The Haunted Halloween 5K offers a 1-mile run and walk on October 31st, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM in Adrian, Michigan. Despite its name referencing a 5K distance, the actual event is 1 mile. The race takes place at 333 E Siena Heights Dr. Entry fees range from $2.00 to $30.00, making it an accessible option for athletes of all budgets. This Halloween-themed event welcomes both runners and walkers, providing a festive option for endurance athletes looking for a low-key race experience on race day or nearby dates when traveling to the Adrian area.
From the Race Organizer
🎃 Rotary Trick or Trot 5K RUN & WALK 🎃 Adrian's Spookiest, Silliest & Most Fun 5K of the Year! Get ready to run, walk, scream, laugh, and celebrate Halloween with the entire community! 👻🎃 In partnership with Adrian Noon Rotary Lenawee Endurance Club is bringing you a Halloween 5K that is about WAY more than just running. Grab your family, gather your friends, put together your wildest costume, and come celebrate Halloween with us! Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a new personal best, a casual jogger, a walker, a family looking for something fun to do together, or someone who simply wants an excuse to wear a ridiculous costume in public — YOU BELONG AT THE HAUNTED HALLOWEEN 5K! 👻 COME IN COSTUME! And we're not talking about just throwing on a pair of cat ears. GO ALL OUT. Witches. Ghosts. Superheroes. Zombies. Monsters. Movie characters. Disney characters. Werewolves. Skeletons. Giant pumpkins. Whatever your imagination can come up with! Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged and absolutely part of the fun. We'll have plenty of opportunities to show off your costume, take pictures, and celebrate the most creative runners, walkers, and families on the course. 🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY. COMMUNITY FOCUSED. HALLOWEEN OBSESSED. This event is designed for EVERYONE. Bring the kids. Bring your parents. Bring your friends. Bring your running group. Bring your coworkers. Bring the neighbor who hasn't run since 2017. Bring the person who says, "I don't run." They can walk it. The Halloween 5K is a welcoming, family-friendly community event where you can get active, have some fun, and enjoy one of the best times of the year together. 🕷️ EXPECT MORE THAN JUST A 5K We're turning an ordinary 5K into a full-blown Halloween celebration. Expect: 🎃 Halloween-themed atmosphere 👻 Costumes everywhere 🕸️ Spooky surprises 📸 Plenty of photo opportunities 🏃 A fun 5K course for runners AND walkers 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly fun 🏆 Awards and bragging rights 🎭 Costume competition 🍬 Halloween treats 🎶 Music and entertainment 🧟 Plenty of Halloween spirit …and a whole lot of fun! 🏆 COME FOR THE RUN. STAY FOR THE COSTUMES. Think you're fast? Prove it. Think your costume is unbeatable? Prove THAT too. We'll have opportunities to recognize runners for both their performance on the course and their commitment to Halloween. Because on this day, you don't necessarily have to be the fastest person in the race to steal the show. You just need the best costume. 👀 🧙♀️ THE GREAT HALLOWEEN COSTUME SHOWDOWN Start brainstorming now. Will your family come dressed as a terrifying zombie apocalypse? Will your running group become the cast of your favorite movie? Will you show up as a giant slice of pizza? Will someone inevitably dress as a hot dog? Probably. The more creative, ridiculous, spooky, funny, or downright bizarre your costume is, the better. 🏃 RUN IT. WALK IT. SURVIVE IT. You don't have to be a runner to participate. Run the entire course. Jog with your friends. Walk with your family. Push the stroller. Take your time. Stop for pictures. Enjoy the atmosphere. There is no wrong way to experience the Halloween 5K. The only requirement? Have fun. 🎃 MAKE HALLOWEEN A COMMUNITY EVENT Halloween is about bringing people together, and that's exactly what we want this race to do. We want to see families running together. We want to see kids crossing the finish line with giant smiles. We want to see friends showing up in ridiculous costumes. We want to see local businesses, running groups, schools, organizations, and neighbors all coming together to celebrate our community. This isn't just a race. It's a Halloween party that happens to have a 5K in the middle of it. 👻 SO... ARE YOU IN? Gather your crew. Pick your costumes. Start training. And get ready for a Halloween morning packed with running, costumes, community, laughs, and a whole lot of Halloween chaos. 🎃 THE HALLOWEEN 5K 👻 Family Friendly 🕷️ Costumes Encouraged 🏃 Runners & Walkers Welcome 🎭 Costume Competition 🧟 Halloween-Themed Fun ❤️ Community Focused Come dressed up. Come ready to run. Come ready to have fun. Just don't blame us if your costume becomes more popular than you are. 🎃👻 🕸️ LET'S MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN 5K ADRIAN HAS EVER SEEN. Register today and start planning your costume! You bring the costume. We'll bring the Halloween chaos. 🎃
Course & Travel Notes
The Haunted Halloween 5K starts at 8:15 AM, just eight minutes after sunrise at 8:07 AM on race day, so plan accordingly for low-light conditions at the start. Adrian, Michigan sits at a modest elevation of 768 feet, and you can expect typical late October weather with highs around 63°F and lows near 40°F, though be prepared for the possibility of rain as about 35% of days see measurable precipitation this time of year. The nearest airport is Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL), located 24.7 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 768 ft elevation☀️ Typically 63°F / 40°F · 35% chance of rain✈️ Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) — 24.7 mi
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When is Rotary Trick or Trot 5K – Run & Walk 2026 — Adrian, MI?
Rotary Trick or Trot 5K – Run & Walk 2026 — Adrian, MI takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Adrian, Michigan.
Where is Rotary Trick or Trot 5K – Run & Walk 2026 — Adrian, MI held?
Rotary Trick or Trot 5K – Run & Walk 2026 — Adrian, MI is held at 333 E Siena Heights Dr in Adrian, Michigan.
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