The 14th annual Carmel Education Foundation (CEF) Ghosts and Goblins 5k/2k Race will kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Carmel High School.
The race is open to all community members and is especially appealing to families. Participants can choose to run or walk a 5k or 2k timed course, both of which start and finish at Carmel High School. Strollers are welcome and costumes are encouraged.
Early bird pricing is available through Sept. 15. Individual registration (age five and older) is $20 and Carmel Clay students are $10. Pre-ordered race shirts are $10 for short sleeve and $15 for long sleeve. Prizes will be awarded to age category winners.
Proceeds from the race benefit Carmel Clay students and teachers through the award of CEF Great Idea grants, district wide programs that engage students in hands-on learning experiences, and scholarships for graduating seniors.
Katie Overbeck, Carmel Clay Schools 2022 Teacher of the Year, will kick off the race and will also be a costume judge. WISH-TV Morning Anchor Scott Sander will serve as the event emcee, and entertainment will be provided by WHJE students. Pre- and post-race activities include a costume contest, a vendor fair with plenty of giveaways, and a raffle for local fitness and wellness themed packages. Attendees are encouraged to bring shoes that they have outgrown or no longer need to donate to Souls4Soles, an international organization that turns shoes into opportunities for kids who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty.
CEF Executive Director Jennifer Penix attributes the success of this annual race to the teachers, students, and families who have made this event a part of their fall tradition. Each of the 15 Carmel Clay schools’ leadership teams and PTOs help promote the race to their families, and every school can receive a $500 Goblin Grant to promote wellness in their communities.
“This is truly a city-wide event that includes a planning team of CEF board members, community members, and school leaders,” Penix said. “With more than 2,500 attendees, we are grateful for the tremendous support we receive from our local community partners who sponsor this event year after year, provide donations, and gather teams to join the race. Please visit our website at GhostsAndGoblinsRun.com to see who our partners are – we cannot do this without them!”
Mark your calendars and register through Sept. 15 to benefit from the early bird registration rates. From Sept. 16 through Oct. 16, registration fees are $35 for individuals and $15 for Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) students. Between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20 fees are $45 per individual and $20 for CCS students. Final registration fees on Oct. 21 and 22 are $60 per individual and $40 per CCS students. The race will happen rain or shine, and registration fees are non-refundable.
Visit GhostsandGoblinsRun.com for event information, registration, sponsorship, or volunteer links, or contact 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 $2.1 million in college scholarships to Carmel High School seniors and over $850,000 in education grants to inspire lifelong learning for Carmel Clay students. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors who give their time and energy to accelerate the mission by funding grants, awarding more than 80 scholarships annually and expanding resources for Carmel Clay Schools.