Michigan Monster Dash

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Date(s): Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Venue: Kensington Metropark
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8th Annual Michigan Monster Dash, returning to the scenic Kensington Metro Park! Runners will enjoy breathtaking views, a mostly flat course, and the peaceful beauty of Kensington’s wooded surroundings. The Start/Finish line is set at picturesque Maple Beach, with the race winding along the shores of stunning Kent Lake.

Races include:

Half Marathon – 9a start
- Until June 28 – $65
- June 29-September 12 – $70
- September 12-October 24 – $75
10K – 9:15a start
- Until June 28 – $45
- June 29-September 12 – $50
- September 12-October 22 – $55
- October 22-October 24 – $58
5K – 9:30a start
- Until June 28 – $35
- June 29-September 12 – $40
- September 12-October 22 – $45
- October 22-October 24 – $50

All courses close at 2p. They start and end at Maple Beach.

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