13th Annual Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk

🎃 Event Overview

Join us for the 13th Annual Milford Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk to benefit The Beth-El Center in Milford. The Beth-El Center is a recognized leader in caring for and meeting the needs of the hungry and homeless and strives to prevent and end homelessness. All proceeds will be donated to our charity partner.

⚠️ Health & Safety Notice

Please note that while our plan is to conduct the Trick or Trot 5K in person, we are subject to the direction and authority of all State and local health authorities. Should the Federal Government, the State of Connecticut, the City of Milford, or other health authorities issue any directive that such activities like the Trick or Trot cannot or should not move forward in person, the Trick or Trot reserves the right to alter the event to virtual with or without notice.

💰 Pricing Details

• Adults: The cost to register for the race is $40.00 + a processing fee of $3.63. Your total cost for signing up for the race is $43.63
• Youth (under 18): The cost to register for the race is $25.00 + a processing fee of $2.67. Your total cost for signing up for the race is $27.67.
• No Refunds: No refunds shall be provided to any runners or participants.

🗺️ Course Map

View Course Map - Please refer to our map. Our course was designed and measured for participants to stay on the left side, facing traffic, for safety.

📋 Late Registration

All registrations on Friday and Saturday must be done online from this website. No in-person/paper/cash is available.

🏆 Costume Contest

Remember - We give out prizes for the best costumes! You’re not required to wear one, but many do and are eligible for awards!

📅 Event Schedule

• Oct 13: Guaranteed shirt sizing ends. All other entries will receive shirts “as available” and we could sell out.
• Friday 10/25: Early bib, shirt & swag pickup - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Beth-El Center, 90 New Haven Ave. Milford.
• Saturday 10/26:
  • 7:30am: Pre-registration bib, shirt, and swag pickup at Lisman Landing, Helwig St. Milford.
  • 8:30am: FREE kids Halloween Dash. Ten & under only please.
  • 9:00am: START of the 5k run/walk. Snacks and fluids to follow.
  • 9:45am: AWARDS DISTRIBUTION begins - NO FORMAL CEREMONY.

🏅 Awards

First MALE AND FEMALE, and three deep in age groups 9 and under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above. Everyone who is registered and completes the 5k course is eligible for awards based on finish time- your bibs have computer chips that record your data.

PLEASE REMEMBER - use your bib only. Do not give away, exchange or use someone else's. This can affect the finish positions of everyone in the race.

🌧️ Weather Policy

THIS EVENT IS HELD IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS - unless stopped or delayed by the authority of the City and/or Police on duty.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page at Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk.