Monster Mash Dash

Come with your best Halloween spirit for Main Street Lorain's Monster Mash Dash on Saturday, October 3rd!

This community race benefits Main Street Lorain – the 501 c (3) non-profit dedicated to promoting collaboration and celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages.  #LorainProud

Costumes are Encouraged!

Main Street Lorain encourages all participants to dress up in their spookiest, goofiest, and most entertaining costumes for this 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk. 

Dogs are Welcome!

Bring along your four-legged friend to run or walk with you. And don't forget their costume, they could win the "Best Dressed Pooch" award!

New in 2026!

• Finisher medal for all participants - adults and kids!
• T-shirt for all participants - adults and kids!
• New costume contest categories, including:
  • Best adult individual costume
  • Best adult group costume
  • Best child costume
  • Best dressed dog

Logistics

Timeline:

5K Run & 1 Mile Walk: 10:00AM 
Mini Monster Mash Dash: 9:45AM

Starting Address: 

TBA

Distance:

5K Run (chip timed)
1 Mile Walk (dog-friendly) 
100 Yard Dash (kids 12 years old and younger)

Registration:

5K & 1 Mile – EARLY BIRD – $30 - April 3, 2026 through August 2, 2026 (Save $10 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile – $35 – August 3, 2026 through Friday, October 2, 2026 (Save $5 per person!)
5K & 1 Mile – $40 – October 3, 2026 through Race Morning
Mini Monster Mash Dash – $15 - April 3, 2026 through Race morning

Packet Pickup:

Friday, October 2, 2026

5:00pm to 7:00pm
United Way of Greater Lorain County
642 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Day of Registration Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location TBA

Awards:

• Awards ceremony begins at 11:00am at Location TBA
• Top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers
• Age Group Awards
• Costume Awards
  • Best adult individual costume
  • Best adult group costume
  • Best child costume
  • Best dressed dog

Mailed Entries

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.  See below for more information.