City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash
City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash is a running race on September 19 – October 17, 2026 in Franklin, VA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- September 19 – October 17, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash in historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia. Get your Halloween hustle on for the Trick or Trot 5K race. Take an un-boo-lievable run from historic downtown Franklin through the city cemetery, to the hospital and back. The 1.5 mile Pumpkin Dash is open to all ages. Families and children are encouraged! Dress in your favorite costume and walk, jog, or run in this family friendly fun race through downtown Franklin to the cemetery and back. Proceeds from this event benefit the Franklin and Southampton County communities with programs from the United Way and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Holland 1 E, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Franklin, VA
Population
8,212
as of 2023
City Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash
- Date
- September 19 – October 17, 2026
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Coming Up
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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash
Sep 19, 2026