Description

Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run

Presented by Mazda of Port Charlotte

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

The Race Starts at 8:00 AM

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 thanks to our title sponsor, Mazda of Port Charlotte, we can make this a fun and memorable race-day experience! 

Join fellow ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled, Witch and Zombie-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.

Finisher Medal:

5K runners who cross the finish line will take home an awesome 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! 

Costumes Welcome:

Channel your inner zombie, 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:

There's something for everyone! Walkers will receive a bib and a shirt (if signed up before the shirt deadline of 9/23/25). 

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, 2025.

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'.

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.
  
• Spooky Fun: Get into the spirit with costumes, decorations, and a spooky atmosphere all around.
  

Important Information

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Dr., Englewood, FL 34224
Shirt Deadline: September 23, 2025. 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 Halloween Trail Run 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.