14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Event Overview

Proceeds for Iredell County Special Olympics

Date and Location

Race Date: October 27, 2026

Location: 1875 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC

Incentives and Participation

• Free Socks: First 10 participants receive a Free pair of Feetures Socks.
• Costume: Costume is optional.
• Stroller Friendly: Stroller Friendly / No Dogs Allowed.
• Awards: Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.

Championship Series

This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series. Run in 10 races throughout the year and accumulate points. To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.

• Additional Points: 1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10.
• All Races: Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.
• Race Dates: 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, 10/13/2026 & 10/27/2026.

Point System

• Overall: 1st place earns 12 Points, 2nd place earns 10 Points, 3rd place earns 9 Points.
• Masters: 1st place earns 8 Points, 2nd place earns 7 Points, 3rd place earns 6 Points.
• Age Group: 1st place earns 5 Points, 2nd place earns 4 Points, 3rd place earns 3 Points.
• Other Participants: All other Participants earn 2 Points.

Prize Structure

Prize money for top 5 male and female Championship Winners:

• 1st: $60.00
• 2nd: $50.00
• 3rd: $40.00
• 4th: $30.00
• 5th: $20.00

Additional Information

NO DOGS ALLOWED

Race Registration

To register for the race, visit this link.