Michigan Monster Dash
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Michigan Monster Dash : overview
The Michigan Monster Dash is scheduled for October 25, 2025, at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan. The event is organized by Finish Line Runs, a running event group based in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area. This is the 8th annual edition. The start and finish are at Maple Beach near Kent Lake. The course is described as relatively flat and runs through a secluded woodland area. The event offers shirts, medals, finish line drinks and food, and is presented as a family-friendly Halloween tradition.
Events, format and partners
Race options include in-person and virtual distances:
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- 1k kids dash
Virtual options are available for each distance so participants can run or walk the distance at their convenience. Registration is set to open in January. The Michigan Monster Dash has partnered with Make-A-Wish Michigan; donations in 2023 and 2024 totaled $5,582 to support wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. Sponsor organizations named include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Softura, and Absopure. Additional event information is available from the race organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.