Run past draft horses, oxen, donkeys, and goats on an approximately 4
mi TRAIL RACE. Or, run the TRAIL TWICE FOR AN 8 MILE RUN. The TRAIL
INCLUDES WOODS, fields, pond edges, and possible creeks depending on
recent weather. The OXTROT TRAIL RUN AND GOAT STROLL BEGINS AND ENDS
AT TILLERS INTERNATIONAL IN SCOTTS, MI, and makes its way across
picturesque Michigan landscapes before taking you to AACORN Farm on
your way to the finish line at the point where it all began.The OxTrot
Trail Race began in 2017 when a group of Kalamazoo area trail runners
wanted a fun, unique race that would be open to anyone to enjoy. From
its beginning, the OxTrot Trail Race worked on maintaining a sense of
whimsy and quirkiness which quickly expanded its fan-base. Runners are
likely to stop and pet a baby goat, take a selfie with an ox, or slow
to a walk to admire an 1880's timber-framed barn. It's a race where
taking in the sights is as much fun as the run itself! In 2025, the
strong partnership between Tillers International and AACORN Farm will
continue to offer you this wonderful event. You will also have the
option to purchase a Commemorative OxTrot-Goat Stroll t-shirt!
Tillers International and AACORN Farm are both non-profits that use
farm animals and the agricultural environment to help others. Tillers
International teaches people how to work with draft animals and AACORN
provides a farm-based skill-building program for adults with
intellectual and developmental differences. Proceeds from the
OxTrot/Goat Stroll benefit both organizations.
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