Swing for the fences or just show up for the candy — Greensboro police are bringing back their Home Run Derby, Roadrunner Race and Trunk or Treat for a second year on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Carolyn Allen Park. Registration and trunk-or-treating kick off at 4 p.m., with costume activities, a therapy dog and officers handing out sweets rounding out the afternoon.
The event is being advertised as the 2nd Annual Home Run Derby, Roadrunner Race & Trunk or Treat, according to a post from the Greensboro Police Department on Facebook, which captioned the announcement “Bats, Candy, Costumes, and a Whole Lot of Home Run FUN!” The gathering is open to participants ages 8 to 16 and folds together a Home Run Derby, a Roadrunner Race, trunk-or-treating and costume activities all in one stop at the park.
Beyond the ballfield action, Porter the therapy dog is set to make an appearance, and Greensboro police officers will be on hand passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. The post from the department frames the day as a mashup of sports and Halloween fun, aimed squarely at keeping kids entertained while raising money for a cause close to the city's first responders.
How the Derby and Race Work
For families looking to compete rather than just trick-or-treat, the Home Run Derby and Roadrunner Race each cost $10 per event for one round, per the department's post. Scoring counts each participant's best round, and organizers say participants should register in advance using either a QR code or an online link. Home Run Derby participants are also asked to bring their own pitcher for their round.
Money Goes to Firefighters’ Fund
Every dollar raised through the derby and race is earmarked for the Greensboro Firefighters Charitable Fund, the police department's post states. That fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit owned and operated by members of the Professional Fire Fighters of Greensboro, according to the Greensboro Firefighters Charitable Fund, which says it provides direct financial assistance to firefighters and their families experiencing hardship.
The timing isn't incidental. This year's derby and race are tied to the Greensboro Fire Department's 100th-anniversary celebration, which the department's post says the event supports. The Greensboro Firefighter Historical Society is marking that same milestone in 2026, noting on its site that the department is celebrating a full century of service this year.
Organizers haven't specified where exactly within the park registration and payment take place, though the event is set for Carolyn Allen Park at 3610 Drawbridge Parkway. City of Greensboro facility records list that address for the park, though further details about the complex remain limited. Families planning to come out for the free trunk-or-treat portion don't need to sign up ahead of time — that part of the event requires no registration, unlike the paid derby and race.
