2019 race photos are available here!
Packet pickup is at Welcome Stadium under the western bleachers. Please bring a photo ID to pick up your packet.
The Roads Near the Event Close at 6:15pm. Please arrive no later than 6pm to secure a parking spot and entry to the event. Traffic will likely be heavy during this time.
Please park in one of the parking lots on the race map to the right. Do not park on the course and please reserve the parking spaces closest to the stadium for those with limited mobility. You will not be able to exit the parking lots headed north on Edwin C Moses until after the race concludes.
In line with the mission of the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the Dayton Ghost 'n Goblin 5k will benefit local children's health & running programs. When you register, select which school district you want to receive a donation - the top school district in each division will receive a donation to help their team!
Are you not a runner or walker? You can still join in on the fun! The Ohio River Road Runner's Club is an *ALL VOLUNTEER* charitable organization and we need nearly 150 volunteers to make the Ghost N Goblin 5k happen each year! Each volunteer receives a race shirt and our gratitude for their help and assistance! Please visit our Volunteer page to sign-up as a volunteer!
Become a Sponsor: If you or your company share an interest in the health of our community and youth, jump in as a Ghost 'n Goblin sponsor! We have several sponsorship packages to get your company's name out there as a supporter! Contact us at sponsor@daytongng.org to begin!
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This year's race shirts are a soft, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial performance hoodie. They are made of 100% polyester and feature a double-needle hem, as well as a fabric-matching hood with drawstrings.
There will be several opportunities to try on samples sizes to make sure you can find the best fit.
You can also see samples on our sizing models here.
As of September 8, the top schools receiving votes are:
Beavercreek
Dayton Public Schools
Centerville
Kettering
Springboro
Northmont City
Miamisburg
Make sure to vote for your favorite school or organization!
What's a Halloween run without a costume contest? Bring your best costume, or even better, get your friends & coworkers together for a group costume! The costumes will be judged in the following categories:
Best Boy & Best Girl Costume (Under 10 Years Old)
Best Group Costume(s)
Best Couple Costume(s)
Most Creative
Scariest Costume
Best Male & Best Female Costume
Funniest Costume
Best Volunteer Costume
To Enter the Costume Contest: meet on the football field at 6pm on race day!
Food is the entire reason why you ran a 5k, isn't it? :-) We'll have lots of food, water, and treats for you when you finish the Ghost 'n Goblin 5k! Among them will be:
Domino's Pizza
Bananas
Cookies
Candy
Water & Soda
After you've finished, we'll host the biggest Halloween-themed post-race party in Dayton! Stick around for food, music, and race results! At the party we'll have:
Music (and Dancing if You're So Inclined!)
Awards Ceremony
Announcing of the Winning Youth Running Teams/Clubs
Two Bicycles for Kids - an old Ghost 'n Goblin Tradition! Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony and must have preregistered.
Tons of raffle prizes will be given out! You'll know when you pick up your packet if you're a winner.
Local restaurant gift cards
Running and fitness items
Gift baskets
...and more!
You might also win a door prize of Halloween cereal or other treats when you pick up your bib!
Awards will be given to:
Trophies: Top 3 Male & Female Winners
Medals: All finishers will receive a medal - new for 2021!
Awards: Top Male & Female in Age Categories (9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
Note: You must be present at the post-race Awards Ceremony to receive your award.
The Ghost 'n Goblin™ 5k is all about fun, but this is where we have to be a little strict (for everyone's safety and enjoyment of the event). Failure to comply with the rules or the guidance or commands or a race official or volunteer may result in removal from the event.
The use of jogging strollers is discouraged. Walkers with standard walking-strollers must start in the *BACK* of the pack. Runners who elect to participate with strollers, against the RRCA safer racing guidelines, must start on the edge/side of the race. Persons with strollers found in the middle or front of the starting pack, or inhibiting other participants in any way, will be removed from the event.
No Animals (e.g. dogs, cats, pets): we love them, but not everybody will feel comfortable with them and our insurance forbids it. Persons with animals will be removed from the event. Those with service animals may be requested to show documentation and may be asked to start on the side of the race or in the back, away from the pack (the race is chip timed, so this won't affect your time).
Headphones are *strongly discouraged*: they reduce your ability to hear vehicles (it's a closed course, but emergency vehicles may need to use the road) and directions from the race staff. Participants not following race staff/volunteer commands and guidance may be removed from the event.
Race officials commands, including those of the race directors, volunteers, safety, medical, fire, and other professionals shall be followed at all times, especially when concerning the safety, health, and well-being of any and all participants.
Follow all laws, good safety practices, and use common sense, please! :-)
All participants will be issued a disposable timing chip on the back of their race number.
Do not remove the chip from the back of your bib.
Participants are responsible for wearing their number throughout the event.
We hate to be harsh, but: No Number = No Results = No Awards.
Will be posted online at www.onlineraceresults.com shortly after the race!
Download the OnlineRaceResults App for iPhone.
