2026 Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education
2026 Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education is a running race on October 20–31, 2026 in Ashland, OR, with entry fees from $18 to $25.
- Date
- October 20–31, 2026 (53 days to go)
- Location
- 35 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR
- Price
- $18–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 18th Annual Monster Dash Run for Education can be run either IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY!
Either way, it's going to be awesome. This race support grants in Ashland Public Schools through the Ashland Schools Foundation (ASF). In 2025-26, ASF funded over 125 grant requests from local teachers and administrators. Now, we're counting on YOU (and your family, and friends, and neighbors...) to register for this year's Monster Dash and ensure it's bigger than ever!
See the event website for details on both the in-person and virtual events: www.ashlandmonsterdash.com
How to register...
STEP 1: Decide if you'll be racing in-person (at Lithia Park on Saturday, Oct 24th), or doing your own virtual race between Oct 20th and 31st. Prices are the same for either option. Youth 18 and under are ALWAYS just $10 per race!
STEP 2: Decide which distance you'll be registering for (1-Mile, 5K, 10K).
10K start time: 8:45am
5K start time: 9:00am
1-MILE start time: 10:45am
STEP 3: Click Sign Up button at the top of the page to register yourself AND your family members all at one time (you'll save money on fees). NOTE: Signup for in-person races will end at 8am on Race Day. There will not be registration available at the race on race day.
STEP 4: Don't forget the extras during registration! Order race t-shirts (must pre-order by Oct 10th) or make a donation to our school grants fund!
STEP 5: Follow the directions in your follow-up email regarding Packet Pickup (for all runners), and uploading your race time (for virtual runners).
STEP 6: Show up and run your race! Whether you're running on race day in Lithia Park, or with friends and family for your own personal Monster Dash, HAVE FUN!
And don't forget to enter our contests for prizes!
Plus, anyone can bid on our online auction items (open Oct 1st through 31st) so check it out and spread the word!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashland, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ashland, OR
Population
21,343
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,962 ft
Nearest Airport
MFR
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
53
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education
- Date
- October 20–31, 2026
- Location
- 35 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR
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2026 Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education
Oct 20, 2026