Join us for the 2nd Annual Event the Monster Dash 5K Fundraiser hosted by Changing Lives — a fun, family-friendly event dedicated to raising awareness and critical funding for the organization’s Mental Health & Continuum of Care Program.
Mental health support plays a vital role in helping individuals and families achieve long-term stability and success. Unfortunately, affordable mental health services have remained out of reach for many people experiencing — or at risk of — homelessness. Proceeds from this event will directly support access to therapy, counseling, and ongoing care services that were previously unavailable to many of our clients.
This exciting community event welcomes participants of all ages — including walkers, runners, families with strollers, individuals using wheelchairs or walkers.
Participants can choose from several fun ways to join the event:
Monster Dash 5K Run or Walk Kids Pumpkin Dash ( age appropriate distance ) Zombie Sleep-In Option for those who want to support the cause from home
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and festive attire.
Event Highlights:
Halloween-themed T-shirts and finisher medals for all 5K participants and Zombie Sleep-In supporters (Participants must register by September 30 to guarantee a T-shirt.)
The Kids Pumpkin Dash features age-appropriate distances for children up to 12 years old. Every child participant will receive a pumpkin at the finish line and a commemorative youth T-shirt. (Youth participants must register by September 30 to guarantee a shirt.)
Halloween costume contests, including categories for participants and furry friends
Live music, healthy snacks and refreshments, and family-friendly activities for kids
Come celebrate Halloween while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in our community. Every registration helps provide hope, healing, and access to essential mental health services.
Races Offered
Monster Dash 5k Run
Oct 17, 2026
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5K
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07:30
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$30.00
Monster Dash 5k Walk
Oct 17, 2026
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Distance —
5K
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07:30
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$30.00
Zombie Sleep-In Option
Oct 17, 2026
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Zombie Sleep-In Option
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07:30
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$30.00
Kids Pumpkin Dash
Oct 17, 2026
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08:30
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$5.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Boca Raton.
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23.0° / 28.5°
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24.2° / 29.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 43m
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Avg rainfall
6.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Very high
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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Humidity
76.7%
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Sunrise
07:20
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Sunset
18:51
About Boca Raton
Learn more about the host city, Boca Raton.
Boca Raton is a city of 100,000 people (2018) on the east coast of Florida about halfway between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The name boca ratón translates literally as "mouse mouth", and is believed to derive from a Spanish nautical term for a shallow inlet filled with jagged rocks.
