5th Annual Oberlin Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run!
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Oberlin, Ohio
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the fun at the 5th Annual Oberlin Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the charming town of Oberlin, Lorain! This exciting un-timed and unsupported 3.1-mile run offers a unique opportunity to embrace the Halloween spirit as you weave through the vibrant streets of Oberlin, starting and finishing at the iconic Tappan Square, located at the corner of Main and College.
Dress to impress in your most creative, fabulous, or delightfully awkward Halloween costume for a chance to win amazing prizes! Categories include Overall and Kids (under 13), with cash prizes for the top contenders. Whether you’re running, walking, skating, or simply cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome to join in the festive atmosphere. After the run, don't miss the Halloween afterparty at Black River (15 S. Main St.) to keep the celebration going. Just remember to keep it fun and respectful with your costume choices! Mark your calendars for this spooktacular event and get ready for a day filled with laughter, community, and Halloween cheer!
Dress to impress in your most creative, fabulous, or delightfully awkward Halloween costume for a chance to win amazing prizes! Categories include Overall and Kids (under 13), with cash prizes for the top contenders. Whether you’re running, walking, skating, or simply cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome to join in the festive atmosphere. After the run, don't miss the Halloween afterparty at Black River (15 S. Main St.) to keep the celebration going. Just remember to keep it fun and respectful with your costume choices! Mark your calendars for this spooktacular event and get ready for a day filled with laughter, community, and Halloween cheer!
Organiser's Description
The Oberlin Monster Mash Dash is an un-timed and unsupported 3.1-mile fun run weaving throughout Oberlin beginning and ending in Tappan Square at the corner of Main and College. Wear your most creative, fabulous, or awkward Halloween costume! The best costumes win special prizes.
*Best Costume Prizes (you must be a race participant to be eligible for a prize)
1st Place Overall - $100
2nd Place Overall - $75
3rd Place Overall - $50
1st Place Kids (Under 13) - $50
2nd Place Kids (Under 13) - $25
3rd Place Kids (Under 13) - $25
Best Family Costume - $50
And, join us at Black River (15 S. Main St.) after the run for a Halloween afterparty!
Don't really like running? That is ok. You can walk, skate, bike, or just hang out at the finish line and cheer us on.
Reminder! Do not wear a racist Halloween costume. You will be immediately disqualified. Here is some guidance. [https://www.npr.org/2019/10/29/773615928/cultural-appropriation-a-perennial-issue-on-halloween]
*Best Costume Prizes (you must be a race participant to be eligible for a prize)
1st Place Overall - $100
2nd Place Overall - $75
3rd Place Overall - $50
1st Place Kids (Under 13) - $50
2nd Place Kids (Under 13) - $25
3rd Place Kids (Under 13) - $25
Best Family Costume - $50
And, join us at Black River (15 S. Main St.) after the run for a Halloween afterparty!
Don't really like running? That is ok. You can walk, skate, bike, or just hang out at the finish line and cheer us on.
Reminder! Do not wear a racist Halloween costume. You will be immediately disqualified. Here is some guidance. [https://www.npr.org/2019/10/29/773615928/cultural-appropriation-a-perennial-issue-on-halloween]
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5th Annual Oberlin Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run!
Sun 26th October 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
Free
This is a FREE fun run. We are here to support you and have fun, but you will be running at your own risk. We are not blocking off streets, but we will have signs and stick together.
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Corner of College St. & Main St. in Tappan Square, Oberlin, 44074, OH, United States
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