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Michigan Monster Dash at Kensington Metropark in Milford

October 28, 2023 - October 28, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/AzmanJaka

Location

Kensington Metropark

4570 Huron River Pkwy.

Milford, MI 48380

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Description

Participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and take part in a half marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K Kids Run.

Event cost: $70-plus/half marathon run/walk, $50-plus/10K run/walk, $40-plus/5K run/walk, $28-plus/1K kids run/walk

Event time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://michiganmonsterdash.com

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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