Rope Mill Trail Run Registration Information

6.2 Mile Race

On or Before April 18 - $45
After April 18 - $50

13.1 Mile Race

On or Before April 18 - $60
After April 18 - $70

(+$2 to $3 for online registration fee for all online registrations)

250 Runner Limit

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit SORBA Woodstock for the continued maintanence of the Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Park Trails. The race is a joint effort between Mountain Goat Adventures LLC and SORBA Woodstock. Registration fee includes a soft and comfy tri-blend shirt and buff style head wrap.

On-Line Registration - Opens January 1, 2025!

2025 Accident Waiver/COVID-19 Waiver - FILL OUT AND BRING TO CHECK-IN

Course Maps, GPX Files, and Descriptions HERE

Online registration closes at 5 pm on Friday May 9 or when the event fills up. Sorry, no race day registration.

Please contact lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com if you encounter any problems while trying to register.

Race Schedule

Thursday, May 8

4:00 - 6:00 pm Optional early Packet Pickup at Fleet-Feet Canton! 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
770-224-9562
THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR RUNNERS WHO REGISTER BY 5/7

Saturday, May 10

6:30 - 7:45 am Check-In/Packet Pickup
8:00 am - 13.1 mile Start
8:05 am - 6.2 mile Start
9:30 am - 6.2 mile Awards
10:30 am - 13.1 mile Awards

Directions to Rope Mill Park

690 Old Rope Mill Park Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188

From the south, take I-575 north to exit 9, Ridgewalk Parkway. Turn right onto Ridgewalk Parkway and then take an immediate left onto Rope Mill Road at the first intersection (there is a light here). Rope Mill Road dead ends at the park.

Camping and Lodging

The closest hotels are in Woodstock, Georgia.

Camping is not allowed at Rope Mill Park, however there are several campgrounds along Lake Allatoona, which is 20-30 mins north of Rope Mill Park, depending on which location you choose.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has a variety of camprounds available HERE.

Full Hookups and sites with water/electric are available at Red Top Mountain State Park

Categories

The race will feature the following age group categories for both the 6.2 mile and 13.1 mile race. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, in each race. We will also recognize the top three overall male and female finishers in each race.

• Female under 18
• Female 19-24
• Female 25-29
• Female 30-34
• Female 35-39
• Female 40-44
• Female 45-49
• Female 50-54
• Female 55-59
• Female 60-64
• Female 65-69
• Female 70-74
• Female 75+

• Male under 18
• Male 19-24
• Male 25-29
• Male 30-34
• Male 35-39
• Male 40-44
• Male 45-49
• Male 50-54
• Male 55-59
• Male 60-64
• Male 65-69
• Male 70-74
• Male 75+

Awards

In addition to prizes and medals for the top 3 overall male and female in each race distance, medals will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each age category.

All of our first place winners in the long course race will receive a custom podium shirt and all 13.1 finishers receive a finisher medal.

You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award. Awards and prizes will not be mailed. If you win something and bail on the awards ceremony, your prize will be added to the raffle goodies pile or given to a race volunteer.

If you finish the race after the awards ceremony but earn a medal in your category, you will receive your medal as you finish.

T-Shirts and Swag

Your registration fee includes a soft and comfy cotton blend T-shirt and commemorative swag item. The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt in the size requested is April 18th. If you register after April 18, you will still receive a shirt, however, limited sizes/styles may be available. If you register late and we run out of event specific shirts, you will receive a Mountain Goat logo tee with your registration. Shirts run true to size. Ladies shirts are slightly longer and more fitted.

2024 Race Shirt Design (black shirt):

Mountain Goat Adventures Operational Changes for COVID-19 (Updated 12/1/23)

• Health screening questionnaire for all event volunteers and staff per CDC recommendations. Participation for those recently testing positive for COVID-19 based on current CDC quarantine recommendations.
• Masks are not required for any aspects of this event, as all activities are outdoors.
• Waivers should be printed and signed at home and brought to the race. Hand sanitizer available for event staff and participants checking in.
• Some participants/volunteers may choose to wear a mask or maybe they just want to maintain some personal space. Please be respectful and continue to practice social distancing with those individuals.
• Condensed pre-race group meeting. A detailed participant Update will be emailed to participants ahead of time, which goes over all details of the event.
• Results will be posted at mgaresults.com so that participants can view the results immediately via phone and via tablets at a results station we will set up.
• Portable Restrooms and handwash stations will be available at start/finish area.
• Awards will be held in a large outdoor open area.

Cancellations, Transfers, and Inclement Weather

Please note EVENT ENTRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE once you register, as we plan for your attendance by purchasing your race shirt and swag, meals, insurance, etc and most other costs associated with your entry need to be paid up front. No refunds will be given in the event of an act of God or event beyond the control of the Race Organization (i.e. COVID) that requires cancellation of the race for the saftey of participants. If the event is rescheduled all entries will be transferred to the reschedule date.

We do, however, understand that injuries happen, you got sick or life was just too chaotic to train for one of our events so we have a no-penalty transfer policy. You may transfer your entry to another racer in the SAME EVENT without penalty until May 5, 2025. You are responsible for finding the person interested in buying your entry and working out payment with them. Entries do not transfer to other events nor do they transfer year to year. If you would like to sell your entry to another racer, please contact lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com with the name and email of the person you wish to transfer your entry to no later than May 5.

The race will run rain or shine, however, the Race Director reserves the right to cancel or modify segments of the event as deemed necessary for participant safety or preservation of trail. Once the race has started, no refunds will be given due to delayed start or early conclusion of the race.

Any Questions?

If you have a race question that was not answered above or would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email the race director at lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com