2026 Heart and Ghoul 5k & 1-Mile Spooky Sprint
Historic Downtown Wooster
151 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691
Starts:
Saturday 31st of October 2026 at
9:00 am
Ends:
Saturday 31st of October 2026 at
11:00 am (EST)
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Sales End | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart and Ghoul- 1 Mile Spooky Sprint (Untimed) The 1 Mile Spooky Sprint will be a fun run with goblins and goodies along the way. Along with some other surprises that morning. Untimed. Finishers Nutrition. |
10/01/2026 | $20.00 | Register |
| Heart and Ghoul 5k Race t-shirt, electronic chip timing, on-course support, finisher's medal and post race nutrition. |
10/04/2026 | $35.00 | Register |
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Event Details
Please contact the event organizer for questions unrelated to race timing.
United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties' 2026 Heart and Ghoul 5k & 1-Mile "Spooky Sprint" is proudly presented by:
Event Details:
Join United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties for our spine chilling Halloween run presented by: Wooster Color Point. Come dressed in costume or disguise for a thrilling adventure. Trot from trolls in the 5k or be with walkers and youngsters alike for the 1-Mile "Spooky Sprint," collecting goodies and treats along the way! All proceeds benefit United Way funded programs and all funds stay local!
Date: October 31, 2026
Location of the event: Historic Downtown Wooster, OH
151 North Market Street, Wooster, OH, 44691 (STARTING LINE)
Schedule of Events:
Race Day: October 31, 2026
Touchless packet pick up the morning of the event. Registration opens at 8 AM!
Starting Line: Corner of North Street and North Market Street in Downtown Wooster, OH.
SEE BELOW FOR RACE START TIMES:
- Heart and Ghoul 1-Mile "Spooky Sprint" -- 9:00 AM (untimed)
- Heart and Ghoul 5K Walk / Run (3.1 miles) -- 9:30 AM
Standard Registration (thru October 4, 2026):
- $20- 1 Mile Spooky Sprint (untimed)
- $35- 5k
Late Registration (October 5, 2026-October 30, 2026)
- $25- 1 Mile Spooky Sprint (untimed)
- $40- 5k
Included in Registration:
Touchless Packet Pick Up day of event, Race Entry with Bib, Premium Next-Level Race Shirts (Shirt is guaranteed with registrations through October 4, 2026 to 5k- spooky sprint not included), Post Race Recovery items of nutrition and drink, Chip-Timing and Finishers Medal for 5k Finishers.
Prizes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd will receive awards for male 5K and female 5K.
About the Course:
1 Mile Spooky Sprint: North Market Street (up and back course) See 1 Mile map link: Wooster Heart and Sole 1 Mile | Run | Strava
5K Course Turn by Turn: Start at the corner of North and Market Streets. North on Market, left on Bowman, right on Woodland, right on Northwestern, right on Beechwood, run loop, reverse the course. Course ends at North and Market St. See 5k map link: Wooster Heart and Sole 5k | Run | Strava
Thank you to our 2026 United Way Champion Sponsors:
Thank you to our current 2026 Sponsors:
PARK NATIONAL BANK
When & Where
Historic Downtown Wooster
151 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691
Saturday 31st of October 2026 at 9:00 am - Saturday 31st of October 2026 at 11:00 am (EST)