The Grey Ghost 5K and 10K is celebrating it’s 16th year at historic Oaklawn Plantation in beautiful Spring Hill, TN. This race has grown into a Middle Tennessee favorite. This scenic run put on by The Rotary Club of Spring Hill / Thompson’s Station won’t disappoint with it’s beautiful location, great food, and awesome t-shirts.
Beneficiary: The Rotary Club of Spring Hill / Thompson’s Station is a nonprofit, passionate group that seeks to promote health and wellness through the enhancement of passive and active parks, greenways, open space and recreational activities in the Williamson and Maury County communities of Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station, TN. A significant portion of the proceeds go directly back to the schools for the purchase of equipment and programming for the Physical Education departments. Over the past 12 years the race has funded walking trails, running tracks at two schools, the Splash Pad at Fischer Park and the train play equipment at Sarah Benson Park among many other projects.
Schedule:
7 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup / Kid's Zone opens up
8 AM - Grey Ghost 5k and 10K (Runners begin first, followed by walkers) 5K Race Map (10K is 2 loops of 5K)
9:00 AM - Awards Presentation for 5K and 10K
9:30 AM - Goblin Gallop 1K
9:50 AM - Goblin Gallop 1/2K
10:00 – 11:30 AM - Kid's Zone continues
11:30 AM - Event Closes
Goblin Gallop:
The Goblin Gallop gives children two race choices based on age and fitness level. Our first run, that takes place immediately following the Grey Ghost 5K Awards Ceremony, and is for children in 2nd – 5th grades. This course is approximately 1K in distance and encompasses much of the Oaklawn property.
At the conclusion of the 1K run, our Pre-K, Kindergarteners and 1st graders will run a 1/2K loop around the main house property. We encourage the kids to watch the weather the night before and dress appropriately. The run takes place rain or shine…30 degrees or 70 degrees. Parents are welcomed to run with their children in the younger age groups. Family friendly Halloween costumes are always welcomed. Last year’s Goblin Gallop had over 500 runners! Runners receive a finish line token at the end of the race.
Please Note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 and older at all times. Parents participating in the 5k must arrange for supervision during the race.
RACE AWARDS Beautiful Grey Ghost plaques are awarded for 1st place in each age group (men’s and women’s) in 5 year increments starting at 9 – 10 going all the way to 75 and over. Men’s Overall, Women’s Overall, and Master’s Awards are also presented. Grey Ghost plaques are awarded for 1st place in each age group (men’s and women’s) in 10 year increments for the 10K starting at 9 – 10 going all the way to 60 and over. Men’s Overall and Women’s Overall are also presented.Medals will be presented to runners placing in the other categories.
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