Mission College Monster Dash & Bash
5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
Saturday, October 12, 2024
3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054
Proceeds Support Student's Scholarships
Beer Garden | Food Trucks | Kids Trick or Trot Race
Costume Contest | Kids Activities
$35 early bird entry fee includes t-shirt, bib, finishers' medal, and two beer tickets or non-alcoholic beverages.
Kids can enjoy free activities such as trick-or-treating, interactive stations, a photo booth, and additional fun-filled options.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Donate TodayWe appreciate our partners and sponsors supporting this event to help raise funds for our students. If you are interested, please see the sponsorship opportunities below.
For sponsorship questions, contact our Executive Director of Advancement, Melissa Johns at [email protected]. Our goal is to raise $200,000 for our students with this event.
Register as a Runner
Register TodayWe also encourage you to begin a fundraising team. The individual or organization that raises the most funds for our Mission Students will win a prize!
For questions, contact Executive Assistant to the President Marie Keith at [email protected].
Course Information
The Mission College Monster Dash and Bash 5K Walk/Run begins and ends on our beautiful Mission College Campus located at 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The route map posted above will allow you to see your tax dollars at work, as well as our student success stories and the many wonderful academic programs and support services available to our community.
Schedule of Events
Day of Schedule:
- 7:30 am - Check-in & race day registration opens
- 8:45 a.m. - Kids Trick or Trot Race starts
- 9:00 a.m. - 5K Race starts
- 9:15 a.m. - 5K Joggers/Walkers join
- 9:30 a.m. - Beer garden and other post-race activities opens
- 10:30 a.m. - An inspiring Awards Presentation celebrates accomplishments and contributions
Awards and Recognition
A number of awards will be recognized on race day. We encourage you to lean in and show your Monster Dash and Bash 5K Walk/Run and Mission College Spirit!
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners for Adult Runners and the Youth Race
- Spirit Award
- Mission College Spirit Award
- Best Overall Time for a Department on Campus
- Best Time for a Mission College Employee
- Best Time for a Mission College Student
- Individual who Fundraised the Most Money
- Department that Fundraised the Most Money
- Contest
Race Day
The check-in time for race day begins at 7:30 am. Your race kit will include:
- Official 5k Shirt
- Bib
- Mission College Drawstring Bag
- Medal
- 2 Tickets to the Beer Garden (21+) or non-alcoholic beverages
- Mission College Information
The race is fully supported with a closed course, water stations, and first aid available. Post-race we encourage you to enjoy the beer garden, entertainment, and food trucks.
Course Time Limit & Info
Runners and walkers will be asked to use the mapped course, abide by traffic laws, and continue to the finish line, which will be open until 11 a.m.
No dogs or other animals are allowed on the course unless they are service animals.
Halloween 5k Route
More details coming soon.
Why Scholarships
While it's far less expensive to attend a community college than it is a four-year university, without significant financial assistance, community college remains out of reach for many students from low-income backgrounds.
Our scholarships typically range from $1,000 - $5,000 and are designed to offset some of the costs associated with attendance. The most expensive aspect of attending community college in Silicon Valley is the cost of living. Many of our students work while attending school to cover rent and basic needs. Carrying a full-time course load while working enough hours to make ends meet is quite difficult.
A significant number of our students are also former foster youth, veterans, homeless, food-insecure, or face some combination of these challenges. Many are also major contributors to their household budgets or the first in their families to attend college. The fact that these students are also pursuing higher education is a testament to the magnitude of their ambition and drive. Scholarships alleviate some of the financial burden students face so they can focus on their academic and long-term career goals.