The 11th Annual Ghosts & Goblins 5K/2K, presented by the CEF, is a fundraising event to benefit the Carmel Clay schools through education grants. Founded in 1966, CEF invests in the academic excellence of the Carmel Clay Schools through grants to teachers for classroom enrichment and curriculum development.

Friday, October 25, 2019

• 4:30-8:00 P.M. : Registration & Packet pick up @ Main Cafeteria (Door 7) Carmel High School

Saturday, October 26, 2019

• 7:00-8:00 am: Race day registration & packet pick up @ Main Cafeteria (Door 7) Carmel High School
  
• 9:00am: 5K Start
  
• 9:05am: 2K Start

Free parking is available at Carmel High School, Carmel High School Stadium and Carmel Elementary School 101 4th Ave, S.E., Carmel, Indiana

On-site registration and pre-registered packet pick-up will be available at the Carmel High School on Friday, October 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and on Saturday, October 26 from 7:00 to 8:00 A.M.

Costumes:
Participants are encouraged to come in safe costumes, but masks are not allowed. Prizes will be award for best adult, youth, and ensemble costumes. Look for the costume judges in the Viking hats

Most Participants per CCS School:
The elementary school with the most participants will be awarded the Ghosts and Goblins Trophy, which the school will have to display for one year. Sign in for your favorite school.

The middle school with the most participants will be awarded the Ghosts and Goblins Banner, which the school may display permanently.

The event will be timed and scored. Complete timed results will be posted after the event on site and at www.CarmelGhostRun.com for chipped participants only.

CEF Scholarship for Carmel High School Seniors Who Volunteer or Participate:
All Carmel High School seniors who enter either the 5K or 2K or who volunteer at the event will be eligible to apply for the Lisa Evans Scholarship.

No pets are allowed in either the 2K or 5K except for service animals.

Tech shirts and Sweatshirts available on preregistration only. (Only the short sleeve t-shirt will be available on site for packet pick-up and the race day. All other apparel items will be pre-registration only.)

Volunteers:
Enter door 7 CHS Main Cafeteria (520 E Main Street) and check in at the volunteer desk.

(Positions may be reassigned at the event depending on the circumstances)

Friday, October 25: Packet Pickup/Registration Volunteer:
To assist the registered runners in receiving their packets and t-shirts.
To guide unregistered runners through the race registration process.
Shift times: 3:15-6:00 P.M.; 5:30-8:00 P.M.

Friday Night / Saturday morning: Greeters:
To direct the people to their requested locations (inside and out)
To monitor the Wellness Fair, Photo Booth
Clean up
Shift times: Friday 3:30-6:00 P.M.; 5:30-8 P.M.; Saturday 6:30-11:00 A.M.

Friday Night/ Saturday Morning: Volunteer Desk (Max 5 per shift):
To check in the volunteers by recording name and shift times.
To instruct and direct the volunteer to his position
To set up and man the Hospitality table
To check in and protect coat and bags drop off area
Shift times: Friday 3:15-6:00 P.M.; 5:30-8:00 P.M.; Saturday 6:00-11:00 A.M.

Saturday, October 26: Packet Pickup/Registration Volunteer:
To assist the registered runners in receiving their packets and t-shirts.
To guide unregistered runners through the race registration process.
Clean up
Shift time: 6:30-10:00 A.M.

Saturday, October 26: Water Station Volunteer (Max 10)
To hand out water to participants on the course at designated locations
Shift time: 7:45-10:30 A.M.

Saturday, October 26: Saturday Race Course Marshalls (must be 18 or older)( Max 18):
To direct participants along the designated Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K route.
Shift time: 7:45-10:30 P.M.

Saturday, October 26: Finish Line Volunteer:
To hand out water and food to the all finishers
To give 2K finishers their awards
Shift time: 8:00-10:30 A.M.

All volunteers will be sent an email reminder of your shift time.

For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.