Description

Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run

Presented by Mazda of Port Charlotte

New Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

The Race Starts at 8:00 AM

Post-Hurricane Milton Update

The past few weeks have been a doozie with Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton impacting our area. We had high hopes of bringing you good news about our October 19th Trick or Trot 5k Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk, but unfortunately, the County Parks & Recreation has said no events until further notice.

However, we are excited to announce that we have secured a new event date at the same great location! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14th at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park. Get ready for a "Nightmare Before Christmas" spooky fun theme experience, all while supporting youth scholarships. We have huge Nightmare Before Christmas fans in charge of decorations and they're already talking about their plans! Despite the situation, we are super excited to bring you this unique and fun race event experience that will be fun and safe for the whole family!

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event. Stay safe, and thank you for your continued support!

Event Highlights

Race Through the Haunted Trail: 

Get ready to Zoom-Zoom your way to a spooky good time! The Zoomers Southwest Florida Running & Triathlon Club is thrilled to announce the annual Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run / 1 Mile Trail Walk, and this year, it’s bigger and better, thanks to our title sponsor, Mazda of Port Charlotte. 

Join fellow ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled, Nightmare Before Christmas-themed 5K trail run or 1-mile Zombie walk through the beautiful Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park. Our smooth mixed-surface trail features mostly dirt and gravel, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.

Glow in the Dark Finisher Medal:

5K runners who cross the finish line will take home an awesome glow-in-the-dark finisher medal.

Post Race Refreshments:

After crossing the finish line, enjoy fresh, delicious pancakes cooked up by Zoomers just for our participants!  We'll have post-race food and refreshments for all ages.

For our 21 and up participants, our friends at My Favorite Race Events will be serving up beer! 

Costumes Welcome:

Channel your inner monster, witch, or hero! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be awards for the best costume.

Prizes and Awards for 5k: 

Compete to win Male and Female Overall, Youth, Masters (40+), Grandmaster (50+), Senior Grandmaster (60+), and Veterans (70+), and the top 3 Male/Female in each age group. 0-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.  5k participants will receive a finisher medal.

1-Mile Walk:

Exciting news! We're introducing a 1-Mile Zombie Walk this year, so there's something for everyone. Walkers will receive a bib and a shirt (if signed up before the shirt deadline of 9/23/24). 

Family Fun:

This event is perfect for the whole family! Kids aged 1-14 can join in on the fun for a special rate.

Registration Details:

$30.00 through July 15
$35.00 through August 15
$40.00 from August 16 through December 13. 

$45.00 December 14 - Race Day

Kids Ages 1-14: $23.00

Zoomers Club Members: Enjoy a $5.00 discount for both adults and kids until registration closes!

To guarantee your shirt and size, please register by September 23, 2024.

Join Us for a Great Cause

All proceeds from the Trick or Trot 5K will benefit the Zoomers Scholarship Fund, helping to support young athletes in our community. If you can't participate but still want to support the cause, simply click 'Donate'.

The Suncoast Humane Society is bringing 2 dogs and a puppy! They'll be collecting donations for the animal shelter. Be sure to enter the raffle to win a Stand Up Paddle Board!

Why Participate?

• Zoom-Zoom with Mazda: Experience the thrill of zooming through the trail, costumes, and supporting a fantastic cause.
• Community Spirit: Join an enthusiastic community of runners and walkers, united by a love for fitness, fun, and giving back to the community.
  
• Nightmare Before Christmas Spooky Fun: Get into the spirit with costumes, decorations, and a spooky Christmas atmosphere all around.
  

Important Information

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Dr., Englewood, FL 34224
Shirt Deadline: September 23, 2024. Additional shirts have been ordered and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis at pre-race packet pickup.

Ready to Run?

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot in the spookiest, most exciting 5K trail run around. For more information and updates, follow us on Facebook. We can't wait to see you there in your best Halloween attire!

Register today and get ready to Zoom-Zoom your way into a fantastic Nightmare Before Christmas experience! See you on race day!

Proceeds will benefit THE ZOOMERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND. If you are unable to race and would like to support THE ZOOMERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND, click on the 'Donate' button above.