Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel - Presented by Nolan Painting Inc.
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Located in Glen Mills, Delaware County, this exciting event invites runners of all ages to join in on the Halloween festivities while supporting a great cause—the Edgmont Township Fire Company No. 1. Participants can choose between two race distances: a thrilling 5K course that winds through the scenic Arasapha Farms and the haunted hayride path, and a family-friendly 1-mile untimed run that loops around the property.
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to win in the Monster Costume Contest, with awards for individuals, themed groups, and youth participants under 12. All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and chipped bib for race timing in the 5K. Remember to pick up your race packet on October 23rd at the Edgmont Fire Company to beat the lines on race day! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Monster Dash promises to be a spooktacular day filled with community spirit and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun and make a difference!
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to win in the Monster Costume Contest, with awards for individuals, themed groups, and youth participants under 12. All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and chipped bib for race timing in the 5K. Remember to pick up your race packet on October 23rd at the Edgmont Fire Company to beat the lines on race day! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Monster Dash promises to be a spooktacular day filled with community spirit and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Join us for spooktacular holiday fun this October! Join the family-friendly Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel in Delaware County, Edgmont, PA! Come dressed in your Halloween Costume for an extra dash of holiday spirit! Runners of all ages are welcome, all terrain strollers only please. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Edgmont Township Fire Company No.1 [https://edgmontfire.org/]!
_**THIS IS NOT A USATF-CERTIFIED RACE COURSE.**_
2025 RACE OFFERINGS!
5K: This multi-surface cross country course rolls through the beautiful Arasapha Farms and The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride. Registration includes a chipped bib for race results timing and a commemorative t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall male and female (Specific award to be determined). Divisional Medals will be awarded to each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female. What a fantastic NEW race course last year! It will be the same!
1 MILE: This multi-surface course will primarily run through The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride path, and loop the top of the property. This course will not go the back of the property through the Christmas tree farm. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt. This will be an untimed race but families are welcome to run or walk.
COSTUME RULES FOR ALL AGES: In order to keep all families safe please do not wear masks. The carrying of swords etc of any kind will not be permitted. Runners must run in closed toed shoes. Spiked running shoes are permitted. Please be mindful of costume _length_ so as to be safe when running.
MONSTER COSTUME CONTEST! Best dressed Halloween costume contest will be awarded to two individual participants, one themed group (i.e. Toy Story) and two youth (under age 12) Specific award to be determined!
_PACKET PICK UP: OCTOBER 23RD @EDGMONT FIRE COMPANY FROM 4:30-6:00PM *In order to help reduce lines on race day we enouicrage you to pick up your shirt and bib before. You are welcome to pick up for others. If you are not able to pick up your shirt and bib pre registration pick up will be open by 7:30am on race day._
_*EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE* _
_**THIS IS NOT A USATF-CERTIFIED RACE COURSE.**_
2025 RACE OFFERINGS!
5K: This multi-surface cross country course rolls through the beautiful Arasapha Farms and The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride. Registration includes a chipped bib for race results timing and a commemorative t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall male and female (Specific award to be determined). Divisional Medals will be awarded to each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female. What a fantastic NEW race course last year! It will be the same!
1 MILE: This multi-surface course will primarily run through The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride path, and loop the top of the property. This course will not go the back of the property through the Christmas tree farm. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt. This will be an untimed race but families are welcome to run or walk.
COSTUME RULES FOR ALL AGES: In order to keep all families safe please do not wear masks. The carrying of swords etc of any kind will not be permitted. Runners must run in closed toed shoes. Spiked running shoes are permitted. Please be mindful of costume _length_ so as to be safe when running.
MONSTER COSTUME CONTEST! Best dressed Halloween costume contest will be awarded to two individual participants, one themed group (i.e. Toy Story) and two youth (under age 12) Specific award to be determined!
_PACKET PICK UP: OCTOBER 23RD @EDGMONT FIRE COMPANY FROM 4:30-6:00PM *In order to help reduce lines on race day we enouicrage you to pick up your shirt and bib before. You are welcome to pick up for others. If you are not able to pick up your shirt and bib pre registration pick up will be open by 7:30am on race day._
_*EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE* _
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.65
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:03AM EDT)
$38.65
CLOSED
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1835 Middletown Rd, Arasapha Farms, Glen Mills, 19342-1907, PA, United States
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