Run For Kids' Sake 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Monaca, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE Monster Mash Mad Dash - AGE 10 & UNDER | Other | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- FREE Monster Mash Mad Dash - AGE 10 & UNDER: Free until Oct 23.
- 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the FREE Monster Mash Mad Dash - AGE 10 & UNDER starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2500 Marshall Road, Monaca, PA 15061
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 2500 Marshall Road, Monaca, PA 15061Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Run For Kids' Sake 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
- 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, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 2500 Marshall Road, Monaca, PA 15061.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages to join us for a morning of fitness, friendship, and FUN at this year's Run For Kids' Sake Run/Walk 5K!
Arrive early for the Kids & Family Monster Mash Mad Dash half mile race at 9am, followed by the timed 5K run/walk at 9:30am at the John A. Antoline Memorial Park in Monaca.
Strollers and leashed pets are welcome, and medals will be awarded to the Top three 5K finishers in each age group.
Day-of registration will open at 8am.
Register by October 2 to receive a Run For Kids' Sake 5K shirt!