The 11th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile presented by Hunter Subaru returns to the heart of Hendersonville in 2025!
Get ready to have some fun at the 11th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & 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!)
Permit pending government approval | 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!
- Complimentary event shirt until deadline
- 5k participants will receive a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed, commemorative finisher medal
- All 1 Mile participants will receive a sheet of fun, temporary tattoos or stickers
- Complimentary Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider from Bold Rock Mills River at the finish!
- Chip-timing for accurate results
- A totally set up and well-marked course on a beautiful route!
- Spectator-friendly course
- Hunter Subaru goody bag
- One-of-a-kind prizes
**NEW FOR 2025: Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch! Kids who finish the 1 mile get to decorate their own miniature pumpkins!**
Event Swag
Register before September 28th at midnight and get a Trick or Trail shirt, available in adult and youth sizes, FREE with your registration!
Beginning September 29th, you can add a shirt to your registration for $20.
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All 1 Mile participants will receive a sheet of fun, temporary tattoos or stickers!
**NEW FOR 2025! All 5k participants will receive a unique, custom, Trick or Trail Finisher Medal!**
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**NEW FOR 2025: ONLY $25 for 5k participants 12 and under through October 12th!**
To encourage the entire family to come out and run together, all 5k participants 12 and under can register for just $25, until October 12th at midnight! After that time, the price will increase to $30 until the day of the event (discount is automatically applied at check out). All 5k participants still get a finisher medal, and the free shirt deadline (September 28th) still applies.
Costume Contest? Let's give 'em 'pumpkin' to talk about!
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 | 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 prizes!
Costume Contest winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony at approximately 11:15am.
Warm hands, warm hearts—your donations bring warmth & comfort this season!
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From socks to sneakers & beanies to blankets—you can make a big difference!
The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County is collecting winter items to help keep their students warm throughout the winter season. Our goal is to collect 100 items for the Club. The list includes:
- Socks
- Beanies
- Blankets
- Gloves
- Small space heaters
- Jackets - no smaller than 5T and up to adult 2XL
- Sneakers - tennis shoes
- Toys
- Sunscreen
Help us support the Boys and Girls Club by bringing your donations to drop off at packet pickup on race morning!
Event schedule
- Sat, October 25, 2025 8:30 AM - Packet Pickup 8:30 - 9:30am
- Sat, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - Trick or Trail 5k Start
- Sat, October 25, 2025 10:05 AM - Spooky Sprint 1 Mile Start
- Sat, October 25, 2025 11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
- Sat, October 25, 2025 11:15 AM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run (in-person)
Registration closes in 27 days 5 hours-
Includes finisher medal, event shirt (free until deadline), Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider from Bold Rock Mills River, complimentary race photos & goody bag!
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$45.00
Early Registration
May 1 – Jun 29 -
$50.38
Registration
Jun 30 – Aug 24 -
Register for 5k Run (in-person)$55.75
Late Registration
Now registering Aug 25 – Oct 25
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1 Mile (in-person & un-timed)
Includes event shirt (free until deadline), a sheet of fun temporary tattoos or stickers, a Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider from Bold Rock Mills River, complimentary race photos & goody bag!
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Register for 1 Mile (in-person & un-timed)$28.88May 1 - Oct 25
5k Run (virtual) - NOT PARTICIPATING IN PERSON
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Register for 5k Run (virtual) - NOT PARTICIPATING IN PERSON$50.38May 1 - Oct 25
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- Phone
- (828) 684-0812
- Website
- Visit website
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Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsor
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Annual Sponsors
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Corporate Sponsor
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Race Partners
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