
From the Organizer
Race location will be at the fountain on George Washington Plaza.
Race Starts at 8:30 am
The Downtown Dash 5K run/walk is kicking off the Monaca Community Day celebrations. Starting at George Washington Plaza, it will remain the same out and back course as last year. Awards will be given after the end of the race. Funds raised by the Monaca Community Development Corporation will help continue our mission of developing a downtown district by helping local businesses with small grants for improvements and by bringing the arts into the community through murals, events, music and much more. After the race don’t forget to get ready for the Monaca Community Day celebrations.
** Register by June 20 to guarantee your race t-shirt and lock in the current price. Sign up today! **
Race Day Packet Pick Up - Saturday June 27th starting at 7:30 am, George Washington Plaza
Same day registration will also be available at a price of $35.00.
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female.
Top 3 in each age group. 1-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Events
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery L&D, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,004 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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6 miles away
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3 miles away
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Monaca Community Development Corporation Downtown Dash 5k Run/Walk
Jun 27, 2026