5k Monster Dash 2026 — Wheeling, WV

Date
October 24, 2026
Location
Wheeling, WV
Venue
1000 Fairmont Pike
Start Time
9:00 AM
Sunrise
7:42 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
Run, Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Lace up your sneakers for the spookiest sprint & stroll of the season! Costumes are encouraged, community spirit is welcomed, and the real treat is helping to provide Marshall County teens with some holiday magic! Awards for Top 3 Finishers in these Age Groups Male and Female & First place overall Male & Female walker/runner: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ This 5k may course through various terrains including woods, gravel roads, paved surfaces, and open fields. ONLY SERVICE DOGS PERMITTED Refund Policy All entry fees are non-refundable. If we are unable to hold an in-person race for ANY reason (i.e. unforeseen emergencies or acts of God), registrations will be converted to a non-refundable virtual event, as opposed to rescheduling. Information will be sent out in regard to the event needing to take place virtually.

Course & Travel Notes

The 5k Monster Dash starts at 9:00 AM on October 24, 2026, giving you about an hour and 15 minutes between sunrise at 7:43 AM and the gun. Expect typical late-October weather with highs around 66°F and lows near 44°F, though there's roughly a one-in-three chance of measurable rain that day. The race takes place at 666 feet elevation in Wheeling, West Virginia. The nearest airport is Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG), located 8.6 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 666 ft elevation☀️ Typically 66°F / 44°F · 34% chance of rain✈️ Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) — 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 5k Monster Dash 2026 — Wheeling, WV?

5k Monster Dash 2026 — Wheeling, WV takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Where is 5k Monster Dash 2026 — Wheeling, WV held?

5k Monster Dash 2026 — Wheeling, WV is held at 1000 Fairmont Pike in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near 5k Monster Dash 2026 — Wheeling, WV?

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