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Trick or Trail 5k - Hendersonville, NC

Hendersonville, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Event

The Trick or Trail event in Hendersonville, NC is a Halloween-themed running event presented by Hunter Subaru on October 25, 2025. Distances offered include:

  • 5K - 3.1 miles
  • 1 Mile - un-timed family-friendly distance

Race entry includes an event shirt (free if registered before September 28), a goody bag, and post-race non-alcoholic apple cider from Bold Rock Mills River. All 5K participants receive a finisher medal in 2025. One-mile finishers receive temporary tattoos or stickers. There is a costume contest with multiple award categories, including Best-Dressed Kids, Best-Dressed Individual, Best-Dressed Friends/Family, Best-Dressed Pet, Most Original, and a novelty category. The event partners with local organizations including the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, and the iDream Athletes Foundation.

Course and logistics

The courses run through the Historic 7th Avenue District and use parts of the Oklawaha Greenway, mixing pavement and greenway surfaces. The route is described as fairly flat and has one water station on the 5K course just before mile 1 near Sullivan Park and the Boys and Girls Club. Organizers have a backup route prepared for flood-prone conditions. Timing uses a chip system (MyLaps). The event offers a virtual option with swag mailed to virtual participants. Strollers are allowed in the race with suggested placement toward the back; dogs are allowed only as spectators and may not run the course. Post-race activities take place at the Farmers Market area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Hendersonville

Race information

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3 mi
5k (3.1 Miles)
1 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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