Races Half marathon · Milford, USA
Michigan Monster Dash
Michigan Monster Dash is a flat half marathon in Milford, USA, held each October. Start and finish are at Maple Beach in Kensington Metropark. Most of the route follows the lake shore, which the organiser says is the flattest line available inside the park. Late October mornings in southeast Michigan are usually cold, around 3 to 14°C, with a chance of showers. Flat courses like Milford's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Late October mornings in southeast Michigan are usually cold, around 3 to 14°C, with a chance of showers.
Racing this course well
Start and finish are at Maple Beach in Kensington Metropark. Most of the route follows the lake shore, which the organiser says is the flattest line available inside the park.
Flat courses like Milford's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
Official Michigan Monster Dash site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
Most of the course runs along the shoreline of Kent Lake inside Kensington Metropark. The route was changed to avoid the hills near the finish.
- Surface
- Paved park roads and paths
Worth knowing
- First run in 2019.
- A 1 km kids' dash runs alongside the main races.
Pick your goal for Milford
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Michigan Monster Dash.
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Asked often
- When is the Michigan Monster Dash?
- It is held each October in Milford, USA. Check the official Michigan Monster Dash site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Michigan Monster Dash course flat?
- Start and finish are at Maple Beach in Kensington Metropark. Most of the route follows the lake shore, which the organiser says is the flattest line available inside the park.
- How should I train for the Michigan Monster Dash?
- Match your preparation to Michigan Monster Dash's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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