Monster Dash 5K and Kids' Fun Run
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM PDT
- Location Spokane, Washington
- Price $19.02 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the 17th Annual Monster Dash 5K and Kids' Fun Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in beautiful Spokane! This premier Halloween-themed event takes place in the scenic Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill, where participants can enjoy the vibrant autumn leaves while showcasing their best costumes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, this event has something for everyone.
The Monster Dash features a chip-timed 5K race kicking off at 10:00 AM, perfect for those looking to challenge themselves and compete for overall and age category prizes. For the little monsters, the Kids' Fun Run starts at 11:00 AM, offering distances of 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile, with each young participant receiving a candy goodie bag at the finish line. Parents are welcome to join in the fun alongside their kids, creating a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere. Don’t forget to register by October 13th to secure your race shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to promoting healthy activities for children, as all proceeds support the local non-profit Active4Youth
The Monster Dash features a chip-timed 5K race kicking off at 10:00 AM, perfect for those looking to challenge themselves and compete for overall and age category prizes. For the little monsters, the Kids' Fun Run starts at 11:00 AM, offering distances of 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile, with each young participant receiving a candy goodie bag at the finish line. Parents are welcome to join in the fun alongside their kids, creating a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere. Don’t forget to register by October 13th to secure your race shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to promoting healthy activities for children, as all proceeds support the local non-profit Active4Youth
Organiser's Description
SPOKANE'S PREMIER HALLOWEEN 5K RACE AND KIDS' FUN RUN. BRING YOUR COSTUME. BRING YOUR SHOES. LET'S DASH!
Join us for the 17th Annual Monster Dash 5K Race and Kids' Fun Run, held in beautiful Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill. Enjoy autumn leaves. Show off your look. Run with friends. Monsters welcome.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY END OF DAY ON OCTOBER 13TH TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. If you miss this cut-off, you can look for extra shirts after the race but quantities will be limited and first-come first-served.
RACE DAY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 26, 2025
9:00am - Day-of bib and t-shirt pickup at the Lower Manito Park Picnic Shelter.
10:00am - The starting horn sounds to kick off the 5K Race. Dash!
11:00am - The Kids' Fun Run begins. Move those monster toes!
The Fun Run is offered at 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile distances, each ending with candy goodie bags as kids cross the finish line. Grownups are welcome to walk or run next to their children on the entire course.
The 5K Race will be chip timed. Many parents complete the 5K on their own, then meet their children for the Fun Run. We love a family dash!
There will be prizes for overall winners and ribbons for age category winners.
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All proceeds from the race are donated to Active4Youth [https://active4youth.org/], a local non-profit that believes that by teaching sports and introducing healthy activities to children at a young age, we can begin to address the alarming rise of childhood obesity, while providing children with a safe place to play after school. Its elementary running program is provided at no cost to children in Spokane Public Schools, West Valley School District, and Central Valley School District.
$35 - 5K Race with T-Shirt *before or on October 13th*
$17 - Kids' Fun Run with T-Shirt *before or on October 13th*
Join us for the 17th Annual Monster Dash 5K Race and Kids' Fun Run, held in beautiful Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill. Enjoy autumn leaves. Show off your look. Run with friends. Monsters welcome.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY END OF DAY ON OCTOBER 13TH TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. If you miss this cut-off, you can look for extra shirts after the race but quantities will be limited and first-come first-served.
RACE DAY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 26, 2025
9:00am - Day-of bib and t-shirt pickup at the Lower Manito Park Picnic Shelter.
10:00am - The starting horn sounds to kick off the 5K Race. Dash!
11:00am - The Kids' Fun Run begins. Move those monster toes!
The Fun Run is offered at 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile distances, each ending with candy goodie bags as kids cross the finish line. Grownups are welcome to walk or run next to their children on the entire course.
The 5K Race will be chip timed. Many parents complete the 5K on their own, then meet their children for the Fun Run. We love a family dash!
There will be prizes for overall winners and ribbons for age category winners.
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All proceeds from the race are donated to Active4Youth [https://active4youth.org/], a local non-profit that believes that by teaching sports and introducing healthy activities to children at a young age, we can begin to address the alarming rise of childhood obesity, while providing children with a safe place to play after school. Its elementary running program is provided at no cost to children in Spokane Public Schools, West Valley School District, and Central Valley School District.
$35 - 5K Race with T-Shirt *before or on October 13th*
$17 - Kids' Fun Run with T-Shirt *before or on October 13th*
Races
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Monster Dash 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
$38.10
Packet pick-up is available at Manito Park at 9:00am. 5K race starts at 10:00 near the lower Manito Park Picnic Shelter. This is a chip-timed race. -
Monster Dash Kids' Fun Run - 1 Mile, 1/2 Mile or 1/4 Mile
Incl. $2.02 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (11:00AM PDT)
$19.02
You can choose your distance for the kids' fun run right before it starts. The options are 1 mile, 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile. Packet pick-up is available at Manito Park from 9:00am-10:45am.
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Lower Manito Park Picnic Shelter, 1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, 99203, WA, United States
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