Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run
Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Natchitoches, LA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
All proceeds to benefit WAKD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides mentoring for youth through basketball, faith and community. Funds will go toward foundation events like it's summer basketball camp, Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, and weekly run club.
Race starts and finishes on the campus of NSU in the parking lot near Prather Coliseum & Collins Family Pavilion.
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
5k starts at 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run at 7:30 a.m.
Registration fee:
$25 through October 16th - includes t-shirt - No shirt guaranteed for those registering after October 16th
$30 October 17th through race morning
Sleep-in Supporters:
If you would like to support the cause and receive a t-shirt without having to break a sweat, you can register as a sleep-in supporter for $30 by October 16th. Your t-shirt will be available at packet pick up.
Packet pick up:
You may pick up your race packet at Premier Fitness & Athletics - 325 South Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457 on Friday, October 30th from 4-6 p.m. or at the race site on race morning starting at 7:00 a.m.
Awards: Overall Male & Female finishers will receive a $25 gift certificate and a medal. Additionally, 1st place male and female in each age group will get a medal.
12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Events
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
76°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Natchitoches, 1 mi from the venue.
About Natchitoches, LA
Population
17,682
as of 2023
City Elevation
118 ft
Nearest Airport
AEX
Alexandria International Airport · 43 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.
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026