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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
1501 E FM 2410, Harker Heights TX
Distances
5K
Typical weather
62–81°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–87°F
dry
2024
53–73°F
dry
2023
48–74°F
dry
2022
61–73°F
rain
2021
53–69°F
dry
2020
58–80°F
dry
2019
53–69°F
dry
2018
50–57°F
rain
2017
53–76°F
dry
2016
71–88°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: 2026-10-17
- Location: 1501 E FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX
- Website: Rotary Monster Dash
- Purpose: Proceeds support local Rotary club projects and Rotary International's fight against Polio.
Race Details
- Events: 5K, Little Monster Dash, Kids' costume contest.
- Awards: Individual awards for 5K participants.
- Shirts: Guaranteed for early 5K registrations (cutoff date 10/1/2026), not guaranteed for later registrations.
- Goody Bags: Little Monster Dash participants receive a goody bag.
Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: Oct 15th, 6pm-8pm
- Early Pickup: Oct 16th, 3:30pm-6pm
Race Day Information
- Start Time: All registrants will start at 8:30 am.
- Race-Day Registration: 7:00-8:20 am.
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