Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm is held in Wells, Maine, in York County, on October 31, 2026. The 5K, 3.1 miles, starts at 9:00 a.m. and crosses meadows, woods, wetlands and a beach within the Wells Reserve. The race is timed, water stops are on course, and awards go to the first finishers, to age-group winners and to the best costumes. Entry supports conservation work along the Gulf of Maine coastline.

Trail underfoot changes the arithmetic: grass, woodland path and sand all run slower than pavement, so judge the day on effort and placing rather than on your road 5K time. Shoes with real tread are worth wearing, and shortening your stride on soft or uneven ground keeps you upright. Costumes are encouraged, though it pays to choose something that will not catch on branches.