Coffin Races

Coffin Races is a Halloween festival at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe, OH, on Sunday, October 11 starting at 2 PM. That's in the run-up to Halloween. Chillicothe has 12 other Halloween events within three days of this one.

Date & Time

Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM

UTC-04:00

Location

Yoctangee Park | Chillicothe, OH

Coffin Races
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When
Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 2 PM (in the run-up to Halloween)
Where
Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe,OH,United States
Type
Halloween Festival

Details

Ready… set… race to the grave! ⚰️💨
The Coffin Races return to the Chillicothe Halloween Festival! Come watch as teams climb aboard their homemade coffin racers and go head-to-head in a Halloween twist on the classic soapbox derby.
Teams of 3–5 will race two at a time down the course, with the winner advancing to the next round. Expect creative coffins, plenty of competition, and one of the most entertaining spectacles of festival weekend!
Think you've got a team that can win it?
Gather your crew, build your coffin and enter the race! Teams consist of 3–5 members, including a rider and pushers, and all participants must be 16 or older. The entry fee is just $15 per team. Coffins must meet the official specifications and pass inspection before racing.

Event Location

Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe,OH,United States

Event Host

Chillicothe Halloween Festival Chillicothe Halloween Festival

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When is Coffin Races?

It is on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 2 PM, in the run-up to Halloween.

Where is Coffin Races?

It takes place at Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe,OH,United States.

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