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Halloween Trick or Trot Run : Kansas City
This event is an annual Halloween-themed run at Gillham Park in Kansas City, Missouri on October 31, 2026. The program offers multiple distance options and a virtual alternative, and organizers cap entries per wave to keep groups smaller.
Distances available:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half-Marathon
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run
Timing is optional; participants may track times with personal apps and submit results for online posting, and the event does not use timing chips. The race uses multiple waves that close when filled; late arrivals may begin upon arrival and race bibs are provided on race day.
Participants receive a mailed swag bag for U.S. addresses that includes a running T-shirt, a finisher item (towel or giveaway), and a finisher medal. A digital training pack and an online certificate of completion are provided. A technical running shirt is available as a paid upgrade. Organizers also offer coaching support, an invitation to local running clubs, and a virtual run training pack with medal fulfillment after result submission.
The event notes limited wave capacity, coordinator support during the run, availability of a virtual option, and fundraising and volunteer opportunities connected to community and charity initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
