How to Register
Racers have the choice of signing up for the in-person event in Lithia Park on Saturday, October 26th OR a virtual event to run anytime, anywhere through October 31st.
Please read the How It Works instructions below for the in-person and virtual races to get all the information you need to sign up. Then register everyone in your family in one transaction (the online service fee per person will be reduced).
Registration Fees
Sign up early to get eeeeerily good savings on your race entry! Prices are the same for virtual racers and in-person racers. Prices increase on October 9th and 24th.
Want to change your race distance after you’ve signed up? Read these instructions.
Age |
Race Distance |
Deadline |
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth 18 and under | Any Race | Any Time | $10 |
| Adults 19 and over | 1-mile |
Thru 10/23 Last Chance, 10/24-25 |
$18 $22 |
| 5k |
Early, 8/14-10/8 Late, 10/9-10/23 Last Chance, 10/24-25 |
$25 $30 $35 |
|
| 10k |
Early, 8/14-10/8 Late, 10/9-10/23 Last Chance, 10/24-25 |
$25 $30 $35 |
Please Note…
Registration is available online only this year. Registration for the in-person races will close at midnight on Friday, 10/25 — the night before race day. There will be no registration available at the start line on race morning.
Race registrations are non-refundable.
How It Works
Step 1: Register
Registration is in-advance and online only. No other registration method will be offered (including paper mailers) and race registration will close at midnight on Friday, October 25th. You will not be able to register in the park the morning of the race.
Step 2: Start training
Keep an eye on our Facebook page and Instagram page for fitness tips and challenges all October long! Treehouse Books is getting in on the fun, too, with fun Halloween activities.
Step 3: Pick up your packet
All registrants will receive a bib, sponsor coupons, and giveaways. Virtual runners will also receive a crepe paper finish line, and their finisher’s medal for their virtual race celebrations. Youth registrants will receive a Monster Dash Fun Packet that includes activities, treats, and (bonus!) a free science kit or toy from Blue Marble. Stay tuned for more packet pickup information as the event gets closer, and keep an eye on your email!
Step 4: Arrive on race morning
On October 26th, please come to your starting line in Lithia Park in time for your race event.
Start/Finish Location: Just below the Band Shell in Lithia Park.
Start Times: 10k at 8:45am, 5k at 9:00am, 1-mile at 10:45am
See below for map and descriptions of race courses.
Step 5: Be courteous & safe
We will be asking all racers to:
- let the fastest runners line up in the front
- runners with strollers line up in the back
- run on the right side of the street
- please don’t bring pets to the race
Step 6: Enter this year’s MANY contests
All finishers will receive medals as they cross the finish line. Racers are also invited to enter our costume and video contests! Visit our Contests page for information about how this year’s contests will work. We’ve got lots of categories and prizes lined up for you, your family, your pets…don’t miss out!
Step 7: Celebrate!
We really look forward to seeing you for the 2024 Monster Dash in Lithia Park! This year’s festivities will include a Monster Activity Village with FREE games, crafts, displays, music, and more! Follow our Facebook page for information about activity booths, costume inspiration, and updates.
2024 In-Person Race Courses
Right click on map image and select “open in a new tab” to see a larger version of the map.
10K RACE—8:45AM
Begins at parking area by Butler Bandshell; follow Winburn Way to Granite St and around Reservoir on Glenview Dr; up Terrace St to the cul de sac; turn around and follow same route back to finish line. (Purple Course)
5K RACE—9:00AM
Begins at parking area by Butler Bandshell; follow Granite to Glenview and around Reservoir;
turn around at Ashland Loop Rd and return to finish line. (Orange Course)
1 MILE RUN/WALK—10:45AM
Begins at parking area by Butler Bandshell; follow Winburn Way onto Granite St; turn around at base of Lantern Hill Dr and follow same route back to finish line. (Green Course)
For our virtual racers, it’s up to you to plan a frighteningly fun event! You’ll still register and run your distance, but you’ll choose the route, your starting time, and your festivities before, during, and after the race. Don’t worry, we’ve got lots of ideas!
Step 1: Register
Registration for the 1-mile, 5K, or 10K distances is open for Virtual runners through 11:59pm on Oct 31.
Don’t plan on running? That’s okay, too! You can walk, sprint, or creepy-crawl your distance. In fact you don’t even have to run…you can just sign up for one of the run events in order to join us for the virtual Costume Contest! Please note that prizes will not be given for fastest race times to our virtual racers, but you can submit your race time to be eligible for prize drawings!
Step 2: Start training
Keep an eye on our Facebook page and Instagram page for fitness tips and challenges all October long. Treehouse Books is getting in on the fun, too, with fun Halloween activities throughout the month.
Step 3: Pick up your packet
All virtual registrants will receive a bib, a crepe paper finish line, a finisher’s medal and fun giveaways. Youth registrants will also receive a Monster Dash Fun Packet. Stay tuned for more information about packet pick up, and keep an eye on your email for updates!
Step 4: Run your distance
Run or walk your 1-mile, 5k or 10k distance anytime between October 21st-31st. Choose your route, track your time, and have fun — it’s all up to you! You are welcome to run one of the Monster Dash courses through Lithia Park, except on race day morning when the area will be limited to in-person runners. Please remember that, as a virtual runner, no roads will be blocked off from traffic and no flaggers will be monitoring intersections. It’s up to you to stay safe on the road!
Step 5: Upload your time
Track your race time and upload it to the registration website starting on October 21st. If you forgot to record your time, you have the option click a button that states you finished the race, but did not time your run.
Step 6: Enter this year’s contests
Enter our costume and video contests! Visit our Contests page for more information about how this year’s contests will work. We’ve got lots prizes lined up for you…don’t miss out!
Step 7: Celebrate!
We hope you seize the opportunity to make the Virtual Monster Dash a memorable family, friend, or neighborhood affair. Follow our Facebook page for celebration ideas all October-long (training tips, activities and more).