The 16th annual Carmel Education Foundation (CEF) Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Carmel High School, 520 E. Main St.
The event promises a morning of fun and fitness, with costume judging, team pictures, music, and a race warm-up leading up to the start. The 2K race begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:10 a.m.
This family-friendly event is open to all community members. Participants can choose between a 5K or 2K timed course. Both courses start and end at Carmel High School and wind through the neighborhoods near the school. While strollers are welcome, for the safety of all racegoers, pets are asked to stay home. Costumes that are school-friendly and allow for easy movement and visibility are encouraged, with prizes available for individuals, pairs, and teams.
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Registration details
- Early Bird (by Sept. 2): $25 (ages 5 and up), $15 for Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) students
- 3 to 30: $35 ($20 for CCS students)
- 1 to 25: $40 ($25 for CCS students)
- Race Day Registration: $55 ($30 for CCS students)
Register at ghostsandgoblinsrun.com/Race/Register to secure the best prices.
Event leadership
Taskey
CEF board member Leslie Teskey, a CCS alumna and former cross country runner, is serving her fourth year as event chair. She says she continues to enjoy the sport while balancing a career as a Managing Principal with Cresa Indianapolis, volunteering, and raising a family.
This annual fundraiser benefits CCS students and teachers through educator and student grants, scholarships, and district-wide programs. Opportunities to support the race are available, with sponsorship packages starting at $300.
For event information and registration, visit GhostsandGoblinsRun.com or contact Carmel Education Foundation at foundation@ccs.k12.in.us with any questions.
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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 $1,000,000 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.
For more information, go to ccs.k12.in.us/foundation.
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