OPEF Trick or Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Start time
- 4:30 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 20, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 29, 20264:30 PM | $20$25 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile | – | Oct 29, 20264:30 PM | $20$25 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $25 on Oct 20, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 20, then $25 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about the same as a typical 1-mile race in Wisconsin ($22).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 4:30 PM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Silver Lake Intermediate School, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 29 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 69°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.
Race details
- Where
- Silver Lake Intermediate School, Oconomowoc, WI 53066Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 890 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 29, 2026), 2025 (Oct 30, 2025), 2024 (Oct 30, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is OPEF Trick or Trot?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 20, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $20, entry is about the same as a typical 1-mile race in Wisconsin ($22).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- Silver Lake Intermediate School, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
From the organizers
Join the Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) for a 1-mile or 2-mile run to support our schools! This fall, OPEF is striving to raise at least $25,000 to fund new gymnastics equipment for the elementary schools, sound system improvements at the middle school, and more!
OPEF is a collaborative partner of the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD). OPEF raises and provides funds for innovative educational opportunities and experiences not funded in the core school district budget – including classroom grants, facilities improvements, and innovative curriculum. OPEF has given more than $500,000 to the OASD in the past 18 years. Help OPEF continue the legacy of gifts from the community…to the schools…for our future!