Monster Dash 2026 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Monroe, Georgia
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5k and 10k	10K	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$60	–
Monster Dash 5k	5K	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$30	–
Monster Dash 10k	10K	Oct 24, 20268:45 AM	$40	–

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 and 10k: $60 until Oct 24.
Monster Dash 5k: $30 until Oct 24.
Monster Dash 10k: $40 until Oct 24.

Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $60, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 10K in Georgia, which costs $42 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Georgia runs 1:02:51, about 10:07 a mile, based on 104 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:44 and men in 57:06.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the 5k and 10k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

329 S Lumpkin St, Monroe, GA 30655

Directions to the start

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 24 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 78°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: 329 S Lumpkin St, Monroe, GA 30655Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 870 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K, 10K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Monster Dash 2026?: Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Georgia?: At $60, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 10K in Georgia, which costs $42 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, 10K.
Where does it start?: 329 S Lumpkin St, Monroe, GA 30655.