The Monster Dash is a Halloween themed family festival. The day features a 5K competitive race, 1 Mile fun run and 100 yard Monster Dash for the little ones. Kids Zone is provided courtesy of the Alexander Family YMCA. We'll also have a costume contest for adults, children and teams (this is a family event so please use good taste). As always, a special appearance by Ronald McDonald.
Last year over 700 runners signed up for this event that has become a staple on the weekend before Halloween.  Sandy Roberts led all finishers in 15:26, while Kimberlie Meeker won the female title in 17:30 – a new course record for the women.  The men’s course record is held by Joe Moore (14:50) which he set in 2011.

The race and the other activities, which is sponsored by Capital RunWalk in Cameron Village, will be held near the intersection of Woodburn Rd and Clark Ave.

The 100-yard Monster Dash will start at 1:45 pm at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Daniels Street followed by the mile at 2 pm and the 5K at 2:30 pm. Both the mile and the 5K will start near the intersection of Woodburn Road and Clark Ave.  Click here to download a course map.

The entry fees for the 5K are $30 for adults ages 18 and older and $20 for youths 17 and under.  For the mile, the fees are $20 and $15, respectively.  All fees increase by $5 after October 15.

In the 5K, awards are presented to the top three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (both sexes): 12-under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-60, 70-74, 75-79 and 80-over.

In the mile awards will be presented to the top three males and to the top three females overall.

Race packets can be picked up and late entrants can register at the Great Outdoor Provision Company on Friday, October 24 from 5-7 pm, at Capital Run/Walk on Saturday from 2-5 pm or at the race site on race day beginning at 12:30 pm

The Monster Dash is also the fifth event in the ten-race Second Empire Fall 2014 Grand Prix Series. Runners who participate in these races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant at the conclusion of the Series. For more information on the Series, go to http://www.secondempireseries.com/fall/fall-series/

A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to support the Alexander Family Y's "We Build People' campaign.