Monster Dash 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fitness and fun at the 17th Annual Monster Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the beautiful Point Pleasant Beach in Ocean. This exciting event kicks off with a 1-mile fun run at 9:30 AM, followed by the thrilling 5K race at 10:30 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join in the festivities, which include chip timing by Elite Racing Systems and a post-race celebration featuring a complimentary lunch for the first 250 registrants at Jenkinson's Pavilion.
Participants can look forward to a variety of awards, including top finishers for males, females, and non-binary racers, along with costume awards for categories like Best Overall Costume and Most Creative. With water stations along the route and a new softer cotton T-shirt for all participants, this event promises an engaging experience for everyone involved. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to enjoy Jenkinson's Boo! at the Boardwalk after the race—it's sure to be a frightfully fun time for the whole family!
Participants can look forward to a variety of awards, including top finishers for males, females, and non-binary racers, along with costume awards for categories like Best Overall Costume and Most Creative. With water stations along the route and a new softer cotton T-shirt for all participants, this event promises an engaging experience for everyone involved. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to enjoy Jenkinson's Boo! at the Boardwalk after the race—it's sure to be a frightfully fun time for the whole family!
Organiser's Description
_17TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK AND 1 MILE FUN RUN_
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:30 am
PACKET PICKUP DATES:
**THURSDAY 10/22 FROM 6:00-7:00 PM** NEW PICK UP DATE
POINT PLEASANT FIRST AID & EMERGENCY SQUAD, 611 LAUREL AVENUE, PPB
ON RACE DAY 10/24 STARTING AT 9:00AM
JENKS PAVILION
Chip timing by Elite Racing Systems!
Custom lunch generously provided by Jenkinson's for the first 250 registrants during the post race party at Jenkinson's Pavilion!
Water stations!
Awards:
* Top Male, Female, Nonbinary Finishers for 5K
* Top M/F/NB Costumed Finishers
* 5 year age group awards
* Costume Category Awards - Best Costume Overall Adult, Best Costume Overall Youth, Best Costume Group, Best Couple, Best Homemade Costume, Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest
*Tshirt and sizes guaranteed through September 30, 2026
NEW IN 2026: Softer Cotton TShirt!
Register at shirt/bib pick up with a CHECK or CASH:
Thursday night 10/22 6:00-7:00
at Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad
611 Laurel Ave
Point Pleasant Beach
or
on race day
Saturday October 24
starting at 9:00
at Jenks Pavilion
Point Pleasant Beach
Fun run heads off at 9:30
5K at 10:30
The races are rain or shine! We aren't able to offer refunds but can switch bib numbers between people. Thank you for your donation to our volunteer first aid squad!
Stick around after for Jenkinson's Boo! at the Boardwalk [https://jenkinsons.com/boo-at-the-boardwalk-2025-at-jenkinsons-boardwalk/]!
It will be frightfully fun!
Bring the whole family!
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:30 am
PACKET PICKUP DATES:
**THURSDAY 10/22 FROM 6:00-7:00 PM** NEW PICK UP DATE
POINT PLEASANT FIRST AID & EMERGENCY SQUAD, 611 LAUREL AVENUE, PPB
ON RACE DAY 10/24 STARTING AT 9:00AM
JENKS PAVILION
Chip timing by Elite Racing Systems!
Custom lunch generously provided by Jenkinson's for the first 250 registrants during the post race party at Jenkinson's Pavilion!
Water stations!
Awards:
* Top Male, Female, Nonbinary Finishers for 5K
* Top M/F/NB Costumed Finishers
* 5 year age group awards
* Costume Category Awards - Best Costume Overall Adult, Best Costume Overall Youth, Best Costume Group, Best Couple, Best Homemade Costume, Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest
*Tshirt and sizes guaranteed through September 30, 2026
NEW IN 2026: Softer Cotton TShirt!
Register at shirt/bib pick up with a CHECK or CASH:
Thursday night 10/22 6:00-7:00
at Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad
611 Laurel Ave
Point Pleasant Beach
or
on race day
Saturday October 24
starting at 9:00
at Jenks Pavilion
Point Pleasant Beach
Fun run heads off at 9:30
5K at 10:30
The races are rain or shine! We aren't able to offer refunds but can switch bib numbers between people. Thank you for your donation to our volunteer first aid squad!
Stick around after for Jenkinson's Boo! at the Boardwalk [https://jenkinsons.com/boo-at-the-boardwalk-2025-at-jenkinsons-boardwalk/]!
It will be frightfully fun!
Bring the whole family!
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$32.80
*Tshirt and sizes guaranteed through September 30, 2026 NEW IN 2026: Softer Cotton TShirt! *Lunch provided to the first 250 registrants -
1M Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.20
*special giveaway guaranteed through September 30, 2026 *medals for all finishers (Fun Runners do not get a tShirt but can purchase one for an additional cost online, guaranteed through 9/30/2026) -
TShirt Purchase ONLY
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Purchase a UNIQUELY designed tshirt to support our volunteer first aid squad! Available through September 30, 2026 NEW IN 2026: Softer Cotton TShirt!
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Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, Jenkinsons Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach, 08742, NJ, United States
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