Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile
Presented by Hunter Subaru
Saturday, October 21, 2023
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.
Here’s what participants of the 2022 Trick or Trail 5K had to say!
“Easy to follow course and had a blast!“
“This is the first time I’ve ever participated in a 5k. It was a memorable experience and I had a great time. I will be back next year. Thank you!“
“Enjoyed every moment of it!“
Race Details:
5K
10:00am
Course Type: This 5K is a mostly flat, fast, fully marked course on paved surfaces and trails with an elevation gain and loss of only 105 feet.
1 Mile:
10:05am
Course Type: This one mile course is a mostly flat, fast, fully marked course on paved roads with one short gravel section. An elevation gain and loss of only 10 meters.
Packet pickup: Race morning from 8:30 - 9:30am near the Start/Finish Line, close to Nelon’s Feed
Stroller friendly? Yes, but please start at the back of the pack. Please be aware that part of the course will be run on roads open to vehicular traffic, and one of the trails is narrow.
Dog friendly? Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Virtual 5k:
Want to be part of the race but not able to join us on race day? Run anytime, anywhere and get the awesome swag! Submit your results online.
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!
STAY CONNECTED
RACE COURSE
COOL SWAG
EVENT GUIDE
VOLUNTEER
PACKET PICK-UP
AWARDS & RESULTS
COURSE INFORMATION
The route is primarily flat and easy to navigate on paved surfaces and trails, making it a perfect race for all abilities of runners, joggers and walkers. The course is marked impeccably with signs and course markings and volunteers will be along the way, so runners can easily find their way.
5K
Get ready to run through the revitalized Historic 7th Avenue District, experience the breathtaking beauty of fall on the Oklawaha Greenway, and conquer the twists and turns of the Trick or Trail 5k course in Hendersonville, NC. With a mere 105 feet of elevation gain and loss, this course is the perfect blend of nature and pavement, ensuring a speedy and exhilarating race.
There will be one water station just before mile 1, near Sullivan Park and the Boys and Girls Club.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the flat and flood-prone nature of this route, we have a back-up route that will be implemented, if needed.
Spooky Sprint 1 Mile
The new Spooky Sprint One Mile course in Hendersonville, NC is guaranteed to add some fun to your fitness. Enjoy the sights of the Historic 7th Avenue District and the beauty of fall while racing along a fast and flat course (only 10 meters of elevation gain and loss!). So dress up in your most fun costumes and join us for the inaugural Spooky Sprint One Mile for a howling good time!
We are thrilled to announce JAMBAR will be the official nutrition/energy bar partner of the race!
JAMBARS were created by the co-founder of the original PowerBar, Jennifer Maxwell. Jennifer worked for four and a half years to create the perfect bar. “Everything in a JAMBAR you could eat off a spoon!” JAMBAR is featured in this month’s Runner’s World magazine as one of the top bars of the year for their Mango flavor! JAMBARS are
- Certified organic & non-GMO
- Crafted in small batches in the company’s own facility
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Made with real fruit and/or fair trade chocolate
- Sweetened with authentic sweeteners from nature
- Offer 10 grams of protein per bar
JAMBAR also donates 50% of all after-tax profits to qualified nonprofits to support music, active living and community connections! You’ll find JAMBAR at the finish line. Be sure to stop by and pick one up! With four delicious flavors to choose from, you’ll definitely “Get your jam on!”
PARKING
There is NO PARKING on Maple Street or by Nelon’s Feed.
For the most convenient and easiest access:
Henderson County Courthouse - 200 N Grove St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Parking is also available at:
HomeTrust Bank - 228 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hendersonville Presbyterian Church - 699 N Grove St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
There is street parking and parking lots (Azalea Lot) next to N. King and 4th Avenue, as well.
SUPER AWESOME SWAG
EXCLUSIVE RUN HENDO SHIRT
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.
TRICK OR TRAIL RACE SHIRT
Don’t miss the opportunity to add a comfy Trick or Trail race shirt to your registration for only $20! (Limited quantities available & color may vary slightly.)
TRICK OR TRAIL & RUN LOCAL SOCKS!
Add a pair of custom Trick or Trail DeFeet running socks to your registration, in your choice of color and size, for only $5! (Limited sizes & quantities available.)
RUN LOCAL CUPS
All Spooky Sprint 1 Mile participants will receive a cool, color-changing Run Local cup full of candy!
PACKET PICKUP
There will not be a day before/pre-event packet pickup for this event. Packet pickup will be on race day, from 8:30 - 9:30am near the start/finish line, close to Nelon’s Feed. Please be sure to arrive early enough to allow time for you to get your things and get them back to your car before the race starts.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING 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!
COSTUME CONTEST
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! Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony at approximately 11:15am.
AWARDS
IN-PERSON EVENT AWARDS
Prizes this year include gift certificates from Fleet Feet Asheville for the top three Overall Male and Female finishers and the top Overall Masters Male and Female finishers.
