In 33 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
890 Valley Road, Platteville WI
Distance
5K
Typical weather
44–60°F · some rain risk
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2025
59–77°F
rain
2024
40–61°F
dry
2023
38–62°F
dry
2022
31–40°F
dry
2021
43–63°F
dry
2020
39–58°F
dry
2019
36–53°F
dry
2018
36–48°F
dry
2017
51–66°F
dry
2016
68–77°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: 2026-10-17
- Location: 890 Valley Road, Platteville, WI
- Organizer: Hosted by the Platteville Community Arboretum
- Event Type: Family-friendly 5K run/walk for all abilities
Costumes and Prizes
- Costumes: Encouraged to be worn for the event
- Prizes: Halloween-themed prizes, shirts, and swag for all participants
- Age Categories: Prizes awarded to runners by age and gender
- No Medals: Prizes include gift cards and apple cider jugs.
Event Details
- Trail: Entire run/walk on the Rountree Branch Trail
- Start Time: Race begins at 10 AM
- Registration: Registration tent opens at 9 AM: parking available in the City Garage’s parking lot
- T-Shirt Note: Registrations by October 4th are guaranteed a T-shirt
Registration Information
- Online Registration: Ends at 11:59 PM on October 15th
- In-Person Registration: Available on race day for $30 starting at 9 AM
- Payment: Accepts cash or VENMO on the day of the event
- More Information: Read more about the PCA here.
Event URL
- Race Link: For more details visit Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
Course map
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