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When
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
Where
1875 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Race Overview
Proceeds for Iredell County Special Olympics.
Race location: 1875 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC.
Race date: 2026-10-27.
For more details, visit the race webpage: Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop.
Incentives
- Free Socks: First 10 participants receive a free pair of Feetures socks.
- Costume: Costume is optional for participants.
- Stroller Friendly: The course is stroller-friendly.
- No Dogs: Dogs are not allowed during the race.
Awards
- Categorizations: Awards for overall, masters, and 5-year age groups.
- Championship Series: This race is part of the 2026 Championship Series.
- Points Accumulation: Compete in 10 of 15 races to qualify for the series championship.
- Additional Points: Earn 1 point for each race over 10 and 5 additional points for running all 15 races.
Race Dates
The following dates comprise the 2026 Championship Series:
- 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
- 10/6/2026
- 10/27/2026
Points System
- Overall: 1st place earns 12 points, 2nd place 10 points, and 3rd place 9 points.
- Masters: 1st place earns 8 points, 2nd place 7 points, and 3rd place 6 points.
- Age Groups: 1st place earns 5 points, 2nd place 4 points, and 3rd place 3 points.
- All Other Participants: Receive 2 points each.
Prize Money
Prize money for the top 5 male and female championship winners:
- 1st: $60.00
- 2nd: $50.00
- 3rd: $40.00
- 4th: $30.00
- 5th: $20.00
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