From the Organizer
Please join us on Halloween for a costumed trail run to support coastal conservation and restoration in the Gulf of Maine!
The inaugural Trick or Trail 5K Trail Run at Wells Reserve at Laudholm will be held on October 31st, 2026. Located at 55 Skinner Mill Road in Wells, Maine, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm is home to over 2,200 acres of conserved meadows, woods, wetlands, and a wild beach-- making it one of the most beautiful backdrops for a run in all of Southern Maine! All proceeds from the race will support coastal ecology conservation, restoration, and stewardship
Event Details:
This is a trail run
Race will be timed
Costumes are encouraged but not required
Water stations will be provided at the halfway mark and the finish line
Medals will be awarded for overall top finishers, best in age group, and best costume!
Bibs can be picked up the day before, Friday, October 30th, between 1-4pm in the Visitor Center or Saturday, October 31st between 7:30- 8:45am.
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kennebunkport, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wells, ME
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 20 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 55 Skinner Mill Road, Wells, ME
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm?
- Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a running race held in Wells, Maine on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Wells, Maine at 55 Skinner Mill Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Oct 31, 2026