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Monster Dash

Carolina Beach, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Monster Dash : event overview

The Monster Dash is a 5K trail run held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event takes place in Carolina Beach State Park and is organized to commemorate Great Trails State Day and to raise money for young runners. The entry fee for the listed event is $25. Registration opens June 1, 2026 at 12:01am EDT.

Location, access and contact

The event location is Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. A race contact form is provided on the event page for questions; submitted messages are sent to the race director. Map directions are available for the park. 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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