Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Kiwanis Club of Lima                   

Howl’oween Trick or Trot

5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sunday October 25, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of Lima is pleased to sponsor its 8th annual Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5K, Fun Run Walk & Virtual Pet Contest which will take place on October 25, 2026 ( A virtual option is available for the races.) Proceeds will help fund Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs to benefit the children and residents of Allen County: The Kiwanis Club of Lima works with local school systems to help cultivate young leaders through service with their service leadership clubs at the elementary, middle and high schools. These clubs are recognized for their work throughout the USA and continue to grow each year. 

The Virtual Pet Contest will benefit local animal welfare agencies: The Humane Society of Allen County, Deb's  Dogs, and A Lotta Love Pet Rescue. 

Start Time: Staggered Start the Fun Run will start at 4:00 P.M. and the 5K will start shortly

after the Fun Run at 4:20 P.M. 

Start Location: West side of Faurot Park on Rosedale  Drive - Lima, OH 

Race Items Pick-up: 5pm-6:30pm  on October 25 at Allen County Children's Services, 123 West Spring Street, Lima, Ohio 45801  and Race Day 2:00-3:30pm

Entry Fee 5K: Early Registration on or before August 31st, 2026--$27. After August 31st through October 1st --$30.  After October 1st through October 25th --$35 and $40.00 on Race Day.

Entry Fee Fun Run and Virtual Fun Run: Early Registration on or before September 1, 2025--$25. After September 1, 2025--$30. 

Race Shirt: Receive a commemorative shirt. Register early and get yours!

Registrations received after October 2, 2025 will not have the race shirt included. Limited

quantities may be available for purchase on race day. 

Entry Fee Pet Contest: $10 for first pet. $5 for each additional pet & $10 for commemorative

shirt (same as race shirt) $15 for commemorative shirt for additional family members.

Pet Contest will be on the Kiwanis Club of Lima  2026  Virtual Per Parade Facebook Page. Deadline is October 13, 2026 Voting takes place from October 14-28. 

1 Mile Fun Run (Distance can be modified for those who are not able to complete the entire distance) This is not a

timed event! Refreshments will be available to all that cross the finish line.

Awards presented to the top three male and female finishers overall and top three in each male and female age

group for the 5K. 10 & under, 11-14, and 15-19.

Registration: Complete the Registration Form and Liability Waiver below and send, to:

Kiwanis Club of Lima Trick or Trot,  P.O. Box 544,Lima OH 45802