Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash
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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash
The Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash is a Halloween-themed running event on October 25, 2026, at The Park at River Walk in Bakersfield, California. The event includes multiple participation options and community-oriented activities such as a costume contest and a Largest Group Award.
Distances and event formats:
- 3.1 Miles - 5K Run/Walk
- 0.25 Miles - Kids Run (not timed), for kids 9 and under
- Virtual Run - run any distance remotely
Registration and fees are listed for each event. The 5K registration opens October 31, 2025 and closes August 18, 2026 with a registration fee of $35.00. The Kids Run registration opens October 31, 2025 and closes October 26, 2026 with a registration fee of $25.00. The Virtual Run registration opens October 31, 2025 and closes October 26, 2026 with a registration fee of $45.00.
The Kids Run is designed for children 9 and under and follows a short course that is visible to parents or guardians. Virtual Run participants may complete any distance at a location of their choice; virtual entries are not eligible for age group awards and submitted times are not posted or official. Virtual entrants receive an event shirt and finisher's medallion mailed within two weeks after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
