Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run

Dover, Ohio, United States

Oct 17, 2026

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In 62 days · Standard pricing ends Oct 11

Saturday, October 17 · 9:00 AM

Dover, Ohio

5K Running

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Early bird (ended Jul 30) $20.00

Standard · until Oct 11 $25.00

Late · Oct 12–17 $30.00

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The Ghost Chase will start and finish near the Dover Knights of Columbus Hall at the end of West 9th St. near the Warther Museum lower parking lot in Dover. The course includes dirt roads, cemetery paths, and city streets. Chip timing. Awards for best costumes! Cool, spooky awards for overall and age group winners. Long sleeve T-shirts for all participants. Whether you wear your favorite Halloween costume or best running gear, this is a fun race with great volunteers, plenty of post-race refreshments, and a crazy course.

Invite your friends! Participants who recruit four or more additional participants will receive a $10 registration refund.

Bring the family! The Kids’ Run is a free event of about 400 yards designed for kids age 6 and under. No registration is needed and all participants will receive a race bib and a ribbon. Start time is 8:45.

All proceeds from the race benefit the Dover Knights of Columbus activities in support of St. Joseph Church and Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School.

Age groups: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.

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Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run

The Ghost Chase will start and finish by the Dover Knights of Columbus Hall at the end of West 9th St. near the Warther Museum lower parking lot. The course includes dirt roads, cemetery paths, and city streets. Chip timing. Awards for best costumes! Cool, spooky awards for age group winners. T-shirts for all participants. Whether you wear your favorite Halloween costume or best running gear, this is a fun race with great volunteers, post-race refreshments, and a crazy course. Invite your friends! Participants who recruit four or more additional participants will receive a $10 registration refund. Bring the family! The Kids’ Run is a free event that's about 400 yards and for kids age 6 and under. No registration. Ribbons for all participants. Start time is 8:45. All proceeds from the race benefit the Dover Knights of Columbus activities in support of St. Joseph Church and Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School. Age groups: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.

Oct 17, 2026 5K 9:00 AM

$25.00

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Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run takes place in Dover, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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