Motherlode Monster Dash 5k
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Jackson, California
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the second annual Mother Lode Monster Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the charming town of Jackson, Amador! This thrilling event kicks off at 8:00 AM from the historic Jackson Catholic Cemetery, where participants of all abilities are invited to lace up their sneakers and join the fun. Whether you’re a speedy vampire bat or a leisurely zombie, this 5K run/walk is the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit of Halloween while enjoying the breathtaking autumn scenery of the Mother Lode.
After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to a ghoulishly great post-race party starting at 9:00 AM, complete with awards for the fastest runners, age-group champions, and the most creative costumes. Plus, first-place finishers will be rewarded with a delicious homemade pumpkin pie crafted by talented Argonaut culinary students! Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first 100 signups to guarantee a race T-shirt. Join us for a frightfully fun day and run for a cause—100% of the proceeds support the Argonaut Cross Country program. Register now and don’t ghost us!
After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to a ghoulishly great post-race party starting at 9:00 AM, complete with awards for the fastest runners, age-group champions, and the most creative costumes. Plus, first-place finishers will be rewarded with a delicious homemade pumpkin pie crafted by talented Argonaut culinary students! Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first 100 signups to guarantee a race T-shirt. Join us for a frightfully fun day and run for a cause—100% of the proceeds support the Argonaut Cross Country program. Register now and don’t ghost us!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your sneakers if you dare!
The Mother Lode Monster Dash is back!!!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 AM and join us for the second annual Mother Lode Monster Dash 5K & Costume Contest, starting and finishing at the historic Jackson Catholic Cemeterythe perfect place to rise and run!
This 5K run/walk welcomes all creatureswhether youre lightning-fast like a vampire bat, steady as a shambling zombie, or somewhere in between. Along the way, youll soak in the golden autumn beauty of the Mother Lode before crossing the finish line for our ghoulishly great post-race party at 9:00 AM.
Park at the Jackson Catholic Cemetery on Cemetery Ln. in Downtown Jackson, and start and finish the race alongside the spirits of the dead.
Awards & Costume Contest Prizes for overall speed demons, age-group champions, and the most spook-tacular costumes. First-place finishers will receive a homemade pumpkin pie made by Argonaut culinary students!
First 100 signups are guaranteed a race T-Shirt!
Bib Pick-Up Race-day check-in begins at 7:00 AM right at the starting line.
All abilities welcomerun, walk, or zombie-shuffle your way to the finish!
Dont ghost usregister now before its too late!
Run for a Cause 100% of proceeds support the Argonaut Cross Country program.
The Mother Lode Monster Dash is back!!!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 AM and join us for the second annual Mother Lode Monster Dash 5K & Costume Contest, starting and finishing at the historic Jackson Catholic Cemeterythe perfect place to rise and run!
This 5K run/walk welcomes all creatureswhether youre lightning-fast like a vampire bat, steady as a shambling zombie, or somewhere in between. Along the way, youll soak in the golden autumn beauty of the Mother Lode before crossing the finish line for our ghoulishly great post-race party at 9:00 AM.
Park at the Jackson Catholic Cemetery on Cemetery Ln. in Downtown Jackson, and start and finish the race alongside the spirits of the dead.
Awards & Costume Contest Prizes for overall speed demons, age-group champions, and the most spook-tacular costumes. First-place finishers will receive a homemade pumpkin pie made by Argonaut culinary students!
First 100 signups are guaranteed a race T-Shirt!
Bib Pick-Up Race-day check-in begins at 7:00 AM right at the starting line.
All abilities welcomerun, walk, or zombie-shuffle your way to the finish!
Dont ghost usregister now before its too late!
Run for a Cause 100% of proceeds support the Argonaut Cross Country program.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$38.10
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