1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine CA
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
👻 Monster Dash Overview
It's time for our Monster Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!
🎁 Included in Registration
- Custom finisher medals: Every participant receives a medal upon completing their race.
- Drawstring goodie bags: Participants will get fun goodie bags with surprises.
- Free photos: Capture your race experience with complimentary photos.
- Results posted: Race results will be available on the website within 12-24 hours.
- Assortment of snacks: Enjoy snacks and samples at the finish line.
- Friendly atmosphere: A relaxed and fun racing experience for all levels and abilities.
- Affordable cost: A fun event for the whole family!
- Group discounts: Available for 5 or more people by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.
⏰ Event Details and Schedule
- Bib pick up: 7:00-7:30 AM
- Start: 7:30 AM
- Official website: For official times and places, visit www.abetterworldrunning.com.
- No refunds: No bandits please.
🗺️ Course Information
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.
Course map: The course is easy to follow, consisting of marked out and back loops.
- 5k route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650923796/
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650926100/
🚻 Restroom Information
There are park restrooms 200-300m (5 min walk) from the start/finish/check-in area. Another restroom is about .62 miles or 1 km from the start/finish at San Marco park.
📍 Location Address
Bill Barber Memorial Park, entrance off of Harvard Ave. & Civic Center Plaza. Please use Google Maps link below:
- Google Maps: Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/3vBnk6ze4Ze5ZzhV8
- Apple Maps: Apple Maps -- 33.688234, -117.825748
Check-in, start/finish is near the back corner of the lot, closest to the stadium/softball field 1, right next to the path.
🅿️ Parking Information
Free parking is available in the parking lots at Bill Barber Memorial Park.
⚠️ Important Note
This event is a private reservation and is not endorsed or sponsored by the City of Irvine.
💻 Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit Monster Dash Registration.
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