Monster Dash 5K - Burnaby
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Monster Dash 5K - Burnaby
The Monster Dash 5K is a Halloween-themed running event at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on October 31, 2026. The program includes a main 5 kilometre event and a separate children’s race on the stadium track.
Distances
- 5K Run
- Mini Monster Dash, 400 m track for children aged 10 and under
Entry requirements and race rules note a minimum age of 11 for the 5K. Participants aged 11 to 13 must be accompanied on course by a registered adult; participants aged 14 to 17 may compete without an accompanying adult but a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver for anyone under 18. Children older than 10 are not eligible for the Mini Monster Dash.
Registration materials and race services listed for participants include custom swag bags, finisher medals for all registered entrants, a goodie bag and medal for Mini Monster Dash participants, chip-timed race bibs for 5K entrants, and post-race refreshments. The event policy states there are no refunds or transfers.
Terrain along the course includes paved pathways, grass, and loose gravel with some slight inclines and declines and potentially uneven surfaces. Pets are not permitted inside the stadium where the start, finish, and post-race activities occur; pets may remain on-leash along the Central Park route. Spectators have complimentary access to vendors and the kids’ fun zone.
Package pickup is at Fit First Foot Wear, Christine Sinclair Community Centre, 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby BC on Friday, October 30, 2026, between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Photo ID and confirmation are required to collect a race kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
