Queen City Trick or Trot 10K/5K Run/Walk and Kids Monster Mile Presented By Nicolet National Bank 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Marquette, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes socks
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Monster Mile | Kids | Oct 31, 202611:00 AM | $10 | 125 |
| Queen City Trick or Trot 10K Run | 10K | Oct 31, 202612:00 PM | $40 | 104 |
| Queen City Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 202612:00 PM | $30 | 310 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Monster Mile: $10 until Oct 31.
- Queen City Trick or Trot 10K Run: $40 until Oct 31.
- Queen City Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Michigan ($38).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Michigan runs 1:01:56, about 9:58 a mile, based on 112 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:47 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:28 AM, and the Kids Monster Mile starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
154 W. Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855, Marquette, MI 49855
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 31 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 63°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
- 154 W. Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855, Marquette, MI 49855Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 870 feet
- Included with entry
- Trick or Trot Custom Socks
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Queen City Trick or Trot 10K/5K Run/Walk and Kids Monster Mile Presented By Nicolet National Bank?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Michigan ($38).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 154 W. Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855, Marquette, MI 49855.
From the organizers
Looking for some spooky Halloween fun? Join us for the annual Queen City Trick or Trot 5K/ 10K & Kids Monster Mile on Saturday, October 31st. The Trick or Trot 10K also serves as the UP 10K Championship and participation adds 10 BONUS points to your point total for racers who have signed up for the 2026 Run The UP Challenge Race Series. All Participants in the 5K & 10K will receive a medal, custom socks and a free scoop of gelato courtesy of Provisions MQT. The Monster Mile participants will receive a Monster Mile medal. Proceeds from this race will benefit JJPacks and the Negaunee High School Athletics Booster Club.