In 32 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
2501 General Rees Ave, Orlando FL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
68–82°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
68–83°F
dry
2024
56–72°F
dry
2023
52–70°F
dry
2022
69–82°F
rain
2021
64–82°F
rain
2020
69–81°F
dry
2019
69–84°F
dry
2018
72–88°F
dry
2017
70–77°F
rain
2016
70–82°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Theme: ‘Tis the witching hour to break in your favorite costume before the tricks and treats.
- Purpose: Stop for a spell with your family, co-workers, and friends at OCA’s seventh annual run event to benefit services for people with autism and other disabilities.
- Events: This year, Monster Dash includes four ghostly affairs: 5K, Kids Fun Run, Family Stroll (1/4 mile) and our Virtual 5K.
- URL: For more information, visit here.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 7:30 am
- Location: 2501 General Rees Ave, Orlando, FL
- Impact: When you participate in the Monster Dash, you give OCA’s current and future participants affordable, empowering programming. YOUR support directly benefits the people served in OCA’s adult, therapy and recreation programs.
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