Providence Monster Dash 5K

ABOUT THE RACE

Join us for the annual Providence Monster dash on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Downtown Providence, RI. Celebrate Halloween FUN with loved ones and run or walk this FUN Halloween 5K. Don't forget the kids! Our kids race is open to children 12 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their kids.  

RACE INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 
Time: 9:00am Kids Run (Ages 12 and under. Girls race first followed by the boys race) // 10am 5K Run/Walk 
Location: South water Street, Providence RI.

EVENTS

Kids Dash Run
Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under. 
Parents may run with their children. 
9:00 am Start Time. Girls run will be first. Boys will start after the girls kids run.

5K Run/Walk 
3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome. 
Please Note: No pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons. 
10am Start Time.

COSTUME CONTEST

$100 for the best individual costume. 
$200 for the best team costume. Minimum of three people for the team costume contest.

ENTRY FEES

5K Run/Walk
$32 to 7/31/2026
$34 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
$36 10/1/2026 to 10/24/2026
$40 Race Walk Up Registration on race day.
*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 10/24/2026
** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.

Kids Monster Dash 
$17 to 7/31/2026
$18 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
$19 10/1/2026 to 10/24/2026
$20  Walk Up Registration on race day.

Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed.

PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Pre-Race Packet Pickup 

Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1pm - 5pm 
Marathon Sports 
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI 

Friday, October 23th, 2026
Noon - 6pm 
Marathon Sports 
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI 

Saturday, October 24, 2026
10am - 5pm 
Marathon Sports
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI 

Race Day Packet Pickup 
Sunday, October 25, 2025 
South Water  Street, Providence, RI 
8:30am - 10am 

Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday. 
Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day. 

AWARDS 

Individual Awards

Top 3 Overall

Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)

Overall awards are scored on gun time. Age groups scored by chip time. 

Top 3 Boys/Girls in Kids race.

Team Award
Prize will be awarded to the top overall team. 
Top 3 score based on chip time. 
No limit on Team size. 
Online entry for Teams only. 

Join fellow runners on October 25, 2026 for the Providence Monster Dash 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Providence.