From the Organizer
Kick off Goat Cookoff weekend with the 5K Goat Gallop!
The Goat Gallop is the first event of the 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff. Runners and walkers will start and finish at the same location, then stick around for a full day of fun!
After the race, enjoy shopping vendors, music in the park all day, food vendors, kids activities, goat roping, the Goat Meal available for purchase, and a Saturday night concert to end the evening.
Come spend the day with us — there’s something for all ages!
Race t-shirts & finisher medal guaranteed to racers registered by Friday, September 4th.
Bring the family-fun for all ages and fitness levels!
Registration Fees (thru Sept 5th):
5K
Adult - $25.00
Students- $15.00
Sleep-In Supporter:
$20.00 (Now to 09/04/26)
Can’t get up that early? Don’t sweat it!!! Show your support from the comfort of home in your pjs!
Registrants will receive a t-shirt but will not be assigned a bib or be eligible for awards. Shirts can be picked up at Brady Chamber by 09/03/26 or the day of the race 09/05/26.
Award Categories:
Age Divisions: Male & Female
13 and under, 14-18,19-29, 30-39.40-49,50-59, 60+
5K: Finisher Medals for all.
Medal awarded for top Male and Female, top Junior Male and Female
Early Packet Pick-Up:
Thursday 09/03/26
Brady Chamber
106 W Main-Brady
Morning of the race 09/05/26
Bulldog Stadium/Brady ISD Admin Office
Race Day Schedule:
Walk up registration: 6:30-7:15am
5K Run @ 7:30 a.m.
No Pets, PLEASE!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brady, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,729 ft
Nearest Airport
SJT
San Angelo Regional Mathis Field · 70 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 119 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Goat Gallop 5K
Sep 5, 2026