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Pilot Mountain Goat

Saturday, December 19, 2026 · Pinnacle, NC

7 Miles5K

Scenery near the Pilot Mountain Goat course in Pinnacle, North Carolina — Near the course in Pinnacle, North Carolina. Photo: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0).

The race in 60 seconds

Date

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Location

Pinnacle, NCall North Carolina races

Distances

7 Miles, 5K

Registration

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It is one of 70 races on the North Carolina calendar that December.

What race day usually feels like

Based on the last three years, race week in December typically sees lows near 32°F and highs around 51°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Pinnacle-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.

Pacing the 7 Miles

Overall average pace for the 7 Miles, aid and rest stops included. Find your band before the start and let the first miles feel too easy.

Finish time	Average pace	Feels like
0:49	7:00 /mi	Front of the field
1:06	9:30 /mi	Strong, steady effort
1:24	12:00 /mi	Comfortable and conversational
1:45	15:00 /mi	Every finish counts

Landscape near Pinnacle, North Carolina — Pinnacle, North Carolina. Photo: bobistraveling (CC BY 2.0).

Common questions

When is Pilot Mountain Goat?

Pilot Mountain Goat is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026.

Where is Pilot Mountain Goat held?

Pilot Mountain Goat is held in Pinnacle, North Carolina. It is about 21 miles from Winston-Salem.

What distances does Pilot Mountain Goat offer?

The listed distances are 7 Miles, 5K.

How do I register for Pilot Mountain Goat?

Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.

More races nearby

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Oct 4, 2026Divine Llama Haunted Wine Run 5kEast Bend · 5K
Nov 21, 2026Run With Compassion 5KBoonville · 5K
Dec 5, 2026HAROC (aka Hanging Rock Challenge)Danbury · 50K, 25K

See every race on the North Carolina calendar, North Carolina 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.

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