
From the Organizer
🎃 Tricks & Treads 5K
Run. Give. Transform Lives.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Halloween Fun Run experience that brings together competitive runners, casual walkers, families, and community members for a morning of purpose and fun at Papago Park.
Whether you’re chasing a personal record, showing up in costume with friends and family, Tricks & Treads offers something for everyone.
👟 Race Day Experience
🏁 8:00 AM – Official 5K Fun Run (Timed & Tracked)
Start your morning with a professionally managed 5K designed for runners of all levels. This race will be timed and tracked, with results recorded to give you a true race-day experience.
Perfect for:
-Competitive runners
-First-time racers looking for a structured event
-Anyone wanting to build community in a fun environment
-All ages and abilities welcome
🎃 9:30 AM – Kids Fun Run / Walk
Stick around—or join us later—for a relaxed, family-friendly run/walk focused on community, connection, and fun.
-Costumes highly encouraged
-Strollers welcome
-All ages and abilities
Perfect for:
- Kids
🏅 Race Perks & Participant Experience
-Finisher medals for participants
-Official race timing for 8:00 AM participants
-Costume-friendly environment with high energy and community vibes
-Opportunities to fundraise and win prizes
📩 Important Updates:
All registered participants will receive event communications the week leading up to race day, including:
-Bib pickup details
-Race day logistics and timing
-Event updates and reminders
💜 Why It Matters
Every step you take supports Becoming Grace Foundation’s work providing housing, legal aid, transportation, and healing resources for women and children rebuilding their lives after abuse.
Whether you’re running for time, walking for fun, or showing up in support—this is your race.
🎟 Registration
$35 Registration Fee or $10 for fun run
Optional Add-On: Event T-Shirt (additional cost at checkout)
🏆 Prizes & Recognition
We’re bringing the energy AND the competition:
🥇 Fundraiser Prizes
👯♀️ Runner Prizes
🎃 Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged (the spookier, the better!)
👟 Lace Up. Dress Up. Show Up.
Let’s make this a race to remember—for fun, for community, and for real impact.
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,624,832
as of 2023
Elevation
1,111 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tricks & Treads 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Less than a mile away
Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Less than a mile away
Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K & 10K at Phoenix, AZ (27)
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tricks & Treads 5k
Oct 31, 2026