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Start ‘em early with Mountain Goat Kids trail-running series in Frisco

A young runner, mom and the dog jog along the trails at the Frisco Peninsula during the Frisco Mountain Goat Kids' Trail Running Series on June 27. The series is in full swing for the summer with four Tuesday afternoon events on June 27, today (July 11), July 25 and Aug. 8
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Mountain Goat Kids No. 2

What: The second event in the summer-long kid and family trail-running series, hosted by the town of Frisco on trails at the Frisco Peninsula

When: Tuesday, July 11, at 5:45 p.m.

Where: Frisco Adventure Park start line, 621 Recreation Way in Frisco

Cost: $15 before 9 a.m., $20 on race day

Registration for the remaining three races is available for $45 per child. Parents are welcome to run for free. Parents can also register to volunteer and receive a free entry for one child. To volunteer, call program director Linsey Joyce at 970-668-9133. To register or learn more, see FriscoRecreation.com.

Mom and dad, it’s time to round up the family for an afternoon on the trail.

The third annual Frisco Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series debuted on June 27 and continues today (July 11), with two additional races on July 25 and Aug. 8. Each event features different race distances and courses for each age group: Mini Goats (suggested for kids 4 years old and younger) on half-mile to 1-mile courses; Junior Goats (suggested for kids 5-8 years old) on 1.5 to 2-mile courses; and Senior Goats (suggested for kids 9-13 years old) on a standard 5-kilometer course.

What if your kiddo wants to run any distance? No problem. If a child would like to run a longer or shorter distance than those listed for their age category, they may do so, according to a release from the town, and all participants are encouraged to choose the distance that they would prefer to run. All series events are fun runs, so there will be no timing or awards. Parents are welcome to accompany kids on the race course.



“These races are all about being out on a beautiful summer evening with other kids and parents,” said Linsey Joyce, recreation programs manager for the town, in the release. “Summer has always been about playing in the dirt and running around. Here, you’re just doing it with 150 of your favorite friends on the beautiful trails at the Frisco Peninsula.”

All races and distances begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Frisco Day Lodge (616 Recreation Way in Frisco). It is $15 for participants who register by 9 a.m. on the day of the race. Day-of registration after 9 a.m. is $20 and will be available from 4:30-5:30 p.m. inside the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge, located right next to the start line.



Want to run all three of the remaining races? Kids can still register for the whole series for $45 and receive a Mountain Goat Kids’ Race t-shirt. Parents and pets may race for free, but they will need to fill out a waiver before racing. To pre-register, visit FriscoRecreation.com or call 970-668-2558.

Registration fee includes race entry, finisher gift and a slice of pizza at the post-race party at the Frisco Adventure Park. After the race, families are also encouraged to hang out and enjoy the free activities at the park, including corn hole, coloring, the Frisco Bike Park, the Frisco Skate Park and Peak One Disc Golf Course. Kids will need to bring their own bikes, skateboards and golf discs.

Don’t feel like running? The series also invites parents to volunteer as course marshals or course sweepers if they choose not to run with their child. Anyone who registers to volunteer by the Monday prior to a Tuesday race (at least) will receive a free race entry for one child. To volunteer, contact Linsey Joyce at 970-668-9133 or LinseyJ@TownofFrisco.com.

The Frisco Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series has a “sister” series in the Denver area. Their races take place at Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve, White Ranch Park and Alderfer/Three Sisters Park throughout the summer. For more information on these Denver area races, which are open to kids of all ages from across the state, go to MtnGoatKids.com.


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