1 Mile5K

Frightful 5K & Monster Mile 2026

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Start time: 8:30 AM start (New York)
Location: East Palestine, Ohio
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 18, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
1-Mile	1 Mile	Oct 25, 20268:30 AM	$25$30 after Oct 18, 2026	–
5K	5K	Oct 25, 20269:00 AM	$30$35 after Oct 18, 2026	–
Virtual ParticipantVirtual	–	Oct 25, 20268:30 AM	$30$35 after Oct 18, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 18, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

1-Mile: $25 until Oct 17, then $30 until Oct 25.
5K: $30 until Oct 17, then $35 until Oct 25.

Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 1-Mile starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,170 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

31 Park Ave., East Palestine, OH 44413

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 25 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 73°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Frightful 5K & Monster Mile cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

Monster Medal & Participant Shirt

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 31 Park Ave., East Palestine, OH 44413Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,170 feet
Results posted by the race: 2023 Results
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Frightful 5K & Monster Mile?: Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 18, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Ohio?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 1 Mile, 5K.
Where does it start?: 31 Park Ave., East Palestine, OH 44413.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.