Sat, Apr 3, 2027

4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run

Stephenville, TX

Registration open4th annual

10K5K

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Mar 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run

The MONK STRONG Run honors Justin Monk, a Marine veteran and registered nurse who spent his life serving others before passing from brain and spinal cancer. The race carries that weight genuinely. Runners show up in red, white, and blue, and the patriotic theme feels earned here rather than decorative. Several distance options mean people run together across a range of abilities.

Packet pickup and walk-up registration both happen race morning before the start, so there is no separate trip the day before. Awards go out after the final runner finishes, and the custom cups given to age-group placers change color each year.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

27finishers

20:10winner

36:16median

53:58cutoff

Top 3: Garrett Mader (20:10) · KOLL BICKERSTAFF (20:11) · Eli Hiitola (21:56)

10K · 2025 results

24finishers

52:59winner

1:06:14median

1:23:50cutoff

Top 3: Crystal Foley (52:59) · Haegan Troutman (53:22) · Caleb Singleton (53:31)

The 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run is in its 4th year.

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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

10K4/3/2027 07:30$35

10K4/3/2027 07:30$15

5K4/3/2027 07:45$25

5K4/3/2027 07:45$15

Fun Run (Untimed)4/3/2027 07:50$15

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Common Questions About the 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run

Will I finish last at the 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (27 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 4TH Annual MONK STRONG Run?

The 5K winner ran 20:10 while the median finisher took 36:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.