Trick or Trot 5K & Kid's Zombie Dash

The 2023 event has unfortunately been postponed until 2024

You, and the entire family, are invited to RUN FOR YOUR LIVES through Spartanburg's most popular Halloween destination: Converse Heights! Race in front of century-old haunted houses full of spooky, kid-friendly props including yard-size spider webs, inflatable goblins, buried coffins, animatronic mummies and more!

Pre and post race festivities include a 200 meter Zombie Dash fun run, awards show, and costume party! 🎃 No matter the distance, all finishers receive candy at the finish line!!! 

5K Registration:

• $30 through 10/22/22
• $35 through 10/27/2022
• $40 through 10/29/2022

***Register the whole family (4 runners or more) and receive 20% OFF!!!

Kid's Zombie Dash: 

• $10 (Includes custom name bib and finisher's medal)

5K awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Top 3 fastest male and female overall
• Top 3 fastest male and female in each age group: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

What else to expect

• FREE pre/post race beverages, courtesy of Little River Roasting Company
• FREE professional race photos captured by the talented B.Knox.Photograhy
• Commemorative Silipint (MSRP -$20.00) 
• USATF sanctioned event & certified course
• Costume awards
• Post Race Party hosted by NuWay
• And More!

 Race Day Timeline

8:30am • Packet Pickup Opens 

9:15am • Packet Pickup Closes

9:30am • 5k Start

10:15am • Fun Run Start

10:30am • Awards Show  

FAQ

Q: When and where is packet pickup?

A:

@GottaRun Spartanburg

Oct 28 • 4-6pm

@Trinity United Methodist Church

Oct 29 • 8:30-9:15am 

Q: Can we walk?

A: Yes! The course will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:30-10:30am

Q: Are strollers allowed?

A: Yes!

Q: Are dogs allowed?

A: Extra-friendly dogs are more than welcome!

Q: What is the Zombie Dash? 

A:  200 meter "fun run", designed for children 12 and under. Participants can complete it solo or with friends/family (Parents race for free!) 👻

Q: Will results be available on site?

A: Live Results will be available, online, as soon as you cross the finish line

Q: Where should we park?

A: Limited parking will be available at Trinity United Methodist Church. Overflow parking is available at Spartanburg YMCA, less than 1/4 mile away.