Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom
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Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom
Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom is a Halloween-themed running event held on October 31, 2026, at Rotary Cove 1, 5715 North Lake Road, Merced, CA.
Event distances include:
- 400 m (Zoom Zoom)
- 5K (Monster Dash, timed)
- 10K (Monster Dash, timed)
The 400 m Zoom Zoom is for children ages 10 and under. Registration opens on 2026-09-06 for the 400 m and the 5K, and on 2026-09-29 for the 10K. Registration closes on 2026-10-31. Registration fees are $20 for the 400 m, $45 for the 5K, and $55 for the 10K.
Costumes are encouraged. The first 100 finishers will receive a custom race medal. During the 5K and 10K, high schoolers in full monster costumes will be present to chase and scare runners; there are options for participants who prefer not to be chased.
Information describes the distances, fees, costume encouragement, medal distribution for the first 100 finishers, youth participation for the 400 m, and the presence of costumed chasers during the longer races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
