Providence Monster Dash 5K - Kids Dash
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $20.97 - $36.87
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Providence Monster Dash 5K and Kids Dash on Sunday, October 26, 2025! Taking place in the heart of Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, this exciting event invites participants of all ages to celebrate Halloween while getting active. The Kids Dash, designed for children 12 and under, kicks off at 9:30 AM with a fun-filled 1/4 mile run, where parents are welcome to join in the fun. Following the kids' race, the 5K Run/Walk, a scenic 3.1-mile course, starts at 10 AM, welcoming both runners and walkers alike.
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest—$100 for the best individual costume and $200 for the best team costume! With a vibrant atmosphere, spirited community support, and awards for top finishers in various categories, the Providence Monster Dash promises a memorable day for families and fitness enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this festive event; mark your calendar for October 26, and join us at South Water Street for a frightfully good time!
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest—$100 for the best individual costume and $200 for the best team costume! With a vibrant atmosphere, spirited community support, and awards for top finishers in various categories, the Providence Monster Dash promises a memorable day for families and fitness enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this festive event; mark your calendar for October 26, and join us at South Water Street for a frightfully good time!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE RACE
Join us for the annual Providence Monster dash on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Downtown Providence, RI. Celebrate Halloween FUN with loved ones and run or walk this FUN Halloween 5K. Don't forget the kids! Our kids race is open to children 12 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their kids.
COSTUME CONTEST
$100 for the best individual costume.
$200 for the best team costume. Minimum of three people for the team costume contest.
PROVIDENCE MONSTER DASH RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 9:30am Kids Run (Ages 12 and under. Girls race first followed by the boys race) // 10am 5K Run/Walk
Location: South water Street, Providence RI.
EVENTS
Kids Dash Run
Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.
Parents may run with their children.
9:30 am Start Time. Girls kids run will be first. Boys will start after the girls kids run.
5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome.
Please Note: No pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons.
10am Start Time.
ENTRY FEES
$32 to 7/31/2025
$34 8/1/2025 to 9/30/2025
$36 10/1/2025 to 10/25/2025
$40 Race Walk Up Registration on race day.
*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 10/25/2025
** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.
Kids Monster Dash
$17 to 7/31/2025
$18 8/1/2025 to 9/30/2025
$19 10/1/2025 to 10/25/2025
$20 Walk Up Registration on race day.
Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed.
PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Noon - 6pm
Marathon Sports
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, October 25, 2025
11am - 5pm
Marathon Sports
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, October 26, 2025
South Water Street, Providence, RI
8:30am - 10am
Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.
Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.
AWARDS
Individual Awards
Top 3 Overall
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Individual awards are scored on gun time.
Top 3 Boys/Girls in Kids race.
Team Award
Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.
Top 3 score based on chip time.
No limit on Team size.
Online entry for Teams only.
Join us for the annual Providence Monster dash on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Downtown Providence, RI. Celebrate Halloween FUN with loved ones and run or walk this FUN Halloween 5K. Don't forget the kids! Our kids race is open to children 12 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their kids.
COSTUME CONTEST
$100 for the best individual costume.
$200 for the best team costume. Minimum of three people for the team costume contest.
PROVIDENCE MONSTER DASH RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 9:30am Kids Run (Ages 12 and under. Girls race first followed by the boys race) // 10am 5K Run/Walk
Location: South water Street, Providence RI.
EVENTS
Kids Dash Run
Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.
Parents may run with their children.
9:30 am Start Time. Girls kids run will be first. Boys will start after the girls kids run.
5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome.
Please Note: No pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons.
10am Start Time.
ENTRY FEES
$32 to 7/31/2025
$34 8/1/2025 to 9/30/2025
$36 10/1/2025 to 10/25/2025
$40 Race Walk Up Registration on race day.
*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 10/25/2025
** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.
Kids Monster Dash
$17 to 7/31/2025
$18 8/1/2025 to 9/30/2025
$19 10/1/2025 to 10/25/2025
$20 Walk Up Registration on race day.
Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed.
PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Noon - 6pm
Marathon Sports
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, October 25, 2025
11am - 5pm
Marathon Sports
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, October 26, 2025
South Water Street, Providence, RI
8:30am - 10am
Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.
Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.
AWARDS
Individual Awards
Top 3 Overall
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Individual awards are scored on gun time.
Top 3 Boys/Girls in Kids race.
Team Award
Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.
Top 3 score based on chip time.
No limit on Team size.
Online entry for Teams only.
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