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Tierrasanta Monster Dash 5k Run & Run/Walk

San Diego, California, United States

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $40.00

About the Event

The Tierrasanta Monster Dash 5K and 5K fun run walk is back in 2026. Save the date - Saturday October 31 - Halloween! What better day to haunt the boulevard in T-Town? Come in costume and wow the judges. We'll have a Kids Zone that will include bounce houses, lots of Halloween candy, and face painting. Long sleeved T-shirts, along with finisher medals, will be provided to all participants (excluding kids under, 10 who are free). The infamous adult beer garden will be open to all over-21 adults. Come taste some great craft brews! It will be a Spooktacular time. Early packet pick up will be Friday the 30th, from 4-7pm at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center. Day-of-race packet pick-up and limited race registration begin at 7am, so plan your morning accordingly. Parking will be available at the Recreation Center, Community Pool, and Luthern Church. Please make sure you sign your waiver. See you there in COSTUME!!!!!

Event Timeline:

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

4:00pm-7:00pm - Bib pickup at the Tierrsanta Rec Center parking lot (near the gym)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Monster Dash Day

7:00am-8:15am - Bib pickup at the Tierrsanta Rec Center parking lot (near the gym)

8:20am – Stretching and National Anthem at the start line

8:30am – Chip-timed race begins. Fun Run/Walkers to follow.

8:45am – Beer Garden open to adults 21+

Races Offered

Fun Run & Walk-5k, Children 10 & Under - Kids, Age 10 and Under

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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15:30

Running-5K - Fun Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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15:30

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$30.00

Running-5K - Individual Age Group/Chip Timed

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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15:30

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in San Diego.

thermostat Temperature

14.4° / 23.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.7° / 22.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:53

nightlight Sunset

18:14

About San Diego

Learn more about the host city, San Diego.

From balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Situated on the Southern California seacoast, San Diego is the second largest city in the state, with 1.4 million residents (2020), and has long attracted travelers for its ideal climate, miles of beaches, and location on the Mexican border right across from Tijuana.