
Ghostly Gallop is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Gillette, WY, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
From the Organizer
Come join us for a fun 5K! Costumes are encouraged but not required. The course will start and finish at the First United Methodist Church in Gillette at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd.
The course will start in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church and head east on Lakeway Road towards Sage Valley Junior High. There will be a left turn on Harder Drive to run in front of Sage Valley Junior High. Follow Harder Drive to West Boxelder Road, at which point you will take another left. You will follow West Boxelder Road up the hill to South Burma Avenue. On South Burma Avenue you will turn left again and head back to First United Methodist Church.
There will also be a Kids Run that will complete a circle around the church grounds using the church driveways to the north and south.
Entry fee includes a T-shirt. Pre-Register by October 16 to receive a $5 discount!
Weather
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
58°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gillette 4se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
4,863 ft
Nearest Airport
GCC
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Ghostly Gallop
Oct 17, 2026