
From the Organizer
Join the fun at the 18th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5K on October 3, 2026!
This fun-filled 5K is more than just a race, it's a community celebration with a purpose. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your spookiest costume to benefit children in the Edmonds School District! Form a team, wear your favorite costume, and run, walk or wag across the finish line!
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
65°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
489 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Monster Mad Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Solstice Run
8 miles away
The Edmonds 4th of July 5K
3 miles away
Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE
8 miles away
Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Monster Mad Dash 5K
Oct 3, 2026