Trick or Trot & Monster Dash

  • Date Thu 1st October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
  • Time 2:00PM CDT
  • Location Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $22.20
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Trick or Trot & Monster Dash, a heartfelt Remembrance Run/Walk dedicated to honoring the memory of babies gone too soon. This special event will take place throughout the month of October 2026, culminating in a memorable gathering on Saturday, October 31st at Bowling Green in Warren. As part of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month, the Trick or Trot brings families, friends, and the community together for a day of hope, healing, and fellowship.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join in the spirit of the season by donning their favorite Halloween costumesβ€”though costumes are entirely optional! The event features a variety of activities, including a non-competitive Kids Monster Dash, a Memorial Mile walk, and a 5K run, all designed to celebrate life and remembrance. With a festive atmosphere, awards ceremony, and opportunities for community connection, the Trick or Trot & Monster Dash promises to be an uplifting experience for everyone involved. Remember, every baby matters, and every story deserves to be shared. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the inaugural Trick or Trot: A Remembrance Run/Walk for Babies Gone Too Soon benefiting Glory Baby Ministry.

Held during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month, this special event brings families, friends, and the community together to honor and remember babies who were gone too soon while also creating space for hope, healing, and fellowship.

Participants are invited to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume (optional) and enjoy an afternoon filled with remembrance, community, and purpose.

This event is open to all ages and fitness levels.

Because every baby matters. Every story matters. Every life deserves to be remembered.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE

100 PM Volunteer & vendor setup

2:00 PM Registration opens & Packet pickup; Vendors open until 5:45

3:00 PM Welcome & Opening prayer; National Anthem - Shayna McLean; Brief remarks about Glory Baby Ministry

3:20 PM Kids Monster Dash (non-competitive; Halloween costumes encouraged)

3:30 PM Memorial Mile walk begins (non-competitive, Halloween costumes encouraged)

4:00 PM 5K participants line up (Halloween costumes encouraged) Announcements and race instructions

4:07 PM 5K Run Begins (Halloween costumes encouraged)

5:00 PM Awards Ceremony (or as soon as the final runner finishes)

500 PM Visit vendors, Fellowship, Photos, Door prize drawings

5:45 PM Cleanup begins

6:30 Venue completely cleared

Races

  • Trick or Trot 5K

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th October 2026 (2:00PM CDT)

    $22.20

    TIMELINE FOR OCTOBER 18th BELOW Join us for the inaugural Trick or Trot: A Remembrance Run/Walk for Babies Gone Too Soon benefiting Glory Baby Ministry. Held during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month, this special event brings families, friends, and the community together to honor and remember babies who were gone too soon while also creating space for hope, healing, and fellowship. Participants are invited to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume (optional) and enjoy an afternoon filled with remembrance, community, and purpose. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Because every baby matters. Every story matters. Every life deserves to be remembered. TENTATIVE TIMELINE 100 PM Volunteer & vendor setup 2:00 PM Registration opens & Packet pickup; Vendors open until 5:45 3:00 PM Welcome & Opening prayer; National Anthem - Shayna McLean; Brief remarks about Glory Baby Ministry 3:20 PM Kids Monster Dash (non-competitive; Halloween costumes encouraged) 3:30 PM Memorial Mile walk begins (non-competitive, Halloween costumes encouraged) 4:00 PM 5K participants line up (Halloween costumes encouraged) Announcements and race instructions 4:07 PM person running 5K Run Begins (Halloween costumes encouraged) 5:00 PMsports medal Awards Ceremony (or as soon as the final runner finishes) 500 PM Visit vendors, Fellowship, Photos, Door prize drawings 5:45 PM Cleanup begins 6:30 Venue completely cleared
  • Monster Dash: Kids Fun Run

    Sun 18th October 2026 (2:00PM CDT)

    Free

    double exclamation mark OKAY PARENTS WEVE BEEN GETTING QUESTIONS ABOUT BIGFOOTS MONSTER DASH being held the afternoon of October 18th The BIG question seems to be BUT HOW FAR DO THEY HAVE TO RUN?! eyes Well, friends its called a DASH winking face with tongue Think: run to the fence right arrow turn around right arrow run back. THATS IT! raising hands Youll be able to see your kid the entire time, and YES parents are totally welcome to run alongside them! woman running There is cross mark No timing cross mark No competition cross mark No pressure There is check mark button FREE fun check mark button Halloween costumes encouraged jack-o-lanternghost check mark button BIGFOOT hairy creature check mark button And a super cool Monster Dash keychain for EVERY REGISTERED kid personally handed to them by Bigfoot himself! So grab your little monster and come DASH WITH BIGFOOT! hairy creature Every Kid MUST be registered to participate and receive a keychain Is your child competitive and a runner, then we encourage you to sign them up for the Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk TIMELINE FOR OCTOBER 18th BELOW Join us for the inaugural Trick or Trot: A Remembrance Run/Walk for Babies Gone Too Soon benefiting Glory Baby Ministry. Held during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month, this special event brings families, friends, and the community together to honor and remember babies who were gone too soon while also creating space for hope, healing, and fellowship. Participants are invited to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume (optional) and enjoy an afternoon filled with remembrance, community, and purpose. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Because every baby matters. Every story matters. Every life deserves to be remembered. TENTATIVE TIMELINE 100 PM Volunteer & vendor setup 2:00 PM Registration opens & Packet pickup; Vendors open until 5:45 3:00 PM Welcome & Opening prayer; National Anthem - Shayna McLean; Brief remarks about Glory Baby Ministry 3:20 PM Kids Monster Dash (non-competitive; Halloween costumes encouraged) 3:30 PM Memorial Mile walk begins (non-competitive, Halloween costumes encouraged) 4:00 PM 5K participants line up (Halloween costumes encouraged) Announcements and race instructions 4:07 PM person running 5K Run Begins (Halloween costumes encouraged) 5:00 PMsports medal Awards Ceremony (or as soon as the final runner finishes) 500 PM Visit vendors, Fellowship, Photos, Door prize drawings 5:45 PM Cleanup begins 6:30 Venue completely cleared
  • Virtual Trick or Trot

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    $11.60

    Our virtual run/walk is open to participants anywhere! Take the entire month to complete your steps. Post photos and videos on social media of you and your friends walking in memory of all babies gone too soon. Tag Glory Baby Ministry and use the hashtag #glorybaby5K Join us for the inaugural Trick or Trot: A Remembrance Run/Walk for Babies Gone Too Soon benefiting Glory Baby Ministry. Held during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month, this special event brings families, friends, and the community together to honor and remember babies who were gone too soon while also creating space for hope, healing, and fellowship. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Because every baby matters. Every story matters. Every life deserves to be remembered.

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9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, 42101, KY, United States

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