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Ghosts & Goblins 1M/5K on Oct. 24 to raise funds for Carmel Education Foundation
The Ghosts & Goblins 1-mile/5K returns Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for its 18th year to raise money for the Carmel Education Foundation’s grant and scholarship programs. Packet pickup is Oct. 23 (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.); races begin at 9:00 a.m. (1-mile) and 9:15 a.m. (5K).

What organizers say: The Ghosts & Goblins 1-mile/5K Run/Walk is scheduled to return for its 18th year on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The event begins and ends at Carmel High School and routes runners through nearby neighborhoods and streets, the Current Publishing report says.
Fundraising purpose: Current Publishing reports the race supports the Carmel Education Foundation’s grant and scholarship programs, which the article says provide classroom opportunities and resources for students and educators. CEF CEO Jennifer Penix described the event as an early Carmel 5K used to engage school communities and raise funds.
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