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 morning of fun and fitness at the Motherlode Monster Dash 5K, happening on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the charming town of Jackson, Amador! This thrilling event kicks off at 8:00 AM and invites participants of all ages and abilities to join in the excitement of a costume-clad run or walk through the picturesque autumn landscape. Starting and finishing at the historic Jackson Catholic Cemetery, this 5K is the perfect blend of community spirit and festive fun.
Not only will you enjoy the vibrant fall scenery, but you’ll also have the chance to take part in the Costume Contest, with prizes awarded for the most creative costumes along with age-group and overall speed awards. Plus, first-place finishers will be treated to a homemade pumpkin pie, courtesy of Argonaut culinary students! With a post-race celebration beginning at 9:00 AM, this event promises to be a memorable experience filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a touch of Halloween magic. Make sure to arrive early for bib pick-up, which starts at 7:00 AM. Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun tradition—register now and join us for a day of running
Not only will you enjoy the vibrant fall scenery, but you’ll also have the chance to take part in the Costume Contest, with prizes awarded for the most creative costumes along with age-group and overall speed awards. Plus, first-place finishers will be treated to a homemade pumpkin pie, courtesy of Argonaut culinary students! With a post-race celebration beginning at 9:00 AM, this event promises to be a memorable experience filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a touch of Halloween magic. Make sure to arrive early for bib pick-up, which starts at 7:00 AM. Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun tradition—register now and join us for a day of running
Organiser's Description
Lace up your sneakers if you dare!
The Mother Lode is about to get a frightfully fast new tradition!
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!
All participants will receive a custom 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 is about to get a frightfully fast new tradition!
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!
All participants will receive a custom 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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