Warlick Family Ymca Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Join us for Trick-or-Trail, a fun-filled fall event featuring a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run on the scenic Sytz Family Trail System at the Warlick Family YMCA in Gastonia, NC! Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a family-friendly activity, we have something for everyone. The trail covers over 3 miles and is great for participants at all levels. Our 1-mile Fun Run is a relaxed, non-competitive event where participants join in for the joy of movement and community.
- 9:00 AM | 5K Trail Run
- 9:45 AM | Mascot Run
- 10:00 AM | 1-Mile Fun Run
Costumes encouraged! Bring friends, family, and your pups!
Must register by October 13th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
TRICK-OR-TRAIL PARTY ZONE
You don’t have to run to have fun at Trick-or-Trail. Come for the party! We’ll have a family celebration the entire time with bounce houses, games, music, and plenty of fall fun. Cheer on the runners, watch the mascot race, and enjoy activities for all ages. Free and open to all.
SPECIAL OFFER - Trail Treat $5 Off
Save $5 on your Trick-or-Trail 5K Trail Run registration with promo code TOT25.
Valid now through October 25. Enter the code at checkout to apply the discount. One use per registrant, not valid on prior registrations or with other offers, and not valid for the Fun Run.
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Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gastonia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:38 AM and sets at 6:38 PM local time (EDT) in Gastonia on October 24, 2026 — 10h 59m of daylight.
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Results — Warlick Family Ymca Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run
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- Gastonia 5K Races 4 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Gastonia events
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