Trick & Trot Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $55
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trick & Trot Challenge | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $55 | – |
| Trick & Trot Challenge VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $65$70 after Oct 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $55 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 59 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cocoa Beach runs 44:05, about 14:11 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 49:08 and men in 38:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the Trick & Trot Challenge starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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 24 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 85°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
- 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Trick & Trot Challenge?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $55, entry is about 59 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- 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.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
From the organizers
The Trick & Trot Challenge is a festive 5K race series that combines the spooky fun of Halloween with the heartwarming spirit of Thanksgiving. Participants can join themed races celebrating both holidays, making it a perfect way to stay active and enjoy the season's festivities.