The Monster Dash
The Monster Dash is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Biddeford, ME.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (41 days to go)
- Location
- 27 Maplewood Ave., Biddeford, ME
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join A Running Passion for a COMMUNITY COSTUME RUN! We are hosting a 100 meter dash a 1 mile community run at the Biddeford High School track on October 17th, 2026 from 9 am-11 am. We will have snacks and light refreshments available for all participants.
9:00am- In person registration
9:45am- 10U 100M dashes; WAVE 1 10U, WAVE 2 6U
9:55am- Community 1 mile run
Instead of charging an entry fee, we ask that runners and walkers bring a non-perishable food item, canned good, or hygiene product. Items collected will be donated to the Biddeford Food Pantry, In-A-Pinch, and Biddeford Schools. Costumes are not required but are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! We can’t wait to see you there!
Items needed:
Toiletry Items:
Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, Dish Detergent, Pine Cleaner, Soap Pads, Sponges, Paper Towels,
Shampoo, Conditioner, Feminin Hygiene Products, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deoderant, Efferdent, Shaving Cream, Razors, Soap, Bodywash, Bandaids, Baby Shampoo, Baby Lotion, Baby Powder, Wipes, Diapers, Q-Tips, Personal Wipes
Food Items:
Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly/ Jam, Rice and/or pasta, Pasta Sauce, Nuts, Raisins, Dried fruit, Jello or pudding cups, Granola bars/protein bars, Cake or brownie mix, kids snacks, juice/ juice boxes, Canned soup/veggies/fruit/ beans, apple sauce, individually packaged snacks (Skinny Pop, Cheeze-its, Go-Go Squeeze Apple Sauce, Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Rice Krispy Treats, Pretzels, Goldfish Crackers), Mac & Cheese, Instant Oatmeal packets, Ramen Noodles, Chef Boyardee, Cheese Crackers, Peanut Butter Crackers, Rice-a-Roni, Canned Tuna, Powdered Potatoes
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
37°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kennebunkport, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Biddeford, ME
Population
22,463
as of 2023
City Elevation
105 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 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.
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41
Days to train
- Race
- The Monster Dash
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 27 Maplewood Ave., Biddeford, ME
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The Monster Dash
Oct 17, 2026