Runners in Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K approach mine rail tracks during the race on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Participants in Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K walk past a staffed checkpoint along the route on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Josiah Duncan of Wichita tries to repair his headlamp at a checkpoint along the route of Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. When he was unable to get it working a staff member loaned Duncan his headlamp to finish the race. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
A participant in Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K runs with just a headlamp to see by on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Amy Gabel of Sedalia, Mo., checks her time after crossing the finish line of the Monster Dash 5K at Strataca on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. Gabel said she turned off her light at a few spots along the route to see how dark it really was in the salt mine. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Runners in Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K approach mine rail tracks during the race on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Participants in Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K walk past a staffed checkpoint along the route on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Josiah Duncan of Wichita tries to repair his headlamp at a checkpoint along the route of Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. When he was unable to get it working a staff member loaned Duncan his headlamp to finish the race. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
A participant in Strataca’s Monster Dash 5K runs with just a headlamp to see by on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF
Amy Gabel of Sedalia, Mo., checks her time after crossing the finish line of the Monster Dash 5K at Strataca on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Hutchinson. Gabel said she turned off her light at a few spots along the route to see how dark it really was in the salt mine. CREDIT ADAM STEWART | HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE STAFF