Trick or Trot 5K - Presented by Mazda of Port Charlotte

🎃 Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run

Presented by Mazda of Port Charlotte

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

The Race Starts at 8:00 AM

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. 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.

• 5K Participants: Receive a race shirt, bib, and an awesome finisher medal with a sliding character on the medal!
• 1-Mile Walkers: Receive a shirt and a bib.
• Post-Race Fun: Enjoy food and refreshments for all ages after crossing the finish line.
• Costume Contest: Channel your inner zombie, witch, or hero! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be awards for the best costume.
• Family-Friendly: This event is perfect for the whole family! Kids aged 1-14 can join in on the fun for a special rate.

🏆 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. You can register in the following age segments: 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+. All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.

💲 Registration Pricing

$30.00 through September 2
$35.00 through September 30
$40.00 through October 17
$45.00 October 18 - 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

The annual Trick or Trot event helps us fund the Zoomers Scholarship Award—supporting graduating seniors as they take their next big step. Whether that path leads to college, trade school, or military service, we’re proud to support their journey.

Thanks to the continued generosity of our running community, sponsors, and donors, we’ve awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students.

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.
Course Map: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/vbN285It2a

👟 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.

🔗 For More Information

Keep an eye out for additional announcements and updates as race day approaches!

For registration and details, visit the race page: Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run.