3650 E. Ave G., Hutchinson KS
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Event Overview
🧛:♂️🕯:️🩸: Dare to Dash… Into the Underworld? 🩸:🕯:️🧛:♀️
This Halloween, the gates to the underworld creak open… and you’re invited in.
Race Details
- Date: October 31st
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: 3650 E. Ave G., Hutchinson, KS
- URL: Register Here
Race Experience
Descend 650 feet below the earth’s surface and race through the shadowy tunnels of a real salt mine, lit by flickering lanterns and eerie candlelight, every twist and turn feels like a step deeper into the unknown…
Join us for Strataca’s Annual 5K Monster Dash: Underworld Awakening, where the air is chillingly still, shadows stretch along the salt walls, and you never quite know what’s lurking just beyond your light.
Costume Contest
- Dress Up: Come in costume and embrace your place among the creatures of the underworld!
- Categories: Whether you’re a classic vampire, crypt keeper, or something entirely unearthly.
- Surprise: The most fang-tastic looks may earn a devilishly good surprise.
Race Requirements
🩸: This isn’t your average 5K…
- Safety Gear: You’ll need a helmet (bike helmets work great) and a light source — headlamps or flashlights are highly recommended to guide your way through the underground darkness.
- Inspection: Helmets are required and will be inspected by staff before entry.
Registration Notes
- First 200 Runners: The first 200 runners to register will receive a limited-edition Monster Dash T-shirt and a Finisher Medal.
- Medal Limit: Once the 200 medal limit is reached, additional registrations will not include a medal.
- T-Shirt Sizes: T-shirt sizes may be limited after the first 150 registrants and will be distributed first-come, first-served at check-in.
Important Details
- Age Policy: No one under 8 may enter. Ages 8–18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Heat Selection: Select your starting heat when registering — limited to 30 participants per heat.
- Course Rules: Run or walk, but walkers should choose an earlier heat. Anyone still on the course at 12:00 PM will be escorted to the finish.
- Timing: This is a fun run, clocks will be located at the start and finish for self-timing.
- Check-In: Arrive at least 15 minutes before your heat to pick up your race packet. Late arrivals may be moved to the final heat.
Support and Policies
All proceeds support Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum.
☠️ All purchases are final. Taxes and processing fees apply.
