Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Newton, New Jersey
- Price $17.90 - $44.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 24th, 2026! This spooktacular event takes place in the heart of Newton, Sussex, and promises to be a highlight of the community calendar. Runners will navigate a USATF-certified 5K course that winds through the charming streets of Ryerson, Plainfield, and Linwood, starting and finishing at Newton High School. With the race kicking off at 8:30 AM, participants of all ages are invited to join in the 1 Mile Fun Run or tackle the 5K distance, all while donning their most creative costumes—so get ready to dress to impress or terrify!
This year, the Monster Dash is not just about crossing the finish line; it’s also a chance to give back to the community! Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items or non-perishable donations for Benny's Bodega, helping local individuals and families in need. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and an overall male and female winner, there's plenty of excitement for competitive runners, while families and friends come together to celebrate community spirit. Join us
This year, the Monster Dash is not just about crossing the finish line; it’s also a chance to give back to the community! Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items or non-perishable donations for Benny's Bodega, helping local individuals and families in need. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and an overall male and female winner, there's plenty of excitement for competitive runners, while families and friends come together to celebrate community spirit. Join us
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE IT'S THE MONSTER DASH!
The Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K & 1 Mile 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 USATF-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 race is for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1MILE 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
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED DRESS TO IMPRESS (OR TERRIFY!)
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
A TRUE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BENEFITING NEWTON STUDENTS
5K AWARDS - AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP MALE & FEMALE OVERALL, PLUS WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
_19 & Under 2029 3039 4049 5059 6069 70+_
RUN, GIVE & SUPPORT BENNY'S BODEGA
_THIS YEAR, WE'RE MAKING THE MONSTER DASH ABOUT MORE THAN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE! __THE NEWTON PRIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER, BENNY'S BODEGA, THROUGH A RACE-DAY FOOD DRIVE. __WE ENCOURAGE EVERY RUNNER AND FAMILY TO BRING A CANNED FOOD ITEM OR OTHER NONPERISHABLE FOOD DONATION TO THE RACE. WE'LL COLLECT DONATIONS AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL AND DELIVER THEM TO BENNY'S BODEGA TO HELP LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. _
_ONE RACE. ONE COMMUNITY. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS. RED HEART_
RUN WITH PURPOSE
EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE NEWTON PRIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF NEWTON STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TEACHER GRANTS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WHEN YOU RUN THE MONSTER DASH, YOU'RE NOT JUST EARNING MILES YOU'RE SUPPORTING NEWTON STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
CLUBS, TEAMS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WE'D LOVE YOUR HELP ON RACE DAY! FROM WATER STATIONS AND COURSE MARSHALING TO PACKET PICKUP AND RACE-DAY ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY TO EARN SERVICE HOURS OR SPEND A FUN MORNING GIVING BACK. REACH OUT THROUGH OUR CONTACT US FORM TO GET INVOLVED.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED. PRIZES AWARDED. SPIRITS GUARANTEED.
_ AND DON'T FORGET YOUR CANNED FOOD DONATION FOR BENNY'S BODEGA!_
The Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K & 1 Mile 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 USATF-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 race is for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1MILE 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
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED DRESS TO IMPRESS (OR TERRIFY!)
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
A TRUE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BENEFITING NEWTON STUDENTS
5K AWARDS - AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP MALE & FEMALE OVERALL, PLUS WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
_19 & Under 2029 3039 4049 5059 6069 70+_
RUN, GIVE & SUPPORT BENNY'S BODEGA
_THIS YEAR, WE'RE MAKING THE MONSTER DASH ABOUT MORE THAN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE! __THE NEWTON PRIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER, BENNY'S BODEGA, THROUGH A RACE-DAY FOOD DRIVE. __WE ENCOURAGE EVERY RUNNER AND FAMILY TO BRING A CANNED FOOD ITEM OR OTHER NONPERISHABLE FOOD DONATION TO THE RACE. WE'LL COLLECT DONATIONS AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL AND DELIVER THEM TO BENNY'S BODEGA TO HELP LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. _
_ONE RACE. ONE COMMUNITY. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS. RED HEART_
RUN WITH PURPOSE
EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE NEWTON PRIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF NEWTON STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TEACHER GRANTS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WHEN YOU RUN THE MONSTER DASH, YOU'RE NOT JUST EARNING MILES YOU'RE SUPPORTING NEWTON STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
CLUBS, TEAMS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WE'D LOVE YOUR HELP ON RACE DAY! FROM WATER STATIONS AND COURSE MARSHALING TO PACKET PICKUP AND RACE-DAY ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY TO EARN SERVICE HOURS OR SPEND A FUN MORNING GIVING BACK. REACH OUT THROUGH OUR CONTACT US FORM TO GET INVOLVED.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED. PRIZES AWARDED. SPIRITS GUARANTEED.
_ AND DON'T FORGET YOUR CANNED FOOD DONATION FOR BENNY'S BODEGA!_
Races
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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
Incl. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt (Additional)
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$44.40
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Newton Pride Monster Dash 1 M Fun Run - ALL AGES
Incl. $2.90 Fee & T-Shirt (Additional)
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$17.90
This is a Fun Run and not a timed event. All ages are welcome!
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