Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K

Providence, RI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1K5K

Entry is $32 now and rises to $34 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K

This is a Halloween-themed 5K through downtown Providence, starting on South Water Street. Costumes are encouraged, and there is a costume contest for both individuals and teams. A short kids dash runs before the main event, and parents can run alongside their children. The atmosphere leans toward the seasonal and celebratory side, with the whole thing wrapped around the holiday.

Packet pickup happens over the two days before the race at Marathon Sports inside Providence Place mall, with race-morning pickup available at the start line on South Water Street. Strollers are permitted but must start at the back, and no pets are allowed on the course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

1,380finishers

17:48winner

34:01median

1:05:43cutoff

Top 3: Henry Laperle (17:48) · Ryan Lee (17:51) · Joshua Sappington (17:54)

1K · 2025 results

100finishers

1:05winner

1:50median

8:45cutoff

Top 3: D. Quinn (1:05) · S. Pagett (1:05) · E. Muralles (1:06)

The Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. 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

5K10/25/2026 10:00$32

1K10/25/2026 09:00$17

3.1 Miles10/25/2026 09:30$32

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Common Questions About the Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K

Will I finish last at the Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K a good first 5K?

With 1,380 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. 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 Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:48 while the median finisher took 34:01. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.