Edmonton,
31Oct
5k Run Opening soon
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:30
- Entry fee
- $32.15
Monster Dash - 5 Days for the Homeless
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Date
31 Oct, 2026
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$32.15
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Website
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Monster Dash - 5 Days for the Homeless
About the event
Join us at 5 Days for the Homeless for an inspiring 5K run/walk that aims to raise funds and awareness for youth facing homelessness. Participants can support Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) by taking part in this meaningful event.
The race offers a scenic route through Edmonton, with a small set of stairs near the finish line adding a unique challenge to your journey. To make the day even more memorable, we invite all runners and walkers to dress up in Halloween costumes for our costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative outfits!
Event Schedule:
- 8:30 AM - Race kit pick-up at Running Room Off-Whyte (8537 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1E4)
- 10:30 AM - Runners start
- 10:45 AM - Walkers start
Stay tuned for updates on the exact date and time to pick up your race kit. Let’s come together as a community to make a difference in the lives of young people who need our support most.
Join us this Halloween season and help create positive change through sport and unity.
The race offers a scenic route through Edmonton, with a small set of stairs near the finish line adding a unique challenge to your journey. To make the day even more memorable, we invite all runners and walkers to dress up in Halloween costumes for our costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative outfits!
Event Schedule:
- 8:30 AM - Race kit pick-up at Running Room Off-Whyte (8537 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1E4)
- 10:30 AM - Runners start
- 10:45 AM - Walkers start
Stay tuned for updates on the exact date and time to pick up your race kit. Let’s come together as a community to make a difference in the lives of young people who need our support most.
Join us this Halloween season and help create positive change through sport and unity.
Races offered
31Oct
5k Walk Opening soon
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:30
- Entry fee
- $32.15
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for October in Edmonton.
Temperature1.7° / 10.5°
Feels like-2.7° / 6.4°
Sunshine hours7h 0m
Rainfall0.6 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:03
Sunset18:34
About Edmonton
Learn more about the host city, Edmonton.
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta. Its metro area is home to 1.2 million people (2025), and is the northernmost city of at least one million people in North America, the fifth-largest city in Canada and the largest Canadian city farther than 200 kilometres (120 mi) from the US border. Edmonton is famous for its beautiful river valley park system, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, which offers over 100 kilometres (62 mi) of recreational trails, wildlife viewing, and city views. The river valley also contains many parks, including Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest historical park. If the great outdoors is not what you seek, the city also offers West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping mall in North America. On top of that, Edmonton has a vibrant theatre community, a busy cycle of annual festivals, national sports teams active year-round, and wonderful winter recreational opportunities.
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