Trick or Trail 5 Mile & 1 Mile Spooky Sprint

Trick or Trail 5 Mile & 1 Mile Spooky Sprint is held in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, on October 24, 2026. Two trail formats are offered: the Treat or Trail Race over 5 miles (8 km) and the Spooky Sprint over 1 mile (1.6 km). Start times had not been posted at the time of writing. The organizer's website points to iDaph Events, and the Halloween theme is a clue that costumes are likely to appear on the course.

A 5-mile trail race in the mountains of western North Carolina offers a real workout in a playful setting. Six to eight weeks of consistent running with one hilly session per week is enough to enjoy it, and experienced runners can push it as a tempo effort. The 1-mile Spooky Sprint is designed for kids and for anyone who wants to take part without training, so it works well as a family outing. Trail shoes are a good idea, since late-October leaves can hide roots and loose rock on the path.