Ghostly Gallop 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostly Gallop | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the Ghostly Gallop starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
106 School Street, Spring Mills, PA 16875
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 24 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 106 School Street, Spring Mills, PA 16875Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,290 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Ghostly Gallop?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 106 School Street, Spring Mills, PA 16875.
From the organizers
GHOSTLY GALLOP 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run! Family friendly event 🎃
REGISTRATION: https://oldgreggschool.org/events/
LOCATION:
106 School Street
Spring Mills, PA US 16875
DESCRIPTION:
Grab your friends, costumes encouraged, and grab your running shoes for the first ever Ghostly Gallop 5k and 1 mile Fun Run! Don’t let this flat, leisurely course along Sinking Creek Road scare you away. We hope to see you there! Participants who register by October 1st are guaranteed a free Ghostly Gallop shirt!
RACE INFORMATION:
Registration opens at 8:15am
5K Run starts at 9:00am
1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:15am
CONTACT: