Monster Mad Dash 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Location: Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Entry fee: From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K	5K	Oct 3, 20269:00 AM	$35$40 after Oct 1, 2026	–
Virtual 5KVirtual	5K	Oct 3, 20269:00 AM	$35$40 after Oct 2, 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 $40 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Washington ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Washington runs 36:53, about 11:52 a mile, based on 223 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:40 and men in 33:07.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 71°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: 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 490 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Monster Mad Dash 5K?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Washington?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Washington ($35).
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.
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.
Where does it start?: 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043.

From the organizers

Join the fun at the 18th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5K on October 3, 2026!

This fun-filled 5K is more than just a race, it's a community celebration with a purpose. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your spookiest costume to benefit children in the Edmonds School District! Form a team, wear your favorite costume, and run, walk or wag across the finish line!