Monster Dash 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ravenna, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Oct 18, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's Run | Kids | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 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 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 18, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kid's Run: $10 until Oct 18.
- 5k Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 17, then $35 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 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 7:38 AM, and the Kid's Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Run The Land) for Monster Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Monster Dash?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:16 or better, the top quarter in 28:55, and half the field in 37:07; the last tenth came in after 1:01:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 25:09 |
| 20-29 | 27:09 | 50:34 |
| 30-39 | 28:06 | 37:06 |
| 40-49 | 31:11 | 25:20 |
| 50-59 | 48:15 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 34:28 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 109 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Monster Dash 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 55 to 115 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:02 to 37:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 (+13%) | 37:07 | under 25:16 | 21:28 |
| 2024 | 102 (+76%) | 36:38 | under 25:25 | 19:25 |
| 2023 | 58 (+5%) | 31:22 | under 21:32 | 16:16 |
| 2022 | 55 | 29:02 | under 21:49 | 19:51 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:55, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and Medal; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Jul 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Monster Dash?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 18, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 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 and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 115 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 37:07 and the winner ran 21:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:55, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Description
Join us on SUNDAY, October 18th for a family friendly Monster Dash 5k walk/run. Costumes are encouraged! Kids (12 and under) will monster dash 800 meters and grown up ghouls will run for their lives while participating in a FUN 5k.
Runner Perks:*
Register by October 1st to guarantee your shirt and medal!
T-shirt
Finisher Medal for All Runners and Walkers!
Post race food
Overall and Age Group Awards
Timed race on a measured course
Early Packet Pick Up
Friday, October 16th 3:00 – 5:00 PM at UH Portage Main Lobby
Race Morning starting at 7:30 AM
Race Day Timeline:
7:30am - Registration and Packet Pick up