Woodforest in Montgomery's inaugural Monster Dash, an obstacle race through the community set for Oct. 22nd, promises to be a frightfully good time.
More than just a run, the event will require participants to tackle several obstacles to reach the finish line. Those obstacles include a Zombie Dodge, a Witches’ Brew Rendezvous, a Horrifying Hay Hurdle, an Ooey Gooey Rocky Road Wall and a Muddy Waters Monster Slide, along with a few other tricky challenges along the route through Woodforest. Teams and costumes are encouraged. Adults, teens and little monsters as young as age 7 may compete.
Several sponsorship levels are available, including Ghostbusters, a $500 sponsorship; Spooktacular sponsors, $250; Boo-tiful sponsors, $150; R.I.P. (Really Important People), $100; and Sweet Treats, $50.Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 10 a.m. Post-race activities begin at 11 a.m. and include a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, hair spray painting, airbrush tattoos, games and more. Awards will be given for the fastest team and individual, most creative costume, best individual costume and best team costume. Event-goers also can register for door prizes.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Montgomery County Food Bank, which distributed 5.9 million pounds of food last year. The food bank fills approximately 30,000 requests for food per month, with 45 percent of the clientele living in The Woodlands/Spring/Magnolia region of the county. A $1 donation to the food bank translates into seven meals.
In addition to registration fees, racers are encouraged to donate canned goods. Non-race participants are asked to bring a $5 donation or five non-perishable food items to pick a pumpkin and join in on the post-race fun. Most-needed items include canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit and canned vegetables. Woodforest Development and co-sponsor Keller Williams Realty-The Woodlands & Magnolia hope to collect 1,000 pounds of food and raise $5,000 for the food bank.
Registration opens Aug. 15, with discounts given for early registration. On-site registration also will be available. For more information on the Monster Dash and sponsorship opportunities, phone Kristi Steward, Woodforest Director of Marketing, at 936-447-2800.