Monster Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile
Monster Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Weslaco, TX, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (100 days to go)
- Location
- 1020 W. 18th Street, Weslaco, TX
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
MONSTER DASH IS COMING TO WESLACO, TX!!!
Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fitness, fun, and fall festivities at the Inaugural Monster Dash 1 Mile, 5K, & 10K at Harlon Block Sports Park! Whether you’re chasing a personal record, walking with family, or showing off your Halloween costume, Monster Dash is designed to be an unforgettable experience for runners and spectators of all ages!
EVENT FEATURES:
-Chip Timed
-Race Themed Custom Finisher Medals
-Fully Sublimated Dri-fit Participant T-Shirt (if registered by deadline)
-Overall Top 3 Male/Female Awards. Trophies for Overall Male and Female.
-Age Group Awards
Male/Female in the 5K and 10K: 1-7, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65+
-Team, Military and First Responder Discounts Available
-Costume Contest
-Trick-or-Treat Vendor Trail for the Little Monsters
-Kids Activities & Family Fun
-Live Music Entertainment by Pappa Bear & The Cubs, headlined by Reserve
-Vendor Market & Food Trucks
-Dog Costume Contest
-Pumpkin Patch Photo Area
This isn’t just a race… it’s a full Halloween-themed festival experience designed to bring the Rio Grande Valley community together while supporting local businesses, organizations, and healthy living! Gather your friends, your family, your coworkers, your school organizations, and your running crew and come be part of what is sure to become a new annual tradition!
Stay tuned for more event details...the monsters are just getting started!!!
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Weslaco, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Weslaco, TX
Population
41,437
as of 2023
City Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 15 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 Monster Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
100
Days to train
- Race
- Monster Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 1020 W. 18th Street, Weslaco, TX
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Monster Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile
Oct 31, 2026