In 36 days · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
Back Forty Birmingham, Birmingham AL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
53–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
49–71°F
dry
2024
57–81°F
dry
2023
56–76°F
dry
2022
51–77°F
dry
2021
55–75°F
dry
2020
62–69°F
rain
2019
47–70°F
dry
2018
47–73°F
dry
2017
48–63°F
dry
2016
55–80°F
dry
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About this race
Trick or Trot 5K
Event Details
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: Back Forty Brewing, Birmingham, AL
- Time: Begins at 8 AM
- Options: In-person and virtual participation available
Packet Pickup
- Location: Fleet Feet Birmingham
- Date: October 23, 2026
- On Race Day: Available at Back Forty Brewing
- Shirt Size: Register by September 28th to guarantee size
Race Venue
- Address: 3201 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Spirit: Get into the Halloween spirit with a costume run
- Course: Traditionally takes place through downtown Birmingham
- Participation: Runners of all ages, strollers, and pets are welcome!
Awards
- Categories: Top three male and female overall, top male and female masters
- Age Groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Team Awards: Biggest Team, Most Spirited Team
- Individual Awards: Most Spirited Individual, Kid, and Pet & Owner
About the Cause
- Beneficiary: Kid One Transport
- Mission: Provide transportation to medical care for children and expectant mothers throughout Alabama
- Website: www.kidone.org
- Virtual Option: If in-person events cannot proceed, all registrants will participate virtually
Registration Link
- Sign Up: Register Here
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 23 – 25, 2026.
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