Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K
The Newton Pride Monster Dash is a community running event in Newton, New Jersey, held around Newton High School. The program includes a USATF certified 5K course that runs through Ryerson, Plainfield, and Linwood, and a separate one mile fun run that is not timed and is open to all ages. Costumes are encouraged and awards are given for overall and age group winners.
Distances
- 5K USATF certified course through Ryerson, Plainfield, Linwood; start and finish at Newton High School
- 1 Mile Fun Run not timed, open to all ages
Registration and fees are listed for each event. For the 5K the registration window opens 1/1/2026 and closes 9/21/2026 with a fee of $40.00. The 1 mile fun run registration opens 7/29/2026 and closes 9/30/2026 with a fee of $10.00.
Awards for the 5K include Top Male and Female Overall plus age group awards for 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.
The event supports local needs through a race-day food drive benefiting Benny's Bodega; donations are collected at Newton High School. Registrations also support the Newton Pride Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds scholarships, teacher grants, and community programs. Volunteer roles are available for clubs, teams, students, and community groups at water stations, course marshaling, packet pickup, and race-day activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
