Mission College Monster Dash & Bash Walk/Run

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Course Information
The Mission College Monster Dash and Bash 5K Walk/Run begins and ends on our beautiful Mission College Campus located at 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The route map posted above will allow you to see your tax dollars at work, as well as our student success stories and the many wonderful academic programs and support services available to our community.

Course Map - More details coming soon

Course Time Limit & Info

Runners and walkers will be asked to use the mapped course, abide by traffic laws, and continue to the finish line, which will be open until 11 a.m.

Strollers are welcomed on the course.

No dogs or other animals are allowed on the course unless they are service animals. 

Registration Fees:
5K Run
Early Bird special $35.
October 11th - $40.
October 12th, Race Day - $45.

Kids Trick or Trot Run
Early Bird special $30.
October 12th - $35.
October 12th,  Race Day - $40.

Early Packet Pickup:
For those who register by Wednesday, October 9, 12:00pm  race packets will be available Friday, October 11th from 1-7pm, at the Mission College Welcome Center Desk, located on the first floor of the Student Engagement Center (SEC). For those who register after this date, or cannot make it to early packet pickup, packets will be available beginning at 7:30am on race morning at the event site.

Schedule of Events
Day of Schedule:

• 7:30 am - Check-in & race day registration opens
• 8:45 a.m. - Kids Trick or Trot Race starts
• 9:00 a.m. - 5K Race starts
• 9:15 a.m. - 5K Joggers/Walkers join
• 9:30 a.m. - Beer garden and other post-race activities opens
• 10:30 a.m. - An inspiring Awards Presentation celebrates accomplishments and contributions

Awards and Recognition
A number of awards will be recognized on race day. We encourage you to lean in and show your Monster Dash and Bash 5K Walk/Run and Mission College Spirit!

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners for Adult Runners and the Youth Race
• Spirit Award
• Mission College Spirit Award
• Best Overall Time for a Department on Campus
• Best Time for a Mission College Employee
• Best Time for a Mission College Student
• Individual who Fundraised the Most Money
• Department that Fundraised the Most Money
• Costume Contest

• Official 5k Shirt
• Bib
• Mission College Drawstring Bag
• Medal
• 2 Tickets to the Beer Garden (21+) or non-alcoholic beverages
• Mission College Information

The race is fully supported with a closed course, water stations, and first aid available. Post-race we encourage you to enjoy the beer garden, entertainment, and food trucks.