# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Goat Island Games
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Goat Island Games is a family-friendly celebration of outdoor recreation, community, and Cramerton pride! This multi-sport event features something for everyone—including running races, tournaments, fitness activities, live music, and more. Each year, the Games continue to grow, drawing participants and spectators from across the Carolinas.

New for 2026: America 250 Celebration
We are an official Gaston 250 event and this year’s Goat Island Games is proudly celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Our famous Goat Island goat logo will be decked out in patriotic style, and runners and participants are encouraged to join the fun by wearing patriotic attire on race day!

We’re also excited to once again be part of the Run Gaston Race Series!

📍 Location
All events (except pickleball) take place on or around Goat Island Park, a beautiful 30-acre park nestled in the South Fork Catawba River, just steps from Downtown Cramerton.

🏅 Event Highlights

🏃‍♂️ 5K Run
🏅 5-Mile Run
🏌️‍♂️ Disc Golf Tournament + Beginner's Clinic– G-Town Disc Golf Club
🚴‍♂️ Mountain Bike Adventure Race – Tarheel Trailblazers
💪 Group Workouts – Immortal Athletics
👟 Group Walk – SHE Runs This Town
🎣 Fishing Tournament
🏓 Ping Pong Tournament
🎯 Cornhole Tournament
🏐 Pickleball Tournament (location: C.B. Huss Recreation Center)
🎶 Post Race Festival with live music by Caleb Davis

📝 5K and 5 Miler Registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113745/goat-island-games-5-mile-and-5k

🏌️‍♂️ Disc Golf Registrations:
🏅 Beginner’s Disc Golf Clinic (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): We will provide participants with a free starter set of discs. Registration requires the free UDisc app.
https://udisc.com/events/goat-island-games-disc-golf-clinic-xEDLUy

🏅 Disc Golf Tournament (1:00 PM): This will be a shotgun start with four divisions.
https://udisc.com/events/goat-island-games-kpCjVq

🎯 Registration for all other contests and tournaments:
https://cramerton.recdesk.com/Community/Program

🙌 Want to volunteer?
Contact us at:
📧 ccummings@cramerton.org
 | 📞 704-824-4231

Special thanks to our 2026 Sponsors:
CaroMont Health
Gaston County Tourism
The Bend at Cramerton Mills
Digitrol, Inc.
Choice USA
Gaston County 250

We’ll see you on Goat Island!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cramerton/goat-island-games/200029644693520
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, music, entertainment, live-music, music-festivals, contests, festivals, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, golf, health-wellness, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 316

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cramerton
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Goat Island Park
- **lat**: 35.23701010417
- **long**: -81.07012484391
- **full address**: Goat Island Park, 139 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032-1401, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Goat Island Games being held?
  - **A:** Goat Island Games takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Goat Island Park, 139 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032-1401, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Goat Island Games?
  - **A:** Goat Island Games is organized by Cramerton Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Goat Island Games is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cramerton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 310+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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