Sun, Oct 18, 2026

DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k

Denton, TX

Opens Aug 23, 2026Annual since at least 2024

About the DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k

The course loops around North Lakes Park, passing through the playground and picnic areas along the way. Candy stations are set up around the playground, so runners with kids can stop and trick-or-treat mid-run. Costumes are part of the deal, and there is a contest for them. Local artists and vendors are set up during the event.

There is cold beer at the finish for those of legal age. The park's picnic area is where things wind down, with vendors and activity nearby.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

92finishers

21:26winner

38:35median

1:06:54cutoff

Top 3: Adam DeSoto (21:26) · Chris Tinnen (21:40) · Sammi Reinke (22:11)

The DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/18/2026 09:00$50

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Common Questions About the DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k

Will I finish last at the DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:54, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (92 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k?

The 5K winner ran 21:26 while the median finisher took 38:35. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.