Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Newton, New Jersey
- Price $28.50 - $44.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This thrilling community event takes place in the heart of Newton, Sussex, and promises a fun-filled day for participants of all ages. Lace up your sneakers and don your best costume as you tackle the certified 5K course winding through the charming streets of Ryerson, Plainfield, and Linwood, starting and finishing right at Newton High School.
The festivities kick off with a 1-mile fun run at 8:30 AM, followed closely by the 5K race, where runners can chase personal records or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere. With a costume contest, age group awards, and overall prizes for the top male and female finishers, there's something for everyone at this lively celebration. Every registration supports the Newton Pride Education Foundation, enhancing the educational experience for local students. So, gather your friends and family, and join the Monster Dash for a day of community spirit, fun, and fitness!
The festivities kick off with a 1-mile fun run at 8:30 AM, followed closely by the 5K race, where runners can chase personal records or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere. With a costume contest, age group awards, and overall prizes for the top male and female finishers, there's something for everyone at this lively celebration. Every registration supports the Newton Pride Education Foundation, enhancing the educational experience for local students. So, gather your friends and family, and join the Monster Dash for a day of community spirit, fun, and fitness!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE IT'S THE MONSTER DASH!
THE NEWTON PRIDE MONSTER DASH 5K & FUN RUN IS NEWTON'S SPOOKIEST COMMUNITY RACE, AND WE WANT YOU ON THE STARTING LINE.
LACE UP, DRESS UP, AND HIT THE STREETS OF NEWTON ON A CERTIFIED 5K COURSE WINDING THROUGH RYERSON, PLAINFIELD, AND LINWOOD STARTING AND FINISHING RIGHT AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL. WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST CHASING CANDY, THIS IS THE RACE FOR YOU.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1-MILE FUN RUN: 830 AM
5K: 8:30 AM
USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE THROUGH THE STREETS OF NEWTON
FUN RUN OPTION FOR ALL AGES AND PACES
COSTUME CONTEST ENERGY DRESS TO IMPRESS (OR TERRIFY)
AGE GROUP AND OVERALL AWARDS
A TRUE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BENEFITING NEWTON STUDENTS
AWARDS
TOP MALE & FEMALE OVERALL, PLUS AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR:
19 & UNDER | 2029 | 3039 | 4049 | 5059 | 6069 | 70+
RUN WITH PURPOSE
EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE NEWTON PRIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
CLUBS, TEAMS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WE'D LOVE YOUR HELP ON RACE DAY! FROM WATER STATIONS TO COURSE MARSHALS TO PACKET PICK-UP, VOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY TO EARN SERVICE HOURS OR SPEND A FUN MORNING TOGETHER. REACH OUT THROUGH OUR CONTACT US FORM TO SIGN UP.
SAVE 10% AT CHECKOUT WITH CODE NEWTONPRIDE25
_COSTUMES ENCOURAGED. PRIZES AWARDED. SPIRITS GUARANTEED._
THE NEWTON PRIDE MONSTER DASH 5K & FUN RUN IS NEWTON'S SPOOKIEST COMMUNITY RACE, AND WE WANT YOU ON THE STARTING LINE.
LACE UP, DRESS UP, AND HIT THE STREETS OF NEWTON ON A CERTIFIED 5K COURSE WINDING THROUGH RYERSON, PLAINFIELD, AND LINWOOD STARTING AND FINISHING RIGHT AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL. WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST CHASING CANDY, THIS IS THE RACE FOR YOU.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1-MILE FUN RUN: 830 AM
5K: 8:30 AM
USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE THROUGH THE STREETS OF NEWTON
FUN RUN OPTION FOR ALL AGES AND PACES
COSTUME CONTEST ENERGY DRESS TO IMPRESS (OR TERRIFY)
AGE GROUP AND OVERALL AWARDS
A TRUE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BENEFITING NEWTON STUDENTS
AWARDS
TOP MALE & FEMALE OVERALL, PLUS AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR:
19 & UNDER | 2029 | 3039 | 4049 | 5059 | 6069 | 70+
RUN WITH PURPOSE
EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE NEWTON PRIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
CLUBS, TEAMS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WE'D LOVE YOUR HELP ON RACE DAY! FROM WATER STATIONS TO COURSE MARSHALS TO PACKET PICK-UP, VOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY TO EARN SERVICE HOURS OR SPEND A FUN MORNING TOGETHER. REACH OUT THROUGH OUR CONTACT US FORM TO SIGN UP.
SAVE 10% AT CHECKOUT WITH CODE NEWTONPRIDE25
_COSTUMES ENCOURAGED. PRIZES AWARDED. SPIRITS GUARANTEED._
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