It’s time to lace up those costumes, secure those wigs and put your fastest foot forward! This year’s Monster Mash Dash 5K will take place on Friday, October 16th at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall and is bound to be a run of a different sort.
This race features a one–mile fun run followed by the 5K race; both of which benefit Community PedsCare. The race event also features food, adult beverages, children’s activities and entertainment on the main stage. Come and meet some of the players from the Jacksonville Armada and test out your soccer skills while you wait for the race to begin.
Participants are encouraged to dress to impress and run in a costume. The Monster Mash Dash 5K is held in conjunction with the annual Halloween Doors and More event which features a spin on the average trick–or–treating experience. This race is a great opportunity for families and friends to come together to partake in the Halloween spirit and support a great cause!
All proceeds of the Monster Mash Dash 5K will benefit Community PedsCare, a nationally recognized pediatric palliative and hospice program for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. A program of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Nemours Children’s Health System and the University of Florida – Jacksonville. Community PedsCare offers support, comfort and care to more than 150 children and their families each day in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Visit the event website for tickets and more details.
You may be wondering why I chose to get involved in this event. As you all know by now, running is near and dear to my heart. So when the opportunity came along that combined supporting such a great organization like Community PedsCare AND supporting a race that benefits their cause, I jumped on it. It’s so great to be able to participate in something I love and give back at the same time. I urge all of you to come out to the race and support by either running the 5k or 1-mile fun run. If running isn’t your thing, you can still participate! Sign up to be a volunteer here or contact [email protected].
I hope to see you there!
