Trick or Trot 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Trick or Trot 5K · 5 zzzzz's - Sleep In and Support Kid One Transport
From the Organizer
Trick or Trot 5K
Kid One Transport's 13th Annual Trick or Trot 5K will have both in-person and virtual options. The In-Person Race will take place on October 24 at Back Forty Brewing, beginning at 8 AM. Don't want to run or wake up on Saturday morning? You can still support the Kid One Transport Trick or Trot 5k with the virtual option.
We will have packet pick-up at Back Forty Brewing on Oct. 23, 2026.
Register by Sept 28th to guarantee your shirt size. ack Forty Birmingham
3201 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35222
Get into the Halloween spirit at the 13th Annual Trick or Trot 5K benefiting Kid One Transport! The Trick or Trot 5K is a costume run that traditionally takes place in downtown Birmingham, Alabama through the streets of the Lakeview District.
The event includes 5K, a costume contest (social media), & a tshirt. Runners of all ages, strollers and pets are welcome!
Awards
The Trick or Trot 5K awards will honor the top three male and female runners overall, as well as the top male and female masters. Additionally, the top three male and female finishers in each age group will be recognized. The age groups are divided as follows: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. This ensures a broad range of participants have the opportunity to be acknowledged for their achievements.
There will be awards given for Biggest Team (Community and Corporate), Most Spirited Team (Best Costumes), Most Spirited Individual (Best Costume), Most Spirited Kid (Best Costume), and Most Spirited Pet & Owner (Best Costume)! Costumes are not required to participate but are encouraged - the more spirited the better!
About the Cause: www.kidone.org
In the event that the Trick or Trot 5K cannot run as planned in person, all registrants will continue as virtual race participants.
All proceeds from the Trick or Trot 5K benefit Kid One Transport and will raise funds to provide transportation to medical care for children and expectant mothers throughout Alabama.
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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138
Days to train
- Race
- Trick or Trot 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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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 Birmingham, Alabama on October 24, 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 24, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama at Back Forty Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. 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 24, 2026