4th Annual Oberlin Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run!

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Past event
2:00 PM EDT
Oberlin, Ohio
Free · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and festivities at the 4th Annual Oberlin Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run on Saturday, October 28, 2023! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Oberlin, Lorain, where participants will enjoy a delightful, un-timed 3.1-mile run that winds through the picturesque streets, starting and ending at Tappan Square, located at the corner of Main and College.

Embrace the Halloween spirit by donning your most imaginative, outrageous, or downright hilarious costumes! There are fantastic prizes for the best costumes, including cash awards for the top overall participants and kids under 13. After the run, join the Halloween afterparty at Black River (15 S. Main St.) to celebrate your achievements and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Whether you're running, walking, rollerblading, or just cheering from the sidelines, the Oberlin Monster Mash Dash promises a fun-filled day for everyone. Remember to keep costumes respectful and free from cultural appropriation to ensure a positive experience for all!

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  • 3rd Annual Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run!

    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.

    2:00 PM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

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 - $150
2nd Place Overall - $100
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, rollerblade, 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

Location

Corner of College St. & Main St. in Tappan Square, Oberlin, 44074, OH, United States

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