17th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday, October 24, 2025 at 10:30 am Packet Pickup Dates: **Thursday 10/22 from 6:00-7:00 pm** NEW PICK UP DATE Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad, 611 Laurel Avenue, PPB On race day 10/24 starting at 9:00am Jenks Pavilion Chip timing by Elite Racing Systems! Custom lunch generously provided by Jenkinson's for the first 250 registrants during the post race party at Jenkinson's Pavilion! Water stations! Awards: Top Male, Female, Nonbinary Finishers for 5K Top M/F/NB Costumed Finishers 5 year age group awards Costume Category Awards - Best Costume Overall Adult, Best Costume Overall Youth, Best Costume Group, Best Couple, Best Homemade Costume, Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest *Tshirt and sizes guaranteed through October 9, 2025 Register at shirt/bib pick up with a CHECK or CASH: Thursday night 10/22 6:00-7:00 at Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad 611 Laurel Ave Point Pleasant Beach or on race day Saturday October 24 starting at 9:00 at Jenks Pavilion Point Pleasant Beach Fun run heads off at 9:30 5K at 10:30 The races are rain or shine! We aren't able to offer refunds but can switch bib numbers between people. Thank you for your donation to our volunteer first aid squad! Stick around after for Jenkinson's Boo! at the Boardwalk ! It will be frightfully fun! Bring the whole family!
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Monster Dash 5K 2026 — Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
Monster Dash 5K 2026 — Point Pleasant Beach, NJ takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
Where is Monster Dash 5K 2026 — Point Pleasant Beach, NJ held?
Monster Dash 5K 2026 — Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is held at Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
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