Trick or Trot 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the spookiest season at the 13th Annual Trick or Trot 5K in Birmingham, Jefferson! Taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, this festive event kicks off at 8 AM at Back Forty Brewing. Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a virtual experience, ensuring everyone can get in on the fun!
This unique costume run winds through the vibrant streets of the Lakeview District, inviting runners of all ages, strollers, and even pets to join the excitement. Not only will you have a chance to compete in the 5K, but you can also participate in a thrilling costume contest, making this event a delightful Halloween celebration. With awards for top finishers in various categories and fun recognitions like "Most Spirited Team" and "Best Costume," there's something for everyone! Plus, all proceeds benefit Kid One Transport, helping provide essential medical transportation for children and expectant mothers across Alabama. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and make lasting memories!
This unique costume run winds through the vibrant streets of the Lakeview District, inviting runners of all ages, strollers, and even pets to join the excitement. Not only will you have a chance to compete in the 5K, but you can also participate in a thrilling costume contest, making this event a delightful Halloween celebration. With awards for top finishers in various categories and fun recognitions like "Most Spirited Team" and "Best Costume," there's something for everyone! Plus, all proceeds benefit Kid One Transport, helping provide essential medical transportation for children and expectant mothers across Alabama. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and make lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
TRICK OR TROT 5K
KID ONE TRANSPORT'S 13TH ANNUAL TRICK OR TROT 5K WILL HAVE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS. THE IN-PERSON RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 24 AT BACK FORTY BREWING, BEGINNING AT 8 AM. DON'T WANT TO RUN OR WAKE UP ON SATURDAY MORNING? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE KID ONE TRANSPORT TRICK OR TROT 5K WITH THE VIRTUAL OPTION.
WE WILL HAVE PACKET PICK-UP:
ON OCTOBER 23, 2026 AT
* FLEET FEET BIRMINGHAM [3030 HEALTHY WAY, SUITE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 3543]
* 3:00 - 7:00 PM
OR ON RACE DAY, OCTOBER 24 AT BACK FORTY BREWING.
REGISTER BY OCT 9TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR FREE T-SHIRT.
BACK FORTY BIRMINGHAM
3201 1ST AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222
GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT THE 13TH ANNUAL TRICK OR TROT 5K BENEFITING KID ONE TRANSPORT! THE TRICK OR TROT 5K IS A COSTUME RUN THAT TRADITIONALLY TAKES PLACE IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA THROUGH THE STREETS OF THE LAKEVIEW DISTRICT.
THE EVENT INCLUDES 5K, A COSTUME CONTEST (SOCIAL MEDIA), & A TSHIRT. RUNNERS OF ALL AGES, STROLLERS AND PETS ARE WELCOME!
AWARDS
The Trick or Trot 5K awards will honor the top three male and female runners overall, as well as the top male and female masters. Additionally, the top three male and female finishers in each age group will be recognized. The age groups are divided as follows: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. This ensures a broad range of participants have the opportunity to be acknowledged for their achievements.
There will be awards given for Biggest Team, Most Spirited Team (Best Costumes), Most Spirited Kid (Best Costume), and Most Spirited Pet & Owner (Best Costume)! Costumes are not required to participate but are encouraged - the more spirited the better!
ABOUT THE CAUSE: WWW.KIDONE.ORG [https://www.kidone.org/]
IN THE EVENT THAT THE TRICK OR TROT 5K CANNOT RUN AS PLANNED IN PERSON, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL CONTINUE AS VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE TRICK OR TROT 5K BENEFIT KID ONE TRANSPORT [https://www.kidone.org/] AND WILL RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS THROUGHOUT ALABAMA.
KID ONE TRANSPORT'S 13TH ANNUAL TRICK OR TROT 5K WILL HAVE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS. THE IN-PERSON RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 24 AT BACK FORTY BREWING, BEGINNING AT 8 AM. DON'T WANT TO RUN OR WAKE UP ON SATURDAY MORNING? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE KID ONE TRANSPORT TRICK OR TROT 5K WITH THE VIRTUAL OPTION.
WE WILL HAVE PACKET PICK-UP:
ON OCTOBER 23, 2026 AT
* FLEET FEET BIRMINGHAM [3030 HEALTHY WAY, SUITE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 3543]
* 3:00 - 7:00 PM
OR ON RACE DAY, OCTOBER 24 AT BACK FORTY BREWING.
REGISTER BY OCT 9TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR FREE T-SHIRT.
BACK FORTY BIRMINGHAM
3201 1ST AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222
GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT THE 13TH ANNUAL TRICK OR TROT 5K BENEFITING KID ONE TRANSPORT! THE TRICK OR TROT 5K IS A COSTUME RUN THAT TRADITIONALLY TAKES PLACE IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA THROUGH THE STREETS OF THE LAKEVIEW DISTRICT.
THE EVENT INCLUDES 5K, A COSTUME CONTEST (SOCIAL MEDIA), & A TSHIRT. RUNNERS OF ALL AGES, STROLLERS AND PETS ARE WELCOME!
AWARDS
The Trick or Trot 5K awards will honor the top three male and female runners overall, as well as the top male and female masters. Additionally, the top three male and female finishers in each age group will be recognized. The age groups are divided as follows: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. This ensures a broad range of participants have the opportunity to be acknowledged for their achievements.
There will be awards given for Biggest Team, Most Spirited Team (Best Costumes), Most Spirited Kid (Best Costume), and Most Spirited Pet & Owner (Best Costume)! Costumes are not required to participate but are encouraged - the more spirited the better!
ABOUT THE CAUSE: WWW.KIDONE.ORG [https://www.kidone.org/]
IN THE EVENT THAT THE TRICK OR TROT 5K CANNOT RUN AS PLANNED IN PERSON, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL CONTINUE AS VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE TRICK OR TROT 5K BENEFIT KID ONE TRANSPORT [https://www.kidone.org/] AND WILL RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS THROUGHOUT ALABAMA.
Races
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Trick or Trot 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED**In the event that the race cannot be held in person, all registrations will automatically convert to a virtual 5K race. Packet Pick-Up will be at Fleet Feet Birmingham on Friday, October 23rd, from 11 am until 6 pm. -
5 Zzzzz's - Sleep in and Support Kid One Transport
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDYou can support Kid One Transport without losing sleep. No need to run yet you still get a shirt. Pick-up will be at Back Forty Birmingham on Friday, October 23rd, from 11 am until 6 pm.
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