Trail running course through mixed terrain in California

Nanny Goat Trail Race

3 Hour / 12 Hour / 24 Hour / 6 Hour·Riverside, California·May 23, 2026
5 distances

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About This Event

The Nanny Goat Trail Race transforms a Riverside, California venue into a multi-distance playground for trail runners seeking flexible challenge options. This time-based format allows runners to choose their own adventure across shared loop courses, creating a supportive community atmosphere where different goals converge on the same trails. The event's range of time options makes it accessible to newcomers while still providing serious distance opportunities for experienced ultrarunners.

Choose Your Distance

Trail running course through mixed terrain in California, USA

3 Hour

1,355 ft gain

The Nanny Goat course consists of a simple one-mile loop on the Sexton family's private horse ranch. The terrain is predominantly flat dirt and grass with good footing throughout, designed to be wide enough for easy passing. The loop format means runners are never more than half a mile from the start/finish area, providing constant access to support and crew. The straightforward nature of the course removes technical challenges and navigation concerns, allowing runners to focus purely on time and distance goals. This makes it particularly suitable for runners new to ultrarunning or those using the race as a testing ground for pacing and nutrition strategies.

Trail running course through mixed terrain in California, USA

12 Hour

1,132 ft gain

The Nanny Goat course consists of a simple one-mile loop on the Sexton family's private horse ranch. The terrain is predominantly flat dirt and grass with good footing throughout, designed to be wide enough for easy passing. The loop format means runners are never more than half a mile from the start/finish area, providing constant access to support and crew. The straightforward nature of the course removes technical challenges and navigation concerns, allowing runners to focus purely on time and distance goals. This makes it particularly suitable for runners new to ultrarunning or those using the race as a testing ground for pacing and nutrition strategies.

Trail running course through mixed terrain in California, USA

24 Hour

1,732 ft gain

The Nanny Goat course consists of a simple one-mile loop on the Sexton family's private horse ranch. The terrain is predominantly flat dirt and grass with good footing throughout, designed to be wide enough for easy passing. The loop format means runners are never more than half a mile from the start/finish area, providing constant access to support and crew. The straightforward nature of the course removes technical challenges and navigation concerns, allowing runners to focus purely on time and distance goals. This makes it particularly suitable for runners new to ultrarunning or those using the race as a testing ground for pacing and nutrition strategies.

Trail running course through mixed terrain in California, USA

6 Hour

1,125 ft gain

The Nanny Goat course consists of a simple one-mile loop on the Sexton family's private horse ranch. The terrain is predominantly flat dirt and grass with good footing throughout, designed to be wide enough for easy passing. The loop format means runners are never more than half a mile from the start/finish area, providing constant access to support and crew. The straightforward nature of the course removes technical challenges and navigation concerns, allowing runners to focus purely on time and distance goals. This makes it particularly suitable for runners new to ultrarunning or those using the race as a testing ground for pacing and nutrition strategies.

Trail running course through mixed terrain in California

Nanny Goat 3/6/12/24/100

5,257m gain

The Nanny Goat course consists of a simple one-mile loop on the Sexton family's private horse ranch. The terrain is predominantly flat dirt and grass with good footing throughout, designed to be wide enough for easy passing. The loop format means runners are never more than half a mile from the start/finish area, providing constant access to support and crew. The straightforward nature of the course removes technical challenges and navigation concerns, allowing runners to focus purely on time and distance goals. This makes it particularly suitable for runners new to ultrarunning or those using the race as a testing ground for pacing and nutrition strategies.