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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMAC Monster Dash 5k Fun Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Denton runs 38:35, about 12:25 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:20 and men in 32:42.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:34 AM, and the DMAC Monster Dash 5k Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2001 W. Windsor Dr., Denton, TX 76201
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:04 or better, the top quarter in 30:45, and half the field in 38:35; the last tenth came in after 56:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 27:33 |
| 20-29 | 29:37 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:04 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 31:11 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 36:26 | 29:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:45, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Details. Registration opens Monday, August 17. Race Day: Sunday October 19th. Check In Start Time: 8AM. Costume Contest: 8:45AM. Race Start Time: 9:00AM. Trick or Treat Trail: 11AM - 1PM. Race Location: North Lakes Park, Denton. CHECK…
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DMAC’s Monster Dash Is A Unique Halloween Fun-Run & Trick-or-Treat Trail at North Lakes Park!
This year’s run will be a timed race. Each participant is required to register, which will include a running bib, themed T-shirt for registrants before 10/05, and entry to the costume contest. Participants aged 21 and over are eligible for a complimentary adult beverage at race conclusion, provided by Midway Mart. The race itself is slightly over a 5k loop (3.3 miles) around North Lakes Park.