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Rotary Monster Dash

Date
October 17, 2026
Distance
Rotary Monster Dash 5K · Little Monster Dash
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From the Organizer

This Race is part of the CENTEX RACE SERIES.  All proceeds will be used by area Rotary clubs for local projects as well as Rotary International in the fight to end Polio.  The race includes a 5K with individual awards, a Little Monster Dash, and a kids' costume contest.  This race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series.  5K shirts guaranteed for 5K early registrations (cutoff date 10/9/2025).  Shirts and/or sizes are not guaranteed for later registrations.  Little Monster Dash receives a goody bag. 

 

Early packet pickup

  • Oct 16th 6m-8pm
  • Oct 17th 3pm-7pm

 

All registrants will start at 8:30 am.  Race-day registration will run from 7:00- 8:20 am.  

 

 

 

Events

Rotary Monster Dash 5K8:30 AMRegister →
Little Monster Dash10 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

81°

Typical Low

55°

Chance of Rain

24%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillhouse Hollow Dam, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:35 AMSunset 6:58 PMDaylight 11h 23m

Host City

About Harker Heights, TX

Nearest Airport

GRK

Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 13 mi

Major Hub

AUS

Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 57 mi

Time Zone

Central 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 Rotary Monster Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Rotary Monster Dash
Date
October 17, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Rotary Monster Dash?
Rotary Monster Dash is a running race held in Harker Heights, Texas on October 17, 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 Rotary Monster Dash?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Harker Heights, Texas at 1501 E FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Rotary Monster Dash?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Rotary Monster Dash

Oct 17, 2026

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