Join Historic Oakland Foundation for a Halloween-themed fun run through historic Oakland Cemetery. This new 4k begins and ends at the iconic Oakland gate and features :trick :or :treat themed course, costume contest, fun photo-ops, thrilling warm-up, and more Halloween surprises! Each finisher receives a mini pumpkin and commemorative t-shirt. Category winners are awarded a gourmet pumpkin pie. Come early to purchase your pumpkins and fall decor at our fourth annual Pumpkin Patch (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) featuring a variety of pumpkin types and sizes, Oakland shop, coffee and snacks, pumpkin decorating, and more. Stay after the race for a Halloween themed after-party hosted at ​Republic Social House - each runner over 21 gets a free Sweetwater beer!
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GHOST RUNNERS
Want to support the cause but don&rsquo:t want to break a sweat? Register as a &ldquo:ghost runner&rdquo:! Ghost runners pay the race registration fee and a small shipping fee to have the race t-shirt sent to them after the event. This is a great way to support Oakland!
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ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION
All runners will receive a commemorative :Trick :or :Trot :t-shirt, a mini-pumpkin, and will have the chance to win awards and prizes.
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Runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels are welcome. Leashed dogs and strollers are always welcome in the cemetery.
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Historic Oakland Foundation members receive $5 off their :Trick :or :Trot :entries. :
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PARKING
Limited street parking is available around Oakland Cemetery. We encourage participants to use rideshare :or :MARTA when visiting the site (King Memorial MARTA Station is a short walk from Oakland Cemetery).
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FUNDRAISING
All proceeds from :Trick :or :Trot :benefit Historic Oakland Foundation&rsquo:s mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery, where Atlanta&rsquo:s history comes alive.
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AWARDS
Awards will be given to runners in the following divisions: the overall male, female, and non-binary: the overall Masters male, female, and non-binary: and the top three male, female, and non-binary age group winners in 14 age groups from 10 &: under to 70 &: over. The awards ceremony will take place following the race.
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T-SHIRTS
All registered runners will receive a commemorative :Trick :or :Trot 4K t-shirt. :
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COSTUME CONTEST
Join the :Trick :or :Trot 4K Halloween Costume Contest! Prizes awarded at the awards ceremony to the most creative costumes in the following categories: Best Adult, Best Youth, Best Family, Best Group, Best Dog.
Event details and schedule
PACKET PICKUP
Packets include your official :Trick :or :Trot :shirt, instructions to participate, and special offers from our community partners.
Race day packet pick-up begins at 3:30 p.m. Please note that we will not be accepting race day registrations.