About the Monkey Run & Car Show
The Monkey Run takes place at Crystal Beach Park and pairs a road race with a car show happening alongside it. The course offers a shorter option for younger or newer runners and a longer route for those wanting more. The event raises money for a nonprofit that supports families who have lost a child, so the crowd tends to be local and emotionally invested in the cause.
Race morning, the park fills with both runners and car enthusiasts setting up for the show. A kids' car show welcomes anything with wheels, which keeps families occupied well past the finish. Food and an after party follow the awards.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/10/2026 09:00$20
1 Mile10/10/2026 10:00$20
5K10/10/2026 09:00$25
Car Show 1 Car Entrance10/10/2026 08:00$20
Car Show 2 Car Entrance10/10/2026 08:00$25
Kid's Car Show (FREE)10/10/2026 08:00Free
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