Monster Mash Dash 5K
Monster Mash Dash 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Pinehurst, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come out for a spooktacular course through the beautiful Village of Pinehurst on October 31! This family friendly event is a great way to start your celebration and support Special Olympics Moore County as you run, walk, or roll your way to the finish line. Costumes are encouraged and all ages are welcome. Participants will receive a custom race shirt and a post-race treat bag.
Medals will be awarded for the following categories:
Overall Female
Overall Male
Age Groups (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
Female/Male: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Athletes in North Carolina are never charged a fee of any kind to participate in Special Olympics. Proceeds from this race will help fund the training facilities, uniforms, awards, equipment, transportation, and coaches' education that are important to every athlete's experience. Your participation gives the power of sport to athletes in Moore County.
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
68°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage Wtp, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pinehurst, NC
Population
17,992
as of 2023
City Elevation
509 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 36 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Monster Mash Dash 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Monster Mash Dash 5K
Oct 31, 2026