Monster Mash Dash

Come with your best Halloween spirit for Main Street Lorain's Monster Mash Dash on Saturday, October 3rd!

This community race benefits Main Street Lorain – the 501 c (3) non-profit dedicated to promoting collaboration and celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages.  #LorainProud

Costumes are Encouraged!

Main Street Lorain encourages all participants to dress up in their spookiest, goofiest, and most entertaining costumes for this 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk. 

Dogs are Welcome!

Bring along your four-legged friend to run or walk with you. And don't forget their costume, they could win the "Best Dressed Pooch" award!

New in 2026!

• Finisher medal for all participants - adults and kids!
• T-shirt for all participants - adults and kids!
• New costume contest categories, including:
  • Best adult individual costume
  • Best adult group costume
  • Best child costume
  • Best dressed dog

Logistics

Timeline:

5K Run & 1 Mile Walk: 10:00AM 
Mini Monster Mash Dash: 9:45AM

Starting Address: 

TBA

Distance:

5K Run (chip timed)
1 Mile Walk (dog-friendly) 
100 Yard Dash (kids 12 years old and younger)

Registration:

5K & 1 Mile – EARLY BIRD – $30 - April 3, 2026 through August 2, 2026 (Save $10 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile – $35 – August 3, 2026 through Friday, October 2, 2026 (Save $5 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile – $40 – October 3, 2026 through Race Morning
Mini Monster Mash Dash – $15 - April 3, 2026 through Race morning

Packet Pickup:

Friday, October 2, 2026

5:00pm to 7:00pm
United Way of Greater Lorain County
642 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Day of Registration Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location TBA

Awards:

• Awards ceremony begins at 11:00am at Location TBA
• Top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers
• Age Group Awards
• Costume Awards
  • Best adult individual costume
  • Best adult group costume
  • Best child costume
  • Best dressed dog

Mailed Entries

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.  See below for more information.

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Monster Mash Dash. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Lorain.