Monster Dash
Updated
Saturday, October 23, 2027, first start 5:30 PM, in Rancho Cucamonga (11200 Base Line Rd). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $44; the 1K goes from $44 to $46.20 after February 1.
Course and race notes
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of movement, community, and giving back at Monster Dash 2027!
NEW THIS YEAR WILL BE THE ADDITION OF RACE TIMING! Join us on Saturday, October 23, at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga for a Halloween-themed 1K or 5K run/walk along the Pacific Electric Trail.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, October 23
2027 · in 350 days
Start time
5:30 PM
Earliest wave
Location
11200 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Area: Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1K5K
Price
$44
Plus the platform's processing fee
1K goes up after Mon Feb 1 (in 86 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Oct 23 (in 350 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in Rancho Cucamonga
Weather
81° / 55°F
Typical high and low for October 23, with a 8% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ontario Intl Airport, CA (5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:00 AM – 6:07 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
11 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Lambertos restaurant0.1 mi
- Mountain Mike's restaurant0.2 mi
- Carl's Jr. quick bite0.2 mi
- Subway quick bite0.2 mi
7 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Oct 22
Where to stay
11 within 3 mi43 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Best Western
About 23 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Four Points by Sheraton
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: New Kansan Motel
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Residence Inn by Marriott Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
About 8 min drive2.7 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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