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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 Overview

The Monster Dash takes place at Carolina Beach State Park in North Carolina. This event features a 5K trail run held in conjunction with Great Trails State Day. The course utilizes the natural terrain within the park, specifically designed as a trail race.

Participants run through the park grounds to support a charitable cause, as proceeds from the event are used to raise money for young runners. Before the main race, the venue hosts a series of cross country meets dedicated to various teams.

Available Distance

5K trail race

The event is open to the general public. Additionally, the 5K race serves as the finale for the day, with participation from youth cross country team members aged 15 to 18. The registration process remains open during early summer, and a fee is required to participate in the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Carolina Beach

Race information

Registration

5 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jun 20

Good Hops Beer Run

Carolina Beach

5 km

Good Hops Beer Run is an about 3 mile trail run in Carolina Beach State Park on June 20 with post-race awards and brewery activities. Registration runs Jan 1 to May 20 with a $30 fee; proceeds benefit local school and state park groups.

Saturday Aug 22

Copperhead Beer Relay 20k

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

Sat - Sun Sep 26-27

She ROCKS Run

Wilmington

2 mi

3 mi

A community run at Long Leaf Park offering a timed 5K and a non-timed 1.5 mile fun run, with in-person and virtual options supporting ovarian cancer awareness and research funding.

Saturday Nov 21

The 16 Hour Lock-in

Carolina Beach

A 16-hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park on a 4.5-mile loop, organized by Punk Rock Ultras. The course is mostly flat with two small hills, staffed aid, and options for campsite upgrades or nearby campground stays.