Monster Dash, Chicago’s Ultimate Halloween Race, is a high intensity challenge for daring athletes seeking fun and competition. This running/obstacle course is expertly staged with scary and challenging obstacles and surprises for the brave athletes who dare, in nature’s domain, where anything goes! Hills, swamps, rugged terrain all rigged to scare and test your ability to the extreme!

Do you have the GUTS to take this challenge?
Every participant will go home with some sweet gear:
1. Monster Dash t-shirt.
2. Custom Monster Dash medal.
3. Goodie bag.

MONSTER DIVISIONS
Monster Dash has the following divisions for men and women:

14-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-64
65+


Please note every wave will consist of people from every age division. You may register for any available wave regardless of your age.

MONSTER PRIZES
Costumes are encouraged, but not required to participate. There will be prizes for best/craziest costume.
The top time in each age division for males and females win a custom made Monster Dash Skull Head trophy.

MONSTER PHOTOS
On race day, there will be photographers on the course taking pictures. Photos will be available for purchase after the race.

MONSTER SPECTATORS
We love an audience! Bring your family and friends! They will have tons of fun and will most likely want in on the next Monster Dash! The designated spectator sections will be at the starting point and Hell’s Castle.

MONSTER RULES & GUIDELINES
The following rules and guidelines are intended to help produce a fun and safe event for all participants.

• Participants must follow all instructions given from all the race director, race staff, volunteers and medical personnel.
• Participants understand and acknowledge Monster Dash is an extrspane event and accept all risks associated with the event.
• Registration will close when the cap is reached.
• Every participant must wear the provided Monster Dash bib number clearly shown on the front. No participant will be allowed to race without an official bib number.
• Baby joggers, baby strollers, wheelchairs, in-line skates, bicycles, skateboards or any other type of wheeled device are strictly prohibited.
• Participants must be physically able to complete the course and all obstacles.
• Urinating or defecating on or anywhere near the course is strictly prohibited.
• Participants must be 14 years-old or older on race day.
• Several videographers and photographers will be stationed along the course. Participants agree to allow the event producer (Puddle of Fun Events) to use any pictures or video footage of the event for future promotional purposes.

MONSTER SAFETY
• Monster Dash medical personnel may examine any participant who appears to be injured or suffering. The medical personnel may rspanove any participant from the event if in the opinion of the medical personnel the participant needs to be rspanoved.
• Participants assume all responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of training and/or participating in Monster Dash, including but not limited to hospitalization, ambulance transportation or physician services.
• The event producers (Puddle of Fun Events) reserve the right to cancel or delay the race due to severe weather or in the event of a disaster.
• We highly recommend participants wear running shoes. Participants should be dressed appropriately.

MONSTER OBSTACLES
• Completion of all Monster Dash obstacles may be hazardous. It is the responsibility of the participant to leave the course if they cannot complete an obstacle.
• Course officials will be stationed at every obstacle for participant safety.
• It is the responsibility of the participant to notify course officials at any obstacle if the participant ever feels in danger or is injured.
• Any participant who receives assistance from any spectator or non-competitor on any obstacle shall be immediately disqualified.

WAVE START
• Participants will be assigned to a wave. Waves will start every half hour.

RACE START
• Participants are responsible for knowing Monster Dash’s start time and check-in method.
• Participants are encouraged to report to their assigned starting location at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their wave.

COURSE OFFICIALS
Any participant who disobeys instructions from any course official is subject to disqualification and/or rspanoval from the race. This includes but is not limited to unsportsmanlike behavior, offensive language, nudity and excessive use/inability to complete any obstacles.

• No participant, after leaving the course, may return to the course or rejoin Monster Dash.
• Any participant found to have shortened the intended and marked course by any length is subject to immediate disqualification.
• Any participant with an unregistered pacesetter shall be immediately disqualified.
• Any participant in Monster Dash found not to be wearing an official race bib number or timing device shall be immediately disqualified.
• No non-participant is allowed on Monster Dash course or any obstacles at any time for any reason without prior written approval.

TIMING
• Chip timing will be used

AWARDS
• Age division awards will be determined based on one’s age on race day.
• All awards are based on the official net time.
• Participants must pick up their award in person. No race packets or awards will be shipped.

AMENDMENTS
• Event officials reserve the right to modify any event rule at any time for any reason.
• Participants shall be responsible for knowing any modification to Monster Dash rules published prior to the event.