14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop 2026
- Date
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Statesville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $6 · goes up to $20 on Oct 13, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult | Kids | Oct 27, 20266:00 PM | $12 | 25 |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth | Kids | Oct 27, 20266:00 PM | $6 | 25 |
| 5k Adult | 5K | Oct 27, 20266:00 PM | $15$20 after Oct 13, 2026 | 50 |
| 5k Youth | 5K | Oct 27, 20266:00 PM | $8$12 after Oct 13, 2026 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $20 on Oct 13, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult: $12 until Oct 26.
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth: $6 until Oct 26.
- 5k Adult: $15 until Oct 12, then $20 until Oct 26.
- 5k Youth: $8 until Oct 12, then $12 until Oct 26.
Online registration closes Oct 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1875 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 27 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1875 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 27, 2026), 2025 (Oct 28, 2025), 2024 (Oct 28, 2024), 2023 (Oct 24, 2023), 2022 (Oct 25, 2022), 2021 (Oct 26, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop?
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $6 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Oct 13, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 1875 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
From the organizers
Proceeds for Iredell County Special Olympics
First 10 participants receive a Free pair of Feetures Socks
Race is on Greenway
Costume is optional Stroller Friendly / No Dogs Allowed
Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.
This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series. Run in 10 races throughout the year
and accumulate points.
To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.
1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10
Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.
Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/13/2026 & 10/27/2026