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Ballad Health Niswonger Children’s Network presents Scarecrow Skedaddle & Shindig!

Join us for the Ballad Health Niswonger Children’s Network’s annual Scarecrow Skedaddle & Shindig—a festive fall celebration for the whole family! Lace up for the 5K, 1-Miler, or our inclusive Modified Race, all taking place outside the ETSU Mini-Dome. Then head inside for the Shindig, where you’ll find kid-friendly vendors, games, face painting, treats, photo ops, and more! Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed, and all ability levels are welcome to join in the fun!

DATE:
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

TIME:

Modified race start 1:45 p.m.

1 mile fun run 2:00 p.m.

5k race start 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION:
ETSU Mini Dome

COST:
$10

The 8th annual Niswonger Children’s Hospital Scarecrow Skedaddle 5k, 1 mile and Modified race is excited to bring this event back to the running community!

Start times:

Packet Pickup – 11:45- 1:45 p.m.

1:30 Welcoming Ceremony/Race Announcements

1:45 p.m. – Modified Race (specifically designed for children of varying ability levels)

2:00 p.m. – 1 Mile Race(timed)

2:30 p.m. – 5k Race (3.1 miles)

Other activities:

We encourage you to dress up and visit the post race Shindig in ETSU Mini Dome.

Cost: $10

Registration must be received by October 10, to guarantee supplies of participation items.

Please make checks payable to: Ballad Health Foundation

Send mail-in registrations to: The Goose Chase 3101 Browns Mill Rd. Ste. 6-182 Johnson City, TN 37604

To print registration form, please click here. *Please fill out one form per participant*

RESULTS

5k Awards:

Overall Top 3 Male & Female, Overall Male & Female Grandmasters, Overall Male & Female Masters

Age Groups (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

1 mile Awards:

Overall Top 3 Male & Female

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

This is a great event that is sure to touch your heart as we partner with Niswonger Children’s Hospital on their Scarecrow Skedaddle. Several volunteers are needed for this event and we would love to see you out there giving back to the community and watching our friends skedaddle to the finish line.

SPONSORS

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