Apex Foundation Trick or Trot 5K & Halloween Hunt
About this race
Voted Best of the Best in Arvada for Non Profit Events by Colorado Community Media! Join the Apex Foundation for the 6th Anniversary Trick or Trot 5K, presented by Intermountain Health! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are all welcome to join us for this Halloween celebration. Dress in your Halloween best for a chance to win prizes for the costume contest. Contest categories include Best 12 & Under, Best Couple, Best Group, Best Homemade, and Best Pet costumes.
There will be a separate 1-mile Trick or Trot Candy Hunt for kids 12 & under. Kids can grab candy at our designated trick or trot stations along the 1-mile course. Participants will need to register for this event specifically, as it is separate from the 5K race. Kids registered in the 5k race receive automatic entry to Halloween Hunt. One parent/guardian is encouraged to join but does not need to register. Course giveaways will be available for registered participants only.
Registered 5K participants will receive an event giveaway item, swag bag, and a chance to win great prizes!
Proceeds from this event benefit the Apex Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to support Apex Park and Recreation District’s efforts to deliver quality community recreation. https://foundation.apexprd.org/who-we-are/
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Trick or Trot 5K
Judged Costume Contest Categories: Best Group 12 & Under Best Couple Best Homemade Best Pet Race Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4574623246 Parking: Parking is available at the Apex Center located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Arvada, CO Awards Info: Overall Male & Female 1st and 2nd in age/gender categories: 12 & under,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Post-Race Party Includes: • Yard Games • Synthetic Ice • Bounce House • Kids’ Crafting Station • Post-race massage • Prize Giveaways • Awards Packet pickup: Packet pickup will be available at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Friday, Oct. 24 from 4-6 PM, or at the event beginning at 8:00 AM. Refund Policy: This event is held rain, snow, or shine. Registrations are non-refundable. In the event the State or local health department issues a mandatory “Stay at Home” order or mandates the closure of races and/or facilities, participant(s) of this race will adjust to a virtual format. Refunds will NOT be issued.
Kids' 1-mile Halloween Hunt
There will be a separate 1-mile Trick or Trot Candy Hunt for kids 12 & under. Kids can grab candy at our designated trick or trot stations along the 1-mile course. Participants will need to register for this event specifically, as it is separate from the 5K race. Kids registered in the 5k race receive automatic entry to Halloween Hunt. One parent/guardian is encouraged to join but does not need to register.
Trick or Trot VIRTUAL 5K
**Processing Fees are now shown in the event registration fee** Participate in our virtual 5K option between Sat., Oct. 24 and Sun., Oct. 25. Participants will receive a goody bag and event giveaway item.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Arvada, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 6:08 PM local time (MDT) in Arvada on October 24, 2026 — 10h 47m of daylight.
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