Trot for TROT

🏃‍♂️ Trot for TROT 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) 5th Annual Trot for TROT 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 11th, 2025! Come on out for a fun filled, family friendly morning. Walk, jog, run, or roll along the scenic Columbia River and enjoy some fresh air and beautiful autumn scenery. This event is a fundraiser for TROT which promotes the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with special needs by providing animal assisted therapies and programs. All proceeds, entry fees, and shirt purchases will go directly to providing scholarships for families and riders with financial needs, operational program costs, and equine care. For more information about TROT visit https://www.trot3cities.org/.

📅 Race Details

• Location: The 5K route and 1 Mile route will start and finish at the Columbia Point Marina parking lot in Richland (600 Columbia Point Drive Richland, WA).
• Accessibility: This is a family-friendly and kid-friendly event and the course is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
• Awards: Special awards will be given to the Top Overall male and female (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) in the 5K distance and Top Overall male and female (1st place and 2nd place) in the 1 mile distance.
• Leashed Dogs: Runners and walkers are encouraged to bring their canine companions to help celebrate the special human-animal bond. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.

🎉 Additional Race Day Activities

While the main focus of the Trot for TROT is the 5K race and 1 Mile Fun Run, there will be plenty of additional activities that everyone will enjoy!

• Live Performances: Live Music and Performance from Bram Brata & OK2Botay – Enjoy incredible music from two remarkable groups in TCSBA.
• Costume Contest: Best Dressed Cowboy or Cowgirl – Race volunteers will be keeping their eyes peeled for the best dressed Cowboy or Cowgirl! The chosen winner will receive a prize!
• Kids Activities: Kids Pony Stick Barrel Race – Kids (ages 3-6) will have the opportunity to participate in a free pony stick barrel race event!
• Interactive Fun: Petting Zoo – Some of our favorite therapy animals will be there to say hi and cheer on all the runners. Be sure to come give them some love!
• Prizes: Free Raffle – Enter your name/bib number in the free raffle for a chance to win a prize!

💵 Entry Fee Prices

Registration opens on 5/1/25

Regular Registration Price (Ends 10/10/25 @ 11:59pm)

• Cowboys Trail (1 Mile): $15
• Cocoa's Round-Up (5K): $20

Race Day Registration Price

• Cowboys Trail (1 Mile): $20
• Cocoa's Round-Up (5K): $25

Online Registration closes on Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 11:59pm

👕 Trot for TROT Race Shirts

When you register, you will have the option to purchase a Trot for TROT Race Shirt. Every shirt purchased is helping support our programs and allowing us to empower, engage & educate children and adults with special needs in the Tri-Cities community. TO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BUY A SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER AND PURCHASE A SHIRT BY SEPTEMBER 10TH! After September 10th, you will no longer be able to purchase a shirt when you register. There will be a limited amount of shirts available for purchase at the Trot for TROT.

🌐 Virtual Trot For TROT Option

Unable to participate in person at the Trot for TROT, but still want to support TROT? Consider signing up to run the Trot for TROT on your own time. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air, all while knowing you are helping support a great cause. Be sure to send us pictures (events@trot3cities) or tag us on social media @trot3cities of your run! This registration option does not include a race bag or race bib.

🤝 Sponsor the Trot for TROT

Make a lasting impact in our community by sponsoring the 2025 Trot for TROT! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click HERE. THANK YOU to our incredible 2025 Trot for TROT sponsors!