Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run

Blanchardville, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

Half Marathon5K1 Mile

About the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run

The half marathon here is genuinely hilly, the kind of course where the terrain keeps pushing back at you. The elevation change is not decorative, and the organizers are upfront that runners should come prepared for it. The shorter run follows a ranger around the course, which gives it a different feel from a typical road race. Kids have their own distances on the ninth fairway.

The awards ceremony takes place outside the clubhouse after the half finishers are in. The race honors the memory of Mathias Lee Koch and supports epilepsy awareness, with a blanket drive for a pediatric intensive care unit woven into the event. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket to donate on race day.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

45finishers

1:33:58winner

2:11:58median

9:01:42cutoff

Top 3: John Mitchell (1:33:58) · Tony Wilkin Gibart (1:34:17) · Kelly Carlson (1:41:22)

The Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$60

5K11/7/2026 10:00$25

1 Mile11/7/2026 10:05$20

Kids Run (Ages 0-10)11/7/2026 09:30Free

5K11/7/2026 09:15$25

13.1 Miles11/7/2026 06:15$50

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Common Questions About the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run

Will I finish last at the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:11:58, and the last recorded finisher came in around 9:01:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (45 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:33:58 while the median finisher took 2:11:58. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.