Monster Mash Dash
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 642 Broadway, Lorain, OH
- Distance
- Monster Mash Dash 5K Run · Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile Walk · Mini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run
From the Organizer
Come with your best Halloween spirit for Main Street Lorain's Monster Mash Dash on Saturday, October 3rd!
This community race benefits Main Street Lorain – the 501 c (3) non-profit dedicated to promoting collaboration and celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. #LorainProud
Costumes are Encouraged!
Main Street Lorain encourages all participants to dress up in their spookiest, goofiest, and most entertaining costumes for this 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk.
Dogs are Welcome!
Bring along your four-legged friend to run or walk with you. And don't forget their costume, they could win the "Best Dressed Pooch" award!
New in 2026!
- Finisher medal for all participants - adults and kids!
- T-shirt for all participants - adults and kids!
- New costume contest categories, including:
- Best adult individual costume
- Best adult group costume
- Best child costume
- Best dressed dog
Logistics
Timeline:
5K Run & 1 Mile Walk: 10:00AM
Mini Monster Mash Dash: 9:45AM
Starting Address:
TBA
Distance:
5K Run (chip timed)
1 Mile Walk (dog-friendly)
100 Yard Dash (kids 12 years old and younger)
Registration:
5K & 1 Mile – EARLY BIRD – $30 - April 3, 2026 through August 2, 2026 (Save $10 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile – $35 – August 3, 2026 through Friday, October 2, 2026 (Save $5 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile – $40 – October 3, 2026 through Race Morning
Mini Monster Mash Dash – $15 - April 3, 2026 through Race morning
Packet Pickup:
Friday, October 2, 2026
5:00pm to 7:00pm
United Way of Greater Lorain County
642 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Day of Registration Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location TBA
Awards:
- Awards ceremony begins at 11:00am at Location TBA
- Top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers
- Age Group Awards
- Costume Awards
- Best adult individual costume
- Best adult group costume
- Best child costume
- Best dressed dog
Mailed Entries
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026. See below for more information.
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
69°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elyria Lorain Co Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lorain, OH
Population
65,207
as of 2023
Elevation
631 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 17 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Monster Mash Dash?
- Monster Mash Dash is a running race held in Lorain, Ohio on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Monster Mash Dash?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Lorain, Ohio at 642 Broadway, Lorain, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Monster Mash Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Monster Mash Dash
Oct 3, 2026