Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run & SO MUCH MORE!
About this race
Join us for the 4th annual MONK STRONG Rugged Trail Run & SO MUCH MORE!
This year’s theme is Red, White and Blue! Come out dressed to impress and let’s go all out to show our American pride!
We will have a 1 Mile fun run, 5K and 10K this year! Along with Live music, Cornhole tournament, jump houses, food trucks, vendors and more!
Monk Strong Memorial was formed in honor of Justin Monk. Justin, a former Marine with the United States Marine Corps was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2019. He later succumbed to this cancer in 2023. Justin wanted nothing more than to help others, he dedicated his life to serving those in need. After serving in the Marine Corps, Justin came home and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked as an RN at the Hamilton hospital for 7 years. Justin was also a member of a small Church of Christ in Stephenville, TX. Justin left behind a legacy that can’t be matched, he was kind, loyal, honest, and proud. He always stood up for what he believed in, and what is right. His motto was God, family, and hard work!
We are honoring his memory by hosting a yearly run and more event. The money raised is to help serve those who serve others! He left behind a S.P.E.C.I.A.L legacy that his family and friends plan to carry on.
https://www.monkstrongmemorial.org/
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pick-Up (Race Day Only) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
10AM-4PM - Range of Events, see below
10K Run: 10:00 AM
5K Run: 10:15 AM
Fun Run: 5 minutes after last 5K runner starts
Award distribution following last runner
11AM-4PM After Race Activities:
-Cornhole Tournament- Signups 11:30AM
-Food Trucks
-Live Music
-Beverage Bar
-Vendor Tables
-Silent Auction/Raffle
-And working on More!
Registration Fees:
Registration Fees (thru June 30):
10K Individual - $35
5K Individual - $25
10K- Team of 5 or more - $25 per runner
5K- Team of 5 or more - $15 per runner
Untimed 10K - $15
Untimed 5K- $15
Fun Run - $15
Registration Fees (July 1-September 30):
10K Individual - $40
5K Individual - $30
10K- Team of 5 or more - $30 per runner
5K- Team of 5 or more - $20 per runner
Untimed 10K - $15
Untimed 5K- $15
Fun Run - $15
Registration Fees (October 1-November 13):
10K Individual - $45
5K Individual - $34
10K- Team of 5 or more - $35 per runner
5K- Team of 5 or more - $25 per runner
Untimed 10K - $20
Untimed 5K- $20
Fun Run - $20
Registration Fees (Race Day 11/14/26): (No teams on race day)
10K Individual - $55
5K Individual - $45
Untimed 10K - $25
Untimed 5K- $25
Fun Run - $25
Our course is designed to handle all fitness levels. We hope to see you there!
Packet Pick- Race Day Only- 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Walk-up Registration: 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Register by 10/28/26 to be guaranteed a Race T-shirt.
Award Categories:
Age Divisions: Top 3 Males & Females in the following age groups:
Overall M/F, 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
*Awarded Monk Strong Cups with place listed
*Finisher medals for all participants
Pick your distance
Running
10K (Timed)
10K (Untimed)
Untimed participants are not eligible for 10K awards.
5K (Timed)
5K (Untimed)
Untimed participants are not eligible for 5K awards.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Stephenville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 5:33 PM local time (CST) in Stephenville on November 14, 2026 — 10h 32m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run & SO MUCH MORE!
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Stephenville events
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