The Monster Dash 5k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
Join us on October 31, 2026 for the Monster Dash 5K! This year our annual event is dressing up for Halloween. This is a fun, family friendly event.
Charity Partner: United Way of Union County
Our annual race is a great opportunity to support the work that United Way does in our community. United Way of Union County funds 29 local partner agencies that directly impact local residents and families. These agencies provide services including food, shelter, personal needs items, peer support for those recovering from mental illness and addiction, mentorship programs for youth success, senior engagements, and so much more. These agencies LIVE the United Way of Union County mission statement by bringing neighbors and resources together to improve lives in Union County and Plain City through economic stability, access to health, childhood/youth success and senior engagement. Support our wonderful partner agencies by walking or running through Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Your registration fee and donations directly benefits The United Way of Union County and helps us work toward our annual campaign goal.
RUN UNITED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN UNION COUNTY AND PLAIN CITY!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
- Thursday October 29
- RoadRunner Sports
- Hilliard
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday October 31
- Glacier Ridge Metro Park
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Awards & Medals:
- All Finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind Medal
- Top Overall Male and Female
- Top Finisher Male and Female Age Group
- 10 and Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Animals
NO PETS ALLOWED. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome
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
58°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Ohio State Univ Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dublin, OH
Population
49,031
as of 2023
City Elevation
876 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 15 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Monster Dash 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- The Monster Dash 5k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Monster Dash 5k?
- The Monster Dash 5k is a running race held in Dublin, Ohio 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 Dash 5k?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Dublin, Ohio at 9801 Hyland Croy Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Monster Dash 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Monster Dash 5k
Oct 31, 2026