Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
About the Event
The 2026 Monster Dash is hosted by the Platteville Community Arboretum! This is a family-friendly event that includes runners and walkers of all abilities. A fun time for all!
It's mid-October and costumes are encouraged to be worn. Halloween-themed prizes, shirts and swag for all participants!
The entire run/walk will be on the Rountree Branch Trail!
The race will begin at 10 AM on the south side of Valley Road (near the Fish Garden on the trail) with parking available in the City Garage’s parking lot (890 Valley Road). For registration the day of, look for the registration tent starting at 9 AM.
T-Shirt Note: All registrations received by October 4th are guaranteed a T-shirt.
NOTE: Online registration ENDS at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 15th. After that, you can register in-person (by cash or VENMO) for $30 the day of the event starting at 9 AM on Saturday, October 17th.
Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Platteville.
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Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
Race/walk begins on the Rountree Branch Trail across for the City Garage on Valley Road. Participants will head north on the trail and turnaround at the halfway point (the fork in the trail by the gazebo). It is a very flat course. The finish line is also the starting line.
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About Platteville
Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk takes place in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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