Massanutten Monster 5K
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 9 AM
Think you can tame the Monster? GRIT Adventure Racing brings the Massanutten Monster 5K to Massanutten Resort on Sunday, November 8. This is not your average 5K. Starting at the base of the mountain, the course climbs more than 1,000 feet before sending racers back downhill to the finish.
It’s short. It’s steep. And it’s built for runners ready for a challenge.
Race Details
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start Time: 9 AM
- Location: Massanutten Resort
- Distance: 5K
- Elevation Gain: More than 1,000 feet
- Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026
The fastest male and female racers will each take home $200 cash. Future races will also feature an added bounty for anyone who takes down the course record.
One mountain. One Monster. 5K. Up and down.
Make a Weekend of It
The Massanutten Monster 5K is part of a larger weekend of adventure racing at Massanutten with GRIT Adventure Racing. Participants in the larger race can save 20% on lodging November 5–9 with promo code GRITStay26.