Massanutten Monster 5K is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Mc Gaheysville, VA, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
The Massanutten Monster is not your average 5K.
Starting at the base of Massanutten Resort, this beast sends you climbing, grinding, and questioning your life choices all the way toward the top gaining over 1000 feet of elevation before turning you loose to bomb your way back down to the finish.
It’s short. It’s steep. And it’s going to hurt.
Think you can tame the Monster?
The fastest male and female racers will each take home $200 cash—and in future races, an additional bounty will be added for anyone brave enough to steal the course record.
One mountain. One Monster. 5K. Up and down.
Come see what you’ve got.
Weather
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
59°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
Massanutten Monster 5K
Nov 8, 2026