Monster Mash Dash
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:45AM EDT
- Location Lorain, Ohio
- Price $17.45 - $33.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at the Monster Mash Dash on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the heart of Lorain! This lively community event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in the Halloween festivities with a thrilling 5K Run and a family-friendly 1 Mile Walk. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed in your spookiest or goofiest attire for a chance to win fabulous costume awards in various categories!
The event kicks off with the Mini Monster Mash Dash for kids at 9:45 AM, followed by the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk at 10:00 AM. Don't forget to bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome and can compete for the coveted "Best Dressed Pooch" award! All participants will receive a finisher medal and an event t-shirt, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. Join the fun in Lorain, where community spirit shines bright, and celebrate a day filled with laughter, prizes, and Halloween cheer!
The event kicks off with the Mini Monster Mash Dash for kids at 9:45 AM, followed by the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk at 10:00 AM. Don't forget to bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome and can compete for the coveted "Best Dressed Pooch" award! All participants will receive a finisher medal and an event t-shirt, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. Join the fun in Lorain, where community spirit shines bright, and celebrate a day filled with laughter, prizes, and Halloween cheer!
Organiser's Description
Come with your best Halloween spirit for Main Street Lorain's Monster Mash Dash on Saturday, October 3rd!
This community race benefits Main Street Lorain the 501 c (3) non-profit dedicated to promoting collaboration and celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. #LorainProud
COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!
Main Street Lorain encourages all participants to dress up in their spookiest, goofiest, and most entertaining costumes for this 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk.
DOGS ARE WELCOME!
Bring along your four-legged friend to run or walk with you. And don't forget their costume, they could win the "Best Dressed Pooch" award!
NEW IN 2026!
* Finisher medal for all participants - adults and kids!
* T-shirt for all participants - adults and kids!
* New costume contest categories, including:
* Best adult individual costume
* Best adult group costume
* Best child costume
* Best dressed dog
LOGISTICS
TIMELINE:
5K Run & 1 Mile Walk: 10:00AM
Mini Monster Mash Dash: 9:45AM
STARTING ADDRESS:
TBA
DISTANCE:
5K Run (chip timed)
1 Mile Walk (dog-friendly)
100 Yard Dash (kids 12 years old and younger)
REGISTRATION:
5K & 1 Mile EARLY BIRD $30 - April 3, 2026 through August 2, 2026 (Save $10 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile $35 August 3, 2026 through Friday, October 2, 2026 (Save $5 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile $40 October 3, 2026 through Race Morning
Mini Monster Mash Dash $15 - April 3, 2026 through Race morning
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
5:00pm to 7:00pm
United Way of Greater Lorain County
642 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Day of Registration Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location TBA
AWARDS:
* Awards ceremony begins at 11:00am at Location TBA
* Top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers
* Age Group Awards
* Costume Awards
* Best adult individual costume
* Best adult group costume
* Best child costume
* Best dressed dog
MAILED ENTRIES
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026. See below for more information.
This community race benefits Main Street Lorain the 501 c (3) non-profit dedicated to promoting collaboration and celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. #LorainProud
COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!
Main Street Lorain encourages all participants to dress up in their spookiest, goofiest, and most entertaining costumes for this 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk.
DOGS ARE WELCOME!
Bring along your four-legged friend to run or walk with you. And don't forget their costume, they could win the "Best Dressed Pooch" award!
NEW IN 2026!
* Finisher medal for all participants - adults and kids!
* T-shirt for all participants - adults and kids!
* New costume contest categories, including:
* Best adult individual costume
* Best adult group costume
* Best child costume
* Best dressed dog
LOGISTICS
TIMELINE:
5K Run & 1 Mile Walk: 10:00AM
Mini Monster Mash Dash: 9:45AM
STARTING ADDRESS:
TBA
DISTANCE:
5K Run (chip timed)
1 Mile Walk (dog-friendly)
100 Yard Dash (kids 12 years old and younger)
REGISTRATION:
5K & 1 Mile EARLY BIRD $30 - April 3, 2026 through August 2, 2026 (Save $10 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile $35 August 3, 2026 through Friday, October 2, 2026 (Save $5 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile $40 October 3, 2026 through Race Morning
Mini Monster Mash Dash $15 - April 3, 2026 through Race morning
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
5:00pm to 7:00pm
United Way of Greater Lorain County
642 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Day of Registration Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location TBA
AWARDS:
* Awards ceremony begins at 11:00am at Location TBA
* Top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers
* Age Group Awards
* Costume Awards
* Best adult individual costume
* Best adult group costume
* Best child costume
* Best dressed dog
MAILED ENTRIES
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026. See below for more information.
Races
-
Monster Mash Dash 5K Run
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.35
-
Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.35
-
Mini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$17.45
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