Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run

All proceeds to benefit WAKD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides mentoring for youth through basketball, faith and community. Funds will go toward foundation events like it's summer basketball camp, Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, and weekly run club.

Race starts and finishes on the campus of NSU in the parking lot near Prather Coliseum & Collins Family Pavilion.

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

5k starts at 8:00 a.m.

Fun Run at 7:30 a.m.

Registration fee:

$25 through October 11th - includes t-shirt - No shirt guaranteed for those registering after October 11th

$30 October 17th through race morning

Sleep-in Supporters:

If you would like to support the cause and receive a t-shirt without having to break a sweat, you can register as a sleep-in supporter for $30 by October 16th. Your t-shirt will be available at packet pick up.

Packet pick up:

You may pick up your race packet at Premier Fitness & Athletics - 325 South Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457 on Friday, October 30th from 4-6 p.m. or at the race site on race morning starting at 7:00 a.m.

Awards: Overall Male & Female finishers will receive a $25 gift certificate and a medal. Additionally, 1st place male and female in each age group will get a medal.

12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Community event in Natchitoches, LA 71497.