Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run

Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run

In memory of our "Chunky Monkey" Mathias Lee Koch

Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Theme: Purple

Website: www.chunkymonkeyrun.com

Race Overview

• Events: The Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run features a Half Marathon, 5K (In-Person & Virtual), a 1 Mile Walk (not timed), and a kid's run.
• Registration: 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

• Purpose: Our mission is to provide comfort to families at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital every year.
• Goal: This year, our goal is to bring comfort to 200 families.
• Support: We appreciate the compassion you have shown in support of this cause.
• Blanket Sizes: 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

Half Marathon

• Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Course: Enjoy a hilly, scenic, challenging (did we say, hilly), and beautiful 13.1 mile course.
• Time Limit: The time limit for the Half Marathon will be 3 1/2 Hours. Approximately 16-minute miles.
• Water Stations: There will be water/Gatorade stations at miles 2, 4.5, 7, and 10 & 11.

Kid's Run

• Start Time: 9:30 AM
• Diaper Dash: Children 0-2 years old: Race will take place on the 9th Fairway. Distance is approximately 25 feet.
• 100 Meter Dash: 3-4 year age group and 5-7 year age group will also race on the 9th Fairway.
• 400 Meter Dash: 8-10 year age group will race on the 9th Fairway following the 100 M Dash.

5K Run/Walk

• Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Course: Follow the ranger around this delightful 3.1 mile course.
• Hydration: There will be no water stations this year, please bring your own water.

5K Virtual Run/Walk

• Start Time: Anytime during the week of October 31-November 8, 2025.
• Details: This is a new event for those not able to attend the actual race, but still lend your support.
• Submission: You can find your own 5K course and time yourself, then submit your time on the race results website.
• Awards: Times will be processed into standings with other virtual run participants. No awards will be sent.

Awards

• Start Time: 11:00 AM
• Ceremony Location: Outside the club house, bottom level.
• Awards: Awards to Top Finishers Men/Women.
• Ages: 11-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Sponsors

Check out our sponsor page on the website and visit our amazing sponsors! Without them, we couldn't put on this special day!