The Monster Dash Half and 5K races are filled with great scenery, not just the Halloween costumes people wear, but the run along Lake Michigan is beautiful as is the view of Downtown Chicago.

Monster Half Marathon

Start time: 9:00 a.m.

Click here (or on map pictured right) to see the Monster Half Marathon course map 

• Common Start and Finish in Grant Park
• Course travels south along the Lakefront Trail
• USATF Certified Course
• Chip Timed
• Time limit: 3.5 hours
• 8 aid stations

Monster Dash 10K (*JUST ADDED*)

Start time: 9:20 a.m.

Click here (or on map pictured right) to see Monster 10k course map 

• Common start/finish in Grant Park
• Course travels south along Lakefront Trail
• USATF Certified Course

• Chip Timed

• Time limit 1.5 hours (12 min/mile)
• 4 aid stations

Monster Dash 5K

Start time 9:40 a.m. 

• Adults get the long-sleeved, full-zip performance fleece (see gear)
• Kids get a youth-sized Monster Dash hoodie
• Time limit 1 hour (20 min/mile pace)
• Walker friendly!
• Fun run