Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Blanchardville, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $64.60
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and energetic day at the Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in beautiful Blanchardville, Lafayette. This inspiring event honors the memory of Mathias Lee Koch and brings together the community to support a noble cause. Participants can choose from a challenging Half Marathon, a lively 5K (available both in-person and virtually), a fun 1 Mile Walk, and exhilarating kid's races. The Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM, showcasing a scenic and hilly 13.1-mile course for those ready to take on the challenge. The 5K starts at 10:00 AM, offering a delightful 3.1-mile route perfect for runners and walkers alike.
Join the fun in your best purple attire to celebrate epilepsy awareness, and don’t forget to bring a blanket for the blanket drive to support families in need at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital. With awards for top finishers and a festive atmosphere, this event promises to be a highlight of the year! Register online before October 24th to secure your event shirt, and mark your calendar for a day filled with camaraderie, purpose,
Join the fun in your best purple attire to celebrate epilepsy awareness, and don’t forget to bring a blanket for the blanket drive to support families in need at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital. With awards for top finishers and a festive atmosphere, this event promises to be a highlight of the year! Register online before October 24th to secure your event shirt, and mark your calendar for a day filled with camaraderie, purpose,
Organiser's Description
_CHUNKY MONKEY EPILEPSY RUN _
_IN MEMORY OF OUR "CHUNKY MONKEY" MATHIAS LEE KOCH_
_SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2025_
_THEME: PURPLE_
WEBSITE: _WWW.CHUNKYMONKEYRUN.COM [http://www.chunkymonkeyrun.com]_
The Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run features a Half Marathon, 5K (In-Person & Virtual), a 1 Mile Walk (not timed) and a kid's run.
Registration is open online until Nov. 7th at Midnight, register before Oct. 24th to guarantee a shirt. We will stop collecting shirt sizes after the 24th.
_BLANKET DRIVE_
Our mission is to provide comfort to families at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital every year. This year, our goal is to bring comfort to 200 families, and we appreciate the compassion you have shown in support of this cause.
If you would like to bring a blanket, the sizes are on the event page [http://www.chunkymonkeyrun.com/event/] of the Chunky Monkey Website.
_EVENT INFORMATION_
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
EVENTS
_HALF MARATHON_
START TIMES: 9:00 AM
This will be the 5th year for the Half Marathon event! If you love hills, this half marathon is for you! Enjoy a hilly, scenic, challenging (did we say, hilly), and beautiful 13.1 mile course. Be ready for HILLS--seriously! The time limit for the Half Marathon will be 3 1/2 Hours. Approximately 16-minute miles
There will be water/Gatorade stations @ miles 2, 4.5, 7, and 10 &11. Portable Restroom: 3.5 & 6.5/7.5,10
_KID'S RUN_
START TIME: 9:30 AM
_DIAPER DASH_
CHILDREN 0- 2 YEAR OLD: RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 9TH FAIRWAY. DISTANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET.
100 METER DASH
3-4 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 25 M Dash.
5-7 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 3-4 year olds.
_400 METER DASH_
8-10 YEAR AGE GROUP: THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 9TH FAIRWAY FOLLOWING THE 100 M DASH.
_5K RUN/WALK _
START TIME: 10:00 A.M.
Follow the ranger around this delightful 3.1 mile course.
There will be no water stations this year, please bring your own water.
_5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK_
START TIME: ANYTIME DURING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 8, 2025
This is a new event for those not able to attend the actual race, but still lend your support. You can find your own 5K course and time yourself. Afterward, you submit your time on the race results website to share with others. Times will be processed into standings with other virtual run participants. No awards will be sent.
_AWARDS_
START TIME: 11:00 AM
THE AWARDS CEREMONY IS BACK! WE WILL MEET OUTSIDE THE CLUB HOUSE, BOTTOM LEVEL AT 11:00 AM
Awards to Top Finishers Men/Women
Ages: 11-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
_SPONSORS_
Check out our sponsor page on the website [http://www.chunkymonkeyrun.com/sponsors/] and visit our amazing sponsors! Without them, we couldn't put on this special day!
_IN MEMORY OF OUR "CHUNKY MONKEY" MATHIAS LEE KOCH_
_SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2025_
_THEME: PURPLE_
WEBSITE: _WWW.CHUNKYMONKEYRUN.COM [http://www.chunkymonkeyrun.com]_
The Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run features a Half Marathon, 5K (In-Person & Virtual), a 1 Mile Walk (not timed) and a kid's run.
Registration is open online until Nov. 7th at Midnight, register before Oct. 24th to guarantee a shirt. We will stop collecting shirt sizes after the 24th.
_BLANKET DRIVE_
Our mission is to provide comfort to families at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital every year. This year, our goal is to bring comfort to 200 families, and we appreciate the compassion you have shown in support of this cause.
If you would like to bring a blanket, the sizes are on the event page [http://www.chunkymonkeyrun.com/event/] of the Chunky Monkey Website.
_EVENT INFORMATION_
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
EVENTS
_HALF MARATHON_
START TIMES: 9:00 AM
This will be the 5th year for the Half Marathon event! If you love hills, this half marathon is for you! Enjoy a hilly, scenic, challenging (did we say, hilly), and beautiful 13.1 mile course. Be ready for HILLS--seriously! The time limit for the Half Marathon will be 3 1/2 Hours. Approximately 16-minute miles
There will be water/Gatorade stations @ miles 2, 4.5, 7, and 10 &11. Portable Restroom: 3.5 & 6.5/7.5,10
_KID'S RUN_
START TIME: 9:30 AM
_DIAPER DASH_
CHILDREN 0- 2 YEAR OLD: RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 9TH FAIRWAY. DISTANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET.
100 METER DASH
3-4 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 25 M Dash.
5-7 year age group: The race will take place on the 9th Fairway following the 3-4 year olds.
_400 METER DASH_
8-10 YEAR AGE GROUP: THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 9TH FAIRWAY FOLLOWING THE 100 M DASH.
_5K RUN/WALK _
START TIME: 10:00 A.M.
Follow the ranger around this delightful 3.1 mile course.
There will be no water stations this year, please bring your own water.
_5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK_
START TIME: ANYTIME DURING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 8, 2025
This is a new event for those not able to attend the actual race, but still lend your support. You can find your own 5K course and time yourself. Afterward, you submit your time on the race results website to share with others. Times will be processed into standings with other virtual run participants. No awards will be sent.
_AWARDS_
START TIME: 11:00 AM
THE AWARDS CEREMONY IS BACK! WE WILL MEET OUTSIDE THE CLUB HOUSE, BOTTOM LEVEL AT 11:00 AM
Awards to Top Finishers Men/Women
Ages: 11-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
_SPONSORS_
Check out our sponsor page on the website [http://www.chunkymonkeyrun.com/sponsors/] and visit our amazing sponsors! Without them, we couldn't put on this special day!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Half Marathon Long Sleeve Performance Tee
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$64.60
This is subject to change as the circumstances warrant. Updates will be sent to those registered online if there are any changes. Shirt Orders Close on October 24th -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$27.50
This is subject to change as the circumstances warrant. Updates will be sent to those registered online if there are any changes. Shirt Orders Close on October 24th -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (10:05AM CST)
$22.20
**Not Timed** Shirt Orders Close on October 24th -
Kids Run (Ages 0-10)
Incl. Kid's Run T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)
Free
**Not Timed** Shirt Orders Close on October 24th -
5K Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
Run or walk 5K on whatever course you want and submit your times between Oct. 31-Nov 8th. A great way to support the Chunky Monkey when and where it is convenient for you. Shirt Orders Close on October 24th
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