Sat, Oct 24, 2026

West Seattle Monster Dash 2026

Seattle, WA

Opens Sep 1, 2026Annual since at least 2017

5K250m

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the West Seattle Monster Dash 2026

The course runs through Lincoln Park, a forested stretch along the water on the western edge of Seattle. Trail footing means roots and uneven ground, so this is not a road race in the woods. Costumes are encouraged, and the crowd around the start skews young. A kids' activity zone runs alongside the main race.

Packet pickup happens the week before at a running store on California Ave SW, with a second option at the park on race morning, right next to the start line.

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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

137finishers

21:30winner

34:53median

1:12:14cutoff

Top 3: Kevin Rovegno (21:30) · Tiff Koehn (21:39) · Steve Wrenholt (22:11)

The West Seattle Monster Dash 2026 has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

5K10/24/2026 09:30$35

250m10/24/2026 10:30$20

Just a Shirt!10/24/2026 10:30$20

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Common Questions About the West Seattle Monster Dash 2026

Will I finish last at the West Seattle Monster Dash 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the West Seattle Monster Dash 2026 a good first 5K?

It is a small race (137 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 West Seattle Monster Dash 2026?

The 5K winner ran 21:30 while the median finisher took 34:53. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the West Seattle Monster Dash 2026?

Join a local run club. Club Northwest, Seattle Running Club, West Seattle Running Club and others in Seattle welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.