Queen City Trick or Trot 10K/5K Run/Walk and Kids Monster Mile

👻 Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Location: 130 W BARAGA AVE, Marquette, MI
• Race URL: Queen City Trick or Trot
• Beneficiaries: Proceeds benefit JJPacks and the Negaunee High School Athletics Booster Club.

🎃 Race Details

• Events: 10K, 5K &: Kids Monster Mile
• Participation Advantage: The Trick or Trot 10K is the UP 10K Championship.
• Bonus Points: 20 points for racers in the 2025 Run The UP Challenge Race Series.
• Giveaways: All participants receive a medal and giveaways from Donckers and Provisions MQT.

🏃 Course Information

• Start Location: 100 block of Washington Street, in front of Yoop-Phoria, Digs, and Richardson Jewelers.
• Course Route: Participants will run down Washington Street, turn on Front Street, then take a right onto Spring Street.
• 5K Turnaround: Located before the Carp River Bridge, marked with signage.
• 10K Turnaround: Located on the bike path before the Michigan Welcome Center, marked by an Aid Station.

🍭 Kids Monster Mile

• Start Location: On the bike path, in front of the Thill's Parking Lot.
• Route: Participants head north on the bike path, turning around near lower harbor park.

🥳 Post Race Celebration

• Awards Ceremony: To be held at Ore Dock Brewing Company from 4:30-6:00 PM.
• Winners' Prizes: Overall Male and Female winners in the 5K and 10K will receive a FREE pair of shoes from QCRC.
• Costume Contest: Dress up for a chance to win prizes!
• Judging Criteria: Best individual and best pair/family costumes with gift certificates to QCRC.

🏆 Awards Distribution

• Kids Monster Mile: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (12 and Under).
• 10K Awards: Winners for each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
• 5K Awards: Winners for each age bracket (same as 10K).
• Ceremony Start Time: Awards ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM.