Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk 2026

The race.

The Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 31, 2026, at Otahki Lake KOA in Patterson, Missouri. The race starts at 9 a.m., with registration and bib pickup beginning at 8 a.m. at the Lodge. The 5K course covers 3.5 miles of packed gravel and mixed media terrain with moderate inclines. All ages are welcome. Finishers receive a participation medal and snacks or water. The first 35 participants receive a race t-shirt, and the top three finishers receive trophies. Proceeds benefit Care Camps Foundation, which supports children with cancer and their families through medically supervised outdoor camps.