Monster Dash Family 5K & Little Goblins Run

The 5th annual Monster Dash Family 5k & Little Goblins Run is Saturday, Oct. 26th. This year's activities include a 5K, 1 mile fun run for runners of all ages, and a Little Goblins Run for children five and under. Participants are encouraged to bring the whole family, come in costume, and start the weekend with a heart-pumping run/walk through beautiful Grant Park. All proceeds benefit The Grant Park Cooperative Preschool. For more information, see www.GPCP/org/MonsterDash.

Day-of-registration begins bright and early at 7:30 a.m., or pre-register at www.GPCP.org/MonsterDash by Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. This year's 5K run/walk and 1 miler have an 8:30 a.m. start time followed by the Little Goblins Run (for the five year old and under set) beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. Pre-registered fees are $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 1 mile, whereas event day registration will be $30 (5K) and $25 (1M). Running groups of 10 or more can contact Virginia Tester at MonsterDash2013@gmail.com for information on group registration and discounts. This year, a special $5 discount is being offered to college students, please see www.GPCP.org/MonsterDash for details. As usual, the Little Goblins Run is free.