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Monster Dash

Name: Monster Dash
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Event details

Monster Dash is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event is a 5K trail run held as a single race. Entry fee is $25. Registration opens June 1, 2026. The run takes place inside Carolina Beach State Park.

Location and purpose

The event base is Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. The run is organized to commemorate Great Trails State Day and to raise money for young runners. Directions are available for the state park location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Carolina Beach

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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