Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run
About this race
Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run
In memory of our "Chunky Monkey" Mathias Lee KochSaturday, November 7th, 2026
Theme: Purple
Website: www.chunkymonkeyrun.com
The Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run features a Half Marathon, 5K (In-Person & Virtual), a 1 Mile Walk (not timed), and a kids' run.
Registration is open online until Nov. 7th at midnight. Register before Oct. 24th to guarantee a shirt. We will stop collecting shirt sizes after the 24th.
Blanket Drive
Our mission is to provide comfort to families at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital every year. This year, our goal is to bring comfort to 200 families, and we appreciate the compassion you have shown in support of this cause.
If you would like to bring a blanket, the sizes are on the event page of the Chunky Monkey Website.
Event Information
No Race Day Registration EventsHalf Marathon
Start Times: 9:00 AMThis will be the 5th year for the Half Marathon event! If you love hills, this half-marathon is for you! Enjoy a hilly, scenic, challenging (did we say, hilly), and beautiful 13.1 mile course. Be ready for HILLS--seriously! The time limit for the Half Marathon will be 3 1/2 Hours. Approximately 16-minute miles
There will be water/Gatorade stations @ miles 2, 4.5, 7, 10 &11. Portable Restroom: 3.5 & 6.5/7.5,10
Kid's Run
Start Time: 9:30 AM Diaper DashChildren 0- 2 year old: Race will take place on the 9th Fairway. Distance is approximately 25 feet.
100 Meter Dash
3-4 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 25 M Dash.
5-7 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 3-4 year olds.
8-10 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 100 M Dash.
5K Run/Walk
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.Follow the ranger around this delightful 3.1 mile course.
There will be no water stations on the course this year. Please bring your own water. There will be a water/Gatorade table at the finish line.
5K Virtual Run/Walk
Start Time: Anytime during the week of October 31-November 8, 2025This is a new event for those not able to attend the actual race, but still lend your support. You can find your own 5K course and time yourself. Afterward, you submit your time on the race results website to share with others. Times will be processed into standings with other virtual run participants. No awards will be sent.
Awards
Start Time: 11:00 AM The awards ceremony is back! We will meet outside the clubhouse, bottom level at 11:00 AM5K Awards to Top Finishers Men/Women
Ages: 11-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Half-marathon medals will be given at the finish line to all participants!
Sponsors
Check out our sponsor page on the website and visit our amazing sponsors! Without them, we couldn't put on this special day!
Join fellow runners on November 8, 2025 for the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K, 1.6K, Kids Run (Ages 0-10) featuring a flat and fast course in Blanchardville.
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
This is subject to change as the circumstances warrant. Updates will be sent to those registered online if there are any changes. Shirt Orders Close on October 24th
5K Run/Walk
This is subject to change as the circumstances warrant. Updates will be sent to those registered online if there are any changes. Shirt Orders Close on October 24th
Kids Run (Ages 0-10)
**Not Timed** Shirt Orders Close on October 24th
5K Virtual Run/Walk
Run or walk 5K on whatever course you want and submit your times between Oct. 31-Nov 8th. A great way to support the Chunky Monkey when and where it is convenient for you. Shirt Orders Close on October 24th
Virtual Half Marathon
Walking
1 Mile Walk
**Not Timed** Shirt Orders Close on October 24th
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Blanchardville in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Blanchardville
Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run takes place in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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