The 2026 Goat Run has concluded.

Goat Run

Race complete
Port Angeles, WA, USA · September 12, 2026
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Goat Run race day weather

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53°at start
65° high
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Dry

Cool start, hilly challenge ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F at the start to a peak of 65°F towards the finish. Humidity sits at 67%, so pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially on the tougher climbs from miles 7 to 9 and 12 to 13. With light winds from the southeast, runners should prepare for headwinds on several segments, particularly between miles 2-6 and 19-23, impacting their effort.

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About the Goat Run

GOAT Run (Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run) is a point-to-point trail race on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, with half marathon, marathon, and 50K distances starting near Joyce and finishing at Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. The course follows the Olympic Adventure Trail and singletrack, passing an overlook known as the Living Room with a view of the Elwha River Valley. The race is cupless (runners carry their own reusable cup) and donates proceeds to the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the Peninsula Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Source

Race weekend

Saturday, September 12
7:30 AM50K (30.3 mi)
8:30 AMMarathon (25.5 mi)
10:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.7 mi)

Goat Run FAQ

When is the 2026 Goat Run?

The 2026 Goat Run will be held on Saturday September 12, 2026.

Is the Goat Run a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Goat Run is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Goat Run?

The time limit for the Goat Run is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Goat Run?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 51°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Goat Run?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 56°F at the start and 67°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Goat Run?

Of the 5 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 77°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 53°F.

What was the windiest Goat Run?

Of the 5 years on record, 2022 was the windiest, with wind averaging 5 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2026, at 2 mph.

Goat Run weather history

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:56° H:67°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
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Dew51°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
53°/62°-
7
2025
cloudy
55°/59°-
7
2024
clear-day
61°/77°-
5
2023
clear-day
53°/66°-
7
2022
clear-day
56°/70°-
7