Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K

About the race

ABOUT THE RACE Join us for the Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Downtown Providence, RI. Celebrate Halloween FUN with loved ones and run or walk this FUN Halloween 5K. Don't forget the kids! Our kids race is open to children 12 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their kids.   RACE INFORMATION Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026  Time: 9:00am Kids Run (Ages 12 and under. Girls race first followed by the boys race) // 10am 5K Run/Walk  Location: South water Street, Providence RI. EVENTS Kids Dash Run Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.  Parents may run with their children.  9:00 am Start Time. Girls run will be first. Boys will start after the girls kids run. 5K Run/Walk  3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome.  Please Note: No pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons.  10am Start Time. COSTUME CONTEST $100 for the best individual costume.  $200 for the best team costume. Minimum of three people for the team costume contest. ENTRY FEES 5K Run/Walk $34 to 7/31/2026 $36 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026 $38 10/1/2026 to 10/25/2026 $45 Race Walk Up Registration on race day. *Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 10/24/2026 ** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations. Kids Run $15 to 7/31/2026 $16 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026 $17 10/1/2026 to 10/25/2026 $20 Walk Up Registration on race day. Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed. PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION Pre-Race Packet Pickup  Friday, October 23th, 2026 Noon - 6pm  Marathon Sports  Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI  Saturday, October 24, 2026 10am - 5pm  Marathon Sports Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI  Race Day Packet Pickup  Sunday, October 25, 2025  South Water  Street, Providence, RI  8:30am - 10am  Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.  Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.  AWARDS  Individual Awards Top 3 Overall Winners (Under 19) Winners (age 20-29) Winners (age 30-39) Winners (age 40-49) Winners (age 50-59) Winners (age 60-69) Winners (age 70+) Overall awards are scored on gun time. Age groups scored by chip time.  Top 3 Boys/Girls in Kids race. Team Award Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.  Top 3 score based on chip time.  No limit on Team size.  Online entry for Teams only.

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Events & distances

• Monster Dash 5K

  5K

  $43.23 including processing fees

  Sunday, October 25, 2026
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• Kids Monster Dash

  1K

  $23.09 including processing fees

  Sunday, October 25, 2026
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• VIRTUAL Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk

  3.1 Miles · Virtual · $38

  Sunday, October 25, 2026
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