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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach NJ
5K · 1 Mile
51–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–59°F
dry
2024
56–70°F
dry
2023
45–65°F
dry
2022
57–64°F
rain
2021
46–62°F
dry
2020
54–73°F
dry
2019
46–64°F
dry
2018
43–56°F
dry
2017
66–74°F
rain
2016
52–62°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
17th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run
Date and Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:30 am
Packet Pickup
- Date: Thursday 10/22 from 6:00-7:00 pm
NEW PICK UP DATE - Location: Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad, 611 Laurel Avenue, PPB
- Race Day Pickup: 10/24 starting at 9:00 am
- Location: Jenks Pavilion
Race Details
- Timing: Chip timing by Elite Racing Systems!
- Post Race Lunch: Custom lunch generously provided by Jenkinson's for the first 250 registrants at Jenkinson's Pavilion!
- Water Stations: Available throughout the race.
Awards
- Categories: Top Male, Female, Nonbinary Finishers for 5K
- Costume Awards: Top M/F/NB Costumed Finishers
- Age Group Awards: 5-year age group awards
- Costume Categories: Best Costume Overall Adult, Best Costume Overall Youth, Best Costume Group, Best Couple, Best Homemade Costume, Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest
Registration Information
Tshirt Guarantee: Sizes guaranteed through September 30, 2026.
NEW IN 2026: Softer Cotton TShirt!
Payment: Register at shirt/bib pick up with CHECK or CASH.
- Date: Thursday night 10/22 6:00-7:00
- Location: Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad, 611 Laurel Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
- Race Day Registration: Saturday October 24 starting at 9:00 at Jenks Pavilion, Point Pleasant Beach
- Race Schedule: Fun run heads off at 9:30, 5K at 10:30
Additional Information
The races are rain or shine! We aren’t able to offer refunds but can switch bib numbers between people. Thank you for your donation to our volunteer first aid squad!
Stay for: Jenkinson's Boo! at the Boardwalk! It will be frightfully fun! Bring the whole family!
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Monster Dash 5K.
Course map
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