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The Monster Dash

Biddeford, Maine, United States View on map
Oct 17, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Join A Running Passion for a COMMUNITY COSTUME RUN! We are hosting a 100 meter dash a 1 mile community run at the Biddeford High School track on October 17th, 2026 from 9 am-11 am. We will have snacks and light refreshments available for all participants. 

9:00am- In person registration
9:45am- 10U 100M dashes; WAVE 1 10U, WAVE 2 6U
9:55am- Community 1 mile run

Instead of charging an entry fee, we ask that runners and walkers bring a non-perishable food item, canned good, or hygiene product. Items collected will be donated to the Biddeford Food Pantry, In-A-Pinch, and Biddeford Schools. Costumes are not required but are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! We can’t wait to see you there! 


Items needed:
Toiletry Items:
Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, Dish Detergent, Pine Cleaner, Soap Pads, Sponges, Paper Towels, 
Shampoo, Conditioner, Feminin Hygiene Products, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deoderant, Efferdent, Shaving Cream, Razors, Soap, Bodywash, Bandaids, Baby Shampoo, Baby Lotion, Baby Powder, Wipes, Diapers, Q-Tips, Personal Wipes

Food Items:
Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly/ Jam, Rice and/or pasta, Pasta Sauce, Nuts, Raisins, Dried fruit, Jello or pudding cups, Granola bars/protein bars, Cake or brownie mix, kids snacks, juice/ juice boxes, Canned soup/veggies/fruit/ beans, apple sauce, individually packaged snacks (Skinny Pop, Cheeze-its, Go-Go Squeeze Apple Sauce, Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Rice Krispy Treats, Pretzels, Goldfish Crackers), Mac & Cheese, Instant Oatmeal packets, Ramen Noodles, Chef Boyardee, Cheese Crackers, Peanut Butter Crackers, Rice-a-Roni, Canned Tuna, Powdered Potatoes

Pick your distance

Running

Community Mile

Oct 17, 2026 1.6K 9:55 AM
Free
Open

10U Kids 100M Dash

Oct 17, 2026 Ultra 9:45 AM
Free
Open

6U Kids 100M Dash

Oct 17, 2026 Ultra 9:50 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Biddeford, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 4.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 13.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 0.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 17, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 17, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 57m

The sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 5:55 PM local time (EDT) in Biddeford on October 17, 2026 — 10h 57m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Biddeford events

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