Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run 10K
Stephenville, United States • 8 Nov 2025
Event overview
The Monk Strong Memorial Rugged Trail Run takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Melody Mountain Ranch in Stephenville, TX. This is the third annual running event and this year’s theme is Red, White and Blue. The event offers multiple course options:
- 1 mile fun run (untimed)
- 5K (timed and untimed)
- 10K (timed and untimed)
The event is held in memory of a former Marine and nurse who was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer and died in 2023. Funds raised are intended to support work that helps those who serve others.
Registration, awards and on-site activities
Registration includes individual and team pricing tiers that increase over time. Example individual fees for the 10K are $35 (through June 30), $40 (July 1–September 30), $45 (October 1–November 7) and $55 on race day. Example individual fees for the 5K are $25, $30, $34 and $45 in the same periods. Untimed and fun-run fees are lower and team discounts are available for groups of five or more. Packet pickup is race day only and walk-up registration is available on race day.
On-site activities include live music, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, jump houses, vendor tables, a beverage bar and a silent auction/raffle. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in overall and in age divisions from 11 & under through 80 & over. Finisher medals are provided for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.