10 reasons trail runners are just like trick or treaters

Running for treats in costume? Halloween is just a regular day for the average trail runner.

Tory Scholz October 31, 2018

Halloween can feel like any other day for a trail runner. Like trick or treaters, trail runners can be found in the dark, moving at a steady pace, dressed in costume, and eating candy. Here are 10 reasons why trail runners are just like trick or treaters.

1. They will trade, share, or ask others for treats

If it has calories, and is made predominantly of sugar, they need it. #eatingistraining

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2. Their regular attire looks like a costume

No need to dress up–they look scary after spending hours sweating on the trails. Their hair resembles a spider web, their feet look like the Grim Reaper, and the blood on their knees is real.

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3. Kids dress up like them

Costume accessories include a fancy watch, small backpack, trucker hat, headlamp, long hair, and a beard.

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4. They have accumulated more cavities since they started trail running than the average 10-year-old sugar addict

Aid stations are essentially outdoor candy stores.

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5. They will dress in costume for a 100-mile race, or any distance

The Javelina Jundred isn’t the only race party where every runner is in costume. Trail runners don’t need an excuse to train and race in costume.

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6. They will train in the trails and mountains wearing costumes

A 25-mile training run is much more fun when dressed as a banana, superhero, fairy, or peacock.

7. They travel long distances by foot for food

The weather won’t stop them, and they don’t slow down after dark.

8. Their car doubles as a treasure chest full of costumes

They will find any excuse to wear that unicorn headband.

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9. Their running pack doubles as a candy bag

Proper training requires trail runners to fuel with mini chocolate bars and marshmallow-flavoured gels every 30 minutes.

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10. They will still be starving when they return home

No matter how much they eat on the trails, they will be hungry and tired from their long adventure.

Happy Halloween! Trick or treaters aren’t the only ones running for treats in costume. Don’t be scared if you run into a trail runner. They will likely be celebrating the festivities by being themselves.