Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 4th Annual Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the beautiful Coldstream Research Park in Lexington, Fayette. This vibrant event supports the Recovery Cafe Lexington and promises a night filled with excitement and community spirit. Participants can choose from a scenic 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun walk, or even a kid's dash, making it a perfect event for families and friends.
The festivities kick off at 6:00 PM, followed by a delightful Trunk or Treat at 7:15 PM, where costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best dressed! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and the camaraderie of fellow runners while taking in the flat and fast course. With commemorative T-shirts, overall and age group awards, and even free race photos, the Monster Mash & Dash is not just a race but a celebration of community and recovery. Join us to make a difference and have a blast with music, fun, and fellowship as we support a worthy cause!
The festivities kick off at 6:00 PM, followed by a delightful Trunk or Treat at 7:15 PM, where costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best dressed! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and the camaraderie of fellow runners while taking in the flat and fast course. With commemorative T-shirts, overall and age group awards, and even free race photos, the Monster Mash & Dash is not just a race but a celebration of community and recovery. Join us to make a difference and have a blast with music, fun, and fellowship as we support a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL MONSTER MASH & DASH 5K GLOW RUN SUPPORTING DIRECT SERVICES AT RECOVERY CAFE LEXINGTON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 *** 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 Saturday, 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.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 *** 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 Saturday, 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
Sat 10th October 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$26.25
OPENS 01 MAYA 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
Sat 10th October 2026 (6:02PM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 01 MAYAn untimed 1 mile fun walk on paved trail surfaces. There are no awards for this event. -
FREE Kid's Monster Dash (1/4 Mile)
Sat 10th October 2026 (5:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 MAYA 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
OPENS 01 MAYIf 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
Sat 10th October 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 MAYAn 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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Coldstream Dog Park/Legacy Trail, 1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
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