Motherlode Monster Dash 5K
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Motherlode Monster Dash 5k
The Motherlode Monster Dash is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk held on October 31, 2026 in Jackson, California. The course begins and ends at Jackson Catholic Cemetery on Cemetery Ln., with a post-race gathering at the same location.
The event offers a single distance: 5K (3.1 miles). It includes a costume contest with prizes, awards for overall finishers and age-group champions, and a post-race party. First-place finishers receive a homemade pumpkin pie prepared by Argonaut culinary students, and the first 100 registrants are guaranteed a race T-shirt. The stated registration fee for the 5K is $35.00. Registration opens August 17, 2026 and closes October 31, 2026.
Race-day check-in and bib pickup are provided at the starting line. Proceeds from the event support the Argonaut Cross Country program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
