City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Franklin, Virginia
- Price $22.95 - $54.98
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash on Saturday, October 17, 2026! Set in the scenic and historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia, this spirited event invites participants to lace up their running shoes and embrace the Halloween spirit. The main event, the Trick or Trot 5K, promises an exciting route that weaves through the picturesque city cemetery and back, offering a unique backdrop for your run. For those looking for a shorter adventure, the 1.5-mile Pumpkin Dash welcomes all ages and is perfect for families and children to enjoy together.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed in your favorite Halloween attire for a chance to add even more fun to this family-friendly race. Not only will you enjoy a memorable day filled with community spirit and festive energy, but you'll also be supporting local initiatives, as proceeds benefit the Franklin and Southampton County communities through programs from the United Way and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Don’t miss out on this delightful celebration of health, community, and Halloween fun!
Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed in your favorite Halloween attire for a chance to add even more fun to this family-friendly race. Not only will you enjoy a memorable day filled with community spirit and festive energy, but you'll also be supporting local initiatives, as proceeds benefit the Franklin and Southampton County communities through programs from the United Way and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Don’t miss out on this delightful celebration of health, community, and Halloween fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash in historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia. Get your Halloween hustle on for the Trick or Trot 5K race. Take an un-boo-lievable run from historic downtown Franklin through the city cemetery, to the hospital and back. The 1.5 mile Pumpkin Dash is open to all ages. Families and children are encouraged! Dress in your favorite costume and walk, jog, or run in this family friendly fun race through downtown Franklin to the cemetery and back. Proceeds from this event benefit the Franklin and Southampton County communities with programs from the United Way and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Races
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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$44.30
This 3.1 mile course begins and ends on Main Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenue in historic downtown Franklin. The route continues to the Post Office, turning left onto Jackson Street, then right onto High Street. Runners continue past the old railroad tracks and make a right turn into Poplar Springs Cemetery, following the public access road behind the cemetery and back onto High Street. A quick run through a residential area brings runners to Bon Secours - Southampton Medical Center, where the course turns around at the East Pavilion Nursing Home and heads back in reverse order. The course weaves back through the opposite side of Poplar Springs Cemetery, through High Street to Jackson Street, with a finish from the Post Office back to the Start/Finish Line at Main Street. This course has mixed terrain with the majority on paved roads and portions on grass and gravel paths through the cemetery. Total elevation is 62 feet. -
City of Franklin Pumpkin Dash
Incl. $2.95 Fee & Race Participation Medal
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$22.95
This 1.5 mile course begins and ends at Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in historic downtown Franklin. The route continues to the Post Office, turning left onto Jackson Street, then right onto High Street. Runners continue past the old railroad tracks and make a left onto Beamon Street and a left turn into Poplar Springs Cemetery, following the public access road behind the cemetery and back onto High Street. The course then reverses back through High Street to Jackson Street, with a finish from the Post Office back to the Start/Finish Line at Main Street. This course has mixed terrain with the majority on paved roads and portions on grass and gravel paths through the cemetery. Total elevation is 36 feet. -
Virtual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K
Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.98
Can't make it to the October 17 event in person but would like to participate and receive your race tee-shirt and goody bag by mail? Virtual runners can complete the event on a course, place and time of their own choosing between September 19 - October 17. Submit your results by midnight on October 17 to receive your race materials. The Virtual Race price includes the cost to ship your race tee-shirt and goody bag. Virtual participants cannot use a time from another race and are not eligible for awards.
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