Trailblazer Trot 5K

Culpeper, United States • 1 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Trailblazer Trot 5K and the Monster Mile is the 4th annual running event held to support CTEC (Culpeper Technical Education Center). Registration fees help fund scholarships for CTEC students for college or trade school training. The Monster Mile is presented as a Fun Run/Walk; the "monster" name refers to the Halloween season and not the nature of the course. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes for either the mile or the 5K. Awards are given immediately after the 5K.

Practical information

Place: CTEC, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701, US.

Distances:

  • 5K
  • 1 mile

Entry fees:

  • Trailblazer Trot 5K: $25
  • The Monster Mile: $15

Registration closes November 1, 2025. Maps are provided for both the Trailblazer Trot and the Monster Mile routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Trailblazer Trot 5k
The Monster Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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