Rotary Monster Dash
Rotary Monster Dash is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Harker Heights, TX, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
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
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
79°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Killeen, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harker Heights, TX
City Elevation
634 ft
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?
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86
Days to train
- Race
- Rotary Monster Dash
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Harker Heights than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Rotary Monster Dash
Oct 17, 2026