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Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Patterson, MO
1224 Wayne 318, 63956
Featured distance
3.5 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Embrace the Halloween spirit with a fun 3.5-mile trail run/walk at Otahki Lake KOA, all while supporting the Care Camps Foundation.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly
  • Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Lace up your sneakers for the Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk, a festive Halloween event at Otahki Lake KOA. This 3.5-mile trail run welcomes all ages to enjoy a moderately inclined course on packed gravel and mixed media terrain. Beyond the spooky fun, your participation supports the Care Camps Foundation, helping provide joy and healing outdoor experiences to children with cancer and their families. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the season and give back.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a 3.5-mile trail run or walk through Otahki Lake KOA, featuring moderate inclines and mixed terrain.
  • Celebrate Halloween with ghouls and goblins of all ages, supporting the Care Camps Foundation.
  • Receive a participation medal, snacks, water, and a t-shirt (for the first 35 participants).

Standout details

  • Halloween-themed event
  • Supports Care Camps Foundation
  • 3.5-mile trail run
  • Trophies for top 3 finishers

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Trail + hills

  • Mostly trail

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Trail
  • Hilly
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Ghouls and Goblins, lace up your sneakers for a Halloween 5k at Otahki Lake KOA!

Join us to support a great cause, Care Camps Foundation! Their mission is "to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families at medically supervised pediatric oncology camps." KOA is a proud partner of Care Camps and activities like the Monster Dash 5k enable us to give back! Proceeds from this race will go to Care Camps!

RACE DETAILS:

Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 31st at Otahki Lake KOA

Start Time: 9 am for both runners and walkers, Registration/Bib pick up begins at 8 am at the Lodge

ALL AGES WELCOME!

Swag: 2026 Monster Dash 5k t-shirt guaranteed for the first 35 participants, participation medal, snacks/water, Top 3 finishers receive a trophy!

This race is a 3.5 mile trail run through the park with moderate inclines. Running surface is packed gravel and mixed media terrain.

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