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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1501 E FM 2410, Harker Heights TX
5K
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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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Sunny · 56–77°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 56°F · 13% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Race Overview
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: 1501 E FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX
- URL: Rotary Monster Dash
- Purpose: All proceeds will be used by area Rotary clubs for local projects and Rotary International in the fight to end Polio.
Race Details
- Events: 5K with individual awards, Little Monster Dash, and kids' costume contest.
- Shirts: 5K shirts guaranteed for early registrations (cutoff date 10/1/2026). Sizes and shirts are not guaranteed for later registrations.
- Goody Bag: Little Monster Dash participants receive a goody bag.
Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: October 15th from 6pm-8pm
- Early Pickup: October 16th from 3:30pm-6pm
Race Day Information
- Start Time: All registrants will start at 8:30 am.
- Race-Day Registration: Available from 7:00-8:20 am.
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