October 25, 2026
Event Details
ABOUT THE RACE
Join us for the annual Providence Monster dash on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Downtown Providence, RI. Celebrate Halloween FUN with loved ones and run or walk this FUN Halloween 5K. Don’t forget the kids! Our kids race is open to children 12 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their kids.
RUN RHODY GRAND SLAM
Looking for an extra challenge this fall? The Providence Monster Dash 5K also serves as the second race in the Run Rhody Grand Slam, a four-race series from September through December. Select the Grand Slam bundle at registration and save on the Downtown 5K, Providence Monster Dash, Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot, and Downtown Jingle 5K entry fees. Please note, the first race of the series, the IGT Downtown 5K, is on Sunday, September 15th. Complete the four-race series and earn the 2026 Run Rhody Grand Slam finisher’s medal as well as a Run Rhody gift!
COSTUME CONTEST
$100 for the best individual costume.
$200 for the best team costume. Minimum of three people for the team costume contest.
To enter, see our race photographer at the finish line before the race. After the race, finalists will be shared on social media for public voting. Winners in each category will be announced on Monday, October 27th on social media and email.
EVENTS
Start/Finish: Water Street 250 S Water St, Providence. Date: Sunday October 25, 2026
Kids Dash Run
Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.
Parents may run with their children.
Girls kids run will start at 9:30 am. The boys kids run will start immediately after the girls run.
5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome.
Please Note: no pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons.
5K Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.
To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select “Result” from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2026 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says “SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS” to submit your time.
Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.
If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at help@runrhody.com.
AWARDS
Individual Awards
Top 3 Men/Women/Non-Binary
Age Group Winners Men/Women
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Overall awards are scored on gun time. Age groups scored by chip time.
Top 3 Boys/Girls in Kids race.
Team Award
Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.
Top 3 score based on chip time.
No limit on Team size.
Online entry for Teams only.
Course Description
Can you survive the zombie-infested RIPTA bus tunnel?! See course map for the 5K route.
Registration Info
ENTRY FEES
5K Run/Walk
$34 to 7/31/2026
$36 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
$38 10/1/2026 to 10/25/2026
$45 Race Walk Up Registration on race day.
*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 10/24/2026
** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.
Kids Run
$15 to 7/31/2026
$16 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
$17 10/1/2026 to 10/25/2026
$20 Walk Up Registration on race day.
Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed. If running with a stroller, please start in the back for safety reasons.
PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1pm – 5pm
Marathon Sports
Level One, Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, October 25th, 2025
Noon – 6pm
Marathon Sports
Level One, Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10am – 5pm
Marathon Sports
Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, October 25, 2026
South Water Street, Providence, RI
8:30am – 10am
Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.
Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.
PARKING
Runners may choose to take advantage of free street parking on Sundays and park near the 195 District Park. From this area, participants can simply walk over the Pedestrian Bridge to the start/finish line area.
T-Shirt and Medal Info
TBA
Adults: Small – XXL
Kids Youth Small & Youth Medium
Please note: t-shirts are NOT guaranteed for race weekend registrations, so sign up now to secure yours!
Charity
This race proudly supports the Gloria Gemma Foundation.
Post Race Party
