Houston Halloween Fun Run

What could be more fun than a Halloween themed fun run with costumes at a popular Houston brewery? Seriously!

RA Sports Management and Karbach Brewing Co have teamed up for the 8th annual Monster Mash Run in Houston on October 31, 2015. (An update for 2016 is below) The run includes chip timed 5K and 10K for all ages (on a USATF Certified course) and a KidsK for the little ones.

Everyone who registers gets a Monster Mash Run t-shirt included. The Kids K includes a trick or treat bucket and a candy stop halfway through their run. 5K and 10K runners/walkers will receive a custom made commemorative glass from Karbach and if you are over 21 you also receive two tickets for free Houston brewed Karbach beer. Woo Hoo!

Free Karbach beer at Monster Mash Run in Houston

Free Karbach beer for runners!

My kids are already discussing what costumes they will wear to volunteer and then run in the race. I've been checking out the RA Sports Management Pinterest board for running costumes for ideas for my kids but I'm not sure how to help them select a costume. Do you have a tip for us on how to select a costume for running?

RA Sports Management's board Race Costumes on Pinterest.

Now to the best part! Register now for Houston's Monster Mash Run on Halloween morning with special code SOUNDMINDSPIRIT and receive 20% off your entire registration! This works if you are registering for the 5K, 10K or KidsK and it will work if you register the entire family! (Discount for 2016 below.)

Houston Halloween Fun Run - Monster Mash Run Coupon

Save 20% on Monster Mash Run - Houston's Halloween Fun Run

As you might remember, my husband is a runner and we as a family love to support him in his races. Even though I don't run myself, I have found that I really enjoy being there on race days to encourage and support other runners. Our family is really looking forward to our first Monster Mash Run and I hope to see you there! Look for me in the registration tent on race morning and come say hi!

2016 UPDATE - The 2016 Monster Mash Run is Saturday, October 29th at Karbach Brewing Co. A family friendly Halloween fun run - 10K / 5K / KidsK. Receive 20% off the 2016 Monster Mash Run with code - SOUNDMINDSPIRIT as long as registration is open. Register for 2016 Monster Mash Run at Karbach Brewing Co with the discount here.

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