MAD Dash 5k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA
- Distance
- MAD Dash 5k · MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk · Virtual Runner, 1 Mile or 5k & more
From the Organizer
Join us at Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201 for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run!
Online registration will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm. In-person registration is available during packet pick up on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined).
Race day registration will be available on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the registration tent.
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
86°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monroe Delta Cc, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Monroe, LA
Population
47,241
as of 2023
Elevation
75 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central 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 MAD Dash 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MAD Dash 5k?
- MAD Dash 5k is a running race held in Monroe, Louisiana on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the MAD Dash 5k?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Monroe, Louisiana at 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MAD Dash 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MAD Dash 5k
Sep 26, 2026