{"id":426707,"date":"2026-10-13T16:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/426707\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:12:09","slug":"ocas-monster-dash-returns-to-blue-jacket-park-this-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/426707\/","title":{"rendered":"OCA’s Monster Dash returns to Blue Jacket Park this Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Costumes, fitness and community support will come together Saturday during OCA\u2019s seventh annual Monster Dash<\/a> at Blue Jacket Park.<\/p>\n

The family-friendly event begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a 5K run and walk, a kids\u2019 fun run and a quarter-mile family stroll. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to attend, and costumes are encouraged.<\/p>\n

The event benefits Opportunity, Community, Ability, a Central Florida nonprofit that provides programs and services for people with autism and other disabilities.<\/p>\n

Organizers said proceeds will support OCA\u2019s adult, therapy and recreation programs.<\/p>\n

Monster Dash will be held at Blue Jacket Park, located at 2501 General Rees Ave. in Orlando\u2019s Baldwin Park neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Participants can register online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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