Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Platteville, WI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 890 Valley Road, Platteville, WI
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2026 Monster Dash is hosted by the Platteville Community Arboretum! This is a family-friendly event that includes runners and walkers of all abilities. A fun time for all!
It's mid-October and costumes are encouraged to be worn. Halloween-themed prizes, shirts and swag for all participants!
The entire run/walk will be on the Rountree Branch Trail!
The race will begin at 10 AM on the south side of Valley Road (near the Fish Garden on the trail) with parking available in the City Garage’s parking lot (890 Valley Road). For registration the day of, look for the registration tent starting at 9 AM.
There are prizes for runners in age categories, by gender. Prizes vary from year-to-year, but past ones have included gift cards and apple cider jugs.
T-Shirt Note: All registrations received by October 4th are guaranteed a T-shirt.
NOTE: Online registration ENDS at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 15th. After that, you can register in-person (by cash or VENMO) for $30 the day of the event starting at 9 AM on Saturday, October 17th.
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Platteville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Platteville, WI
Population
11,421
as of 2023
City Elevation
955 ft
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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86
Days to train
- Race
- Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 890 Valley Road, Platteville, WI
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Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026