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Monster Mash

Date
October 31, 2026
Distance
5K Run · 10K Run · Kids + Family Fun Run & more
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From the Organizer

Karbach Brewing Monster Mash Run... the name says it all! This is without a doubt the BEST Halloween-themed run and after-party in town! Join our Monster Mashers and hit the streets of Houston running in full costume! 

Don't forget, this makes race number 7 out of 9 in the Houston Holiday Series!

Events

5K Run7:30 AMRegister →
10K Run7:30 AMRegister →
Kids + Family Fun Run9:30 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K9:15 AMRegister →
Virtual 10K9:15 AMRegister →

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

77°

Typical Low

58°

Chance of Rain

16%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:35 AMSunset 6:37 PMDaylight 11h 2m

Host City

About Houston, TX

Population

2,300,419

as of 2023

Elevation

52 ft

Nearest Airport

HOU

William P. Hobby Airport · 13 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Monster Mash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

145

Days to train

Race
Monster Mash
Date
October 31, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

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.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

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)

What is the Monster Mash?
Monster Mash is a running race held in Houston, Texas on October 31, 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?
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas at 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Monster Mash?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Monster Mash

Oct 31, 2026

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