Kiss the Goat
Kiss the Goat is unlike most trail running races. This is an uphill time trial. A mini form of a sky race runners will spend most of their miles going uphill to reach the highpoint of Chimney Rock which overlooks beautiful Perry County, Kentucky. To make things even more fun runners start individually one minute apart. This makes it tricky to know how well you’re pacing, and the constant thinking of am I going hard enough? Too hard? Or just the right pace? Runners will get to see many of their fellow runners start and finish with this format and create an exciting race environment that leaves everyone on the tip of their toes.
Yes, there will be a goat(s) on course. Kissing them optional, not recommended, they bite.
WALKERS! We have a walker category! Same course, same benefits as a runners, just going your own pace with with others! Walkers will start as a group so you have others to share the experience with.
Yes, there will be a goat(s) on course. Kissing them optional, not recommended, they bite.
WALKERS! We have a walker category! Same course, same benefits as a runners, just going your own pace with with others! Walkers will start as a group so you have others to share the experience with.
THE NUMBERS
Rough numbers are 1300ft gain, just under a 4 mile course with 3 miles up, 1 mile down. Notice that this is a steep mountain and GPS models will vary in climbing numbers. Strava claims about 1300, we think actual is closer to 1100, it's still one heck of a hill.
If you haven't done a similar workout like this before in training then consider spectating, walking, or volunteering to see what this is all about. The climb will have very little relief. Poles will be allowed. Water will be in various places on course but running with a pack/bottle is highly suggested. Temperatures will be hot. Do not underestimate the difficulty of this event and what it may look like to push yourself deep into the pain cave. Many people can do this, it will hurt, but many can safely do it. However, if you're new to running at very high efforts, in the heat, or up steep terrain then this may be something that you test the waters in by signing up in the walking category. We ask that you don't come here and overdo it. This will be an annual event. If the going gets tough, there is always 2023 to best your time. Safety first to all runners who race this.
Walkers get all the same benefits that runners do as far as gear, aid, awards, etc.
If you haven't done a similar workout like this before in training then consider spectating, walking, or volunteering to see what this is all about. The climb will have very little relief. Poles will be allowed. Water will be in various places on course but running with a pack/bottle is highly suggested. Temperatures will be hot. Do not underestimate the difficulty of this event and what it may look like to push yourself deep into the pain cave. Many people can do this, it will hurt, but many can safely do it. However, if you're new to running at very high efforts, in the heat, or up steep terrain then this may be something that you test the waters in by signing up in the walking category. We ask that you don't come here and overdo it. This will be an annual event. If the going gets tough, there is always 2023 to best your time. Safety first to all runners who race this.
Walkers get all the same benefits that runners do as far as gear, aid, awards, etc.
Race Day Flow
• Packet pickup starts at 7:30 AM Saturday morning.
• Runner/Walker meeting at 8:50 AM near start/finish
• Walkers off at 9:00 AM.
• First Runner off at 9:15 AM
PARKING NOTE!
Parking is in the gravel lots by the Horse Ring and also the lower lot at the extension office. Look for Bluegrass Mountain Cup sings at the front of those lots.
• Runner/Walker meeting at 8:50 AM near start/finish
• Walkers off at 9:00 AM.
• First Runner off at 9:15 AM
PARKING NOTE!
Parking is in the gravel lots by the Horse Ring and also the lower lot at the extension office. Look for Bluegrass Mountain Cup sings at the front of those lots.
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