In 61 days · Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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When
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Where
1822 Resort Dr, Mc Gaheysville VA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
40–58°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
48–67°F
rain
2024
52–69°F
dry
2023
44–68°F
dry
2022
42–57°F
dry
2021
39–64°F
dry
2020
48–73°F
dry
2019
29–44°F
dry
2018
43–58°F
dry
2017
36–48°F
dry
2016
38–69°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: 2026-11-08
- Location: 1822 Resort Dr, Mc Gaheysville, VA
- Distance: 5K
- Official Website: Massanutten Monster 5K
Course Description
- Starting Point: Base of Massanutten Resort
- Elevation Gain: Over 1000 feet
- Experience: Climbing, grinding, and questioning life choices
- Return Journey: Bomb your way back down to the finish
Challenge Ahead
- Intensity: It’s short, steep, and it's going to hurt
- Competitors: Think you can tame the Monster?
- Prize: Fastest male and female each take home $200 cash
- Future Incentive: Additional bounty for breaking the course record
Final Thoughts
- One Mountain: One Monster
- Distance: 5K—up and down
- Invitation: Come see what you’ve got
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 7 – 9, 2026.
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