The City of Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run is a great race for all ages, featuring a beautiful Halloween decorated course through Washington Park! You can run or walk the course and costumes are encouraged. This race features chip timing by ARE Event Productions. All registered runners will receive a wicking fabric shirt.  Warmups and lining up by 3:15pm, race starts at 3:45pm for competitive runners who expect to finish in under 35 minutes and 4:30pm for Fun Run and Walkers who expect to finish in 35+ minutes.

Before the race, enjoy our pre-party event from 12pm - 4pm featuring FREE family friendly entertainment, including free pumpkins, candy, vendors, decorations & DJ.

Following the race, we will host an awards recognition posting of the results featuring age-based divisional awards. Additionally, we will be selecting Best Costume prizes for participating runners.

REGISTER HERE

Registration price increases to $30 on October 1st

A $5 discount for children under 10 will be automatically applied at checkout for the timed race which includes a shirt. Kids 5 and under who do not want to be timed and do not want a shirt can register for the free kids option below.

Day-of registration will be available for $35 for all.

PACKET PICKUP

• Thurs 10/23: 4pm-7pm at Albany Running Exchange (1028 Broadway)
• Friday 10/24: 11am-6pm at Washington Park (New Scotland/Madison)
• Saturday 10/25: 12pm-3pm at Washington Park (New Scotland/Madison Entrance)

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the 1st Place Male, Female & Non-Binary. Top three male and female finishers in each of the following categories will also receive awards: 15 and under; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Post-race awards recognition and posting of results takes place in Washington Park at the Finish Line! Costume Contest for Best Adult, Best Duo, Best Original and Best Kids! Contest for Trick or Trot registered runners only. 

PARKING

Paid Trick-or-Trot Parking Locations: 

Off-street parking for Trick-or-Trot is available just a short walk from Washington Park at the following ParkAlbany parking lots:

• Parking Lot 2: Located at 72 Central Ave. (between Central Ave & Western Ave)
• Parking Lot 3: Located at 327 Washington Avenue. (at Washington and Lexington Ave)
• Parking Lot 4: Located at 124 Central Ave. (between Central Ave & Bradford St)

Parking at these locations is subject to fees, for more information please visit: www.parkalbany.com/find-parking