Molten Monster Mash 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Anniston, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Kids Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $35 until Oct 4.
- Kids Run: $10 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Anniston runs 32:55, about 10:36 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:49 and men in 27:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
29 West 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 83°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.
Race details
- Where
- 29 West 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Molten Monster Mash 2026?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
- 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 29 West 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201.
From the organizers
Tyler Union and M&H Valve of Anniston proudly announce their first Molten Monster Mash 5k race. This is a Halloween themed run, so costumes are not required but encouraged.
The race will be located at the YMCA of Calhoun County located at 29 West 14th Street Anniston, AL 36201.
We will use their out-and-back, USATF-certified course winding through historic downtown Anniston.
Also, we will have a Mini-Monster Dash for kids. This will be a short course that will not cross any roads with plenty of sentries.
All registrants will receive a Long Sleeve T-shirt, Custom Medal, and a Mug. We will have trophies for overall female and male winners and age bracket winners.