Monster Dash - Bloomington

Bloomington, United States • 31 Oct 2026

Monster Dash

Monster Dash is a community fun run held in Bloomington, Indiana. The event offers the following distances:

  • 1 mile
  • 5K

Details

The event takes place at 2300 S. Endwright Rd., with the course starting at Grandview Elementary School and continuing on the Karst Greenway Trail. Ample parking is available at Grandview Elementary; participants are directed to walk behind the gym to the race start. Entry for each event is listed at $10. Registration opens October 8, 2026 at 7:00pm EDT. Costumes are encouraged. Well-behaved dogs and strollers are allowed. Free professional photos will be available for download after the event. There is no official timing and no official prizes. The start will be slightly staggered, with the 5K beginning before the 1-mile. The event is presented as a way to support the Auxiliary to the Boys & Girls Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Monster Dash 5k
Monster Dash 1 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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