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Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Newton, NJ
44 Ryerson Ave, 07860
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run, walk, or dash in your best costume at this Halloween-themed 5K, supporting the Newton Pride Education Foundation.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Embrace the Halloween spirit at the Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K, a community-inspired event inviting runners and walkers to don their favorite costumes for a hauntingly good time. This certified 5K course winds through Newton, starting and finishing at Newton High School. It's a festive occasion to enjoy the season, compete for prizes, and run with purpose, as participation supports the Newton Pride Education Foundation. Get ready for a fun-filled costume party on the streets.

What to expect

Expect a festive Halloween atmosphere where costumes are highly encouraged.Run or walk a certified 5K course through Newton's streets.Support the Newton Pride Education Foundation with your participation.

Standout details

  • Halloween costume party theme
  • Supports Newton Pride Education Foundation
  • Certified 5K course
  • Prizes for top finishers and age groups

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Easygoing

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Newton Pride Monster Dash 5K & Fun Run Saturday, October 25 | Newton High School

SAVE 10% on registration using NEWTONPRIDE25 at checkout!!

Get ready to run for your life at the spookiest race in town — the Newton Pride Halloween 5K & Fun Run! Dress up in your best costume and hit the streets for a hauntingly good time. This certified 5K course winds through the heart of Newton, starting and finishing at Newton High School.

This fun, community-inspired event will be run on our certified course, starting from Newton High School's Parking Lot and proceeding through the roads of Ryerson, Plainfield, and Linwood, and then back to Newton High School.   The Newton Pride Foundation is thrilled to welcome you to our FUN RUN!

Don your favorite costume, bask in your favorite alter ego - it's Halloween!  Let's make it a Costume Party as well.  Walk or run, have some fun!

Costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded. Spirits guaranteed.

Support the Newton Pride Education Foundation and run with purpose this Halloween!

All participants will have a chance to win overall 5k prizes.

Top Male and Female overall and in the following age groups: 19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ certificates

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