RF Events - GOAT Series

The Serious Series is NOW
the GOAT Trail Series!

Do you have what it takes to be the G.O.A.T.?!

We're bringing back the points-based trail running series for 2025! We all love running the trails, so now it's time to take the fun and the competition to another level! Hit the trails and see if you have what is takes to be the G.O.A.T. of Michigan trail running!

Complete the entire GOAT Trail Series in 2024, one race at each event, and receive a custom GOAT Trail Series pint glass!

View the 2024 series standings!

Questions about the series or series results can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Run a race in at least 3 of the 5 series events.

Trail Weekend - April 27
Flirt with Dirt - June 1
The Legend - August 3
Run Woodstock - Sept. 6-7
Bonfyre Trail Fest - Nov. 2

There’s no separate series registration required. Just sign up for your races and hit the trails!

You can compete in one of two categories for overall awards or any category for the Leader of the Herd awards:

Sprint - 5K or 5M distance races
Open - all other race distances

Remember that you must compete in at least 3 events for both the overall and Leader of the Herd awards .

Points will be awarded based on finishing place in each race (5K, 5M, etc.), per gender, at each of the 5 events.

1st place - 1000 pts
2nd place - 999 pts
3rd place - 998 pts
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Your 3 highest scoring races (points) will be used for the overall award rankings. Your total race points will be used to determine the Leader of the Herd awards.