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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 14, 202650km · 21.1km · 10km
Tradewinds · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 31 days
Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Washington · 50km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
$55Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenMon, March 30, 2026 ~ Thu, November 12, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike race photo
Tradewinds · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A fall trail race held in a North Carolina state park.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Half

Entry cost $55

until Nov 12, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $75

until Nov 12, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Nov 12, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStart
Ultra50km09:00
Half20.9km09:30
10K10km09:35
START · FINISH

2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NC

Start · Google Maps
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The events are a 10K Hike, 10K Trail Race, Half Marathon Trail Race, and 50K Trail Race.

The race starts at 2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NC, at 9:00 AM local time.

The start and finish are at the same location.

Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (42°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Same-day registration available (cash only, first come, first served)

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startCity field in DB says 'Washington' but this race is actually at Goose Creek State Park, 2190 Camp Leach Rd,…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

City field in DB says 'Washington' but this race is actually at Goose Creek State Park, 2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NORTH CAROLINA (not Washington state). No public transit serves this rural state park; private car/rideshare only.

City should be corrected to Washington, NC, USA.

Getting to the finish

Same location as start, near the park's river beach access.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The advance online registration period for Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike runs from March 30 to May 23, but since the race itself is held in November,

it is easy to miss the registration window.

Entry fee is $30 for the 10K hike, $40 for the 10K race, $50 for half marathon, and $70 for the 50K.

The race venue is at 2190 Camp Leach Rd in Washington, North Carolina.

Race-day registration is also available, but it is cash only and spots are limited, so it is safer to arrive early.

Check-in runs from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. for the 50K (9:00 start), and from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. for the hike, 10K, and half marathon (9:30 start).

Finishers receive an eco-friendly wooden finisher medal.

Times are local to Washington. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Washington, D.C. Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Washington, DC Night Monuments & Mount Vernon Tour

$140

View on Klook

Washington, DC Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

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Washington, DC George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day History Tour

$89

View on Klook

Washington, D.C. Airport–City Centre Private Taxi

Fixed-rate advance booking, door-to-door pickup · Check price and book

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Washington, D.C. Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Washington, DC Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

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Washington, D.C. Airport–City Centre Private Taxi

Fixed-rate advance booking, door-to-door pickup · Check price and book

View on Kiwitaxi

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Tour in Washington, D.C.

$107

View on Klook

Washington Monument Ticket & National Mall Memorials Tour (Optional)

$24

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tour in Washington, D.C.

$107

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Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum in Washington, DC

$107

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Where runners eat in Washington

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Washington, DC Premium Lunch/Brunch/Dinner Cruise

$215

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What to see in Washington after the race

Seeing Washington with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Washington, DC Night Monuments & Mount Vernon Tour

$140

View on Klook

Washington, DC George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day History Tour

$89

View on Klook

Washington, D.C. Monticello Full-Day Small-Group Guided Tour

$249

View on Klook

Washington, D.C. Night Tour: National Mall & Monuments

$72

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Washington.

Total cost and budget for Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Washington runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

FAQ
When does Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C., NC, United States.

How much is the Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $55.

What distances does Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 offer?

Half · 10K · Ultra.

What time does Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

What time should I arrive at the Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 start area?

Check-in: 50K 08:00–08:45; hike, 10K and half marathon 08:15–09:15.

Where does Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 start?

2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NC.

When does registration for Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike 2026 open?

Registration runs from Mon, March 30, 2026 to Thu, November 12, 2026.

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