Heart and Ghoul 5K

OCT
31
2026
A Halloween morning run in Historic Downtown Wooster featuring a chip timed 5K and an untimed 1 Mile Spooky Sprint with treats along the route. Proceeds benefit United Way funded programs that stay local.
Sat 31 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Heart and Ghoul 5k and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint

The event is held in Historic Downtown Wooster, Ohio, with the starting line at 151 North Market Street. It includes two course options and a marked 5K route that starts at North and Market Streets, follows Market, Bowman, Woodland, Northwestern and Beechwood, runs a loop, then reverses back to the start. The 1 Mile Spooky Sprint is an up-and-back along North Market Street.

Distances:

  • 1 Mile Spooky Sprint Untimed fun run with treats and activity stations along the route.
  • 5K Chip timed with on-course support and a finishers medal for 5K finishers.

Registration packages for the 5K include a race shirt guaranteed for registrations through October 4, a race bib, chip timing, on-course support, post race nutrition and a finisher's medal. Touchless packet pick up is available on the morning of the event. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female 5K finishers.

The event is organized by United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties and presented with local sponsors. Proceeds benefit United Way funded programs and remain in the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Walk / Run
1-Mile Spooky Sprint
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