Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run & SO MUCH MORE!
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Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run & SO MUCH MORE!

Stephenville, Texas, United States View on map
Nov 14, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

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 10/2​8/2​6 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)

Nov 14, 2026 10K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Open

10K (Untimed)

Untimed participants are not eligible for 10K awards.

Nov 14, 2026 10K 10:00 AM
$15.00
Open

5K (Timed)

Nov 14, 2026 5K 10:15 AM
$30.00
Open

5K (Untimed)

Untimed participants are not eligible for 5K awards.

Nov 14, 2026 5K 10:15 AM
$15.00
Open

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.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 13.7° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 25.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 26.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
52.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 14, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 14, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 32m

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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  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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