Press Release provided by Melissa Crager – Public Relations & Corporate Responsibility Manager for Brookshire Brothers, Inc. Lufkin TX 75904 – Office Phone: (936) 634-8155 ext: 4344 – Mobile Phone: (936) 676-7555 – Email: MCrager@brookshirebros.com – Web: www.brookshirebrothers.com
Family-friendly event features races, mascot dash, costume contest, vendor booths and activities benefiting the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation
LUFKIN, TX (October 15, 2026) – Families, runners and Halloween enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the season at the 5th annual Trick or Trot 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center Plaza in Lufkin, TX. Hosted by Brookshire Brothers, the event promises a morning of festive fun, friendly competition and community spirit, with proceeds benefiting the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation (BBCF).
Registration opens at 7 a.m., with activities kicking off at 8 a.m. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join the fun, whether running the 5K, enjoying the 1-Mile Fun Run or cheering on their favorite mascots during the highly anticipated Mascot Mad Dash.
Every race participant will receive a medal, making it a memorable experience for the entire family. Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners in both the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Age-group trophies will also be presented to the top male and female finishers in each of the following categories: 18 and under, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59 and 60 and older.
In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy nearly 30 vendor booths featuring fun giveaways, games and family-friendly activities. Festivities will also include a costume contest for children and adults, carnival games, pumpkin painting and more. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged.
“Each year, Trick or Trot brings together businesses, families and community partners for a day of fun while raising funds for worthy causes,” said Melissa Crager, Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility Manager for Brookshire Brothers. “This event helps extend the reach of the Foundation and supports organizations that are working every day to strengthen the communities we call home.”
Event Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. — Registration Opens
- 8:00 a.m. — 1-Mile Fun Run
- 8:30 a.m. — Mascot Mad Dash
- 8:45 a.m. — Costume Contest
- 9:00 a.m. — 5K Race
- 9:45 a.m. — Award Ceremony
- 8-10 a.m. — Vendor booths, giveaways, balloon animals, carnival games, pumpkin painting and additional family-friendly activities
Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring the whole family and enjoy a morning filled with Halloween festivities while supporting a meaningful cause.
Registration is now open at: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Lufkin/TrickorTrot5KandFunRun.
For more than 100 years, Brookshire Brothers has proudly served as a neighborhood grocer and community partner. Through the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation, the company has contributed more than $2 million to nonprofit organizations and educational foundations across Texas and western Louisiana. Proceeds from Trick or Trot help fund future Foundation grants supporting organizations that address community needs and make a lasting difference in the areas Brookshire Brothers serves.
ABOUT BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was established to fund specific projects that align with Brookshire Brothers’ core values. The foundation has given more than two million dollars to a variety of nonprofit organizations over the past two decades, thanks to the generous support of Brookshire Brothers’ vendor partners who participate in charitable golf tournaments each year.
ABOUT BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS
Brookshire Brothers is a 100% employee-owned, community-centered grocer based in Lufkin, Texas. Founded in 1921, this regional grocery chain operates nearly 120 locations that stretch west to the Texas Hill Country and east to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Though its focus remains on traditional grocery and pharmacy, Brookshire Brothers has complimentary formats that include fuel and tobacco operations, coffee shops and event venues. Brookshire Brothers is committed to quality and service in its stores and is known for its good people who sell good food and do good deeds in the communities they serve. Visit their website: www.brookshirebrothers.com
