Special Olympics Kansas Monster Dash 5K

Special Olympics Kansas at Manhattan Parks & Rec

Join us for the Monster Dash 5K for a spooktacular night of community and inclusion benefiting Special Olympics Kansas! The evening will kick off from 7:00–8:45 PM with a festive pre-race celebration featuring local downtown businesses and vendors, food trucks, live music, Halloween-themed activities, and opportunities to connect with Special Olympics Kansas athletes and community partners. At 9:00 PM, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities will take off for the Monster Dash 5K, with costumes highly encouraged! Following the race, participants and spectators can continue celebrating with music, food, vendors, and a special post-race celebration before the event wraps up by 11:00 PM. Whether you come to run, walk, enjoy the live entertainment, support local businesses, grab some food, or simply cheer on our athletes, the Monster Dash 5K will be a fun-filled Halloween night for the entire community!