Get ready to Zoom-Zoom your way to a spooky good time! The Zoomers Southwest Florida Running & Triathlon Club is thrilled to announce the annual Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run/1 Mile Trail Walk. Thanks to our title sponsor, Mazda of Port Charlotte, we can make this a fun and memorable race-day experience!
Join fellow ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled, Witch and Zombie-themed 5K trail run or 1-mile Zombie walk through the beautiful Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park. Our smooth mixed-surface trail features mostly dirt and gravel, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Compete to win Male and Female Overall, Youth, Masters (40+), Grandmaster (50+), Senior Grandmaster (60+), and Veterans (70+), and the top 3 Male/Female in each age group. 0-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. 5k participants will receive a finisher medal.
$30.00 through September 2
$35.00 through September 30
$40.00 through October 17.
$45.00 October 18 - Race Day
Kids Ages 1-16: $23.00
To guarantee your shirt and size, please register by September 23, 2026.
The annual Trick or Trot event helps us fund the Zoomers Scholarship Award—supporting graduating seniors as they take their next big step. Whether that path leads to college, trade school, or military service, we’re proud to support their journey.
Thanks to the continued generosity of our running community, sponsors, and donors, we’ve awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students, including:
– Ava Taylor (2025)
– Savannah Morgan (2024)
– Keagan DiPietro (2024)
– Brendan Flavin (2023)
– Tori Belcher (2023)
– Joseph Smith (2021)
– Hailey Doyle (2021)
– Sebastian Holmes (2020)
– Dr. Darielle Costa (2017)
…and many more inspiring young adults.
Your support makes a difference—one stride at a time.
















Don't miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot in the spookiest, most exciting 5K trail run around. For more information and updates, follow us on Facebook. We can't wait to see you there in your best Halloween attire!
Register today and get ready to Zoom-Zoom your way into a fantastic Halloween Trail Run experience! See you on race day!
Proceeds will benefit THE ZOOMERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND. If you are unable to race and would like to support THE ZOOMERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND, click on the 'Donate' button above.
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Dr., Englewood, FL 34224
Shirt Deadline: September 23, 2026. Additional shirts have been ordered and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis at pre-race packet pickup.
Course Map: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/vbN285It2a
Mazda of Port Charlotte
Thursday, October 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park
Friday, October 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Race Day - Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park
Saturday, October 17, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$20.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$10.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — BEER MILE 2 PERSON RELAY
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$10.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$25.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$35.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$10.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$20.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — Trick or Trot 5k Virtual
Type — Running
130 days remaining
0.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$45.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$25.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
130 days remaining
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Englewood.
Learn more about the host city, Englewood.
Englewood is a city with a bustling art community, authentic beach town atmosphere, and an abundance of aquatic activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. In 2020, it was home to 21,000 people.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Trick or Trot 5K - Presented by Mazda of Port Charlotte.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Darielle Costa | — | |
| 🥈 | Michael Camp | — | |
| 🥉 | Joshua Costa | — | |
| 4 | Steve Costa | — | |
| 5 | Billy Squires | — | |
| 6 | Ashley Glass | — | |
| 7 | Richard Meyerholz | — | |
| 8 | Dale Riegsecker | — | |
| 9 | Diana Squires | — | |
| 10 | Ron Reid | — | |
| 11 | Denise Costa | — | |
| 12 | Meghan Brunelli | — | |
| 13 | Marti Stetter | — | |
| 14 | Stacey Holmes | — | |
| 15 | Pamela Riegsecker | — | |
| 16 | Donna Tomaio | — | |
| 17 | Terry Nechay | — | |
| 18 | Nancy Stevens | — | |
| 19 | Ray Stevens | — |
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