Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Newton, NJ, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 44 Ryerson Ave, Newton, NJ
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
👻 Run for your life — it's the Monster Dash!
The Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K & Fun Run is Newton's spookiest community race, and we want YOU on the starting line.
Lace up, dress up, and hit the streets of Newton on a certified 5K course winding through Ryerson, Plainfield, and Linwood — starting and finishing right at Newton High School. Whether you're chasing a PR or just chasing candy, this is the race for you.
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Certified 5K course through the streets of Newton
Fun Run option for all ages and paces
Costume contest energy — dress to impress (or terrify)
Age group and overall awards
A true community celebration benefiting Newton students
🏆 AWARDS Top Male & Female Overall + Age Group Awards:
19 & Under ·
20–29 ·
30–39 ·
40–49 ·
50–59 ·
60–69 ·
70+
💛 RUN WITH PURPOSE Every registration supports the Newton Pride Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching the educational experience at Newton High School.
🏷️ SAVE 10% at checkout with code NEWTONPRIDE25
Costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded. Spirits guaranteed.
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
61°
Typical Low
38°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newton.
Host City
About Newton, NJ
City Elevation
524 ft
Nearest Airport
TEB
Teterboro Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 44 Ryerson Ave, Newton, NJ
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About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
Oct 24, 2026