2019 GOLIATH AT THE GORGE
WHEN:
Saturday, October 19, 2019
WHERE:
Doe River Gorge (220 Doe River Gorge Rd. Hampton, Tenn. 37658)
TIME:
Kid’s Race at 9 a.m.
Max Start at 9:30 a.m.
Mini Start, immediately following the Max wave start, estimated start 10:15 a.m.
*Depending on the participation numbers, times could change into waves. Please check back closer to the event.
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, Oct. 18 (4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) at Fresh Market in Johnson City
Saturday, Oct. 19 (7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.) at Doe River Gorge
Goliath at the Gorge 2019 promises to be a great race with new elements, obstacles and more rugged terrain.
We claim to be East Tennessee’s toughest race and we aim to live up to it. We’ve designed the course and other race elements with that in mind.
For 2019, we’ll continue the “Did not finish” policy on certain obstacles in order to push your limits and encourage you to try your hardest or seek assistance when possible.
In addition, 2019 will be the first year the course and obstacles will only be revealed after crossing the start line. We believe that adventure is a big part of our race, and it’s the unknown aspect of adventure that we really revel in.
In short, train for and expect the unexpected, and because we don’t want to leave you completely in the dark, a list of previous obstacles and course elements are available on the website.
REGISTRATION
1.
Online (Preferred)
2.
By mail:
Goliath at the Gorge
3101 Browns Mill Road, Ste. 6-182
Johnson City, TN 37604
3.
Walk-in:
200 Med Tech Pkwy.
Johnson City
4.
Late registration walk-in:
Only on the following dates:
Friday, October 18, 2019
Location and time TBD
Saturday, October 19 – Doe River Gorge (7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
(220 Doe River Gorge Road, Hampton, Tenn. 37658)
ALL REGISTRANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST HAVE PARENTAL CONSENT.
Picking up packets for a group?
Let us help!
If you have a group of packets (five or more) you need to pick up, send us an email to info@thegoosechase.org with the names and birthdates and we will have them preset and ready for you. This will not only help you but also help us with keeping the wait time down for others in line.
COURSE INFORMATION
A quick glimpse of the course (a better map to come)…The Goliath at the Gorge will be Northeast East Tennessee’s Toughest Race as the course covers six miles of Doe River Gorge’s rough terrain. Over 20 obstacles will challenge the Max race participants and the Mini race participants will get their fair share as well. Runners will face a 500-foot incline within the first mile and end the race with a 300-yard mud trench. Between the start and finish, participants will battle the elements of water, sand, stone, wood and fire. The epic conclusion for the Max, Mini and Kids will be the opportunity to conquer Goliath in a Coliseum like setting with their very own slingshot and three stones. This unique event is one that you will not want to miss.
To view photos &/or videos of the obstacles, visit our Facebook page or on Instagram.
The maps shown are the 2018 obstacles and distances. Please note that these are subject to change. We have changed the names from 10K to Max and 5K to Mini but you can count on them being somewhere close to those distances.
2018 Course Maps
Max Course
Mini Course
Kid’s Course
Max Individual Registration
$70per entrant
- Age Requirement: 16 & Older
- $60 Nov. 27 - Feb. 28
- $70 March 1 - May 31
- $80 June 1 - Aug. 31
- $90 Sept. 1 - Oct. 17
- $100 Race Weekend
Max Four-Person Team Registration
$70per entrant
- Age Requirement: 16 & Older
- $60 Nov. 27 - Feb. 28
- $70 March 1 - May 31
- $80 June 1 - Aug. 31
- $90 Sept. 1 - Oct. 17
- $100 Race Weekend
Mini Individual Registration
$55per entrant
- Age Requirement: 10 & Older
- $45 Nov. 27 - Feb. 28
- $55 March 1 - May 31
- $65 June 1 - Aug. 31
- $75 Sept. 1 - Oct. 17
- $85 Race Weekend
Mini Four-Person Team Registration
$55per entrant
- Age Requirement: 10 & Older
- $45 Nov. 27 - Feb. 28
- $55 March 1 - May 31
- $65 June 1 - Aug. 31
- $75 Sept. 1 - Oct. 17
- $85 Race Weekend
- $40 February 1 - May 31, 2018
- $45 June 1-October 18, 2018
- $50 Late Registration & Packet Pickup Prices (Oct. 19 & 20, 2018)
Kid's Registration
$25per person
- Warriors in Training (10 & Under)
- $20 Nov. 27 - Feb. 28
- $25 March 1 - May 31
- $30 June 1 - Oct. 17
- $35 Race Weekend
The Goose Chase has a no refund policy due to the pre-ordering of event shirts, medals, bibs, etc. We understand that emergencies or last minute schedule changes do occur, therefore, to better accommodate you, we have some other options instead.
- You can have someone pick up your packet for you
- You can transfer your entry to someone else
- You can switch to the virtual option and turn in your virtual race time at a later time, and still receive the shirt and medal.
- You can defer to the next year
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@thegoosechase.org
Guaranteed Shirt & Size Deadline is October 1st!
LODGING
Coming from out of town and looking for a hotel?
Carnegie Hotel has joined as the host hotel for Bluegrass Half Marathon, Goliath at the Gorge, Downtown Mile and The S’mores Run.
Call Crystal at 423.979.6400 for more information.
Doe River Gorge is blessed with a fantastic property and great facilities. We encourage you to consider spending the weekend at the camp.
Cedar Mountain Lodge, Mountain Meadows, Gazepee Village, Cabins and unique railcars that will make your experience one of a kind. Please call Doe River to find out more information and to book your accommodations (423) 725-4010.
CALLING ALL DRG ALUMNI!
Who will win the crown of the toughest DRG staff member (current or alumni)? There will be a special award for the top male & female staffer. We may just raid Terry’s closest for the trophy.
Feel free to e-mail us at info@thegoosehase.org with your old photos from your time at camp.
OUR HISTORY
PAST WARRIORS
2018
Overall Male Max (10k) – Bill Campbell, Churchville, VA (01:01:55.80)
Overall Female Max (10k) – Kelly Holland, Johnson City, TN (01:14:33.15)
Overall Male Mini (5k) – James Parker, Gloucester, VA (00:30:04.93)
Overall Female Mini (5k) – Kimberly Wellman, Kingsport, TN (00:36:55.11)
2017
Overall Male 10k-Andy Brockmyre (01:04:46)
Overall Female 10k-Amber Stott (01:25:17)
Overall Male 5k-Jesse Smythe (00:37:49)
Overall Female 5k-Jennifer Hall (00:49:15)
Doe River Gorge Alumni/Staffer
Top Male – Ben Holland (01:34:59)
Top Female – Kelly Holland (01:25:32)
2016 *Inaugural*
Overall Male 10k-Randall Statzer (00:58:37)
Overall Female 10k-Emmanuelle Adda (01:07:41)
Overall Male 5k-Gage Thomas (00:33:36)
Overall Female 10k-Meagan Prettyman (00:39:20)
Doe River Gorge Alumni/Staffer
Top Male – Ben Holland (01:18:30)
Top Female – Kelly Holland (01:18:31)
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