SHS Track Parents & Alumni Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is running its 5th Annual Somerville Monster Dash 5K (3.1 miles) and youth runs (200 meters and 800 meters) on Sunday, October 25 at Riverfront Park/Assembly Row starting at 10:30 a.m.

All proceeds benefit the Somerville High Athletics programs, including SHS Cross-Country and Track and Field Teams for Girls and Boys. Registration information can be found by going online to https://www.somervillemonsterdash.org/.

Pictured here in two photos are volunteers before the start and participants at the 2025 awards ceremony, where prizes were awarded to age-group race and costume design category winners in a fun event for all.

Last year, 500+ runners and walkers registered for the 4th annual event. They are hoping to continue the growth in participation and support for their “spooktacular” event on Sunday, October 25.