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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
9801 Hyland Croy Road, Dublin OH
5K
42–58°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
38–54°F
dry
2024
61–76°F
dry
2023
30–44°F
dry
2022
56–70°F
dry
2021
49–60°F
dry
2020
32–50°F
dry
2019
35–62°F
rain
2018
53–63°F
rain
2017
32–43°F
dry
2016
45–57°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: October 31, 2026
- Location: 9801 Hyland Croy Road, Dublin, OH
- Event: Monster Dash 5K
- More Info: Visit our race page
Description
Join us on October 31, 2026 for the Monster Dash 5K! This year our annual event is dressing up for Halloween. This is a fun, family-friendly event.
Charity Partner
United Way of Union County
- Overview: Our annual race is a great opportunity to support the work that United Way does in our community.
- Impact: United Way of Union County funds 29 local partner agencies that directly impact local residents and families.
- Services: These agencies provide services including food, shelter, personal needs items, peer support for those recovering from mental illness and addiction, mentorship programs for youth success, and senior engagements.
- Mission: Support our wonderful partner agencies by walking or running through Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Your registration fee and donations directly benefit The United Way of Union County.
Support
RUN UNITED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN UNION COUNTY AND PLAIN CITY!
Packet Pickup
- Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
- Thursday, October 29
- RoadRunner Sports, Hilliard
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Race Day Packet Pickup:
- Saturday, October 31
- Glacier Ridge Metro Park
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Awards & Medals
- All Finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind Medal
- Top Overall Male and Female
- Top Finisher Male and Female Age Group
- Age Groups: 10 and Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Animals
NO PETS ALLOWED. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026.
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