City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A spirited Halloween run and dash through historic Franklin, supporting local community programs.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyEmbrace the spirit of Halloween at the City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash. This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers to enjoy a festive journey through historic downtown Franklin. Choose between the 5K or the shorter 1.5-mile Pumpkin Dash, perfect for all ages and abilities. Dressing in your favorite costume is highly encouraged, adding to the joyful atmosphere. Your participation also supports vital community programs in Franklin and Southampton County.
What to expect
- Enjoy a festive Halloween-themed run or walk through historic downtown Franklin.
- Choose your distance: a 5K race or a 1.5-mile Pumpkin Dash for all ages.
- Dress up in your favorite costume and join the family-friendly fun.
Standout details
- Halloween costume fun
- Family-friendly Pumpkin Dash
- Supports local community programs
- Route through historic downtown
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
5mo 17d 22h 40m leftVirtual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT · From $54.98
City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · From $44.30
1.5 Miles
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
5mo 17d 21h 11m leftCity of Franklin Pumpkin Dash
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT · From $22.95
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Join us for the City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash in historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia. Get your Halloween hustle on for the Trick or Trot 5K race. Take an un-boo-lievable run from historic downtown Franklin through the city cemetery, to the hospital and back. The 1.5 mile Pumpkin Dash is open to all ages. Families and children are encouraged! Dress in your favorite costume and walk, jog, or run in this family friendly fun race through downtown Franklin to the cemetery and back. Proceeds from this event benefit the Franklin and Southampton County communities with programs from the United Way and the Department of Parks and Recreation.