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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $42.50$45 after Oct 13, 2026 | – |
| Kids 1/4 M (7, 8 and 9) | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Little Monster Dash (4, 5 and 6) | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Little Monster Dash Age 3 and Under | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:55 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 13, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $42.50, entry is about 15 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fresno runs 37:30, about 12:04 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:48 and men in 33:25.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Woodward Park - Shinzen Group Activity Area, Fresno, CA 93720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:16 or better, the top quarter in 31:07, and half the field in 38:18; the last tenth came in after 56:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:10 | 19:44 |
| 20-29 | 26:18 | 20:02 |
| 30-39 | 24:45 | 18:27 |
| 40-49 | 24:09 | 21:50 |
| 50-59 | 28:30 | 21:53 |
| 60-69 | 29:04 | 25:44 |
| 70+ | 37:44 | 32:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 25 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 679 to 850 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:16 to 38:18.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 850 (-4%) | 38:18 | under 26:16 | 16:08 |
| 2024 | 888 (+35%) | 38:49 | under 25:55 | 16:52 |
| 2023 | 660 (+7%) | 40:45 | under 26:52 | 16:29 |
| 2022 | 615 (-9%) | 42:22 | under 26:33 | 16:56 |
| 2021 | 679 | 43:16 | under 26:40 | 17:06 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:07, against 30:43 in a typical California 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.
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 84°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.
What the organizers of Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pickup your event swag at Fleet Feet's Fresno. Friday October 23rd. Fleet Feet Fresno. Fort Washington and Friant. 3pm-6pm. Race Day Schedule - Oct 24th. 8:00am Late Packet Pickup. 8:50am Costume Contests. 9:00am Kids Races. 9:10am 5k.
Shirt and medal
If you would like to sponsor this event please email [email protected]. To download sponsor sheet click on icon below. Sponsors receive free entries and recognition on our shirts and throughout our website, booth space and shout outs on…
Shirt and medal
Each participant will receive: ~Custom GLOW in the DARK finisher's medallion! ~GLOW in the DARK Event shirt! ~Costume Contest! ~Halloween Goodies! ~Halloween Music! ~Largest Group Contest! ~Print your own Downloadable Finisher Certificate!…
Shirt and medal
For Some Extra Holiday Fun Join Us For the CLASSIC Holiday Run Series! Enter all three events and earn our Holiday Run Series Medallion! (Must be registered for all three to receive this medal). Bundle and save during registration! Monster…
Awards
This is one of the most fun parts of the Monster Mash Dash! Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and vie for the winner of the Costume Contest! Prizes for adults and kids too!
Rules and FAQ
What are the award categories and when will they be handed out? Awards will be presented in an on-site awards ceremony. If you must leave before presentation, awards will be left at Fleet Feet Fresno 48 hrs after the event for you to…
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👻 Fresno’s Halloween Run for the Whole Family! 👻
Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate Halloween at the 12th Annual Monster Mash Dash! 👻
Big monsters, little monsters, costumes, candy, music, and plenty of Halloween fun make this one of our favorite family events of the year.
Choose your distance, grab your crew, and come dressed to impress!