Age group award winners will receive a custom Trick or Trail pint glass!
Award Categories:
- Top three finishers, Overall (male and female)
- Top Masters overall (male and female)
- Age group awards (top 3 male and female for each)
- 9 and under
- 10 - 14
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70+
The Awards Ceremony will be held at approximately 11:15am. Costume Contest winners will also be announced!
PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS
2019 RESULTS
2018 RESULTS
2017 RESULTS
2016 RESULTS
2015 RESULTS
RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE
FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE
The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville is a 501c3 organization focusing on the vibrance 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.
Your donation is your way of voicing support for our market’s Double SNAP program as an individual or as a family. Your contribution makes it affordable for community members who participate in SNAP to buy fresh, local food from our market.
The idea behind doubling SNAP dollars at farmers markets is that the incentives will attract more low-income shoppers and make their grocery dollars stretch further while simultaneously boosting local farmers’ income.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY
For each young person who walks through our doors, we strive to provide an enriching Club experience that develops each child and assures success is within reach. We 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.
The Boys & Girls Club’s mission: To inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.
$25 – the average amount it costs per day to serve one member!
$52 – 52% of our youth live in single-adult households! Help these families have the mentorship and support they need this year!
$91 – 91% of our youth qualify for free, or reduced lunch.
$125 – the average weekly cost to serve one member!
All gifts make a difference! Choose an amount that is meaningful for you. Help us fill the gap for more youth in our community!
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!
FRIENDS OF DUPONT FOREST
Join us and be a VOICE for the Forest. We campaign for policies and investment that keep the water clean, the trails awesome and the wildlife safe.
WHAT WE DO
We CARE for the trails, PROTECT the Forest, and INSPIRE love for our public lands.
We Take CARE of the Trails
DuPont Forest has one of the best trail systems in the Southeast and is a favorite among hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, and summer camps. Since the very beginning, when the State Forest was opened to the public in 2000, Friends of DuPont was there to help build, protect, and maintain the trails.
We PROTECT the Forest
Friends of Dupont Forest is a strong advocate for the Forest. You could say we speak for the trees. From water quality, to trails, to public safety, to wildlife, we campaign for policies and investment that protect and conserve the Forest.
We INSPIRE Love for Public Lands
We believe that outdoor education is an important aspect of conserving and protecting DuPont Forest for generations to come.
IDREAM ATHLETES FOUNDATION
It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process.
In addition, we will assist in fueling the growth for local running, cycling and multi-sport champions, teams, clubs, locally owned stores and communities in Western North Carolina by providing resource and financial support when conducting our key activities.
THINGS TO DO IN HENDERSONVILLE
Looking for something to do in Hendersonville? Escape from life’s hectic pace to the beautiful scenery and southern hospitality of Hendersonville, NC with varied Attractions, Events, Outdoor Recreation, Family Activities, a vibrant Art Scene, unique shopping and a wide selection of Dining Options. Sierra Nevada along with Henderson County’s other Wineries, Breweries, and Cideries provide tours and tasting rooms, to sample mountain grown selections. Make memories in this charming mountain town.
Check out the following links for more information:
https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org
Accommodations / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/lodging
Attractions / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/attractions
Activities / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/activities
Outdoor Recreation / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/outdoor-adventures
Dining / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/dining
DEFERRALS, TRANSFERS AND CANCELATION POLICIES
Did you register to participate in-person but can’t make it on race day? You don’t have to miss out! You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. In the virtual event, you’ll run anywhere you like, post your results, and have your swag mailed to you after the event.
TRANSFERS: All participants can transfer into the virtual version of their event up until the start of the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer. There will be no refunds for the price difference between events. Transfers during the week of the event will cost $10 (beginning Monday, October 16th).
Transfers between participants are prohibited. Participants who run with another runner’s bib will be automatically DQd and bandits will be banned from future iDaph events.
REFUNDS: We have a small, but mighty team that is working on all the details to produce this event safely for you and everyone in our community in attendance. We are incurring the expenses for production well before the day of the event, and we will not be able to provide a refund to you should you want to cancel your registration, or if the event itself has to be cancelled due to a change in the status of the pandemic, weather, an act of god, or other unforeseen circumstance.
DEFERRALS: We do not allow deferrals from race to race. If you’re unable to make it on race day, you may switch to the virtual option.
CANCELLATION: In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as an emergency, an act of god, not receiving approval of final event permits, or change in pandemic status resulting in the inability to have the in-person event, we reserve the right to cancel the event and automatically convert all in-person registrations to the virtual option. Should this occur, your swag will be mailed to you for free.
VOLUNTEER
If you would like to sign up to help along the course as a volunteer or in the event hub, this will be a great way for you to support and cheer on your friends and family members!
Email support@idaph.net to get more info about volunteering.
Event guide
2023 EVENT GUIDE
COMING SOON!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
