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Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel - Presented by Nolan Painting Inc.
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Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel - Presented by Nolan Painting Inc.

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
1 mi entry
$35
Days to go
9
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At a glance

Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Distances
5K, 1 mi
Registration
Open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

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About this race

Join us for spooktacular holiday fun this October! Join the family-friendly Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel in Delaware County, Edgmont, PA! Come dressed in your Halloween Costume for an extra dash of holiday spirit!  Runners of all ages are welcome, all terrain strollers only please. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Edgmont Township Fire Company No.1!

**This is not a USATF-certified race course.**

2026 Race Offerings! 

5K: This multi-surface cross country course rolls through the beautiful Arasapha Farms and The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride. Registration includes a chipped bib for race results timing and a commemorative t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall male and female (Specific award to be determined). Divisional Medals will be awarded to each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female. We will be using the same course as the last two years!

 

1 Mile: This multi-surface course will primarily run through The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride path, and loop the top of the property. This course will not go the back of the property through the Christmas tree farm.  Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt. This will be an untimed race but families are welcome to run or walk. 

 

Costume Rules For All Ages: In order to keep all families safe please do not wear masks. The carrying of swords etc of any kind will not be permitted. Runners must run in closed toed shoes. Spiked running shoes are permitted. Please be mindful of costume length so as to be safe when running.

Monster Costume Contest! Best dressed Halloween costume contest will be awarded to two individual participants, one themed group (i.e. Toy Story) and two youth (under age 12) Specific award to be determined! 

*Event is rain or shine*

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 25, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

9d

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

9d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 31, 2026

9d

Pricing

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Tier 2, until Oct 31, 2026

$35

5K Run/Walk

Tier 2, until Oct 31, 2026

$35

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