Monster Dash 5K - Northfield
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Monster Dash 5K 2026 - Northfield, MA
The Monster Dash is a community 5K road event on October 24, 2026 that offers both running or walking and a bike option. The course is a loop that begins and ends at Town Hall, 69 Main St., Northfield, MA. The route is mostly flat with a mild roller or two and passes through the old St. Marys cemetery.
The event includes mixed participants such as walkers, fun runners, families who bike or run, and other runners. Children often bike or walk; the event uses a lead and a sweep adult biker and there is police presence or an attendant at intersections. Parking is available at Town Hall with overflow to Parker Street or Green Trees Gallery. Registration and awards will be held inside the Unitarian church if it is raining.
Pricing information listed for the event includes 5K options: adults $23, family registration up to $39, and students of any age $16. The First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church is the listed beneficiary. Sponsors named include Northfield Creamie and the Northfield Recreation Commission, and finishing gifts are provided to the first 100 finishers, including a race T shirt and additional items from local businesses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
