City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash - City of Franklin Pumpkin Dash
External Event
Distance
1.5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Join us for the City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash in historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia. Get your Halloween hustle on for the Trick or Trot 5K race. Take an un-boo-lievable run from historic downtown Franklin through the city cemetery, to the hospital and back. The 1.5 mile Pumpkin Dash is open to all ages. Families and children are encouraged! Dress in your favorite costume and walk, jog, or run in this family friendly fun race through downtown Franklin to the cemetery and back. Proceeds from this event benefit the Franklin and Southampton County communities with programs from the United Way and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Franklin, VA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Franklin, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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