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ADFK 5k Trick or Trot! 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 10:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Salem, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $31
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADFK 5k Trick or Trot | 5K | Oct 31, 202610:30 AM | $31 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $31 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $31, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Salem runs 37:31, about 12:05 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:22 and men in 30:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:47 AM, and the ADFK 5k Trick or Trot starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results49
finishers
40:22
median (13:00 /mi)
18:04
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (race|NORTHWEST) for ADFK 5k Trick or Trot!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at ADFK 5k Trick or Trot!?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 24:03 or better, the top quarter in 28:51, and half the field in 40:22; the last tenth came in after 57:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 28:35 |
| 20-29 | 28:50 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 46:01 | 28:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 65% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 61°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of ADFK 5k Trick or Trot! cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is ADFK 5k Trick or Trot!?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $31 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
- At $31, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 49 runners finished the ADFK 5k!; the median finish was 40:22 and the winner ran 18:04.
- Where does it start?
- 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301.
From the organizers
Join Acorn Dentistry For Kids for our third annual 5k Fun Run & Walk at Riverfront City Park as we come together to raise money for Acorn Kids International Charities and Every Child. This year's event falls on Halloween, and we're excited to turn it into a spooktacular celebration! Whether you run, walk, push a stroller, or simply come to cheer, everyone is welcome.
Your registration helps:
🌍 Acorn Kids International
Helping children in Kenya receive education, care, and support. Learn more here: https://acorndentistryforkids.com/acorn-kids-international-charities/
🏡 Every Child Oregon
Supporting children and families impacted by foster care right here in Oregon. Learn more about Every Child here: https://everychildoregon.org/
100% of proceeds benefit these organizations.