Events
5k Run/Walk
Kids 1/4 M (7, 8 and 9)
Little Monster Dash (4, 5 and 6)
Little Monster Dash Age 3 and Under
👻 Fresno’s Halloween Run for the Whole Family! 👻
Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate Halloween at the 12th Annual Monster Mash Dash! 👻
Big monsters, little monsters, costumes, candy, music, and plenty of Halloween fun make this one of our favorite family events of the year.
Choose your distance, grab your crew, and come dressed to impress!
Race Highlights
Every participant gets the full Monster Mash experience:
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🌙 Witch-themed Finisher Medallion
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👕 Glow-in-the-Dark Event Shirt
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🎃 Sweet Treats & Goodies
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🎶 Halloween Music
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👻 Costume Contest
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🏆 Largest Group Contest
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📸 Downloadable Finisher Certificate
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🏃♀️ A fun, family-friendly Halloween run!
Family-Friendly Fun!
Bring the whole family! Kids 9 & under receive special discounted pricing automatically at checkout.
Whether you're racing for a PR, walking with friends, or bringing your little monsters out for their first race, there's a place for everyone at the Monster Mash Dash.
🏆 CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series
The Monster Mash Dash is Race #15 in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series and is worth 10 points!
Keep building your points throughout the 2026 season and chase your spot in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series.
🎃 SHOW US YOUR COSTUME & CREW
This might be the most fun part of the Monster Mash Dash!
Come dressed as your favorite monster, superhero, character, couple, family, or anything Halloween-inspired, and join our Costume Contest.
🏆 Prizes for adults AND kids!
So don't just run the race... COME IN COSTUME!
GATHER YOUR MONSTER CREW
Bring your family, friends, coworkers or your run club.
Create the biggest, spookiest crew you can and compete for our Largest Group Contest! Create a "group name" during registration.
The more monsters, the better.
🕸️ RUN THE HOLIDAY RUN SERIES
Keep the Halloween fun going all the way through the holidays with the CLASSIC Holiday Run Series!
Register for all three events and earn the exclusive Holiday Run Series Medallion.
🎃 Monster Mash Dash
October 24, 2026
🦃 Clovis Turkey Day Run
November 26, 2026
🎄 Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots
December 12, 2026
Important: You must be registered for all three events to receive the series medal.
💰 Bundle and save 15% when you register!
💜 RUN FOR A REASON
Supporting CASA for Children
We're proud to have CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties as our Charity Partner.
Through California Classic Cares, our 501(c)(3), we are proud to support organizations making a difference throughout the Central Valley.
Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.
CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocates — trains community volunteers to advocate for children and youth in foster care.
A CASA volunteer becomes a consistent voice for a child, helping ensure their needs and best interests are heard throughout the court and foster care process.
Your participation helps support this important work right here in our community.
Run for the fun. Run for the kids. Run for a reason. 💜
Need to Know Info
PACKET PICKUP
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Fleet Feet Fresno Fort Washington & Friant
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Friday, October 23
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3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pick up your race packet, shirt, and race-day essentials before event morning!
🎃 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
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Saturday, October 24
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8:00 AM — Late Packet Pickup
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8:50 AM — Costume Contests 👻
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9:00 AM — Kids Races 🧡
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9:10 AM — 5K Start 🏃
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FAQs
No, parking is not free. Since the event is at Woodward Park, you must pay at any available parking kiosk,
Daily Pass: $5 per vehicle.
Senior Discount: $3 per vehicle (drivers or passengers aged 65+).
Annual Pass: $50, available for purchase directly at the park's electronic kiosks.
How to Pay
Kiosks: Use one of the 15 digital pay stations distributed throughout the parking areas. They accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay (cash is not used at the entry booths anymore).
Mobile App: Open the ParkMobile app on your phone, locate the park zone, and input your vehicle information.
Time Limit: You have a 20-minute grace period after entering the park to complete your parking registration before enforcement flags the license plate.
No dogs are allowed on the course or at the event for safety reasons. Thank you for understanding.
Yes! A friend or family member can pick up your packet for you. Please send them the unique QR code that you received in your confirmation email for an efficient pickup experience.
Yes, all registrations receive a shirt and medal.
If the event is not sold out online, yes, you can register on the day of the event.
If the event is not sold out online, you can definitely sign up on the day of the event.
The start line is in the parking lot of the Shinzen Garden, where the finish line is inside the Shinzen Garden Activity Area. Please be on time to have an enjoyable race experience!
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Yes. There are porta potties near the start line, and restrooms provided by the park near the finish line inside the Shinzen Garden Activities Area.
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