Join us for the 4TH annual MONK STRONG Run
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
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. 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- Race Day Only-6:30-7:15
10K Run: 7:30 AM
5K Run: 7:45 AM
Fun Run: 5 minutes after last 5K runner starts
*Award distribution following last runner
Registration Fees:
Registration Fees (thru December 31, 2026):
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 (January 1-February 28):
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 (March 1- April 2):
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 04/03/2027): (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- 6:30AM-7:15AM
Walk-up Registration: - 6:30AM-7:00AM
Register by 03/15/26 to be guaranteed a Race T-shirt.
Award Categories:
Age Divisions: Top 2 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- New Color this year!
*Finisher medals for all participants
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$35.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$15.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:45
$25.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:45
$15.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — Fun Run (Untimed)
Type — Running
07:50
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Stephenville.
Learn more about the host city, Stephenville.
Stephenville is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. Acclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World", it's the home to Tarleton State University, part of the Texas A&M system, and even has an equine therapy program.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jacoby Tooley | 16:47.2 | |
| 🥈 | Koll Bickerstaff | 18:00.2 | |
| 🥉 | DEIDRA ZSCHIESCHE | 20:36.9 | |
| 4 | WESTON BARTEE | 21:41.3 | |
| 5 | Cody Bedwell | 21:45 | |
| 6 | Kambry ZSCHIESCHE | 21:53.4 | |
| 7 | Claude Brown | 22:04.6 | |
| 8 | rose cordes | 22:17.7 | |
| 9 | Rilee McGee | 22:19.3 | |
| 10 | Edit Diaz | 23:11.3 | |
| 11 | Caden Monk | 23:50.6 | |
| 12 | Elise Draper | 23:55.9 | |
| 13 | Anslee Brann | 23:56.9 | |
| 14 | Jay Slyder | 25:10 | |
| 15 | Ryan Young | 25:14.6 | |
| 16 | Clair Cole | 25:40.9 | |
| 17 | Kevin Randolph | 25:49.4 | |
| 18 | CINDY WEST | 26:01.7 | |
| 19 | Gerrit Schouten | 26:15.8 | |
| 20 | Caleb Masters | 26:15.9 | |
| 21 | E. HIITOLA | 26:25.3 | |
| 22 | Melodee O'Neal | 26:47.2 | |
| 23 | Laura Wilcoxon | 27:07.9 | |
| 24 | Jodi Weyers | 27:52.4 | |
| 25 | T. Canan | 28:03.1 | |
| 26 | Julie Brinkley | 28:47 | |
| 27 | C. Brister | 29:02.1 | |
| 28 | Bethany Fields | 29:03.3 | |
| 29 | Jobey Stone | 29:19 | |
| 30 | Cindy Wisener | 31:33.9 | |
| 31 | Melanie Payne | 31:34.2 | |
| 32 | Karsyn Bedwell | 31:57.3 | |
| 33 | Kinley Bedwell | 31:59.1 | |
| 34 | Branden Neal | 32:27.2 | |
| 35 | Christina Monk | 32:44.3 | |
| 36 | Tristin Neal | 32:55.8 | |
| 37 | Helen Mabery | 33:24.6 | |
| 38 | Santiago Kidd | 33:51.3 | |
| 39 | Crystal Baca | 34:49 | |
| 40 | C. Baca | 34:49.8 | |
| 41 | Rachel Simon | 35:05.7 | |
| 42 | Ashley Walsh | 35:21.9 | |
| 43 | Shelley Gilliland | 35:24.9 | |
| 44 | K. Burke | 37:38.1 | |
| 45 | Camille Monk | 37:50.3 | |
| 46 | ERIC HIITOLA | 38:52.7 | |
| 47 | Melissa Huffman | 59:03.3 | |
| 48 | Jason Huffman | 59:04.3 | |
| 49 | Jared Davis | 1:16:57.7 | |
| 50 | Kelsey Davis | 1:16:59.2 |
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