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The 9th Annual Trick or Trail 5k presented by Hunter Subaru returns to the heart of Hendersonville for 2023!
New this year: The return of the Spooky Sprint 1 Mile!
Get ready to have some fun at the 9th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru! This Halloween-themed race will bring runners back to the heart of Hendersonville, NC, where they’ll start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District.
But that’s not all! The vibrant Fall Festival will be taking place at the Farmers’ Market, so you can expect a spooktacular atmosphere with costumes, decorations, and lots of great candy, snacks, and food!
This family favorite event promises a festive fusion of fitness and fall fun that you won’t want to miss. And, after the race, you can stroll over to the bustling Fall Festival for even more food, drinks, and vendors at the Farmers’ Market. So, come prepared to spook, sprint, and snack your way through this ghoulishly good time! (Don’t forget your cash for all the goodies!)
Race date & course subject to change.
Costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be given out for the best ones!
What you get with Race Entry:
- A first-class running experience in the fall in WNC!
- Chip-timing for accurate results
- A totally set up and well-marked course on a beautiful route!
- Spectator-friendly course
- Hunter Subaru goody bag
- Option to purchase a Trick or Trail race shirt for $20
- One-of-a-kind prizes
- All Spooky Sprint 1 Mile participants will receive a cool, color-changing Run Local cup full of candy!
- All participants receive our exclusive new RUN HENDO branded shirt, free until the deadline!
Event Swag
NEW FOR 2023: Register before October 1st at midnight and get a FREE Bella Canvas RUN HENDO shirt with your registration! You'll be the first to get this exclusive new design!
Beginning October 2nd, you can add a shirt to your registration for $20. Shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to grab a comfy Trick or Trail race shirt for only $20 during registration! (Limited quantities available and color may vary slightly.)
All Spooky Sprint 1 Mile participants will receive a cool, color-changing Run Local cup full of candy!
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Costume Contest? Let's give 'em 'pumpkin' to talk about!
![]() | Each year the race has a costume contest offering a great opportunity for kids (and kids-at-heart) to have their own fun at a Halloween-themed event and break in costumes early! Costumes are highly encouraged, and awesome prizes will be given out for the best ones! Award Categories include: Overall Best-Dressed Kids Costume Best-Dressed Costume Individual Best-Dressed Friends/Family Best-Dressed Pet Most Original Costume 'We can't believe you ran in that costume!' |
Costume Contest winners will receive a custom Trick or Trail pint glass!
Costume Contest winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony at approximately 11:15am.
Which farm animal is an artist? Pablo Pigcaso!!
DONATE ART SUPPLIES!
The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County is collecting art supplies! Our goal is to collect 100 art supply items for the Club. Needed items include:
- Paint - Tempera, watercolor, etc
- Cardstock or construction paper
- Jewelry/craft beads
- Melty beads
- Ziploc bags
- No. 2 pencils
- Disinfectant wipes
- Tissues
- Band-aids
- Markers - Expo, Sharpie, Crayola, etc.
Help us support the Boys and Girls Club by bringing your supply donations to drop off at packet pickup on race morning!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run (in-person) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes goody bag and exclusive new RUN HENDO Bella Canvas shirt, free until deadline!
- Online registration closed
Spooky Sprint 1 Mile (in-person & un-timed) Closed
Includes goody bag, exclusive new RUN HENDO Bella Canvas shirt (free until deadline,) and cool, color-changing Run Local cup full of yummy candy!
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$20.00May 2 - Oct 21
Event schedule
- Sat, October 21, 2023 8:30 AM - Packet Pickup 8:30 - 9:30am
- Sat, October 21, 2023 10:00 AM - Trick or Trail 5k Start
- Sat, October 21, 2023 10:05 AM - Spooky Sprint 1 Mile Start
- Sat, October 21, 2023 11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- (828) 684-0812
- Website
- Visit website
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