Monster Dash
Monster Dash is a trail running and running race on October 17, 2026 in Carolina Beach, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
A 5K trail run in Carolina Beach State Park to commemorate Great Trails State Day and raise money for young runners.
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
79°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Southport 5 N, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carolina Beach, NC
Population
6,665
as of 2023
City Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- Monster Dash
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Carolina Beach than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Monster Dash
Oct 17, 2026