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Goat Island Games is a family-friendly celebration of outdoor recreation, community, and Cramerton pride! This multi-sport event features something for everyone—including running races, tournaments, fitness activities, live music, and more. Each year, the Games continue to grow, drawing participants and spectators from across the Carolinas.New for 2026: America 250 Celebration
We are an official Gaston 250 event and this year’s Goat Island Games is proudly celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Our famous Goat Island goat logo will be decked out in patriotic style, and runners and participants are encouraged to join the fun by wearing patriotic attire on race day!
We’re also excited to once again be part of the Run Gaston Race Series!
📍 Location
All events (except pickleball) take place on or around Goat Island Park, a beautiful 30-acre park nestled in the South Fork Catawba River, just steps from Downtown Cramerton.
🏅 Event Highlights
🏃♂️ 5K Run
🏅 5-Mile Run
🏌️♂️ Disc Golf Tournament + Beginner's Clinic– G-Town Disc Golf Club
🚴♂️ Mountain Bike Adventure Race – Tarheel Trailblazers
💪 Group Workouts – Immortal Athletics
👟 Group Walk – SHE Runs This Town
🏌️♂️ Disc Golf Putting Contest
🎣 Fishing Tournament
🏓 Ping Pong Tournament
🎯 Cornhole Tournament
🏐 Pickleball Tournament (location: C.B. Huss Recreation Center)
🎶 Post Race Festival with live music by Caleb Davis
📝 Registration 5K and 5 Miler is open! https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113745/goat-island-games-5-mile-and-5k
Registration for tournament games will be opening soon—stay tuned!
🙌 Want to volunteer?
Contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
| 📞 704-824-4231
Special thanks to our 2026 Sponsors:
CaroMont Health
The Bend at Cramerton Mills
Digitrol, Inc.
Choice USA
We’ll see you on Goat Island!
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Event Venue
Goat Island Park, 139 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032-1401, United States
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