Mountain Goat Adventures

Runners, we need your help speading the word about our upcoming Garland Mountain Trail Runs on October 17, 2026. For 2026, we will have a 4 mile dog friendly run with a separate start, a 4 mile no-dog trail run and a half marathon trail run. These are some of the best flowy trails around that we only get to run on once per year. If you are planning to join us, please sign up soon as we really need to get an idea of participation for this year's event to make sure it happens. Full details and registration are here:
https://mountaingoatadventures.com/garland

If you are able, please consider helping Ezra Caudell and his family while he recovers from severe injuries sustained in a terrible crash. Ezra, now 19 years old, was one of our talented Blankets Creek Team kids who is now racing on a pro road team.

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Get ready for the Black Bear Rampage 20 and 35 Mile MTB Race in 2027!!! Registration Opens January 1, 2027!

Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Race Race Shirt Update - Just a handful of sizes remain in the race design. Once we run out, we switch to Mountain Goat Logo shirts so everyone still gets a shirt. Word on the street is that these ended up looking REALLY good.
Men's Small - 1
Men's Medium - 2
Men's Large - 3
Men's XL - 6

Allotted as you register so sign up asap if you want this design.
https://mountaingoatadventures.com/foolsgold

Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Race registration/shirt update!!
Currently 7 spots left at the lowest price.
Race shirts remaining in S through XL are in the single digits, so sign up soon to get your preferred size. Sizes are alloted as you register, the registration system will give you the choice of a "race logo" shirt if there are any remaining in the size you pick. Once we run out, you'll receive a Mountain Goat logo shirt.
https://mountaingoatadventures.com/foolsgold

Registration for the 2027 Southern Cross Race opens January 1, 2027!

It takes an army to host the Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Race - here are the volunteer positions we still need to fill on Saturday September 12. These are all in the Dahlonega, GA area. Please email [email protected] if you can assist. All volunteers receive either a $100 entry credit, a 2026 Fool's Gold Entry for a friend/family member, or a $100 donation to a trail organization/youth team of your choice.

6 am to Noon - Parking/Registration/Pre-Lunch Setup
11 am to 5 pm - Bull Mountain Aid Station Crew Member
10 am to 3 pm - Bull Mountain Aid Station Medic
8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Course Marshal
1 pm to 7 pm - Course Marshal
8 am to ?? - Sweep Rider (can be an ebike)
Noon to ?? - Sweep Rider (can be an ebike)

We are looking for a few more course marshals for the upcoming Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Race on Saturday September 12th in Dahlonega, GA. Ideally, we need folks who are familiar with the gravel roads in the Bull Jake area so that you can easily get to your assigned spot. Course marshals receive a shirt and $100 event credit, or we can comp an entry for a friend or family member for this year's Fool's Gold Race. Please email [email protected] if you would like to help out!

Northeast GA SORBA is hosting a work day at Bull and Jake on August 29th to cut back briars on the Jones Creek Dam Trail. Details are in the post below - please consider helping out if you enjoy riding the Bull and Jake Trails.

Our upcoming Garland Mountain Trail Runs feature a 4 mile dog friendly run with separate start, a 4 mile traditional run and 13.1 mile run. Join us on these amazing flowy trails on October 17th and see this course and all of its colors at a different time of year. Thanks to the Friends of Garland Mountain Trails for always being so welcoming to our runners on race day!
https://mountaingoatadventures.com/garland