From the Organizer
Get ready for a Halloween race experience unlike anything else in the Lehigh Valley.
Join us for the Trick or Trot 5K, a professionally timed Halloween-themed race featuring an epic finisher medal, custom race shirt, costume contests, trunk-or-treat festivities, live entertainment, and a morning packed with Halloween fun for the entire family.
Whether you’re chasing a personal record, running your first 5K, dressing up in costume, or bringing the kids for a memorable Halloween experience, Trick or Trot 5K is designed to be more than just a race.
🎃 Costumes Encouraged • 👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly • 🍬 Trunk-or-Treat • 🏅 Epic Medal • 👕 Race Shirt
Every registered 5K participant receives:
🏅 Epic Finisher Medal
👕 Official Trick or Trot 5K Race Shirt
🏆 Eligibility for Overall, Masters, and Age Group Awards
More Than Just a Race
The Trick or Trot 5K is designed to be a complete Halloween experience for runners, families, and the community.
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Village
Enjoy a trunk-or-treat experience featuring local sponsors, businesses, and community organizations handing out candy and treats throughout the event.
🎵 Live DJ Entertainment
High-energy music and race-day excitement all morning long.
👻 Costume Contest
Halloween costumes are encouraged for runners, walkers, kids, and spectators.
🍬 Family-Friendly Fun
Bring the entire family and enjoy a fun, festive Halloween celebration.
Event Schedule
6:15 AM – 7:45 AM (Bib & Packet Pickup)
7:50 AM (Kids Dash)
8:00 AM (National Anthem & 5K Race Start)
Race Events
Trick or Trot 5K
A professionally timed Halloween-themed 5K open to runners and walkers of all experience levels.
Kids Dash
A fun and exciting dash designed specifically for younger participants (Under 10 Years Old).
All kids will receive a Kids Dash Finisher Medal
Costume Contest:
Show off your Halloween spirit and compete for:
🎃 Best Individual Costume
🎃 Best Family Costume
Race Awards:
Overall Awards
🥇 Top Overall Male
🥇 Top Overall Female
Masters Awards (40+)
🥇 Top Male Masters
🥇 Top Female Masters
Age Group Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each division:
0–10, 11–15, 16–20, 21–25, 26–30, 31–35, 36–40, 41–45, 46–50, 51–55, 56–60, 61–65, 66–70, 71+
Hosted by Epic Run Company
Great Races. Epic Experiences.
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethlehem, PA
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Trick or Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Trick or Trot 5K?
- Trick or Trot 5K is a running race held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 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 Trot 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at 112 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Trick or Trot 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Trick or Trot 5K
Oct 31, 2026