The 15th annual Carmel Education Foundation (CEF) Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Carmel High School. Costume judging, a photo booth, team pictures, music and a race warm-up will lead up to the start of the 2K at 9 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9:10 a.m.
The family-friendly event is open to all community members. Participants can choose a 5K or 2K timed course. Both courses start and end at Carmel High School at 520 E. Main St., winding through neighborhoods near the school. Strollers are welcome but pets need to stay home for their safety as well as all racers. Costumes that are school friendly and allow for easy movement and sight are welcome and encouraged – there are even prizes for individuals, pairs and teams.
Individual registration is $40 (ages 5 and over) and Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) students are $20 through Friday, Oct. 6. Prices increase to $50 ($25 for CCS students) between Oct. 7 and 19. Final registration is $65 ($45 for CCS student) on Oct. 20 and until 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 21.
Register today at GhostsAndGoblinsRun.com.
Commemorative 15th year shirts are available for pre-order in short or long sleeve options through Oct. 9. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the race, donations in $15 increments are welcomed. CEF welcomes volunteers, and individual or company sponsor packages begin at $250. Visit GhostsAndGoblinsRun.com for all the information and registration links.
Teskey
CEF board member Leslie Teskey, a CCS alumna and former cross country runner, is serving her third year as event chair. She continues to enjoy the sport while balancing a career as a Managing Principal with Cresa Indianapolis, volunteering, and raising a family.
CCS 2023 Teacher of the Year Christine Daviduke will kick off the race.
A special thank you to Joe’s Butcher Shop for donating water and to Needler’s Fresh Market for donating fruit for all event guests. Additionally, Indie Coffee Roasters and the Carmel High School Culinary Department will have coffee, hot chocolate, and other breakfast items for purchase.
CEF events are supported by many community partners which make programming for Carmel students and teachers possible. Along with previously mentioned sponsors, CEF recognizes Current in Carmel, Pyatt Builders, Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Fanning Howey, CoasterStone, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Office Evolution, Accolade Wealth Management, Athletic Annex, Runners’ Forum and the Carmel Clay Schools Fitness Center as top-tier sponsors.
Additionally, these businesses have provided generous sponsorships and/or services to make this event a success: Wagner Reese, Skillman, Mac Designs, Clay Terrace, KidStrong Carmel, Emerick Orthodontics, Cresa, House of Colour Carmel, WHJE & CHTV, OneZone Chamber of Commerce, Hallmark Orthodontics, Town Planner Community Calendar, Church Church Hittle & Antrim, F45 Training Northeast Carmel, Spenga, Sinchai Family Dentistry, Allstate Ranj Puthran.
This annual fundraiser benefits Carmel Clay Schools students and teachers through educator and student grants, scholarships, and district wide programs.
Visit GhostsandGoblinsRun.com for event information and registration or email the Carmel Education Foundation at foundation@ccs.k12.in.us with questions.
About the Carmel Education Foundation
One of the oldest foundations of its kind, the Carmel Education Foundation was created to help Carmel Clay students achieve their full potential. Since 1966, the Foundation has awarded over $2,100,000 in college scholarships to Carmel High School seniors and over $850,000 in education grants to inspire lifelong learning for Carmel Clay students. The Carmel Education Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors who give their time and energy to accelerate the Foundation’s mission by funding grants, awarding more than 80 scholarships annually and expanding resources for Carmel Clay Schools.