West Seattle Monster Dash
About this race
This race is a costumed 5k trail run/walk and Kids Dash to support South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools.
Paid registration includes a t-shirt (all races) and bib with timing chip (5K only).
Jogging strollers welcome! Humans and little monsters only though, please leave pets at home.
Kids Zone featuring games, activities, prizes, and photo booth.
Packet Pick Up:
Date TBD
West Seattle Runner
2743 California Ave SW
Suite 101
Seattle WA, 98116
OR
On Race Day, Saturday, October 24th
Beginning at 8:15 am at Lincoln Park
Adjacent to the race starting line
Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the West Seattle Monster Dash. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Seattle.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
The 5k starts near Shelter #1, just northeast of the south parking lot. We will be mostly on trails, running the upper portion of Lincoln Park in TWO LOOPS. We'll run north along trail #6, passing the wading pool and shelter #5. At the north end of the park, runners will turn west and loop around to head south on trail #2, down and around the bathrooms near south parking lot/start line, then back north again for loop #2. The finish line and starting line are in the same location. Course will be clearly marked with volunteers stationed along the way to guide you. Advance registration includes a Monster Dash t-shirt and timing bib. No need to register children in strollers.
Weather Overview
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About Seattle
West Seattle Monster Dash takes place in Seattle, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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