Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run

Event Overview

• Proceeds: All proceeds to benefit WAKD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides mentoring for youth through basketball, faith and community.
• Allocation: Funds will go toward foundation events like its summer basketball camp, Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, and weekly run club.

Race Information

• Location: Race starts and finishes on the campus of NSU in the parking lot near Prather Coliseum & Collins Family Pavilion.
• Date: Saturday, October 31st, 2026
• 5k Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
• Fun Run Start Time: 7:30 a.m.

Registration Details

• Early Registration Fee: $25 through October 11th - includes t-shirt (No shirt guaranteed for those registering after October 11th).
• Post Early Registration: $30 from October 17th through race morning.

Sleep-in Supporters

• Contribution: If you would like to support the cause and receive a t-shirt without having to break a sweat, you can register as a sleep-in supporter for $30 by October 16th.
• T-Shirt Availability: Your t-shirt will be available at packet pick up.

Packet Pickup

• First Location: Race packet at Premier Fitness & Athletics - 325 South Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457 on Friday, October 30th from 4-6 p.m.
• Race Day Pickup: At the race site on race morning starting at 7:00 a.m.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Overall Male & Female finishers will receive a $25 gift certificate and a medal.
• Age Group Awards: Additionally, 1st place male and female in each age group will get a medal.
• Age Groups: 12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Registration Link

• Sign Up: Visit the official race page to register: Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run.