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LSSC Monster Dash
Leesburg, Florida
- Entry from
- $30
- Days to go
- 25
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Location
- Leesburg, Florida
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- lssc.edu
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Join us for the Lake-Sumter State College Monster Dash!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Check in @ 6:30 am
Race Start @ 8:00 am
This racecourse includes scenic views of Silver Lake and is truly fun for the whole family. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and medal*. Although the race is just for fun, runners will be timed, and placement recognition will be announced to the top runners in each age category. Costumes are encouraged!
All proceeds from the Monster Dash benefit the LSSC Foundation, which supports scholarships and education at Lake-Sumter State College.
* Race t-shirts and medals are only guaranteed to registrations placed on or before October 16, 2026.
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 4, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Aug 30, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 30, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 30, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 31, 2026
Race day
Oct 31, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 31, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 31, 2026
Pricing
10K
Tier 2, then $45 from Oct 31, 2026
$40
5K
Tier 2, then $35 from Oct 31, 2026
$30
Virtual Racer
Tier 1, then $30 from Oct 31, 2026
$30
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