DENVER RACE DAY SCHEDULE- SAT. OCT 25, 2025
PACKET PICKUP: 8:00-9:30 AM ((Sloan's Lake Pk. South)) - 4600 W 17th Ave.
EXPO OPENS and RACE PACKET PICKUP and Race Chip Pickup!
We will have scary music, 12 local vendors and some snacks out for the early morning Toms Coffee Truck also on-site for coffee and Hot Chocolate. LOOK FOR THE LARGE CLOWN BLOWUP.
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME FOR PACKET PICKUP!! Please come early.
9:30 RACE START
5k / 10k RUNNERS ALL START TOGETHER.
9:00-12:00 SPORTS EXPO AND HOT FOOD
Stay after the race for BBQ grilled items for all., drinks from several sponsors and scary music to keep all the runners in the Halloween sprit. Take a Selfie in front of the giant CLOWNS, or in front of the Selfie Wall. Grab a Popcorn or Cotton Candy and try a carnival game to win prizes.
10:30 5k Awards
All 5k runners finished...Awards for 3 deep in age groups.
10:45 10k Awards
The festival will be held at the MonsterDash Carnival in the Finish Area, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the costumes and Pie Eating Contest.
11:00 KIDS MILE RACE
Kids join in the fun and parents are encouraged to run with the children. Depending on ages, we have a full mile Out-and back mini Loop course. Meant foir ages 3-12. ( Parents ok to run with kiddos)
11:15 COSTUME CONTEST
We will have gifts & gift cards for: BEST Family Costumes, Best CLOWNS, Most Creative & Most Original and Creative costumes. (Note: About 60% of runners come in costume.)
DENVER- Saturday Oct. 25 9:30am Start -Sloan's Lake South
DENVER COURSE- 5k 1 loop 10k 2 loops
The Denver Monster DASH will sell out for 2025
The start/finish is LOCATED in the SOUTH END corner of the Park for 2025....the 5k runners will do 1 loop...and the 10k runners do 2 loops- Criterium Style. LOOK FOR THE GIANT Blow-up ASTRONAUT and ALIEN in the grass...or listen for the scary music. Look for the hidden clowns on the course and win prizes.
DENVER COURSE- 10k 2 loops
The DENVER 10k Course is 2 Loops!.
The start/finish location is at a new location on the North East Corner of the park. The 10k will have 3 water stops at 1.5m 3.1 mile and 4.5 miles. The course will be lead out with a cyclist to keep the leaders on track.
Beautiful FAST, FLAT Course
One of Denver's best places to run with great views of the mountains and lined with fall colored trees.
5k & 10kStart: 9:30am Kids Race: 11:00am
DENVER RACE- SATURDAY- OCT. 25 9:30am
Join the CLOWNS on Sat. October 25 at the Denver MonsterDash
We welcome the 500 Runners to the return of the Denver Race for 2025. Register early to get a spot and the early price breaks. Sloan's Lake Denver.
2025 RACES FINISHED. Thanks to the 900 runners who came out
OUR 2026 Monsterdash Theme will be announced in Late November.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN November 22. 2025
2026 RACE DATES:
DENVER: Saturday Oct. 24 @ 10:00am
LOUISVILLE: Sunday Oct. 25 @ 10:00am