Due to a policy change with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community we are being forced to change the location of this event. As of September 28th this event will now be taking place at Arizona Falls in Phoenix.
All registered participants have been notified via email.
They did the dash, they did the monster dash!
The monster dash, it was a graveyard smash!
Come join StartLine Racing under the lights
at Arizona Falls for our 2nd annual
Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk!
Have you always wanted to run with monsters?
They will be roaming the course and the event area so beware!
Bring your friends, and throw on a costume!
This event has limited spaces available.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Mar 15 – Jun 30
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$35.00Jul 1 – Oct 7
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$40.00Oct 8 – Oct 28
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Virtual Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Run anywhere on your own time and we will mail out your swag!
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$25.00Mar 15 – Jun 30
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$30.00Jul 1 – Oct 28
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Mail-in and Virtual Run Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This year will feature a Monster Dash Virtual. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on October 28, 2022. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
What You Get!
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt. Option to select 'NO SHIRT' option at checkout and receive $5 off your registration.
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (race day participants only). Our age groups are the following:
8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!
Chance to get spooked out on the course!
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Race Night Information
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Race day registration will be available beginning at 6:00pm at Arizona Falls.
We accept cash, check and credit cards on race night.
Race day fee will be:
- 5K - $45
This event will take place rain or moonshine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather.
Leashed pet friendly
Warning - there will be monsters and mummies roaming the event area and the course. So if you scare easily then come prepared!
Parking Details:
Parking will be available at the following locations:
- G.R. Herberger Park - 5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix AZ 85018 (map)
- Arcadia Park - 3402 N. 56th St, Phoenix AZ 85018 (map)
- Arcadia Town Center Shopping Mall - 4750 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (map). There will be a shuttle available to take participants to and from this location to the event site at Arizona Falls.
- There will be no parking available at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church due to a church event.
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Course Map
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Packet pick-up will be on Thursday, October 27th from 3-6pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)
- Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $10 instant Rewards Cash to spend on anything in store. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.
You can also pickup your packet starting at 6pm on Race Night.
Event schedule
- Thu, October 27, 2022 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm
- Fri, October 28, 2022 6:00 PM - Race night packet pickup and registration opens
- Fri, October 28, 2022 7:00 PM - 5K Begins
- Fri, October 28, 2022 8:00 PM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.)
Contact information
- Event contact
- StartLine Racing
- info@startlineracing.com
- Phone
- +1 480-912-7878
- Website
- Visit website