Monster Dash - 5 Days for the Homeless
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About the race
Monster Dash - 5 Days for the Homeless is a themed 5K run and walk held at Emily Murphy Park in Edmonton on October 31, 2026. The event raises funds and awareness for youth experiencing homelessness; all proceeds go to Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS).
Participants can enter as runners or walkers in the 5K distance. The route includes a small set of stairs near the end of the course. The event features a Halloween costume element and a costume contest with prizes.
Race-kit pick-up is scheduled the day before at Running Room Off-Whyte, 8537 109 St NW, Edmonton. Registration includes early bird pricing and later pricing windows; listed fee amounts include mandatory charges. Two registration categories are offered: 5k Walk and 5k Run. The organizer shows early bird and subsequent pricing for the registration periods.
The event lists a fundraising goal of CA$5,000 for the 5 Days for the Homeless campaign; CA$1,077.37 had been raised at the time of listing and the participant count was shown as 62. A sponsor for the event is Running Room. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
