About this Event
🎃 Join us at Towne Lake Park to kick off Halloween morning with a spooktacular 5K full of fun, costumes, and community spirit! Dash to the finish line to claim your Monster Dash finisher’s medal and enjoy a complimentary TUPPS beer! Festivities begin at 8:00 AM, and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM!
👻 Registration DetailsYour registration includes entry into our chip-timed 5K, the official Monster Dash t-shirt, a custom race bib, and our signature finisher’s medal! Costumes are encouraged to make this morning even more spooktacular. A portion of the event proceeds proudly supports our nonprofit partner, The Warriors Keep.
🏃♂️ Get Ready to Compete! CASH prizes will be awarded to the Top Overall Male and Female racers during our awards ceremony! The Awards Ceremony begins shortly after the race!
Prizes:
• 1st Place – $100
• 2nd Place – $50
• 3rd Place – $25
• Stroller Strider 1st Place – $25
PLUS awards for the top male and female in each age group: 14 & under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+.
✨ Festival Fun All Morning Long! Enjoy a lively, family-friendly celebration featuring local vendors, festive photo-ops, music, and a costume contest presented by Whataburger with prizes including free Whataburger for a year! This is one of McKinney’s most spooky and fun community events and is perfect for all ages!
🎃 Huge thanks to our incredible 2026 Event Partners who make this event possible: Texans Credit Union, Trinity Falls, Whataburger, TUPPS Brewery, and many more!
🍻 Keep the Celebration Going! After the Monster Dash 5K, head to Historic Downtown McKinney for the Spooktacular Brews & Boos Walk starting at 11:00 AM! Sip, stroll, and sample craft brews while enjoying the Halloween festivities.
✨Get involved in the fun!
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Want to be a vendor? Apply here!
Volunteers needed! Join the fun - apply here!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Towne Lake Park, 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, United States
USD 36.64
