Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom
Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Merced, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $55.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Location
- 5715 North Lake Road, Merced, CA
- Price
- $20–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes and join us on on October 31st for a frightfully fun day of racing!
The little monsters (ages 10 and under) kick things off at 12:00 PM with the 400 m Zombie Zoom, a quick run perfect for our youngest ghouls.
Then at 12:15 PM, the Monster Dash takes off with your choice of a timed 5K or 10K. Whether you're chasing a personal record or just out for a haunted good time, there's a distance for every runner.
Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to scare!
Run fast! The first 100 finishers will take home a custom race medal, so don't get caught dead at the back of the pack.
Note: High schoolers in full monster costumes will be chasing and scaring during the 5K and 10K race. Options to not be chased.
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
72°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Merced, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Merced, CA
City Elevation
165 ft
Nearest Airport
MCE
Merced Regional Macready Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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55
Days to train
- Race
- Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 5715 North Lake Road, Merced, CA
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Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom
Oct 31, 2026