This is a fun Halloween race set in Autumn!in a NEW for 22, gorgeous setting. Four distances to choose from, so the entire family can participate on this stunning path in our area.
This year, all races begin and end at Abshire Park, 1302 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN.
If you like running with country scenes and enjoy beautiful scenery, this race is for you. Held at a lovely county park in Goshen, Indiana, on a rails to trails course, called the Pumpkinvine. This is one of the major nature attractions in our area, so if you are not familiar, this is a treat!
There are a few road crossings on the path, but otherwise, it will be you and nature.
Courses: All courses are on paved or cinder paths, completely protected from auto traffic, except at specific trail crossings. We will have volunteers and police there to help stop traffic.
The Monster Mile course will go south on the Pumpkinvine trail from Abshire Park, on a paved path, in an out and back course.
The 5K course (3.1 miles) is an out and back on a combination paved and cinder course . There is one porta potty on the route.
The 10K course (6.2 Miles) is an out and back on a combination paved and cinder path. You will get to a section where there are cornfields on both sides of you! Two porta potties along the way.
Half Marathoners- You will love the energy you get from seeing the rest of the field as you return on the same path. Ok, there are 2.5 hills on the course. Certainly not like yesteryear, but this will be a great day, no matter WHAT the weather!
There is about one mile on a county road. You pop out at around mile six and turn left for a half mile ISH, cross over and run back on the other side of the road and then return to the trail
Start: We will do a staggered, time trial chip start to spread out the field on the path. It is an out and back, so we ask that if you are walking, you envision and imaginery line splitting the path in half and stay on one side of that.
Dogs: We love, love, love dogs and they are welcome at the park and on the Mile path, but are asking that you not bring your dogs for the longer run this year with the two way foot traffic. Let's consider them for 2023.
Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration
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Friday, October 28 from 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm at Abshire Park Pavilion, 1302 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen.
Saturday, October 29 Race Day Registration and Packet pick up is from 6:30 am - 8:15 am
Food: We have choices at the finish line including a special treat along with warm soup, cocoa and cookies but we will keep you posted on the menu.
Awards: Top three overall and AG awards.
We have prizes for costume in many new categories such as kids, adults, home made, super hero, etc.
It's been just too hard to pick the BEST COSTUME, so we have added many categories for the costume contest.
If you are not a runner, or have a loved one who wants to support you- we always need volunteers!
Parking
There is not enough parking at Abshire Park, so we will be parking at local businesses and churches close to the park. Please follow directions from the parking staff. Allow enough time to park.
Our Mission
Our mission with this race is to raise the awareness about Down Syndrome and the support group and make sure that new families know there are resources available to help with all the questions that arise with having a child with unique needs.
This is the major fundraiser for the Elkhart County Down Syndrome Support Group to provide programming, tutors, therapeutic riding and some social activities for about 70 families with special needs kids in our immediate area. Please come out and support this effort.
Past race photos by Ashley Jager Photography
Registration fees
Terrible 10K Closed
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Chip-timing, custom race shirt, finisher momento, AG awards and post race refreshments
- Online registration closed
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– Early pricing
Online closes Oct 23, but you can still register onsite!
Haunted Half Marathon Closed
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Chip timing, custom race shirt, finisher momento, AG awards and finisher refreshments
- Online registration closed
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– Early pricing
Online closes Oct 23, but you can still register onsite!
Frightening 5K Closed
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Chip-timing, custom race shirt, Finisher momento, AG awards and post race refreshments
- Online registration closed
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– Early pricing
Online closes Oct 23, but you can still register onsite!
Monster Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
Mile trail walk is not timed, but includes a custom race shirt, finisher momento and post race refreshments
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$25.00
Early Bird
Aug 18 – Aug 18 -
$25.00
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ClosedOct 26 – Oct 27
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– Early pricing
Online closes Oct 23, but you can still register onsite!
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More Race Details
Map of course to come. You can get a feel for the path on the Pumpkinvine website.
Packet pickup and registration is Friday, October 28 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Abshire Cabin in Abshire Park, 1302 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN.
Race day pickup and registration is Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:15 am
NOTE: Parking on race day will be in multiple lots close to the park. Please allow extra time for this. There is not enough parking at the Park itself, so we will be at neighboring businesses and churches within a quarter mile of the park along Lincoln, as well as Mt. Joy Mennonite Church. Follow the parking volunteers directions.
* You might want to bring a flashlight on race day as the sun rises around 8:15 am.
* Volunteers will be there to show you where to park.
* Restrooms: We have one indoor MF restrooms at the race start, with several porta pots in the park. There are two porta pots along the course.
* Historically, it has been crisp in the 40's to low 50s on race morning- pretty much PERFECT running weather. You might want to wear a "cast-off" top to the start and drop it at the first water top like they do at larger races.
* We try to do awards as soon as possible after the race and we may modify the ceremony to keep the crowd levels down. If you have to leave early, let us know- you can always have a friend pick up your award!
* Please don't litter along the course. If you must discard a Gu packet or clothing, please do so at the water stops so we will see it to pick it up.
* Consider bringing a camp chair to set up for the post race activities, if you prefer not to sit in the grass.
Event schedule
- Fri, October 28, 2022 4:00 PM - Packet pickup (night before) opens
- Fri, October 28, 2022 6:30 PM - Packet pickup (night before) closes
- Sat, October 29, 2022 6:30 AM - Packet pick-up and race day registration
- Sat, October 29, 2022 8:30 AM - Costume Parade
- Sat, October 29, 2022 8:45 AM - Half Marathon Starts- Rolling start
- Sat, October 29, 2022 8:50 AM - 10K Starts
- Sat, October 29, 2022 8:52 AM - 5K Starts
- Sat, October 29, 2022 9:00 AM - Monster Mile
Contact information
- Event contact
- Paula Turk
- Phone
- +1 574-293-1683
- Website
- Visit website
