Trick or Trot 2nd Annual 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Charlotte, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $40
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trick or Trot 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:53 AM, and the Trick or Trot 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3245 E Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813
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 17 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 3245 E Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Trick or Trot 2nd Annual 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 3245 E Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813.
From the organizers
Join us for Housing Services Mid Michigan's 2nd Annual Trick or Trot 5K on October 17th 2026 at Crandell Park in Charlotte Michigan. Enjoy a fun-filled morning featuring a 5K, spooky treats, a silent auction, goodie bags, and more-all while supporting our mission to prevent and end homelessness in our communities.