It's time for the Monster Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!  This is on Sunday, October 26th, 2025​

 

This is an open course.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

This event is a private reservation and is not endorsed or sponsored by the City of lrvine.

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Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and back loops on the path that will be marked.

 

* 5k out and back route  - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650923796/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650926100/

There are park restrooms 200-300m (5 min walk) from the start/finish/check in area.  There is another restroom about .62mi or 1km from the start/finish at San Marco park.  There is a path from the race route into the park where the bathroom is about 200m or .12mi from the shared path where the race is.

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Participants are not allowed to run with dogs.  Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.  3:15 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.

 

 Everyone will get a custom Monster Dash finishers medal and goodie bag.  This is a smaller race that emphasizes a more personal satisfaction to racing. Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there!  Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of the race day.  We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience. 

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NO REFUNDS.  Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, Half marathon $38.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)

Race month pricing - 5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, Half marathon $40.99​

Race day registration - cash, venmo, zelle or paypal 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, half marathon $45

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Bib pick up -- 7:00AM-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

Date - Sunday, October 26th, 2025

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Address - Bill Barber Memorial Park, entrance off of Harvard Ave. & Civic Center Plaza.  Please use google maps link below

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/3vBnk6ze4Ze5ZzhV8

Apple Maps -- 33.688234, -117.825748

Check in, start/finish is near back corner of lot, closest to stadium/softball field 1, right next to the path

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Start Map - Please see images below

Parking -  Parking is free in the parking lot.

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Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry.  Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

Save on active.com fees by using Paypal.com button above!

Please register with paypal.com or active.com button, not both.

After registering with paypal.com you will receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration.

Active.com registration button is below.