Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run
Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Dover, OH, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 346 W. Ninth St., Dover, OH
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Bring the family! The Kids’ Run is a free event of about 400 yards designed for kids age 6 and under. No registration is needed and all participants will receive a race bib and a ribbon. Start time is 8:45.
All proceeds from the race benefit the Dover Knights of Columbus activities in support of St. Joseph Church and Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School.
Age groups: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Philadelphia, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dover, OH
Population
13,094
as of 2023
City Elevation
909 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 346 W. Ninth St., Dover, OH
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Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run
Oct 17, 2026