Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run
- Date Fri 10th October 2025
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run in Lexington, Fayette, on Friday, October 10, 2025! This exciting event kicks off at 6:00 PM at the scenic Coldstream Research Park, featuring a flat and fast course that's perfect for runners and walkers alike. Participants can choose from a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun walk, or a kid's dash, with a virtual option available for those who prefer to join from home.
Dress up in your spookiest costume for a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed participants, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with music, food, and community spirit. The evening will culminate in a festive Trunk or Treat starting at 7:15 PM, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. As you lace up your sneakers, you’ll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds will benefit Recovery Cafe Lexington, a vital community resource for individuals on their recovery journeys. Join us for a night of fellowship, fun, and fitness, and make a difference in the lives of others!
Dress up in your spookiest costume for a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed participants, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with music, food, and community spirit. The evening will culminate in a festive Trunk or Treat starting at 7:15 PM, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. As you lace up your sneakers, you’ll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds will benefit Recovery Cafe Lexington, a vital community resource for individuals on their recovery journeys. Join us for a night of fellowship, fun, and fitness, and make a difference in the lives of others!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL MONSTER MASH & DASH 5K GLOW RUN SUPPORTING DIRECT SERVICES AT RECOVERY CAFE LEXINGTON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 *** 6:00PM (TRUNK OR TREAT AT 7:15PM) *** COLDSTREAM RESEACH PARK (LEXINGTON)
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic, flat/fast course at Coldstream Research Park
* Commemative unisex sized T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group Awards (5-year divisions)
* 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), Kid's Dash & Virtual option
* Music, food, fun and fellowship
* Dress Up's encouraged! Prizes for the best dressed!
* Social Teams to expand your race experience. We'll have a prize for the largest team!
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)
* Trunk or Treat to follow the races & awards ceremony
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1901513]
PACKET PICKUP Our only packet pickup will be at Coldstream Dog Park (race venue) on Friday, October 10th from 4:30-6:00pm.
RECOVERY CAFE LEXINGTON is a peer-led, peer-run community space for individuals to build recovery relationships and find supportive resources. We arent the type of caf'e that sells sandwiches or latt'es; we're a gathering space for folks on a recovery journey and our allies. We celebrate every type and pathway of recovery (substance use, mental health, housing insecurity, and more). No matter the need, we have resources to help; whether you or someone you know is in long-term recovery or contemplating making a change. We invite anyone to attend a support group, a sober social event, or see a Recovery Coach who can help be a guide through unique challenges. A new life is waiting for you!
OUR VISION To empower people in their own recovery with a welcoming community driven sanctuary to connect with one another, heal, feel accepted, loved, and worthy of success in their life.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1.Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others, 2. Show Respect 3. Cultivate Compassion, 4. Practice Forgiveness, 5. Encourage Growth, 6. Give Back
The Monster Mash and Dash 5K Glow Run will support direct services at Recovery Cafe Lexington, including School for Recovery Learning Programs, Weekend Life-Enrichment Retreats, Sober-Social Events, and direct financial assistance to program participants.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 *** 6:00PM (TRUNK OR TREAT AT 7:15PM) *** COLDSTREAM RESEACH PARK (LEXINGTON)
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic, flat/fast course at Coldstream Research Park
* Commemative unisex sized T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group Awards (5-year divisions)
* 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), Kid's Dash & Virtual option
* Music, food, fun and fellowship
* Dress Up's encouraged! Prizes for the best dressed!
* Social Teams to expand your race experience. We'll have a prize for the largest team!
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)
* Trunk or Treat to follow the races & awards ceremony
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1901513]
PACKET PICKUP Our only packet pickup will be at Coldstream Dog Park (race venue) on Friday, October 10th from 4:30-6:00pm.
RECOVERY CAFE LEXINGTON is a peer-led, peer-run community space for individuals to build recovery relationships and find supportive resources. We arent the type of caf'e that sells sandwiches or latt'es; we're a gathering space for folks on a recovery journey and our allies. We celebrate every type and pathway of recovery (substance use, mental health, housing insecurity, and more). No matter the need, we have resources to help; whether you or someone you know is in long-term recovery or contemplating making a change. We invite anyone to attend a support group, a sober social event, or see a Recovery Coach who can help be a guide through unique challenges. A new life is waiting for you!
OUR VISION To empower people in their own recovery with a welcoming community driven sanctuary to connect with one another, heal, feel accepted, loved, and worthy of success in their life.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1.Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others, 2. Show Respect 3. Cultivate Compassion, 4. Practice Forgiveness, 5. Encourage Growth, 6. Give Back
The Monster Mash and Dash 5K Glow Run will support direct services at Recovery Cafe Lexington, including School for Recovery Learning Programs, Weekend Life-Enrichment Retreats, Sober-Social Events, and direct financial assistance to program participants.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Fri 10th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$30.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved trail surfaces. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 5 year age divisions. Walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Fri 10th October 2025 (6:02PM EDT)
$25.25
An untimed 1 mile fun walk on paved trail surfaces. There are no awards for this event. -
FREE Kid's Monster Dash (1/4 Mile)
Fri 10th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
Free
A free Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) for children 9 and under. Kid's can run or walk and parents can join them in the run/walk. Each child will receive a participation medal but there are no awards for the Kid's Dash. There are no shirts for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
$33.25
If you aren't running/walking consider helping us as a volunteer to make the race great. We need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 4:30-8:00pm. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Fri 10th October 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
An opportunity to participate virtually for a $30 donation to Recovery Cafe Lexington. We'll mail you your commemorative race shirt and you can run/walk your Monster Dash on your own schedule in your own hometown. There are no awards for the virtual event.
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