From the Organizer
Ghouls and Goblins, lace up your sneakers for a Halloween 5k at Otahki Lake KOA!
Join us to support a great cause, Care Camps Foundation! Their mission is "to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families at medically supervised pediatric oncology camps." KOA is a proud partner of Care Camps and activities like the Monster Dash 5k enable us to give back! Proceeds from this race will go to Care Camps!
RACE DETAILS:
Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 31st at Otahki Lake KOA
Start Time: 9 am for both runners and walkers, Registration/Bib pick up begins at 8 am at the Lodge
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Swag: 2026 Monster Dash 5k t-shirt guaranteed for the first 35 participants, participation medal, snacks/water, Top 3 finishers receive a trophy!
This race is a 3.5 mile trail run through the park with moderate inclines. Running surface is packed gravel and mixed media terrain.
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
64°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clearwater Dam, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
426 ft
Nearest Airport
CGI
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport · 54 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 108 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
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Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk
Oct 31, 2026