When
Friday, October 30th, 2026
Where
9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale AZ
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
- Date: October 30, 2026
- Location: 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
- Registration Link: Register Here
Welcome Message
- Join Us: Come join StartLine Racing under the lights at Arizona Boardwalk for our 6th annual Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk!
- Costume Fun: Bring your friends, and throw on a costume!
- Monsters: Have you always wanted to run with monsters? They will be roaming the course and the event area so beware!
- Limited Spots: This event has limited spaces available.
Event Details
- Mail-in Registration: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form.
- Virtual Participation: This year will feature a Monster Dash Virtual. Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? A virtual race can be run at any location.
- Participants Get: Custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt mailed following the event.
- Age Group Awards: Awards for Top Three Male and Female in all Age Groups (race day participants only).
What You Get
- Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal
- Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt
- Snacks: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
- Pace Results: Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos available on our Website or Mobile App.
Race Night Information
- Accessibility: We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
- Registration: Race day registration begins at 6:30 PM at Arizona Boardwalk.
- Entry Fee: $45 for the 5K
- Warning: There will be monsters and mummies roaming the event area!
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
- Date: Packet pick-up will be on October 29th from 3-6 PM at Road Runner Sports.
- Address: Located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
- Race Night Pickup: You can also pick up your packet starting at 6 PM on Race Night.
- Map: [View Map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Road+Runner+Sports/@33.6539859,-111.9279821,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbebf229c3d1fc09b?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjxrJvrnOT8AhWmIUQIHeXsByAQ_BJ6BAhHEAg)
Event Schedule
- October 29, 2026: 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix from 3-6 PM
- October 30, 2026: 6:30 PM - Race night registration and packet pickup opens
- October 30, 2026: 7:30 PM - 5K Begins
- October 30, 2026: 8:30 PM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.)
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