In 26 days · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
975 Main St, Holbrook, NY 11741, Holbrook NY
Distances
5K
Typical weather
48–60°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–59°F
dry
2024
56–74°F
dry
2023
45–51°F
dry
2022
50–63°F
rain
2021
54–65°F
rain
2020
35–46°F
dry
2019
60–69°F
rain
2018
40–60°F
dry
2017
46–57°F
dry
2016
46–53°F
dry
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About this race
"Halloween 5K and Monster Dash- Holbrook"
Come out to enjoy not only a fast and flat USATF Certified 5K course, but a Halloween theme complete with a BEST COSTUME CONTEST! Best Male and Female Costumes!
All who register by October 21st at Midnight will be guaranteed a dry-fit t-shirt and will also earn a FREE BEER courtesy of our long-time host THE IRISH TIMES PUB on Main Street in Holbrook.
Early bird bib pick-up and registration on Friday October 30th at THE IRISH TIMES PUB between 4-6pm!
5K AWARDS:
Top three male and female finishers overall
Top three (3) males and females in the following age groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
MONSTER DASH:
All Monster Dashers will receive a finisher medal!
AMENITIES:
T-shirts guaranteed for participants who register by October 21st! Limited extra shirts available after that date! First come basis at early bird / day-of!
Pick up your participant shirt and check out The Irish Times Pub for Friday Happy Hour on October 30th from 4-6pm! We'll be on the back deck.
*Limited Extra Shirts at Happy Hour!
MONSTER DASH FUN RUN:
Open to children 12 and under
*Results available online after race.
ENTRY FEES:
5K:
$30 w/ event shirt guaranteed if registered by October 21st $35 Day-of
MONSTER DASH Fun Run:
$15 w/ event shirt guaranteed if registered by October 21st $20 Day-of
CHARITABLE GIVING INITIATIVE:
The STRONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB recognizes the importance of "giving back" to our community. As such, we have aligned ourselves to assist in fundraising on behalf of TEAM RED WHITE AND BLUE. This 501 (c) 3 Charity assists our wounded veterans in a multitude of ways including participation in athletics. Attend a STRONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB event and help us help our local veterans. Please consider donating at checkout!
Please bring a non-perishable food item to this event to participate in our ongoing effort to help ISLAND HARVEST feed our neighbors on Long Island. We will collect these at The Irish Times Pub on October 31st and all who donate will be entered into a raffle for a free race entry and a special mystery prize!
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