The City of Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run is a great race for all ages, featuring a beautiful Halloween decorated course through Washington Park! You can run or walk the course and costumes are encouraged. This race features chip timing by ARE Event Productions. All registered runners will receive a wicking fabric shirt. Warmups and lining up by 3:15pm, race starts at 3:45pm for competitive runners who expect to finish in under 35 minutes and 4:30pm for Fun Run and Walkers who expect to finish in 35+ minutes.
Before the race, enjoy our pre-party event from 12pm - 4pm featuring FREE family friendly entertainment, including free pumpkins, candy, vendors, decorations & DJ.
Following the race, we will host an awards recognition posting of the results featuring age-based divisional awards. Additionally, we will be selecting Best Costume prizes for participating runners.
REGISTRATION
Registration price increases to $30 on October 1st
A $5 discount for children under 10 will be automatically applied at checkout for the timed race which includes a shirt. Kids 5 and under who do not want to be timed and do not want a shirt can register for the free kids option below.
Day-of registration will be available for $35 for all.
PACKET PICKUP
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the 1st Place Male, Female & Non-Binary. Top three male and female finishers in each of the following categories will also receive awards: 15 and under; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Post-race awards recognition and posting of results takes place in Washington Park at the Finish Line! Costume Contest for Best Adult, Best Duo, Best Original and Best Kids! Contest for Trick or Trot registered runners only.
SPONSORS
Keybank, local Toyota dealers, ParkAlbany, CDTA, Floor & Decor, The Apex at Crossgates, Avelo Airlines, Renewal by Andersen, Albany.com, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Martin., Metroland Now, Mirth Films, Overit, RadioRadioX, The Spot518
Special ground rules in effect: No alcoholic beverages, glass containers of any kind, animals or pets*. All entry fees are final and non-refundable. We reserve the right to cancel the race due to weather conditions that cause the running surface to be hazardous to the runners’ safety. City of Albany, AREEP, and any affiliate or venue associated with the Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K are not responsible for lost bibs. Ground rules are subject to change without notice. Exceptions made for medical or childcare reasons may be addressed individually. (*Excludes ADA-defined service animals.)
Strollers are welcome but we strongly encourage runners with strollers to start in the back for the safety of all involved.
If you are interested in sponsoring any of our upcoming events, please contact us at 518.434.2032.