
Camp Newaygo Trick-or-Trot 5k Run/Walk is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Newaygo, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
The Course: Camp Newaygo's 5k Trick or Trot Run/ Walk will start and end at Camp Newaygo. Enjoy a stunning route along a chain of lakes surrounded by woods and water. This is an uncertified partially open course, through private roads with gentle terrain.
Holiday Fun: Costumes are encouraged and canine runners are welcome on leash!
Timing: Runners’ times will be posted online after the event. Awards will be handed out immediately following the race for the top finishers for both males and females in the following categories: Overall, Masters, Senior (60 +), Adult (50 - 59), Adult (40-49), (Adult 29 - 39), Adult (19-28), High school, & Middle/Elementary. Male and female winners from all categories will receive medals.
What you get: All participants will receive a race t-shirt, and goodies from Ridge Catering at the end of the race. Each race registration includes one pass to Camp Newaygo's Costume and Campfire! Enjoy pumpkin carving, outdoor adventure activities, outdoor cooking, and more! Use your Costumes and Campfire pass Saturday, October 25st or Sunday, October 26nd from 1-4pm.
Registration: Online registration is required. Pick-up your number on Saturday morning starting at 9:30AM. Register by Oct 13th at 5PM for size-specific race shirts. Registrations after that date will receive size "large".
Parking: Please drive up the main camp road, and parking attendants will direct you to a spot. Parking is free.
All race proceeds go to benefit Camp Newaygo's mission of supporting children and families.
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Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
36°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fremont 4 Wsw, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
707 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Camp Newaygo Trick-or-Trot 5k Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026