Benefiting The Children's Medical Center of Dayton
The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Halloween tradition for 26 years! The 2011 GNG, presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, is expected to be the best and biggest GNG ever! Please join us for this special celebration of running, family, and community!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23. The race starts at 6:30PM.
LOCATION: RiverScape MetroPark, 111 East Monument Avenue, (downtown) Dayton, OH 45402. Online Map
PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pickup is at Antioch Shrine Center, 107 East First Street, next to Memorial Hall. Please avoid the race day rush and pick up your packet on Monday, October 17 from 12:00PM (noon) - 7:00PM. Race day pickup is available on Tuesday, October 18 from 12:00PM (noon) - 6:15PM.
COURSE: The flat 5k (3.1 mile) loop starts and finishes at RiverScape on Monument Avenue. Come dressed as a runner – or dress up for Halloween!
COURSE MAP:
PARKING: Free parking is available at PMI lots and next to the Woolpert Building on Monument. See Attached Map for parking locations.
REGISTRATION: Register online at http://www.getmeregistered.com/GhostGoblin or download the mail-in entry form below. Late registration Monday from noon until 7:00PM and Tuesday from noon until 6:15PM. Please try to register or pick up your packet by Monday to avoid the heavy crowds.
2011 FEES:
| Postmarked by Sept. 18 Register early and save $ |
$20 |
| Postmarked by Oct. 8 Do not mail entry after Oct. 8 |
$22 |
| Register at Antioch Shrine Ctr. on Oct. 17, noon-7:00PM |
$25 |
| Register at Antioch Shrine Ctr. on Oct. 18, noon-6:15PM |
$25 |
*Note: There is an error in the printed form, the proper cut-off date is Oct 8th. Please use onsite registration if after Oct 8th.
2011 SHIRTS: The first 3000 entries will receive a unique long-sleeve technical shirt with key pockets.
2011 AWARDS:
- TOP 3 Overall Male and Overall Female.
- TOP 3 Overall Male & Female Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), and Seniors (60+).
- TOP 3 Four-Person Teams in each division: male, female, and co-ed.
- ALL 8 & under and TOP 5 in Male and Female age divisions: 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 & over.
Awards will be presented during the post-race party immediately following the race. For awards not claimed on race day, please call Ingrid Honzak at 937-223-6600.

To register as a team for Ghost N' Goblin, you must have 4 members!
POST RACE PARTY: Please join us immediately following the race at RiverScape MetroPark for a fun-filled post-race celebration including free Domino’s pizza, refreshments, DJ music and entertainment, awards ceremony with Master of Ceremonies Natasha Williams from WHIO-TV, and great socializing with fellow members of our excellent running community!
COSTUME AWARDS: Costume judging and awards for the five best costumes will be done at the stage in RiverScape MetroPark at 6:00PM on Race Day.
RACE RESULTS: Race results will be posted online at www.onlineraceresults.com.
SCORING: All participants will be issued a timing chip. You are responsible for wearing your chip on your shoe. NO CHIP = NO RESULTS = NO AWARD. YOU MUST RETURN YOUR CHIP AFTER THE RACE. If you don’t run/walk or don’t finish, you must return the chip in person at the race or by mail in the envelope provided.
RULES: Baby joggers and dogs are prohibited. Walkers with strollers are welcome (please respect the safety of those around you). Obey all instructions from race and public safety officials. Headphones are strongly discouraged. Please be sure to wear your timing chip on your shoe during the race.
RACE DIRECTORS:
VOLUNTEERS:
Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up here or contact Karen Gildow, and we'll be sure to find a job for you!
THANKS TO OUR 2011 SPONSORS:
- Five Rivers MetroParks
- The Children's Medical Center of Dayton
- Runners Plus
- Heidelberg Distributing
- Domino's Pizza
- Ortho Advantage
- Road ID
- Endurance Sports
- Antioch University Midwest
- Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
- Roderer Shoe Center
- Deloitte
- WHIO-TV
- Clif Bar
- Up and Running
- 91.3 WYSO Public Radio
- Thompson Hine
- Innovative Medical Device Solutions
- Standard Register
- Parking Management Inc.
- Gem City Engineering and Manufacturing
- Seniors Financial Services
- Production Tube Cutting
- Talbott Tower
- Duvall & Associates, Inc.
- Executive Men's Hair Styling 937-223-6600
- Dayton Office Properties (Jervis Janney)
- UBS-CCCV Financial Group
- Ankle and Foot Center of Kettering 937-438-3338
- Tim O'Connell
- Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dlott
- Charles Deuser
- Anonymous Donor
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| GNG 2011 Entry Form | 188 Kb | |
| GNG 2011 Information Page | 445 Kb | |
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