Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run- 10K, 5k & Fun Run

🇺🇸 Event Overview

Join us for the 3rd 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!

🕊️ Honoring Justin Monk

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.

More info can be found at monkstrongmemorial.org.

📅 Event Schedule

• Timing: 12 PM - 6 PM - Range of events, see below
• 10K Run: 3:00 PM
• 5K Run: 3:15 PM
• Fun Run: 5 minutes after last 5K runner starts

🎉 Activities

• Cornhole Tournament
• Food Trucks
• Live Music
• Beverage Bar

Vendor Tables, Silent Auction/Raffle, and more are also in the works!

💰 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 7):

• 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 11/8/25): (No teams on race day)

• 10K Individual: $55
• 5K Individual: $45
• Untimed 10K: $25
• Untimed 5K: $25
• Fun Run: $25

🎽 Course and Registration

Our course is designed to handle all fitness levels. We hope to see you there!

Packet Pick-Up: Race Day Only - 12 PM - 2:45 PM

Walk-up Registration: 12 PM - 2:30 PM

Register by 10/25/25 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
• 70-79
• 80 & Over

*Awarded Monk Strong Cups with place listed

*Finisher medals for all participants

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the race page.