Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Houston, TX
The Monster Mash is a Halloween costume run through Houston streets, part of a recurring holiday race series. The crowd shows up dressed for it, so expect plenty of elaborate getups at the start line. Karbach Brewing hosts the after-party, which is the obvious draw once you cross the finish.
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