NewsOctober 28, 2017
The first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners take off during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners take off during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners walk towards the start line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners walk towards the start line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Matt Monroe crosses the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Matt Monroe crosses the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jimmy Auer runs during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jimmy Auer runs during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Maddie Auer sits down after running during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Maddie Auer sits down after running during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners race during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners race during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
From left, Gretchen Probst, Jennifer Auer and Jennifer Monroe cross the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
From left, Gretchen Probst, Jennifer Auer and Jennifer Monroe cross the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Gretchen Probst, Jennifer Auer and Jennifer Monroe hand back their place markers after confessing to have cheated by riding part way in a truck during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Gretchen Probst, Jennifer Auer and Jennifer Monroe hand back their place markers after confessing to have cheated by riding part way in a truck during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners take off during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners take off during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Stacy Pearson, center, talks with her son Tristan Vines, 7, left, and her niece Whitney Goodwin, 9, right, before the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Stacy Pearson, center, talks with her son Tristan Vines, 7, left, and her niece Whitney Goodwin, 9, right, before the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jeff Cox walks uphill during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jeff Cox walks uphill during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jeff Cox is the first to cross the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jeff Cox is the first to cross the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Morganne Nabors crosses the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Morganne Nabors crosses the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners catch their breath during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Runners catch their breath during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Morganne Nabors runs during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Morganne Nabors runs during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jimmy Auer and Maddie Auer run during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jimmy Auer and Maddie Auer run during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Nolan Turner crosses the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Nolan Turner crosses the finish line during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jeff Cox runs during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Jeff Cox runs during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Sophie Pearson, 3, hangs onto her mother Stacy Pearson's arms before the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Sophie Pearson, 3, hangs onto her mother Stacy Pearson's arms before the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Whitney Goodwin, 9, left, and her cousin Tristan Vines, 7, run during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Whitney Goodwin, 9, left, and her cousin Tristan Vines, 7, run during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Tracey Cox crosses the finish line just after her husband Jeff Cox (not pictured) during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
Tracey Cox crosses the finish line just after her husband Jeff Cox (not pictured) during the first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.
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The first Ghost and Goblin Gallop 5k race to raise money for the Crossroads Backpack Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Jackson.

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