Trick or Trail 5K

The 8th Annual Trick or Trail 5k presented by Hunter Subaru is back in a new location for 2022!

Runners at the 8th Annual Trick or Trail 5k presented by Hunter Subaru get to experience the Halloween-themed race at a new location this year — in the heart of Hendersonville, NC! Due to construction scheduled in the fall at Guion Farms in Dupont, the race is being relocated this year. It will start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District on Maple Street at the Train Depot where the vibrant Fall Fest is taking place at the Farmers' Market! The Trick or Trail is a fall, family favorite event with costumes, decorations, and lots of great candy, snacks, and food!

After the race runners will enjoy the bustling Fall Festival and food, drinks and vendors at the Farmers' Market. Bring some cash!

Costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be given out for the best ones!

Trick or Trail 5K relocates to the City of Hendersonville for the 2022 event and the 

Farm comes to life!

September 28, 2022 - The 8th Annual Trick or Trail 5K presented by Hunter Subaru moves to a brand new location and time for 2022! Due to construction scheduled in the fall at Guion Farms in Dupont, the race is being relocated this year. Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00am, runners will get to experience this family favorite, Halloween-themed race in the heart of Hendersonville, NC! 

The race will start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District on Maple Street at the Train Depot where the vibrant Fall Fest is taking place at the Farmers' Market. Costumes, decorations, and lots of great candy, snacks, and food will bring the farm-themed race to life. Runners will enjoy the sites and streets in the revitalized Historic 7th Avenue District, the beauty of fall on the Oklawaha Greenway and the twists and turns of the paved trails through the woods at Jackson Park. With an elevation gain and loss of only 105 feet, and paved surfaces and trails, this course will be flatter, faster and easier to run on, than the typical Dupont trails, making it perfect for all ages and abilities. After the event, runners will get to enjoy the bustling Fall Festival and food, drinks and vendors at the Farmers' Market. What more could you ask for on a perfect Fall day?!

NEW for 2022!

Participants now have the option to purchase a comfy, fall colored race shirt with the super-spooky Trick or Trail logo for only $20 with their registration! Additionally, kids 12 and under will receive special discounted pricing on their registrations, and an awesome color-changing Run Local cup stuffed full of candy at the finish line! Dust off those costumes and make it a family affair!

Costume Contest? You’ve “goat” to be kidding me!

This year we’re taking Trick or Trail to the Farmers’ Market, so dress for the occasion!! Whether you want to blend in with the veggie garden, pig out with your barnyard friends, or work alongside the farmers, make sure you bring the cream of the crop when it comes to the Costume Contest! This fun race theme offers a great opportunity for kids (and adults!) to have fun and break in Halloween costumes a bit early! There’s even a chance to win! Prizes will be given out for the best costumes that tie into this year’s theme! 

Featured Non-Profit Partners

As part of our ongoing effort to give back to our local community, donations through the Trick or Trail 5K will support Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, Friends of Dupont Forest, Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County and iDream Athletes Foundation. The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville is a 501c3 organization focusing on the vibrancy of Downtown Hendersonville's Main Street and 7th Avenue Districts. Funds raised will support the Hendersonville Farmers Market Double SNAP program, providing increased access to fresh, local food at the Hendersonville Farmers Market. 

The Friends of Dupont Forest exists to protect the forest by helping to keep the water clean, the wildlife safe and the trails awesome. 

Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County exists to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. They strive to provide an enriching Club experience that develops each child and assures success is within reach. They desire that all members are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrate good character and citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle. In addition to donating to Boys and Girls Club through their registrations, participants can also donate art supplies by bringing them to packet pickup on race morning. A full list of needed items can be found HERE. 

iDream Athletes Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit that provides needs-based scholarships for youth and adults of WNC who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses, or equipment to train for and/or participate in events. 

For more info or to sign up, please click HERE.