Michigan Monster Dash Half Marathon
A Halloween half marathon inside Kensington Metropark, running a mostly flat shoreline course from Maple Beach with costumes all over the field.
Quick facts
- Mostly flat shoreline course inside Kensington Metropark.
- Halloween theme with costumes encouraged across all distances.
- Supports Make-A-Wish Michigan.
- Start and finish both at Maple Beach, which keeps race-day logistics easy.
About the Michigan Monster Dash Half Marathon
This Halloween-week tradition fills Kensington Metropark with costumed runners across a half, 10K, 5K, and kids run. The race supports Make-A-Wish Michigan, and the park setting keeps logistics simple: everything starts and ends at Maple Beach.
Course
The half stays inside Kensington Metropark and hugs the Kent Lake shoreline for much of the distance, using the flattest routing the park allows. Park roads and paths keep footing predictable in late October.
Race-day weather
Late October in southeast Michigan means cold starts, often in the 30s, with highs in the 40s or 50s. Wind off Kent Lake can add a chill, so most of the field races in layers, costume or not.
Past Michigan Monster Dash Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Michigan Monster Dash Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Michigan Monster Dash Half Marathon?
The 2026 Michigan Monster Dash Half Marathon is on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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