Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
The Newton Pride Monster Dash takes place in Newton, New Jersey on 10/24/2026 at Newton High School, 44 Ryerson Ave, Newton, NJ 07860, USA. The event includes a USATF-certified 5K course that runs through Ryerson, Plainfield, and Linwood and starts and finishes at Newton High School.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1K Fun Run
The 5K features overall awards for the top male and top female finishers and awards for age-group winners in the following groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. The 1K Fun Run is an untimed option described as open to all ages and paces.
Registration details in the source specify a registration fee of $40.00 for the 5K and $10.00 for the 1K Fun Run, with registration opening and closing dates provided for each event. Costumes are encouraged. The event includes a race-day food drive; donations of canned or other nonperishable food are collected at Newton High School for Benny's Bodega.
The race benefits the Newton Pride Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports student scholarships, teacher grants, and community engagement. Volunteers are sought for roles such as water stations, course marshaling, packet pickup, and race-day activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
