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Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Dover, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 12, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 11, then $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Dover runs 31:56, about 10:17 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:50 and men in 30:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 920 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
346 W. Ninth St., Dover, OH 44622
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)61
finishers
30:15
median (9:44 /mi)
16:29
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Champ Racing) for Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 20:19 or better, the top quarter in 25:27, and half the field in 30:15; the last tenth came in after 36:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 20:19 |
| 30-39 | 27:30 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 30:24 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 33:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 45 percent since 2023.
42
2023
54
2024
61
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 42 to 61 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:57 to 30:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 (+13%) | 30:15 | under 20:19 | 16:29 |
| 2024 | 54 (+29%) | 30:40 | under 23:41 | 16:39 |
| 2023 | 42 | 29:57 | under 23:28 | 20:18 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:27, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 75°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 346 W. Ninth St., Dover, OH 44622Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 920 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 61 runners finished the Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run; the median finish was 30:15 and the winner ran 16:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:27, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 346 W. Ninth St., Dover, OH 44622.
From the organizers
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 $15 registration refund.