, some say the training runs are the best part of the Mountain Goat Run.

Training run registration is $10 if you register by April 1st. Price increases to $15 on April 1st. Deadline is 4/28/24. Bibs will be needed to participate. You can pick your bib up at registration at The MOST on the morning of the training run day. Keep your bib and bring it each week.

The best part of these training runs is the race atmosphere, but with NO CLOCK - come run, cover the course, socialize with other runners and just have fun! Tell your friends to join you!

*** Remember traffic has the right away, run two abreast, cross only at intersections and listen to the goat herder volunteers.***

Super/Nanny Goat & Training Run #1 - 4/7/24 - 8am @ The MOST, run Strathmore Neighborhood while everyone else does the Super/Nanny parks - 5.8 Miles

Join us as we preview 5.8 miles of our 10 mile course. We start at the MOST, Instructions outside the MOST @ 7:55 a.m., Run Starts @ 8:00 a.m. Need a bib to participate.

Distance: 5.8 miles minimum for the first leg (Strathmore Neighborhood). Run through all 4 Syracuse Parks that touch our race course (MOST > Woodland Reservoir > MOST > Lincoln Park > MOST > Burnet Park > MOST > Thornden Park > MOST!) The Super Goat is about 18 miles long and the Nanny Goat is about 9 miles long. We start at the MOST, Doors open @ 7:30 a.m., Instructions @ 7:55 a.m., Run Starts @ 8:00 a.m. Only $5 to enter and you receive a ribbon, pin and passport upon completion. A group run for all skill levels!

Training Run #2 - 4/13/24 - 8am @ The MOST - 7.3 Miles

Join us as we preview 7.3 miles of our 10 mile course. We start at the MOST, Doors open @ 7:30 a.m., Instructions @ 7:55 a.m., Run Starts @ 8:00 a.m. Need a bib to participate.

Training Run #3 - 4/20/24 - 8am @ The MOST - 8.0 Miles

Join us as we preview 8.0 miles of our 10 mile course. We start at the MOST, Doors open @ 7:30 a.m., Instructions @ 7:55 a.m., Run Starts @ 8:00 a.m. Need a bib to participate.

Training Run #4 - 4/28/24 - 9am @ Inner Harbor / Meier's Creek - 5.0 Miles

One week until race day so take it easy and join us for an easy 5 miler along the Creek Walk. Meet at the parking lot on Van Rensselaer across from Meier's Creek. This training run is not supported by police, no bathrooms, no signs/directions. We will have water! We will start at 9am sharp. Plan on stopping by Meier's Creek At Inner Harbor after for some beer / brunch, they open early for us only at 10am! Let's show our favorite beer sponsor some love!